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A Perspective on Digital Storytelling Experiences of Primary School Teachers on Teaching Controversial Issues in Turkey.

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Title: A Perspective on Digital Storytelling Experiences of Primary School Teachers on Teaching Controversial Issues in Turkey.
Authors: Sel, Burcu (AUTHOR), Akgul Cobanoglu, Fadime (AUTHOR)
Source: Social Studies. Sep/Oct2025, Vol. 116 Issue 5, p311-328. 18p.
Subjects: Digital storytelling, Primary school teachers, Community-based participatory research, Educational technology, Effective teaching
Geographic Terms: Turkey
Abstract: In this study, it was aimed to determine the sources of concern of primary school teachers in terms of controversial issues and the difficulties they experience in instructional processes and to improve their teaching skills related to controversial issues with digital stories. In this context, participatory action research method was utilized. A four-week action plan based on controversial issues supported by digital stories was implemented. The participants of the study consisted of four teachers. During the implementation process, digital stories based on controversial issues prepared by the researchers within the scope of action plans were utilized. Semi-structured interview form, focus group interview form and reflective teacher diary were used as data collection tools. The data were analyzed using content analysis through MAXQUDA 2020 program. As a result of the research, the problems faced by primary school teachers in teaching controversial issues are insufficiency of time, difficulties in managing the discussion, requiring intensive preparation, problems arising from cultural background, inadequacy of materials, inadequacy in terms of textbooks, overcrowded classes, lack of family support, extending the discussion outside the classroom and receiving negative reactions from school administration. When the experiences of primary school teachers in teaching controversial issues supported by digital stories are examined, it is seen that ensuring active participation, arousing interest/curiosity, developing a positive understanding of the lesson, associating with real life, moving away from textbooks, concretization, technology integration, increasing permanence, gaining a desire for research, developing interdisciplinary understanding findings have been reached. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: In this study, it was aimed to determine the sources of concern of primary school teachers in terms of controversial issues and the difficulties they experience in instructional processes and to improve their teaching skills related to controversial issues with digital stories. In this context, participatory action research method was utilized. A four-week action plan based on controversial issues supported by digital stories was implemented. The participants of the study consisted of four teachers. During the implementation process, digital stories based on controversial issues prepared by the researchers within the scope of action plans were utilized. Semi-structured interview form, focus group interview form and reflective teacher diary were used as data collection tools. The data were analyzed using content analysis through MAXQUDA 2020 program. As a result of the research, the problems faced by primary school teachers in teaching controversial issues are insufficiency of time, difficulties in managing the discussion, requiring intensive preparation, problems arising from cultural background, inadequacy of materials, inadequacy in terms of textbooks, overcrowded classes, lack of family support, extending the discussion outside the classroom and receiving negative reactions from school administration. When the experiences of primary school teachers in teaching controversial issues supported by digital stories are examined, it is seen that ensuring active participation, arousing interest/curiosity, developing a positive understanding of the lesson, associating with real life, moving away from textbooks, concretization, technology integration, increasing permanence, gaining a desire for research, developing interdisciplinary understanding findings have been reached. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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