Özel Yetenekli Öğrencilerin Fen Deneylerine Yönelik Özyeterliklerinin Planlama, Uygulama ve Değerlendirme Bağlamında İncelenmesi

Abstract

In this research, it was aimed to investigate the self-efficacy of gifted students for science experiments in terms of planning, implementation and evaluation. In the research, survey, one of the quantitative research designs, method was used. The sample of the research consisted of 197 gifted students studying at a Science and Art Center. The Experiment-Related Self-Efficacy Scale was used as the data collection tool and, descriptive and inferential statistical analyzes were conducted. As a result of the research, it was found that the science experiments self-efficacy of the participants was at a medium level. In addition, the participants were found to have the most participation in the items in the evaluation dimension of the scale and the least participation in the items in the implementation dimension. Although there was no significant difference between the total scores obtained from the scale by the girl and boy participants, it was found that the students’ score obtained from the planning dimension of the students studying project production and management program was higher than those who were studying other programs.