Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Middle Eastern & African Journal of Educational Research, sa.13, ss.64-79, 2014 (Hakemli Dergi)
In this study, the empathetic thinking tendency and critical thinking disposition of teacher candidates studying at the department of philosophy teaching is analysed according to a number of variables. The study was carried out using “Empathetic Tendency Scale” and “California Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory” and in the frame of its screening model, students of the department of philosophy teaching of Gazi University in their 1st and 5th years constituted the sampling group. SPSS-17 package software was used to analyse the data and the findings regarding Pearson Moment Correlation Coefficient test, independent t test, Kruskal Wallıs H test, and Mann Whintey U test, where relevant, have been shared. According to the results of the study, no difference has been identified between the empathetic tendency and grade of teacher candidates and the family income; however, there is a significant difference in the relationship between their sex and their self-perception/assessment in terms of social relationships. Similarly, there is no difference between the critical thinking disposition of teacher candidates and their sex, grade and social relationships, yet there is a significant difference in terms of family income.