Occupational problems of social sciences teachers

Purpose of this study is to determine the problems faced by Social Sciences teachers in the second level of primary education during teaching Social Sciences course. Sample of the study was composed of six 6th and 7th grade Social Sciences teachers working in Kars Province during 2009-2010 academic year. For determining views of teachers who were selected with simple random sampling method about the occupational problems and weekly course hours, interview method was utilized. Firstly, participants’ views were presented and then findings were interpreted.Survey method was used for determining Social Science teachers’ general views about occupational problems and weekly course hours. Data was gathered through interview technique.