Determi̇ni̇ng the vi̇ews of sci̇ence teachers towards teachi̇ng soci̇o-sci̇enti̇fi̇c i̇ssues

Stating opinions and attitudes of Science teachers about socio-scientific issues.The aim of this study is stating socio-scientific issues. At the study, special case method is used. In 2018-2019 academic year, the study is carried with 289 science teachers (134 women – 155 men) who works around Van and its district. 10 Science teachers, who are chosen through science teachers attending the study with the help of purposeful sampling, are interviewed. As data collection tool, opinion and attitude about socio-scientific issues scale and semi-structured interview form is used. Quantitative data those are obtained at the study are analyzed by using descriptive statics technique. Content and description analysis help to analyze the qualitative data. At the end of the study, it is stated that science teachers have enough knowledge about socio scientific issues, teach these issues in their lessons and give importance in daily life. Some teachers do not have enough knowledge about these issues and they do not allow time to these issues in their lessons. The teachers have positive attitude to socio-scientific issues and they follow the debates and studies because these issues affect society and figure on curriculum. According to teachers, these issues are polemic so they can respect to the others, have reasoning skills and think critical. To see clearly the opinions and attitudes of science teachers about socio-scientific issues, well-attended studying are offered