An examination into perceptions of preservice classroom teachers in relation to notion of climate via metaphor

This research candidates Classroom Teachers "Climate" on the concept that they have been made in order to determine the metaphor. Research in the 2013-2014 academic year, Giresun University Faculty of Education candidates participated in the 457 Classroom Teachers. Research data through semi-structured questionnaire was obtained. Form consists of two parts. Demographic variables in the first part, the second part I would liken climate............. Because ............ question is located. Analysis and interpretation of data collected qualitative research methods were used, one of Phenomenography. According to the findings obtained from the research; climate concept metaphor for teacher candidates has produced 125. Metaphors produced by considering the common features are grouped under 10 different conceptual categories. According to the survey results to the gender of the teacher candidates and their families, according to climate regions where there was no significant difference in the perception of the concept. The concept of metaphor analysis techniques can be used as an important tool in teaching suggestions have been made in the direction. Keywords: Climate, Metaphor, Classroom Teachers, Geography, Concept