The Relationship Between Metacognitive Awareness, Teacher Self-Efficacy And Chemistry Competency Perceptions

Abstract

In this study, the metacognitive awareness, teachers self-efficacy and chemistry competency perceptions of teacher candidates is determined and the relationship between metacognitive awareness, teacher self efficacy and chemistry competency perceptions of teacher candidates is examined. Research tools of this study are "Metacognitive Awareness Inventory", "Teachers' Sense of Efficacy Scale" and "Chemistry Field Competency Scale". Metacognitive awareness inventory is developed by Schraw and Dennison (1994). Teachers' sense of efficacy scale is developed by Tschannen-Moran and Hoy (2001). Chemistry field competency scale is developed by Gunes, Kavak and Yamak (2011). It has been found out from the study that there is a relationship between metacognitive awareness, chemistry competency perceptions and teacher self-efficacy beliefs of teacher candidates. (C) 2014 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.