Research Information System
New Educational Review, vol.35, no.1, pp.225-235, 2014 (Scopus)
The aim of this study was to obtain information on pre-service teachers' experiences and viewpoints on science journals and journal writing. Th e current study utilized a qualitative research method, namely phenomenography. Th e data were collected by conducting face to face semi-structured interviews. Th e analysis of the verbatim transcripts of pre-service teachers' interviews was performed with the use of the phenomenographic method. Th e fi ndings are presented as themes, subthemes and categories. Th e participants in the study commented on the content of science journals, usefulness of journal writing in science courses and using science journals in primary education based on their observations during the practical activities at schools.