The aim of this study is to examine the academic achievement of education faculty students in the "Introduction to Education" course through midterm, final and average scores and to evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) of the course in line with the students' views. In the mixed-method design study in which quantitative and qualitative data were used together, quantitative data were obtained from students' midterm and final exam scores, and qualitative data were obtained through semi-structured interview forms consisting of open-ended questions. According to the quantitative findings of the study, female students showed higher academic achievement than male students in the 'Introduction to Education' course. In addition, significant differences were found between the academic achievement of the students, and the departments they studied in the faculty of education. This suggests that the course can be associated with different levels of achievement according to departments. According to the SWOT analysis obtained from the qualitative data, the strengths and opportunities of the course include that it provides basic knowledge and skills related to education, prepares students for the profession, and teaches the education system. Among the weaknesses and threats to the course, the theoretical intensity, the lack of practical studies, and the failure to address current problems were emphasized. The findings indicate that the Introduction to Education course should be restructured regarding content and methodology to make it more effective and functional.
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Teacher Education and Professional Development of Educators |
Journal Section | Articles |
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Early Pub Date | June 24, 2025 |
Publication Date | June 24, 2025 |
Submission Date | April 16, 2025 |
Acceptance Date | June 20, 2025 |
Published in Issue | Year 2025 Volume: 9 Issue: 1 |
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