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Theobjective of this study is to examine the effect of worksheets as a tool usedfor teacher candidates to associate thermodynamics concepts with related dailyevents in an active learning environment. A questionnaire that consists ofeight open-ended questions was developed by the researchers. The content of these questions wasrelationship of zeroth and first laws of thermodynamics and expansion conceptwith daily events. This measurement tool was applied to fifteen fourth year physicsteacher candidates in the Black Sea Region of Turkey during the 2014-2015 academicyears before and after the application. Answers of the physics teachercandidates to questionnaire were analyzed via understanding level criterions assound understanding, partialunderstanding, misunderstandingand no understanding. Three worksheetscontain hands-on activities were applied in four-hour lesson. After completion of questionnaire the interviewwas implemented about teacher candidates’opinions related to application. Theresults of questionnaire showed that after application there was an increasefor sound and partial understanding. After application of worksheets, teachercandidates were able to use zeroth and first laws of thermodynamics andexpansion concept in daily events more easily. It was concluded that worksheetsenhanced teacher candidates’ understanding relationship of zeroth and firstlaws of thermodynamics and expansion concept with daily events. Also theyprovided active learning environment to teacher candidates |
