EXAMINING TEACHERS' VIEWS ON STEM EDUCATION

The aim of this study is to reveal the opinions of teachers who apply STEM education in science and mathematics lessons about this education. The research is designed according to a case study of qualitative research methods. The study group of the research consists of four STEM educated teachers. Semi-structured interview form was used as data collection tool in the study. The data were analysed by content analysis. Within the scope of the validity and reliability of the data obtained from the research, participant confirmation and expert control strategies were used. As a result of the research, the teachers stated that STEM education is related to the fields of science, mathematics, engineering and technology. They stated that STEM is a necessity of our age and includes basic skills. In addition, regarding the in-class implementation of STEM-based activities, the participants emphasized that STEM practice increase student success, improve students' sense of self-confidence, make learning easier and permanent, associate lessons with daily life, conduct lessons with fun, and ensure collaborative learning. However, during the implementation of these activities, teachers stated that they mostly experienced problems with classroom management, implementation of the activities and lack of equipment. Article visualizations

Attitudes and Beliefs of Midwifery Students on Sexuality and Evaluation of Sexuality: A Mixed-Method Study

Background: The sexual attitudes and beliefs of midwifery students, who play an important role in improving sexual health, can affect both the students themselves and people with disabilities to whom they provide education and counselling. This study aimed to determine the attitudes and beliefs of midwifery students on sexuality and the evaluation of sexuality. Methods: This research is a mixed-method study that includes two stages: qualitative and quantitative. In the first stage, data was collected from 334 students using a socio-demographic data form and the sexual attitude and belief scale. The second stage involved conducting phenomenological interviews with 21 students. Results: The students who believed they had adequate knowledge about sexuality and reproductive health, as well as those who had previously engaged in scientific activities related to sexuality, held more positive attitudes and beliefs towards sexual care. The qualitative section of the study identified four main themes, each containing 13 sub-themes, which provided further insights into the students\u27 perspectives on the subject. Conclusions: The students acknowledged that their society had strict sexual taboos, but their attitudes toward sexuality changed after studying sexual health and women\u27s health at university. The study highlighted the challenges faced by midwifery students in assessing sexual health. By addressing these difficulties, trained midwives can better evaluate the sexual health of patients in clinical settings, leading to early detection of sexual problems. Keywords: Sexuality, Sexual health, Sex educatio

Ilk Kez Babalık Deneyimi Yaşayan Erkeklerin Bebek Bakımına Katılmaya Ilişkin Görüşleri ve Bakıma Katılma Durumları

The Status Of Men Regarding Baby Care Involvement And Baby Care Participation Opinions Who Lived First Time Fatherhood Experiences. Hacettepe University Institute of Health Sciences, Obstetric and Gynecology Nursing Programme, Master Thesis, Ankara, 2014. The aim of this study is to determine the status of men regarding baby care involvement and baby care participation opinions who lived first time fatherhood experiences and to descriptively was performed. Study was performed Ankara Zekai Tahir Burak Kadın Sağlığı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi postpartum service and healty baby clinic. The sample of the research was determined as 357. The data collection form developed by the researcher with the data collection forms were collected using face to face interviews. Fathers were interviewed experiences on baby care participation postpartum service and fathers postpartum care practices in healty baby clinics within the first postpartum 10 days. Analysis of the data was carried out, used Descriptive Statistics (frequency,percentage,mean.standart deviation) and Chi-Square (Fisher Chi-Square and Pearson Chi-Square) tests. Fathers who were getting .information about baby care, participated in all areas of baby care. It was detected that 65,0% of the fathers of baby care to feel self-sufficient and fathers who feel self-sufficient is determined that participation more baby care practice (p<0.05). The father who would have difficulty in baby care 85,3%, 92,3% of the fathers who participated will have no difficulty in infant care (p<0.05). It was found that fathers, living in the county, with the small family type, the father's education level is low, fathers with no help in baby care, they attended less of baby care (p<0.05). Based on the results of this study, in the perinatal period, infant care education programmes and consulting services includes fathers and proposed to be addressed in specifically identified group.İlk Kez Babalık Deneyimi Yaşayan Erkeklerin Bebek Bakımına Katılmaya İlişkin Görüşleri Ve Bakıma Katılma Durumları. Hacettepe Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü Doğum Ve Kadın Hastalıkları Hemşireliği Programı Yüksek Lisans Tezi, Ankara, 2014. Araştırma ilk kez babalık deneyimi yaşayan erkeklerin bebek bakımına katılmaya ilişkin görüşlerini ve bakıma katılma durumlarını belirlemek amacı ile tanımlayıcı olarak yapılmıştır. Çalışma Ankara Zekai Tahir Burak Kadın Sağlığı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi'nde doğum sonu servisi ve sağlam bebek polikliniğinde yapılmıştır. Araştırmanın örneklem sayısı 357 olarak belirlenmiştir. Veriler araştırmacı tarafından geliştirilen veri toplama formu ile yüz yüze görüşme yöntemi kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Babaların bebek bakımına katılmaya ilişkin görüşlerini belirlemek için babalarla doğum sonu servisinde, katıldıkları bakım uygulamalarını belirlemek için doğum sonu ilk 10 gün içinde sağlam bebek polikliniğinde görüşülmüştür. Elde edilen veriler, tanımlayıcı istatistikler (sayı, yüzde, ortalama, standart sapma) ve Ki Kare (Pearson Ki-Kare ve Fisher Ki-Kare) testi kullanılarak değerlendirilmiştir. Bebek bakımı ile ilgili bilgi alan babaların bebek bakımına tamamı katılmıştır. Babaların %65,0'i bebek bakımında kendini yeterli hissettiği ifade etmiş ve kendini yeterli hissettiğini ifade eden babaların bakıma daha fazla katıldıkları belirlenmiştir (p<0,05). Bebek bakımında zorluk yaşayacağını düşünen babaların %85,3'i, zorluk yaşamayacağını düşünen babaların %92,3'ü bebek bakımına katılmıştır (p<0,05). İlçede yaşayan, çekirdek aile tipine, babasının öğrenim düzeyi düşük olan, evde bebek bakımında yardımcısı olmayan babaların bebek bakımına daha az katıldıkları saptanmıştır (p<0,05). Araştırmadan elde edilen sonuçlar doğrultusunda, perinatal süreçte bebek bakımı ile ilgili verilen eğitim ve danışmanlık hizmetlerine babaların da dahil edilmesi ve araştırma sonucunda tespit edilen gruptaki babaların özel olarak ele alınması önerilmiştir