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The aim of this study is to determine the life skills levels of pre-service teachers and to determine what their expectations from universities are to increase their life skills levels. In addition, it was aimed to determine whether the life skills of the pre-service teachers varied according to their studyings in second university and their participation in social-cultural activities. Descriptive sequential pattern was designed as a mixed method. In the study, 330 pre-service teachers registered in the faculty of education were determined as the population. As a result of the research findings, it was concluded that the level of life skills of pre-service teachers was high. In addition, the majority of pre-service teachers participating in the qualitative part of the research emphasized that university education contributes positively to life skills. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this study is to determine the multi-dimensional 21st century skill levels of Turkish pre-service teacher. The mixed diversity model, one of the Mixed Research designs, was used in the research. The quantitative sample group of the study includes 237 prospective teachers studying at a public university. There are 15 Turkish teacher candidates in the qualitative study group of the research. "Multidimensional 21st Century Skills" scale, whose validity and reliability was validated by Çevik and Şentürk (2019), was used in the research. The quantitative data obtained in the study were analyzed through the SPSS25 package program. Descriptive statistics analysis, t test, One Way Variance analysis (ANOVA), correlation analysis were used to analyze the data obtained in the research. Content analysis technique was used to analyze the qualitative data of the research. Turkish teacher candidates who participated in the research follow the innovations; they do not immediately believe in the correctness of the information they read, they are open to criticism, they respect people who do not think like themselves and struggle with the problems they face; they use the time well, present their works comfortably, think about the problems that may arise in the future and conduct researches for this; it is seen that they evaluate the opportunities related to their personal development and careers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this study is to determine which traditional games can be played in teaching skills in social studies curriculum. Qualitative model was used in the study since it was aimed to determine the traditional children's games that can be used in teaching the skills included in the social studies curriculum. Document analysis was used to collect the data of the study. Within this study, traditional children's games is living in Turkey in 2004, work was the source of the document analysis. The work was prepared by Oğuz and Ersoy (2007). Descriptive analysis method was used in the analysis of the data of the study. As a result of the research, a total of 56 games were identified to be used in teaching communication, cooperation, decision making, correct, beautiful and effective use of Turkish language, self-control and problem solving skills. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]