Opinions of teachers on effectiveness of IST programs

The aim of this study is to determine the views and suggestions towards program and organizational of teachers who participate in the candidate training programe. The population of this study consists of the candidate teachers working in the provincial of Hatay during the 2007-2008 academic year. The sample consisted of randomly selected 258 teachers. In the study, in order to collect data, a data collection tool consisting of 23 questions was used. This tool consisted of two dimensions: views about the program and organization and suggestions about solutions. According to the data obtained it can be seen that teachers have some expectations and needs about the candidate training. In order to solve the problems, make the courses more beneficial, and make them provide better service the Candidate Training Program and Organisation needs to be reconsidered.