TEACHERSʹ VIEWS ABOUT A NEW MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM AND DIFFICULTIES ENCOUNTERING CURRICULUM CHANGE

This study was conducted to examine views of mathematics and class teachers about new mathematics curriculum and to investigate difficulties encountered in the application of curriculum, in Adiyaman. 35 mathematics teachers and 230 class teachers, totally 265 teachers participated. Data were collected by using 5-point Likert scale, which consists of 43 items, an open-ended question which teachers wrote down their opinions about new curriculum, and a program evaluation form filled by teachers. In the analysis of quantitative data percentage, mean, t-test, and ANOVA test were used. Descriptive research method was used in the analysis of qualitative data. Research findings showed that the teachersʹ views are generally positive, there are differences in terms of some variables and the program was not introduced to teachers adequately, lack of materials in application and difficulties in preparation of activities and overcrowded classrooms.