Study of application for excursion observation method in primary school 2nd grade social studies

This research is carried out by the purpose of study of application for excursion observation method in primary school 2nd grade social studies lesson. Data for this research is compiled from 143 permanent Social Studies teachers working throughout 2011?2012 Education Year in the primary schools in the districts and the center of Kütahya. Data is compiled by using descriptive search model. In the research, after taking expert opinions, a measuring tool developed by the researcher is used. Data obtained from the research were transferred to computer and analyses were made. In the analysis of the data obtained, frequency and percentage values have been used to determine the distribution. Also a single factor variance analysis and t-test for unrelated samplings has been used to determine the significance of difference between the variables.As a result of the research, it has been realized that insufficient importance is given to excursion observation method in Social Studies lessons. Most of the teachers using this method apply it in spring months. Teachers usually use observation trips independently of unit/topic to increase the students? motivation and they generally use verbal expression in the class after tours. The biggest difficulty teachers encounter while using tour-observation method is the students? undisciplined behavior.Key Words: Excursion-Observation Method, Social Studies, Teaching Methods