bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Collaborating on Facebook: Teachers Exchanging Experiences Through Social Networking Sites
Authors: da Cunha F.R. , van Oers B. , Kontopodis M.
Published: November 2016

This study explores the use of Facebook for educational purposes, as a collaborative online space for enabling communication among teachers from different schools. The article describes how a group of 43 teachers on Facebook, from various schools in the southeast region of Brazil used a group on Facebook as a collaborative space for communicating among each other. On the group, these teachers shared experiences about the use of digital technologies in their secondary education classes. This study is based on Cultural Historical Activity Theory, considering the group on Facebook as a tool for mediating communication . The objective of this study is to explore why and how teachers collaborated with each other on Facebook, and to study how communication among them evolved in the process. We examined the posts on that group from 2012 to 2014, and two questionnaires responded online by the teachers in June 2012 and in December 2013. Our findings suggest that teachers tend to critically collaborate in smaller groups and that further online communication evolved outside the group of teachers, with the creation of smaller groups on Facebook inside their schools.
Genetic Research Methodology Meets Early Childhood Science Education Research: A Cultural-Historical Study of Child’s Scientific Thinking Development
Authors: Fragkiadaki G. , Ravanis K.
Published: November 2016

The study reported in this paper aims to structure a cultural-historical understanding on how early childhood children experience science and how they develop scientific thinking as they interact with the social, cultural and material world. Moving beyond the cognitive dimensions of learning by interrelating different aspects of the process of children’s scientific thinking development constitutes a research prior- ity for the study. From a wide range of collected data, in the present article one qualitative empirical case study is presented. The detailed single example that is analyzed refers to a kindergarten female student, aged 5.2 years old, from an urban area of Greece. A developmental research methodology as specified from the requirements of cultural-historical theory framework is used. Following four of the main principles of the experimental genetic method, this study creates a fecund ground for a cultural-historical exploration and interpretation of the very processes of the child’s development. The collection of the data was achieved through expanded, open-type conversations conducted at three concrete phases between the case study child, two of her peers and the educator. Drawing upon the system of theoretical concepts of cultural- historical theory the analysis is mainly based on the concept of perezhivanie as analytical tool as well as the concept of the developmental trajectories. The concept of the conceptualization of a precursor model as a theoretical tool that derives from the field of Science Education is also used. The analysis gives insights into how a certain social situation between children and educators in kindergarten settings becomes the unique social situation of a child’s development. Using as a base the dialectic perspective that Vygotsky posed in the analysis of human psyche, the study in this paper offers a creative insight in order to elaborate on a broad and dynamic understanding of the child’s development instead of an individualistic and static in- terpretation on her cognitive evolution. This cultural-historical reading is essential in capturing the child’s thinking in all its complexity as well as the uniqueness of the child. Summarizing the above, in this paper, new directions are laid for a more fruitful and dynamic support of young children’s learning and development in science through cultural- based educational practices and settings in kindergarten.
Rethinking Assessments: Creating a New Tool Using the Zone Of Proximal Development within a Cultural-Historical Framework
Authors: Minson V. , Hammer M. , Veresov N.N.
Published: November 2016

This paper presents a picture of the current theoretical positions and methods used to assess children’s development. A maturational understanding of development is seen to be predominately used to inform the assessment tools which track how children develop across the 0—5 age group. This paper proposes that with the movement towards a cultural-historical understanding of development, a tool following from this standpoint should be developed. It is envisaged that a new assessment tool will be developed from this analysis. A theoretical rationale is given to support why the Zone of Proximal Development can be used to identify the indicators of children’s actual and potential levels of development, moving away from age/level based testing. Developing an assessment tool aligned to the principles of the ZPD can offer alternative method to assess children’s development in a theoretically robust way, providing empirical evidence to rethink the methodologies of child development assessments.
Language Trajectory through Corrective Feedback
Authors: Alavi S. Saber , Amini Mansour
Published: November 2016

This quasi-experimental study was designed to investigate the effects of corrective feedback on SLA/EFL to determine the potential benefits of two different corrective feedback techniques, namely recasts and elicitation. The research hypotheses were: 1) Learners who are exposed to interactive focused task that requires CR will benefit more than those who are exposed to communicative activities only; 2) Elicitation will be more effective than recasts in leading to L2 development; Three intensive EFL classes in a language center in Songkhla province, Thailand were selected to participate in the study. Based on the study design, two class were assigned to the treatment conditions elicitation group and recasts group and the third was used as a control group. The treatment took place over a period of 9 meetings focusing on teaching third person singular –s morpheme and the provision of CF where it was necessary. The participants' knowledge of the intended syntantic point was tested before treatment and post tested after receiving the treatment. A multiple choice and focused-cloze reading grammar test was used in the pre-test and the post-test to evaluate the effects of the treatments on the learners' acquisition of third person singular morpheme. This classroom-based study showed that the two treatment groups benefited from CF strategies, but according to the study, elicitation group outperformed the recast one.
Dancing with eyes wide open: On the role of nostalgia in education
Authors: Halpin David
Published: November 2016

Nostalgia rightly elicits suspicion, even derision, for to give oneself up to longing for something from the past runs the risk of compromising one's capacity to act effectively in the present. But this does not make nostalgia, by definition, either sentimentally reactionary
or wistfully unreflective. On the contrary, in the education context and elsewhere, it can be the exact opposite, though its influence, which is legitimate, particularly when articulated through the optic of tradition, needs to be constrained and justified by good argument and, where relevant,
sound empirical research.
'Students don't always tell teachers the truth very often, do they?' Reflections on the implications when teachers and students collaborate to investigate teaching practice
Authors: Leach Tony , Crisp Andy
Published: November 2016

Informed by Martin Buber's notions of I-It and I-Thou relationships, this paper examines the problematic and contested issues of emancipation and empowerment in schooling. Specifically, it explores what happens when teachers and students collaborate when observing lessons
and commenting on teaching practice in the imagined space of the self-improving school system. Within this space, it examines the challenges and complexities of establishing I-Thou teacher-student relationships, and the potential for creative dissonance in such situations. Finally,
it explores the idea that the self-improving school could become a place where teachers and students create a space for mutual dialogue about collaborative research in the classroom – in other words, a place where classroom practice is democratically 'top-down' teacher-led and 'bottom-up'
student-informed.
Effect of integrated nutrient management on growth, yield and yield attributing characters in cluster bean [Cymopsis tetragonaloba (L.) Taub.
Authors: Singh Baljinder , Kumar Rakesh
Published: November 2016

The experiment was carried out during kharif season of 2013. The experiment was conducted in randomized block design with three replications using cv. HG - 365, with eleven treatments. The combination of FYM and vermicompost with two kinds of bio-fertilizers (Azotobacter and PSB) and reduced doses of chemical fertilizers were tested in comparison to recommended dose fertilizer. The yield components viz., number of clusters plant-1, number of pods in a cluster, length and diameter of pod differed significantly due to the different INM treatment. The treatment 75% of recommended dose of inorganic fertilizers and 25% RDF through vermicompost along with biofertilizers (Rhizobium at 25 g kg-1 seed + PSB at 5 kg ha- 1) recorded significantly highest pod yield (159.58 g plant-1). Hence, it was concluded that, for getting optimum growth, and higher pod yield the crop should be supplied with the 75% of recommended dose of inorganic fertilizers and 25% RDF through vermicompost alongwith biofertilizers (Rhizobium at 25 g kg-1 seed + PSB at 5 kg ha-1).
Performance of different varieties and hybrids of black pepper(Piper nigrum L.) as mixed crop in arecanut garden of Assam, India
Authors: Deka K. K. , Bora P. , Talukdar J.
Published: November 2016

A field experiment was conducted at Horticultural Research Station, Assam Agricultural University, Kahikuchi, Guwahati during 2009 to 2016 for evaluation of the performance of black pepper varieties/hybrids grown as mixed crop in 16 years old block of arecanut garden (Variety-Kahikuchi Local). Varieties such as, Panniyur-2, , Panniyur-4, Panniyur-5, Sreekara, Subhakara, Panchami, Pournami, PLD-2, Chumala, Karimunda and hybrids such as Panniyur-1 and Panniyur-3 were grown in three replications. Among the varieties /hybrids, Karimunda, Panniyur-5, Sreekara, Subhakara and Panchami produced higher number of laterals with more spread at six years age compared to the other varieties. Panniyur-5 recorded significantly higher number of spikes (210.3) followed by Karimunda (186.2); whereas the lowest was recorded in Panniyur-2 (62.8). The spike length was the highest in Panniyur-1 (16.4 cm), but was on par with Panniyur-1 and Subhakara. Sreekara recorded the lowest spike length of 10.2 cm. Three years mean dry berry yield indicated that , the yield was significantly higher with Panniyur-5 (1.25 kg/vine) followed by Panniyur-1 (1.15 kg/vine) and Subhakara (1.12 kg/vine) which differed significantly over the other varieties. Variety PLD-2 recorded higher oleoresin content (13.84%) and was on par with Panchami and Pournami. Piperine content was the highest in Panniyur-2 (4.65%) followed by Panniyur-1 (4.26%). Due to the mixed cropping of black pepper in arecanut garden, an improvement in the arecanut yield was observed (2.21 kg chali/palm/year) during 2015-16 compared to the arecanut monocrop (1.96 kg chali/palm/year) during 2009-2010.
Correlation and path analysis studies in groundnut under different environment
Authors: Venkataravana P. , Kiranmai M Sandhya , Pushpa H. D.
Published: November 2016

In groundnut strong positive association was noticed between pod yield per plant and kernel yield per plant, oil yield per plant and significant and negative association with late leaf spot severity and rust incidence irrespective of the environments. Pod yield was also correlated with 100- kernel weight, plant height and oil content in environment III. The magnitude and direct association of pod yield with other characters varied from environment to environment. Inter correlation estimates for yield components revealed that plant height, 100-kernel weight, kernel yield per plant, oil yield per plant, late leaf spot severity, number of matured pods per plant, harvest index and plant height were significantly associated with one another and also with pod yield per plant which indicated that these characters were important components for improvement of pod yield in groundnut. This indicated that selection of genotypes based on oil yield per plant and kernel yield per plant is advantageous than the other characters.
Are value priorities related to dispositional optimism and resilience? A correlational study
Authors: Sagone Elisabetta , Elvira De Caroli Maria
Published: November 2016

The aim of this study is to explore the relationship between value priorities and two dispositional dimensions, optimism and resilience, in a sample of 307 healthy Sicilian adolescents (145 boys and 162 girls) aged from 14 to 18 years. We used the Portrait Values Questionnaire (Schwartz, 1992), the Resiliency Attitudes and Skills Profile (De Caroli & Sagone, 2014), and the Life Orientation Test-Revised (Scheier & Carver, 1992). Results indicate that the value priorities of self-enhancement and openness to change are positively related to optimism; self-transcendence is positively related to all dimensions of resilience; conservation is positively related to adaptability, control, and engagement; the value priorities of self-enhancement and openness to change are positively related to sense of humor, competence, and adaptability. Additionally, boys perceive themselves as more optimist, humoristic, competent, and adapted than girls, while girls are more engaged than boys; furthermore, boys judge as mainly important the values of self-enhancement and openness to change, while girls judge as mostly important the self-transcendence. Future researches will deep the relationships among these three constructs in young adults and the elderly. Keywords: resilience; value orientations; optimism; adolescence.
Schools, Parents, and Community Partnership Enhancing Students’ Learning Achievement
Authors: Prasertcharoensuk Thanomwan , Tapkhwa Napinrat
Published: November 2016

This research aimed to investigate the level of schools, parents and community partnership to enhance the students’ learning achievement classified by school size, and to find guidelines where schools, parents and community participate towards students’ learning achievement. A total of 1,109 respondents constituting school administrators, teachers, parents and community under the Office of Khon Kaen Primary Educational Service Area 1 were involved. This study employed explanatory mixed-method research design. The data analyzed utilizing descriptive type of research and statistical tools such as: mean value, standard deviation and content analysis. The result revealed that in overall, schools, parents and community had participated. It’s found that the most participated part was on implementation, and the least participated part was on evaluation. Regarding school size, it revealed that different size of school caused the difference between the administrating partnership statistically significant at 0.01 level, and after making a comparison of student learning’ achievement, it found that the quality was not statistically significant at 0.05 level. To achieve the students’ learning achievement, the school should provide chances for parents and community to share their ideas, create an evaluating and tracking system to indicate the efficiency of administration, to accelerate, to simplify, and to mobilize the educational resources. The school, parents, and community should show honesty, reliability and respect to each other, and learn to be good leaders and followers which will lead to a good team-working. Improve profession standards and ethics, including establishing teachers’ connection. Keywords: parent-community partnership, students’ learning quality, primary school
From the Editor
Authors: Baskan Gulsun Atanur
Published: November 2016

Dear Readers,It is the great honor for us to publish sixth issue of Contemporary Educational Researches Journal. Contemporary Educational Researches Journal welcomes original empirical investigations and comprehensive literature review articles focusing on educational issues. Contemporary Educational Researches Journal is an international peer-refereed journal that promotes the researches in the field of contemporary teaching and learning approaches and theories. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to; the following major topics as they relate to: Active Learning, Administration of Education, Adult Education, Affective Learning, Arts Teaching, Asynchronous Learning, Behaviorist Learning, Blended Learning, Chemistry Education, Classroom Assessment, Classroom Management, Classroom Teacher Education, Collaborative Learning, College and Higher Education, College and Higher Education, Constructivist Learning, Content Development, Distance Learning, E-administration, E-assessment, Education and Culture, Educational Administration, Evaluation of Student Satisfaction, Faculty Development and Support, Future Learning Trends and Globalization, Gaming, Simulation and Virtual Worlds, Guiding and Counseling, Healthy Education, High School Teacher Education, History Education, Human Resources in Education, Human Innovative Teaching Strategies, Institutional Audit and Quality Assurance, Institutional Performance, Instructional Design, Knowledge Management in Education, Language Learning and Teaching, Language Teacher Education, Learner Centered Strategies, Learners Diversity, Inclusiveness and Inequality, Learning and Teaching Research Methods, Learning Assessment and Evaluation, Learning Assessment and Evaluation, Learning Psychology, Lifelong Learning Strategies, Learning Skills, Vocational Education, Measurement and Evaluation in Education, New Learning Environments, Strategic Alliances, Collaborations and Partnerships, Portfolio Assessment, Professional Development, School Administration and Social Networking and Interactive, Participatory Applications and Services.Instructional practices in special education, optimism and resilience, school partnership and pedagogic frailty topics have been included into this issue. The topics of the next issue will be different. You can make sure that we will be trying to serve you with our journal with a rich knowledge in which different kinds of topics are discussed in 2016 Volume.A total number of eleven (12) manuscripts were submitted for this issue and each paper has been subjected to double-blind peer review process by the reviewers specialized in the related field. At the end of the review process, a total number of five (5) high quality research papers were selected and accepted for publication.We present many thanks to all the contributors who helped us to publish this issue. Best regards,Editor – in ChiefProf. Dr. Gulsun Atanur Baskan
Exhibiting Art: The Case of ODTÜSanat
Authors: Işıtman Ödül
Published: November 2016

The history of ODTÜSanat dates back to 1990s when a public benefit association named Association for Supporting Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi (ODTÜ) students was founded by ODTÜ instructors and administrative personnel. Its aim was to create funds for students who had difficulty in continuing their education due to financial problems. In a short span of time, this association expanded and also was expanded with the support of ODTÜ alumni, artists, and organizations and/or institutions. ODTÜSanat, which started in 1999, is a branch of this project that has continued with success since its beginning. ODTÜSanat is organized annually by ODTÜ in Ankara, Turkey as an art event. It brings together different areas of art including fine arts, music, theatre, and cinema and lasts for a month. The event started in 1999 as National Fine Arts Exhibition with the aim of exhibiting works of artists representing different senses of art in a 1200 m2 space. As its scope expanded, its name evolved into Art Festival in 2007 and ODTÜSanat in 2013. In this article, based on the sixteen-year professional experience in organizing the ODTÜSanat exhibitions, processes pertaining to exhibiting art, namely, planning, preparing, and implementation of the exhibition, are explained with examples of problems encountered and solutions developed. Keywords: ODTÜSanat; art; exhibition; artworks; design; space
Nazira Tradition and “Leyla and Majnun” Love Poem in the Kazakh Literature
Authors: Alashbayev Yerlan
Published: November 2016

Many works of the eastern poets were devoted to love theme. The most spread “Leyla and Majnun” is a love story originated in Arabic, later significantly expanded  to Persian and got its fictional peak in Turkic literature. Poets frequently wrote on this theme. The actual reason is “nazira, nazirashylyk” tradition which is the source of love tradition. Poets wrote their poem lines in Arabic aruz style. That nazira tradition took its continuation in Kazakh steppes in the end of XIX century and in the beginning of the XX century but  not exactly in its poem style . It is obvious from the Kazakh writers’ works that the object of written literature was love poems and were written in rhymes. Love poems did not leave the Kazakh poems indifferently. That’s why, poets tried to introduce the eastern poem to Kazakh nation. Kazakh poets were good as eastern poets in terms of the above mentioned theme. After that new works with different styles peculiar to poets were coming out in the literature. This article deals with nazira tradition in the Kazakh literature and “Leyla and Majnun” poem which is written in nazira tradition. Along with it, we try to evaluate the role of nazira tradition as the witness of historical events. Keywords: Kazakh literature, nazira tradition, Leyla, Majnun, love poem ;
A Survey on Playing-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Classical Piano Students of Tertiary Institutions in Malaysia
Authors: Ying Ling Chia , Chiat Loo Fung , Hamedon Titi Rahmawati
Published: November 2016

Musicians are at risk of playing-related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMD) with incidence ranging from approximately 30% to 90% in the shoulder-arm-hand region and within the spine. Pianists are one of the high risk groups of PRMD due to the nature of playing posture and practice habits. The number of pianists in Malaysia has increased significantly due to the growth of music programmes in tertiary institutions. Although extensive research has been carried out into PRMD for decades, investigation of PRMD among pianists in Malaysia is very limited.  This paper aimed to identify the extent of PRMD occurring among classical piano students in tertiary institutions in Malaysia. A survey was conducted and 192 set of data collected through administration of a questionnaire. Results showed that 35.8% (68) students reported having PRMD, of whom 17.6% were male (12) and 82.4% (56) were female. There is a great necessity to introduce ways to prevent PRMD which was reported at various levels among classical piano students.     Keywords: Playing-related musculoskeletal disorders, classical piano students, music
PRODUCTION OF REFRACTORY STUDIO KILN SHELVES FROM AFOWA CLAY
Authors: Uzzi Festus
Published: November 2016

ABSTRACTThis study investigates production of refractory studio kiln shelves using Afowa clay. In solving firing problems, kiln was the earliest tool used to revolutionalize pottery productions, while shelves are among the furniture inside the kiln where ceramic green/bisque wares are stacked for firing. Most scholars in Nigeria who have written on kiln focused on construction of kiln, little has been done about kiln shelves production. Firing of pottery wares plays important roles in production of earthen or glaze wares. This paper deals with the production of shelves and suggests possible ways it can be used for stocking the kiln. It x-ray the problems associated with cracks on shelves and how to check them. The researcher also elaborates on different methods of propping shelves (bats) in stocking a kiln. Kiln setting for glaze firing follows a general principle of proper foot-cleaning and non-contact. The mechanical and physical properties of the composites are determined. Findings are made to show that there are improvement in hardness value, strength and compressive strength of the developed composites. Also, this research will impact positively on potters and institutions and will further open up research and creative development. It will hopefully discourage further importation of refractory materials and serves as reference material to potters. Keywords: Production, studio, kiln, Firing and shelves.
Erhu Pedagogy: A Comparison of Qinfeng and Jiangnan Chunse
Authors: Chen Xi , Fung Ying Loo
Published: November 2016

This paper examines the area of erhu pedagogy, looking at the two different styles of Northern and Southern China: Qin pai and Jiangnan pai. The development of Qin pai erhu since the 1950s has resulted in a regional style that reflects a strong Shaanxi local folk and traditional music genre. On the other hand, Jiangnan music is widely developed in Shanghai, Jiangsu province, and Zhejiang province in the area of folk music. The musical style of Jiangnan is melodious, with simplicity as its main character. Past literatures reveals some insights into the different styles of erhu playing, however, a detailed performance practice of two major repertoires Qinfeng and Jiangnan Chunse is absent. This paper discusses the unique playing style and techniques of Qin pai and Jiangnan pai. The differences between the two are analysed based on two representative repertoires, Qinfeng and Jiangnan Chunse. Methodology includes observation, score analysis, transcription and a discussion that includes a self-reflexive account on the performance of the two pieces. The outcome highlights various pedagogical concerns regarding playing techniques, stylistic features and interpretation that provide a reference for future scholars and erhu players.  Keywords: Erhu, Qin Pai, Jiangnan Pai, music;
A move-based analysis of TESOL master’s thesis conclusion chapters by Vietnamese postgraduates
Authors: Nguyen Loan Thi Thuy , Pramoolsook Issra
Published: November 2016

Writing a thesis in English is challenging for non-native English speaking students, and it is not an exception for Vietnamese master’s (M.A.) students. Despite this challenge, English writing was not formally taught at their elementary, secondary and high school levels until 2008. In their postgraduate programs, these students have little or no formal instruction on how to write each part of a thesis; but are provided with the guidelines and then tailor their own theses. This paper, therefore, explores how 24 Vietnamese teachers of English wrote their thesis Conclusion chapters. By employing the revised framework for analyzing the Conclusion chapters in Applied Linguistics by Chen and Kuo (2012), the study found Deductions from the study (Move 4) is present in every chapter while the other three moves (Introducing the Conclusion chapter, Summarizing the study and Evaluating the study) are conventional. Moreover, a new move (Chapter summary) and an infrequent occurrence of Summarizing previous chapter and a cycle of next section introduction-each section summary were identified. These findings indicate not only a linear structure in composing the concluding chapters by this group of Vietnamese writers but also the rhetorical influence of Vietnamese written discourse on their English writing. The results from this study have some pedagogical implications for teaching novice Vietnamese writers on how to properly compose this genre.
Linguistic Cliches at the Crossroads of Controversy: their Impact in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Authors: Stroia Armanda Ramona
Published: November 2016

The acute reliance on cliches reflects on the one hand a general and inevitable but intrinsec feature of language (Amossy, Herschberg Pierrot 2011), inscribed in its "genetic code". On the other hand, from the perspective of social psychology, it reflects a broader phenomenon that marks the human mind, in order to simplify the complex set of stimuli from the environment. Apparently, linguistic cliches arise only negative reactions, especially from stylistics’, being disqualified and strongly perceived as a deviation from the aesthetic imperatives promoted under the auspices of the Romanticism. However, this paper tries to investigate if these types of linguistic patterns or the so-called frozen discourse (cliches, stereotypes, lexical phrases, sayings, collocations) can have a major impact on teaching and learning a foreign language. Informed by the theoretical perspective of Dufays (1994), Riffaterre (1979) and Eco (2007) on the constructive function of stereotypes and cliches in the process of reading, the present  paper will report the results of a survey conducted on a group of middle school teachers learning English as a foreign language through an innovative method (flipped classroom) and by exploiting the potential of cliches. As a result of attending a teacher trainer course at Bell Cambridge, we have designed a series of workshops which explores different ways of teaching and learning English by using creatively prefabricated language chunks. Language acquisition specialists have pointed out that the competence to use prefabricated units is vital to the language learner. Furthermore, linguistic cliches can trigger more easily adhesion to the target culture. We aim at promoting the positive value of cliches in teaching, since, besides their cultural overtones, they can help learners achieve the ideal standard of expressing oneself as a native speaker. Keywords: cliche; positive function, frozen language, teaching and learning, foreign language
Advantages of Keeping a Diary in Teaching Russian Language
Authors: Karakale Filiz
Published: November 2016

The purpose of this study is to reveal the benefits of getting students from the end of level A1 or from the beginning of level A2 according to European Common Framework of Reference, to keep a diary in teaching Russian as a foreing language. We will try to explain the studied topic with concrete examples from our professional experiences at Ankara University TOMER. We will stand on contribution of keeping a diary especially in learning “perfective and imperfective cases of verbs” and “motion verbs” as the most difficult issues in Russian language, giving examples from the diaries of students. This study also aims to prove that, getting students to keep a diary lets them express their thoughts in writing freely. Keywords: Foreign language teaching, Russian language, TOMER, Get students to keep a diary
TURKISH EFL LEARNERS’ REFLECTIONS ON CORPUS-BASED LANGUAGE TEACHING
Authors: Simsek Tugba
Published: November 2016

The aim of this study is investigating Turkish EFL learners’ reflections on corpus-based language teaching; what kind of benefits or drawbacks they have experienced during a corpus-based implementation, and what possible suggestions they can make about this particular experience of theirs. The data was collected through minute papers and semi-structured interviews; and content analysis was conducted for data analysis. The results indicated that the participants found the corpus-based instruction very effective especially thanks to the fact that they could interact with real life data directly. They emphasized that interacting with genuine native speaker language made them more motivated and interested in the classroom. In terms of drawbacks, they stated that sometimes the concordances were difficult to understand. Nevertheless, the learners had a positive perception of corpus-based language teaching instruction. Keywords: Corpus-Based Language Teaching; EFL Learners; Reflection
MESSAGE FROM EDITOR
Authors: Rahimi Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali
Published: November 2016

MESSAGE FROM EDITOR
Cash flow ratios in financial statements: an application for stone and land based industry sector
Authors: Yıldırım Furkan , Yıldırım Burcu Ilgaz , Alkaya Serap
Published: November 2016

International Financial Reporting Standards (UFRS) has made publishing cash flow statement mandatory, along with balance and income statement. In Turkey, Turkey Accounting Standards Board has published TMS 7 that is compatible with UFRS. TMS 7 requires that cash flow statement be documented in an action-based format. There are some studies discussing the effectiveness of action based cash flow statements for the use of analysis. Cash flow ratios have been used more frequently in financial performance assessment after UFRS made cash flow statement publishing mandatory. Cash flow ratio analysis requires the cash flow ratios to be calculated and interpreted. After the analysis, the action results of the company is assessed based on financial performance.  In this study, the cash flow ratio analysis of stocks of stone and land based industrial companies on ISE between 2012 and 2014. The purpose of this study is to assess the various dimensions of the companies performances using cash flow ratios.Keywords: Cash flow, ratios, financial analysis, finance.
An inquiry concerning assistance sentence item determinative in Azerbaijan Turkish and its synonym in Turkish Language
Authors: Demirdağ Elza Alışova
Published: November 2016

Turkish language has been changed throughout history owing to geographical and political conditions. It is necessary to make the requıred studies to minimise these differences. This study aims at contributing towards comparative language studies. In this study, assisting sentence item determinative has been examined in present day Azerbaijan Turkish. At first a short classification has been made between the sentence items of the two languages. Later a definition of assistant sentence item determinative has been made and its characteristics clarified by examples from chosen literary passages. In this study, the synonym of determinative is searched in Turkish language.  A comparison has been made between Azerbaijan Turkish and Turkish language using grammer books of both languages and using passeges chosen from literary examples. The similarities and differences of the sentence items of the two languages has showen in the selected example passage. As a result of the research it has been put forward that determinative is learned by group of words and not a sentence item of Turkish language. This research is important because it has brought forward the difference between the two dialects from the point of view of syntax.Keywords: AzerbaijanTurkish, Turkish language, assistance sentence items, determinative
Utilization of the musical talent pool in terms of musical socialization process in Turkey
Authors: Uz Abdullah
Published: November 2016

There are big problems with regard to the utilization of the musical talent pool in Turkey.The objective of this study is presenting the properties and working of the musical socialization process in Turkey and determining the relationship of these issues with the utilization of the musical talent pool. The study is based on documentary research and the descriptive musical socialization researches carried out in 1988, 1999 and 2011. The education system in Turkey provides the musical education means at very late ages. Withal, only a very insignificant part of the talent pool can be reached. Private enterprises have filled that gap to an extent. The influence of the family and the musical education/music teacher has been diminished; the effect of mass communication means has been increased on the musical socialization process. The tendency of being a passive listener has started to subrogate the effort for improving the talents; furthermore, the tendency of the talented individuals to shift into areas with higher status has become more significant.Keywords: Musical talent pool, socialization process, musical socialization, musical education, mass communication.
PreService mathematics teachers’ perspective on TIMMS and PISA
Authors: İpek Jale , Turgut Gökben Yılmaz
Published: November 2016

Bu çalışmada matematik öğretmen adaylarının PISA ve TIMMS sınavları hakkındaki görüşleri nitel bir araştırma yöntemi olan durum çalışması deseninde araştırılarak değerlendirilmiştir. Çalışmanın amacı matematik öğretmen adaylarının uluslararası sınavlar ile ilgili farkındalığını saptamak, ders kapsamında verilecek eğitim ile sınavları tanımalarını sağlamak, ülkemizin bu sınavlarda daha başarılı olabilmesi için neler yapılması gerektiği hakkında öğretmen adaylarının fikirlerini alarak araştırmacılar ve eğitimciler için öneriler sunmaktır. Toplam 79 öğrenci ile 2014-2015 Eğitim öğretim yılının güz yarıyılında 4 haftalık süreyi kapsayan eğitim sonunda öğrencilerden yazılı olarak görüşleri alınmıştır. Öğrencilerden öğrenme sürecini değerlendirmeleri ve PISA/TIMMS sınavları hakkında görüşlerini belirtmeleri istenmiştir. Toplanan verilerin analizi sonucunda yürütülen eğitimin faydalı bulunduğu, öğretmen adaylarının büyük bir çoğunluğunun uluslararası sınavlar hakkında çalışma öncesinde bilgi sahibi olmadığı belirlenmiştir. Bunun yanı sıra öğretmen adaylarının PISA/TIMMS sınavlarında ülkemizin başarısızlığının temel sebebini ezberci eğitim sistemine bağladıkları görülmüştür. Ayrıca, öğretmen adayları bundan sonraki mesleki yaşamlarında öğrencilerini ders içinde farklı yöntem ve teknikler kullanarak PISA ve TIMMS sınavlarına hazırlayacaklarını belirtmişlerdir.Anahtar Kelimeler: PISA, TIMMS, Matematik öğretmeni adayları, Uluslararası sınavlar, Matematik öğretimi
Perceptions and attitudes of preschool teacher candidates towards mathematics
Authors: Özdemir Sarem , Ummanel Azize
Published: November 2016

This study aims to explore perceptions and attitudes of pre school teacher candidates towards mathematics. 200 students who are studying in Cyprus International University, Girne American University and Near East University have participated in this research. Data gathering tool was developed by inspiring Macnab and Payne’s scale, that was developed in 2003.  SPSS 18.0 statistical programme and content analyses methods were used to analyze the data. Results were evaluated under different headings and disscussed. Keywords: Mathematics teaching, pre school, perception and attitude
Message from Editor
Authors: Ozcinar Doc. Dr. Zehra
Published: November 2016

Dear Readers,It is a great honor for us to publish fifth issue of International Journal of Innovative Research in Education.International Journal of Innovative Research in Education welcomes original empirical investigations and comprehensive literature review articles. The journal aims to promote new innovative ideas in all fields of education.The journal provides an international platform for researchers, managers, scientists, professionals and professors of educational sciences to publish high quality refereed papers comprising comprehensive leading trends of education.Prospective preschool teachers’ perceptions and attitudes towards mathematics, financial statements, comparison of Azerbaijan Turkish and Turkey Turkish languages, socialization process and prospective mathematics teachers’ perceptions on TIMMS and PISA have been included into this issue. The topics of the next issue will be different. You can make sure that we will be trying to serve you with our journal with a rich knowledge in which different kinds of topics are discussed in the next volume.A total number of eleven (11) manuscripts were submitted for this issue and each paper has been subjected to double-blind peer review process by the reviewers specialized in the related field. At the end of the review process, a total number of five (5) high quality research papers were selected and accepted for publication for this issue.We present many thanks to all the contributors who helped us to publish this issue.Best regards,Dr. Mustafa GündüzEditor – in Chief
OKUL YÖNETİCİLERİNİN GÖRÜŞÜNE GÖRE ÖĞRETMENLERİN SINIFTA DERS ZAMANI YÖNETİM BECERİLERİNİN DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: Keskinoğlu Değer Angın
Published: November 2016

Zamanın değerinin giderek daha da arttığı günümüzde diğer meslek grublarında olduğu gibi öğretmenler de gerek Üniversite yıllarında  gerekse hizmet içi eğitim yoluyla zaman yönetimi konusunda bilgi ve becerilerini artırmaya çalışmaktadırlar. Sınıfı etkili yönetmek için gerekli olan unsurlardan birisi de sahip olduğumuz öğretim süresini israf etmemek ve zamanı iyi yönetmektir. Bu bağlamda, Ortaöğretim Okulları’nda görevli yöneticilerin; “öğretmenlerin sınıfta ders zamanının yönetimi” konusunda izlenim ve görüşlerini öğrenmenin faydalı olacağı düşünülmüştür. Araştırmanın evreni, K.K.T.C Ortaöğretim Okulları’nda görev yapan yöneticilerden (22 Müdür,64 Müdür Muavini) oluşmaktadır. Araştırmada veri toplama arcı olarak anket kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonuçları yöneticilerin, öğretmenleri ders zamanının yönetimi konusunda genelde yeterli bulmadıklarını göstermiştir. Sınıfın yerleşim ve fiziksel düzeninin öğretim yaşantısının niteliğine uygun olmaması, araç-gereç ve görsel işitsel materyallerle desteklenmemesi, öğrenciler için anlamlı ve çekici hale getirilmemesi sınıfta dersin akışını engelleyici arzu edilmeyen durumlar ortaya çıkarmaktadır.Öğrenim güçlüğü içinde olan öğrencilere yeteri kadar zaman ayrılmaması ve hızlı öğrenen öğrencilere ek fırsat verilmemesinin nedenleri genellikle öğretmenin mesleki yeterliliği ve duyarlılığıyla ilgilidir.Araştırmadan elde edilen bu bulgulara dayanarak, öğretmenlerin hizmet içi eğitim programlarında ders zamanının yönetimi konusunda kendilerini geliştirmeleri önerilmektedir. Anahtar Kelimeler:Okul yöneticisi,ders yönetimi,zaman yönetimi
Skill acquisition in blended learning courses: influence on student performance
Authors: Rozano Mercedes , Romero Jaime
Published: November 2016

E-learning platforms are a powerful tool that provides substantial improvements in the academic performance and constitute an important support for the acquisition of skills. The purpose of this paper is to explore whether the usage of online resources in blended learning courses influences their performance. The data comes from a Business Administration course (256 students). We use regression analyses to explain how Moodle platform usage influences academic performance in terms of both types of skills (theoretical and practical). The intensity of resources usage and their variety influence learning outcomes. This influence is higher in theoretical skills than in practical, thus recommending using online resources for both types of knowledge and complementing the latter with offline resources. Keywords: skills assessment; academic performance; blended learning course; knowledge acquisition; knowledge application
Factors Affecting the Effectiveness of Thai Secondary World Class Standard School
Authors: Somprach Kanokorn , Prasertcharoensuk Thanomwan , Ngang Tang Keow
Published: November 2016

AbstractThis study aimed to explore the relationship and effect of administrative factors that affecting the effectiveness of Thai World class Standard Schools. A total of 375 samples were selected by using stratified random sampling. Researchers employed a survey designed questionnaire as research instrument to collect data. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics such as percentage, mean score, standard deviation and stepwise multiple regression analysis. Findings of the study revealed that all the factors affecting the effectiveness of Thai World Class Standard Schools were at high level. Strategic planning factor was identified as highest mean score whereas teacher professional development factor was found as lowest mean score. Consequently, result also revealed that there were four significant predictors toward effectiveness of Thai Secondary World Class Standard Schools. These four significant predictors were factors for using information and communication technology(X8), teacher professional development (X6), internal process management (X2), and the focus on learners and stakeholder (X7) which have successful contributed 65.60 percent variance of effectiveness of Thai World Class Standard Schools at 0.01 significance level with multiple correlation coefficient as 0.81. This study is able is to promote the importance of factors that affecting effectiveness of Thai World Class Standard Schools.Keywords: School effectiveness; World Class Standard School; administrative factors
More Interactive Historical Vignettes
Authors: YÜCEL DAĞ Manolya , TAŞAR Mehmet Fatih
Published: November 2016

One of the main components of science education, science literacy entails possessing the conception of the nature of science (NOS). One way of teaching the NOS is to make use of the history of science. Interactive historical vignettes (IHV) that are based on the history of science, through which students can find many opportunities for discussion and that are prepared on the basis of the life stories of scientists can be used as an effective technique in the instruction of the NOS. The purpose of the current study is to see how effective enhanced with concept cartoons and visuals are in teaching of the NOS and in contributing to students’ scientific thinking and argumentation.IHV enhanced with concept cartoons to develop the conception of the NOS were studied with 23 fifth graders for five weeks. The development in the students’ conception of the NOS was analyzed by examining video recordings and IHV documents.The findings show that the students’ conception of the NOS developed as a result of the application. Improvement was observed in the conception of the NOS of 19 students out of 23. Of these 19 students, 13 participated more in the discussions related to IHV and started to use statements more in compliance with the NOS over time.This is believed to be because the enrichment of IHV with concept cartoons and visuals enabled the students to think more scientifically and thus improved the discussion atmosphere in the class and as result it is believed to be effective in focusing students on the elements of the NOS existing in IHV and in developing their conception of the NOS.  Keywords: Nature of science, Interactive historical vignettes, Concept cartoons, Middle school
Effects of The Intelligence Games Approaches on Academic Achievement And Attitude of Students With Mild Intellectual Disability in Mathematics Course
Authors: ÇEVİK Mustafa , Düzgün Makbule , Öztaş Barış Elif
Published: November 2016

The aim of this study is to determine effects of the intelligence game (Tower of Hanoi) on academic achievement and attitude of students studying at 5th class of secondary school with Mild Intellectual Disability (MID) in mathematics of the course. In the study, pretest-posttest design, one group of pre-trial model, was used. The participants of the research consisted of 8 students with MID. To the students at the beginning of the study, "Mathematics Achievement Test", "Mathematics Attitude Scale" and “Concept Acquisition Interview” pretest - posttest was applied. The data obtained from the achievement test and attitude scale were analyzed by using rank test signed non-parametric Wilcoxon on SPSS 16.0 software. The data obtained in the interview form were interpreted by using the content analysis method .It was found that at the end of the study, students improved their academic achievement in mathematics education meaningfully in the course taught with Tower of Hanoi and the attitudes to the course were developed in a positive direction. Keywords: Mild intellectual disability, intelligence game, mathematics course, academic achievement, attitude.