Ulusal Fen Bilimleri ve Matematik Eğitimi Kongrelerindeki Fizik Eğitimi Çalışmalarının İçerik Analizi

The purpose of this study is to examine and discuss published studies in the field of physics education in National Science and Mathematics Education Congress proceedings from 1994 to 2012. The research trends in these proceedings were analyzed through content analysis method. In line with the purpose, 282 studies were analyzed with a total of 735 studies in terms of demographic information of the authors (number, gender, institutions, etc.), general themes and physics topics, research types, sample size and methods, instruments, statistical methods, and use of covariance and retention test. It is thought that the current analysis will provide deeper insights to researchers in the field as it shows trends and patterns in physics education. Moreover, it is emphasized to conduct similar research studies in the field.