Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Milli Egitim, cilt.51, sa.236, ss.3563-3592, 2022 (Scopus)
© 2022, Milli Egitim. All Rights Reserved.This study aims to examine the application of university-wide elective courses (UWECs) based on the views of the alumni. In the study, the alumni views about UWECs and their changes have been revealed by examining them in three different periods, namely before, while taking these courses and after graduation. In addition, their general views/ suggestions regarding UWECs have been determined. This qualitative study is designed based on single case study design. The study group includes 35 alumni selected from among the alumni of a state university via the snowball method. The data obtained through the interviews have been analysed via content analysis. Based on the findings, the alumni have such positive views that they contribute to their individual / multi-directional development and are effective, and such positive feelings as happiness and satisfaction about the UWECs before /during the courses and after graduation. A few negative views of the alumni about the UWECs are mostly explained during the courses and about their ineffectiveness. Their positive feelings / views have been constantly increased before/during the courses and after graduation while their negative feelings / views have increased during the courses and decreased relatively after graduation. The alumni generally think UWECs contribute to their multi-dimensional development and advise they become more widespread, the number of courses be increased, and there be guidance on course selection. Based on the results of the study, some suggestions are offered to researchers and universities which have included UWECs in their curricula / are eager to include them.