EXAMINING THE VIEWS OF PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS ON LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES: A QUALITATIVE RESEARCH

The aim of this research is to reveal out the views of prospective teachers on how to spend the leisure time, the factors that affect the participation in the leisure time activities, the factors that prevent participating in the leisure time activities, the benefits of participating in the leisure time activities, the suggestions for spending the leisure time effectively. Study is conducted via qualitative research method. Maximum variation sampling and easily accessible sampling method were used and therefore 15 volunteer prospective teachers were participated in the study. Participants mentioned that using technology, meeting with friends, going to cinema, theater, concert are among the mostly preferred leisure time activities. It is also revealed out that interesting activities increase the participation whereas economic reasons prevent the participants from participating in the leisure time activities. As leisure time activities are significant, schools should provide various activities and areas for students to spend their time effectively