Turkish primary school teachers' views on taking initiative during the teaching process

Abstract

This study aims to determine the primary-school teachers' views on taking initiative during the teaching process. To this end, a relevant scale has been conducted to a total number of 452 primary-school teachers working in various cities in Turkey. The collected data have been analyzed by use of such statistical tests as arithmetic mean, Standard deviation, analysis of variance (Anova), independent t-test, KWH and MWU. According to the findings, it has been identified that the teachers, during the teaching process, use the teachers' guide-books prepared by the Ministry of Education rather than taking initiatives. However, while the teachers think that these ready-made materials restrict themselves, they do not seem to be complaining about using these materials. Another important find of the study is that younger teachers tend to take more initiatives.