Examining the Change in Social Studies Teacher Candidates' Perceptions Regarding the Use of Film in Social Studies
Makaleler > Tam Makale · 2026
Yazarlar: Selda ŞAN
e-Kafkas Journal of Educational Research, Hakemli Üniversite Dergisi, Uluslararası, Business Periodicals Index/Abstracts (HW Wilson), 2026, cilt 13, ss 459-478
Özet
<p>The purpose of this study is to examine the perceptions of social studies teacher candidates regarding the use of films in social studies. Through the analysis of human rights-based films, current approaches in social studies such as war, immigration, children's rights, refugee children's rights, women's rights, refugee women's rights, racism, artificial intelligence and ethics, justice, social justice, legal literacy, and political literacy were discussed. Six films were used during the 6-week research. The research sample, which was conducted using mixed methods, consists of 24 fourth-year social studies teacher candidates studying in Ege University. The perception scale for film usage, which is one of the quantitative data collection tools, was applied as a pre-test and post-test. Data were analyzed with the T test (paired samples T test) for dependent groups in SPSS. Qualitative data collection tools including pre- and post-perception forms (2N) and interviews, were analyzed descriptively. Pre- and post-perception forms were analyzed using rubrics. The study revealed a significant difference in teacher candidates' pre- and post-perceptions of usage of films in social studies. It was concluded that the participants were able to provide examples of films that may be utilized in social studies, explained the benefits of using films in greater depth, and were more aware of the situations to consider when using films. </p>