Metaphorical Perceptions Research Articles

Preschool Pre-service Teachers’ Metaphoric Perceptions of the Concept of “Environment”: A Longitudinal Study

The study attempts to identify the perceptions of preschool pre-service teachers who take the environmental education in early childhood course about the concept of the environment through metaphor analysis. A phenomenological design, one of the most common qualitative designs, was employed in the study. The study group consists of 70 pre-service teachers in the first measurement and 49 pre-service teachers in the final measurement, who took the environmental education in early childhood course in the third year of the education faculty of a public university in the Turkey in the 2021-2022 academic year. The study was designed as a longitudinal study since the data was administrated to the participants in two stages: before they began the early childhood environmental education course (first measurement) and after they completed it (second measurement). To assess the participants' metaphors for the concept of "environment", participants were asked to complete the sentence “I think the environment...... like, because.......”. Content analysis, one of the qualitative research methods, was used to analyze the data. As a result of the research, it was determined that pre-school teacher candidates produced 48 metaphors in the first measurement and 34 metaphors in the second measurement for the concept of "environment". In the research, it was determined that the metaphors produced in the first measurement and the second measurement formed 19 categories and 12 of them were common. In the second measurement, different from the first measurement, the new categories created are 7 categories: obscurity, valuable, sensitivity, inclusive, coordination, guidance and responsibility.

Students' Metaphorical Perceptions Regarding the Concept of School, School Satisfaction Levels and Elements Affecting Satisfaction

In the contemporary education approach, the concepts of satisfaction, teamwork and motivation of school stakeholders, especially the concept of satisfaction are considered important along with approaches such as Human Resources Management, Effective School and Total Quality Management. If it is accepted that the student is at the center of the elements of the school, student satisfaction comes to the fore. The aim of this research is to determine students' perceptions of school through metaphors, to reveal their school satisfaction levels according to some variables and to offer suggestions for increasing satisfaction. The research is mixed method and in the quantitative part, the Students' School Satisfaction Scale (SMSQ) developed by the researcher was applied to the students studying at high schools in Antalya. In the qualitative part, face-to-face interviews were conducted with the students by using a semi-structured interview form prepared by the researcher, and their views on the metaphorical perceptions of the school and the factors affecting their school satisfaction were taken. In the results of the research, it was seen that while the general satisfaction of the students according to the dimensions of the school was moderately satisfied. According to their gender and grade levels, it was determined that there was a significant difference between the groups. The metaphors produced by the students about the school and their reasons are classified and the factors affecting their satisfaction with the school are included.

Türkçe Öğretmenlerinin Dilbilim Kavramına Yönelik Metaforik Algıları

Metafor, bir sözcüğün imgeler yardımıyla yeni anlamlar kazanmasıdır. Metaforlar, algıları ortaya çıkarması işleviyle Türkçe eğitiminde önemli bir yere sahiptir. Dilbilim verilerinin Türkçe eğitiminde kullanılması, dilbilim kavramına yönelik metaforik algıların tespitini önemli kılmaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı Türkçe öğretmenlerinin dilbilim kavramına yönelik metaforik algılarını belirlemektir. Bu amaç doğrultusunda nitel araştırma yöntemine uygun olarak olgubilim deseni kullanılmıştır. Çalışmaya Gaziantep ilinde 2021-2022 eğitim öğretim yılında görev yapan 101 Türkçe öğretmeni katılmıştır. Katılımcılardan toplanan veriler içerik analizi tekniği ile analiz edilmiştir. Araştırmanın sonucunda Türkçe öğretmenlerinin metaforik algılarını ortaya çıkaran 5 metafor kategorisine (Temel Alan Olarak Dilbilim, Geniş Sınırları Olması Bakımından Dilbilim, Zor Bir Alan Olarak Dilbilim, Sistemli Bir Alan Olarak Dilbilim, Değişen ve Gelişen Bir Alan Olarak Dilbilim) ulaşılmıştır. Türkçe öğretmenlerinin en fazla “Temel Alan Olarak Dilbilim” kategorisinde metafor oluşturdukları görülmüştür. Toplanan veriler içinde en çok tekrar eden metaforun “Geniş Sınırları Olması Bakımından Dilbilim” kategorisinde bulunan “uzay/evren” metaforu olduğu belirlenmiştir. Çalışmada en az metafor bulunan kategori “Değişen ve Gelişen Bir Alan Olarak Dilbilim” kategorisi olmuştur. Araştırmadan elde edilen bulgulardan hareketle, Türkçe öğretmenlerinin dilbilimi büyük oranda Türkçe eğitimiyle ilişkilendirdikleri görülmüştür. Çalışmanın, dilbilim kavramının Türkçe öğretmenleri tarafından nasıl algılandığının ortaya konulmasına ve buradan hareketle Türkçe öğretiminin dilbilim ilkeleriyle zenginleştirilmesine katkı sağlayacağı düşünülmektedir.

Investigation of the metaphorical perceptions of sports sciences faculty students regarding the conceptions of play and physical activity

The aim of this research is to examine the metaphorical perceptions of the students of the faculty of sports sciences towards the concepts of play and physical activity. In the results of the analysis, metaphors for the concept of game consist of nine metaphors, namely, repressive activity, physical well-being, life phenomenon, social and emotional needs, academic development, psychological well-being, eating-drinking, past and nature, while metaphors for the concept of physical activity are the phenomenon of life, psychological well-being, physical well-being, recreational activity, health, nature, education, quality life, negative situation is seen in the form of work. As a result, as a result of the metaphorical perceptions of the students of the faculty of sports sciences towards the concepts of game and physical activity; Regarding the concept of game, the majority of the participants for the concept of recreational activity, physical well-being, vital phenomenon, social and emotional needs, academic development, psychological well-being, eating-drinking and physical activity as the past.

Graduate Students in Science Education's Metaphorical Perceptions of the Concepts of Science and Scientist

Bu araştırmada fen eğitiminde lisansüstü düzeyde öğrenim gören öğrencilerin bilim ve bilim insanı kavramlarına yönelik metaforik algılarının tespit edilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda geliştirilen metafor formu online ortamda gönüllü 36 katılımcıya uygulanmıştır. Elde edilen veriler içerik analizi yoluyla çözümlenerek metaforlara ilişkin kodlar ve kategoriler belirlenmiştir. Katılımcılar “bilim” kavramına ilişkin daha çok “güneş” metaforu oluşturmuşlardır. “Bilim” kavramına ilişkin lisansüstü öğrencilerinin görüşleri, bilimin fayda sağlayan yönüne ilişkin algılarının fazla olduğunu ortaya koymuştur. Öğrenciler “bilim insanı” kavramına ilişkin daha çok “çocuk” metaforunu üretmişlerdir. “Bilim insanı” kavramıyla ilgili olarak katılımcılar genellikle bilim insanlarının bilgiyi üreten bireyler olduğuna ilişkin algılarını ortaya koymuşlardır.

An Educational Ritual: Parents and Teachers Metaphorical Perceptions About Parent Teacher Meetings

Fenomenolojik desende gerçekleştirilen bu çalışmanın temel amacı, veli ve öğretmenlerin veli toplantılarına ilişkin metaforik algılarının belirlenmesidir. Araştırmada maksimum çeşitlilik ve ölçüt örnekleme yöntemiyle belirlenen katılımcılarla görüşmeler gerçekleştirilmiştir. İçerik analizi tekniği kullanılarak verilerin analizi yapılmıştır. Yapılan analizler sonucunda katılımcıların veli toplantılarını anlamlandırmada kullandıkları metaforlardan hareketle “işbirliği ve İletişim, Kısır Döngü, Eğitsel İhtiyaç, Aile ve Öğrenciyi Tanıma, Belirsizlik ve Kaygı, Durum Değerlendirmesi ve Finansal Öğeler” temaları oluşturulmuştur. Araştırma bulguları belirlen bu temalar üzerinden yorumlanmış ve tartışılmıştır. Buna göre, katılımcıların veli toplantılarına ilişkin algıları genel olarak olumlu bulunmuştur. Gerek öğretmenler gerekse öğrenci velileri, veli toplantılarını paydaşlar arasında iş birliği ve iletişim kurmanın önemli bir aracı olduğu algısını paylaştıkları tespit edilmiştir. Aynı zamanda öğrencilerin eğitimi ve çeşitli bakımlardan gelişimleri için değerlendirme olanağı verdiği için eğitsel bir ihtiyaç olarak değerlendirdikleri belirlenmiştir. Paydaşlar arasında kurulan bu iş birliği sayesinde öğretmenler, öğrenci ve ailelerini daha yakında tanıma olanağı elde etmektedir. Ancak bazı katılımcıların veli toplantılarına ilişkin algılarının olumsuz olduğu belirlenmiştir. Buna göre, veli toplantıları iyi yönetilmediği zaman kısır döngüye dönüşmekte, toplantı gündem konuları velilerle paylaşılmadığında belirsizliğe neden olmakta, toplantılarda maddi destek talebinde bulunulması ve yaşanan iletişim çatışmalarının ise paydaşlarda kaygıya neden olduğu belirlenmiştir. Araştırma bulgularından hareketle, öğretmenlerin iletişim ve toplantı yönetme becerilerinin geliştirilmesi önerilmektedir.

Metaphorical Perceptions of Teacher Candidates on the Concept of a Paid Teacher

Araştırmada, öğretmen adaylarının ücretli öğretmen kavramına ilişkin metaforik algılarını ortaya çıkarmak amaçlanmıştır. Araştırma, nitel bir yönteme sahip olup araştırma modeli olarak olgubilim (fenomenoloji) modeli kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu, İnönü Üniversitesinde 2021-2022 eğitim-öğretim yılında öğrenim gören Sosyal Bilgiler Öğretmenliği, Türkçe Öğretmenliği, İlköğretim Matematik Öğretmenliği, Sınıf Öğretmenliği, Okul Öncesi Öğretmenliği ve Fen Bilgisi Öğretmenliği 4. sınıf öğretmen adayları içerisinden 107 kadın ve 37 erkek olmak üzere toplam 144 öğretmen adayı oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubu belirlenirken ölçüt örnekleme ve basit seçkisiz örnekleme yöntemleri kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın verileri, yarı yapılandırılmış açık uçlu görüşme formu aracılığıyla toplanmıştır. Verilerin analizi ve yorumlanması sürecinde içerik analizi (tümevarım) tekniği kullanılmıştır. Araştırmadaki metaforik çağrışımlarından elde edilen verilerle toplamda 95 metafora ulaşılmıştır. Bu metaforlar içerisinden en sık vurgulanan Köle (20) metaforu olurken sıklıkla vurgulananlar arasında; Mevsimlik işçi (5), Taşeron işçi (3), Amele (3), Emek hırsızlığı (3) ve Asgari ücret (2) metaforlarının olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır. Çıkan sonuçlardan da anlaşılacağı üzere öğretmen adayları tarafından ücretli öğretmenlik uygulamasına duyulan memnuniyetsizlik dile getirilmiştir.

METAPHORIC PERCEPTIONS OF PRE-SERVICE ENGLISH TEACHERS ON GRAMMAR TEACHING

Bu çalışma, İngilizce Öğretmenliği Bölümünde okuyan öğretmen adaylarının İngilizce dilbilgisi öğretimi üzerine metaforik algılarını incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu, 2020-2021 eğitim-öğretim yılında, Trakya Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi İngilizce Öğretmenliği bölümüne devam eden kolay ulaşılabilir örneklem yöntemi ile belirlenen 52 öğretmen adayı oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada katılımcılara, "İngilizce dilbilgisi öğretimi.....gibidir, çünkü...." sorusu yöneltilmiştir. Katılımcılara bu soru dilbilgisi öğretimi üzerine küçük ölçekli öğretim deneyimi yaşadıktan sonra sorulmuştur. Verilen metaforlar karşılaştırılarak içerik analizi yöntemiyle incelenmiştir. Elde edilen veriler doğrultusunda toplam 31 geçerli metafor ortaya çıkmış olup bu metaforlar üç kavramsal tema altında tanımlanarak sınıflandırılmıştır. Çalışmadan elde edilen sonuçlar, İngilizce Öğretmen adaylarının yabancı dilde dilbilgisi öğretimini birbiriyle bağlantılı konuları içeren, gerekli ve uygulamayla kolaylaşan bir durum olarak algılandığı ortaya çıkarmıştır. Bu anlamda çalışmanın sonuçları, mevcut İngilizce öğretmenliği programlarında dilbilgisi öğretimine yönelik teorik derslerin uygulamayla desteklenmesi gerektiğini ortaya koymuştur.

Investigation Of Sports Related Metaphoric Perceptions According to Generations

Bu araştırmanın amacı farklı kuşakların spor kavramıyla ilgili algılarını metafor metodu kullanarak belirlemektir. Bu araştırma spora yönelik algıları ortaya koyması bakımından nitel araştırma desenlerinden olgubilim kapsamında yapılmıştır. Araştırma grubu Erzincan ilinde farklı kuşaklarda bulunan 56’sı kadın 49’u erkek olmakla birlikte toplam 105 Kişiden oluşmaktadır. Araştırma verileri katılımcıların “Spor ……. gibidir. Çünkü………” cümlesini tamamlamaları ile elde edilmiştir. Katılımcıların beyan ettikleri düşünce ve görüşler ile sınırlıdır. Verilerin analizi " tasnif etme, adlandırma, kategori geliştirme, geçerlik ve güvenirliği sağlama ve verileri bilgisayar ortamına aktarma" aşamalarından oluşmuştur. Araştırmaya katılan toplam 105 katılımcı, X kuşağı 46, Y kuşağı 48, Z kuşağı 40 metafor üretmişlerdir. Üretilen bu metaforların ait olduğu kategoriler incelendiğinde Sağlık, Yaşam, Rahatlama ve Pozitif katkı kategorilerine ait metaforlar ürettikleri anlaşılmıştır. Sonuç olarak spor algısı bütün kuşaklarda benzer metaforlarla açıklandığı anlaşılmaktadır. Bu sonuç spor yapısının tarihsel süreçte başkalaşım yaşamadan varlığını sürdürdüğüne işaret etmektedir.

Investigation of the effects of computer-aided animations on conceptual understanding through metaphors: An example of artificial intelligence

In this study, it was aimed to investigate the change in the conceptual understanding of "artificial intelligence". For this purpose, the determination of the metaphors related to the concept of artificial intelligence in the stages before and after watching the artificial intelligence-themed computer-aided animation developed within the scope of the study, and the assessment of change between them constituted the research problem. During the 2021-2022 academic year 39 Information Technologies (IT) teachers and 103 fifth grade students studying in a secondary school in Nilüfer District of Bursa participated in this study. A phenomenological design pattern was adopted throughout the research. In the first stage of the study, many concepts were revealed as a result of the questionnaire applied to determine the concepts that were difficult to teach by IT teachers, and among them the concept of "artificial intelligence" was determined. In the second stage of the study, students were asked to complete the statement "Artificial intelligence is like … because ..." to determine the metaphorical perceptions on the concept of artificial intelligence. Based on the themes obtained from the metaphor results, computer-aided animation on the concept of artificial intelligence was developed by the researchers. After the animation demonstration to students, the metaphorical data collection process was repeated and it was attempted to determine the change in the students' understanding of the concept of artificial intelligence. As a result of the study, although the conceptual categories regarding artificial intelligence generally had similar characteristics, it was observed that the justifications in the post-animation conceptual perceptions were more meaningful.

SCIENCE TEACHING SELF-EFFICACY BELIEFS OF PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS: CONTEXT OF TECHNOLOGICAL PEDAGOGICAL CONTENT KNOWLEDGE AND VISUAL METAPHORS

It is of great importance to examine the level of science teaching self-efficacy (SE), which is related to technological developments in primary school teacher education. It is seen that this subject is not addressed in the context of technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPCK) and visual metaphors. The purpose of this research was to examine the pre-service primary school teachers' SE beliefs related to science teaching in terms of the TPCK levels and visual metaphors they created related to science teaching. For this purpose, qualitative and quantitative methods were used in the research. The research sample consisted of 75 pre-service primary school teachers. A metaphorical perception form, a science SE scale, and a TPCK scale were applied as data collection tools. It was found that the majority of pre-service teachers in science teaching had moderate and high SE and technological pedagogical content. It was also found that pre-service teachers' science teaching SE levels were related to the sub-dimension levels of the TPCK. When the visual metaphors created by the pre-service teachers were associated with quantitative data, it was seen that as the SE level of the pre-service teachers increased, visual metaphors gained a quality from general to specific. It was also concluded that the metaphors of the pre-service teachers with high SE levels were formed in more detail and accurately, and the conceptual errors were reduced. Keywords: pre-service teachers, primary school, science teaching, self-efficacy visual metaphors

Examining the perceptions of primary school students about information and communication technologies in the distance education process during the COVID-19 pandemic via pictures

Abstract The aim of this study is to examine the perceptions of primary school students about information and communication technologies in the distance education process during COVID-19 pandemic via the pictures they drew. For the sample group of the study which was conducted according to the qualitative research method and phenomenological design, the convenience sampling method was used. A total of 43 students were included in the study. In the study, the data were collected using the draw-and-tell technique. In the data analysis, the content analysis was used. As a result of the data analysis, four main themes were specified. In the pictures drawn by the students, the equipment and software they used during this period were collected under the main theme of ‘devices and application programs’. While the drawings and views of the students concerning the use of information and communication technologies in the distance education process were included in the main theme of ‘education’, the effect of technologies on their social life in the process was included in the main theme of ‘social life’. Finally, their drawings and views concerning their metaphorical perceptions about information and communication technologies during the process were included in the main theme of metaphors.

An Examination of Pre-Service Teachers' Metaphorical Perceptions about Turkish Language Lessons Taught through Distance Education

This study aims to determine the mental images created by pre-service teachers regarding Turkish lessons taught within the framework of four basic language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) depending on the distance education practices carried out during the COVID-19 epidemic. In this study, phenomenology design, one of the qualitative research designs, was used. Criterion sampling, which is one of the purposive sampling methods, was used to determine the sampling method of the research. The study group of the research consists of 90 teacher candidates, 78 women and 12 men, who participated in the research voluntarily. Pre-service teachers' views on “Turkish lessons taught in the distance education process” were determined through metaphors. In this context, pre-service teachers “Turkish lessons in the distance education process… like/similar; because…” They were asked to fill in the open-ended question form. Content analysis technique was used in the analysis of the obtained data. The general findings of the research are 80 different metaphors related to the Turkish lesson of the teacher candidates participating in the research, and these metaphors were collected in 10 different categories. As a result of the analysis of the findings obtained from the research, it was determined that the pre-service teachers explained Turkish lessons with metaphors that could be described as positive for them, but they also produced some negative metaphors. Especially in the distance education process, it has been determined that negative metaphors are produced due to the problems related to application, communication, interaction, lack of motivation and technological infrastructure arising from systemic problems.

Types of Political Metaphors in the Indonesian Mass Media

The purpose of the study was to reveal political metaphor data focused on classifying types of conceptual metaphors. The data source used is the text of political discourse in the Indonesian national mass media (kompas, antaranews, republika, detik, and waspada). Research data in the form of lingual units, both lexical and grammatical in the form of metaphors. The data collection method is used by the concept of metaphor identification procesure, while the data processing method is carried out based on conceptual metaphor analysis through three classifications, namely structural, ontological and orientational metaphors. The data analysis method uses referential methods, to show and compare references or meanings contained in the realm of source and target metaphorical speech. The study found that the types of conceptual metaphors in political discourse are identical through attempts at concretizing abstract concepts. The expression of political metaphor is a form of simplification of concepts that are correlated with human sensory experience. Ontological metaphors give a living perception of inanimate objects, both concrete and abstract. Ontological metaphors also allow units of language to present space to be filled and juxtaposed with other concepts because they have similar substances. While orientational metaphors tend to point to parts of the human body through the association of political terminology and cultural realities in society.

Metaphoric Perceptions of Adults on Digital Concepts in Education

In this study, it is aimed to determine how teachers and teacher candidates perceive the concepts related to technology, which have been used frequently in recent years. In this context, metaphorical perceptions of technology, metaverse, virtual reality, augmented reality, hybrid education and distance education were investigated. The sample of the study, which was prepared in accordance with the qualitative research design, consists of teachers working in the central district and districts of Denizli and teacher candidates studying at a public university. The sample of the study consists of 86 adults. 22 of the participants are teachers, 64 of whom are prospective teachers, 72 of whom are females and 14 are males. The data of the research were collected via the form prepared by the researcher. The questions in the form are framed as “metaverse for me….. because….". In addition, explanations consisting of short sentences about the concepts were also requested from the participants. Research data were analyzed with inductive content analysis. According to the results of the research, it is seen that when adults present metaphors about concepts, they especially refer to their functions. Besides, when the views and metaphors are examined, it could be stated that there are problems regarding the distinction of metaverse, virtual reality and augmented reality phenomena. In general, it can be said that adults' perceptions of technology, metaverse, virtual and augmented reality, distance education and hybrid education are positive. According to the research, especially, the perceptions that socialization problems could be seen in metaverse and virtual / augmented reality applications are remarkable.

Metaphorical Perceptions of Generation Z Music Education Students on the Concept of their Ideal Music Teacher

This research aims to reveal the perceptions of Generation Z music education students regarding the concept of music teachers in their ideals, through metaphors. The research was conducted with 92 Generation Z students studying in the music education departments of different universities in Turkey. The data was collected by having the students complete the sentence, “My ideal music teacher is like…because…”. The answers given were subjected to content analysis and the metaphors that the students produced for the concept were determined. Students produced 50 valid metaphors. These metaphors were grouped under five different categories. The categories determined in line with the metaphors produced by Generation Z music education students were listed from the most given metaphors to the least. As a result of the ranking, it was revealed that the students perceived their ideal music teacher as enlightening-directing and guiding, helpful and informative, loving-nurturing and supportive, necessary and reassuring, and a source of change and happiness. In line with the findings, it was concluded that Generation Z music education students idealized a music teacher who would enlighten and guide them rather than a teacher who conveyed information.

Barriers and Facilitators of Educational Sustainability: Metaphorical Perceptions and Views of Teachers

UNESCO underlines that it should be known that educational sustainability is an integral part of education that requires participatory teaching and learning methods that motivate and empower learners to change their behaviours and act for sustainable development for lifelong learning to provide a quality system. This study aimed to reveal metaphors, barriers, and facilitators on educational sustainability based on the teachers’ views. For this aim, the study was designed with a phenomenology pattern. The study group was selected through purposeful criterion sampling and consisted of teachers. For collecting data, a semi-structured interview was used. The findings showed that (a) educational sustainability was perceived metaphorically as continuity, order, executive action, resilience, goal orientation, (b) education policies, stakeholders, management style, environment, and change were barriers to educational sustainability; (c) education system, improvement of administrative processes, building a future-oriented structure, increasing quality, breaking the influence of politics in education, following the developments and considering common values should be carried out to eliminate these barriers; (d) educational policies, creating opportunities and administrative actions were both facilitators and practices to increase these facilitators for educational sustainability.

City, Identity and Civilization in the Eyes of Teacher Candidates

This study aims to reveal the views of pre-service teachers studying at Yıldız Technical University Education Faculty about the city, identity and civilization and their perceptions of Istanbul urban identity. The study group of the research consists of teacher candidates who continue their education in different departments and levels at Yıldız Technical University Faculty of Education. An electronic interview form developed by the researchers and delivered to teacher candidates via Google Forms was used to collect the data. The data obtained were analyzed in accordance with phenomenology, one of the qualitative research methods, and interpreted by classifying with content analysis. The details of the pre-service teachers' perceptions of urban identity in Istanbul, after the settlements they lived in before Istanbul, and their contributions to Istanbul's teacher identity are discussed. Perceptions before and after living in Istanbul were compared and evaluated. According to the research findings, Istanbul; The participants gained qualifications such as being familiar with ethnic diversity, gaining self-confidence, exhibiting national values, being tolerant, being aware of the opportunities offered by the city, and empathizing when meeting people from different cultures. features. Participants expressed their metaphorical perceptions of Istanbul in five different themes (sea, history-culture-civilization, metropolitan life, emotion and others) with different images. It was determined that pre-service teachers gained a wider, comprehensive and unique identity by living in Istanbul and experiencing the city life. It is thought that these gains will provide cultural and qualified contributions to the students that prospective teachers will train in the future.

Metaphorical Perceptions of Esports Coaches to the Concept of Esports

Esports is a sports discipline in which strategies and plans are heavily involved, requires physical and mental effort, has started to interact with modern sports and is based on online games. The aim of this research is to reveal the metaphorical perceptions of trainers, one of the important parts of the discipline, towards the concept of esports. A total of 50 coach candidates, 40 male and 10 female, who attended the esports 1st level coaching course, which was held for the first time in our country in 2021, participated in the research. Phenomenology design, one of the qualitative research methods, was used in the research. In obtaining the data, a personal information form was applied to each coach candidate, and among the coach candidates, “esports is like/similar to ……; because ...…” were asked to complete the sentence. The data collection tool was implemented by researchers personally. In addition, all participants took part in the study on a voluntary basis. In the analysis of the data, the stages of naming, screening, category development, ensuring validity and reliability, calculating, interpreting and examining the frequencies of the resulting metaphors were followed. Although the fact that computer games are seen as unhealthy is an indicator of bigger problems for esports, it was seen in this study that most of the coach candidates gave positive feedback on the concept of esports. It is recommended to repeat the study in order to determine the coaching needs of esports trainers, which may occur with technological developments, with annual follow-ups.

Kadın Aşçıların Cam Tavan Sendromuna Yönelik Metaforik Algıları Üzerine Bir Değerlendirme

The glass ceiling is a sociological metaphor used to express the abstract barriers that prevent female employees from progressing on the career ladder. Perception of these barriers and developing negative thoughts about their working environment is called glass ceiling syndrome. This syndrome, whose presence is felt in many sectors today, also manifests itself clearly in food and beverage businesses. This study was carried out in order to examine the perceptions of female chefs about the concept of glass ceiling through the metaphors they created and to make inferences with the principle of causality. For the purposes of the study, a metaphorical perception questionnaire containing three semi-structured questions was applied to 91 female chefs working in various departments of food and beverage businesses. As a result of the content analysis made on 82 usable forms, it was determined that the participants developed 59 different metaphors and these metaphors could be grouped under 3 themes. The research was concluded with the interpretation of the reasons for the identified metaphors.