摘要：Purpose of this study is to reveal geography teachers’ views on analogy use and the analogies they use to illustrate earth's shape and movements. Semi structured interview technique as a qualitative research method was utilized in order to determine the views of geography teachers. Total 33 geography teachers that work in various high schools of Siirt City in 2012-2013 school year constitute sample of the study. Data obtained as a result of the study performed with teachers were analyzed by use of descriptive and content analysis methods. At the end of the research, it was concluded that the contributors have detailed theoretical knowledge about analogies, while they were insufficient on their application.
关键词：Analogy;geography education;geography teacher;shape of world;movement of world introduction
