ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Examining the Programs of Political Parties in Terms of the Structure of the Turkish National Education System
Author: Çoban, Ahmet
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Political Attitudes,Politics,Educational Policy,Foreign Countries,Preschool Education,Elementary Secondary Education,Vocational Education,Higher Education,Adult Education,Nonformal Education

Education systems are largely shaped by the policies of political parties. Political parties try to express their policies regarding the structure and functioning of the education system through party programs. As in all countries, policies regarding the education system have an important place in party programs in Turkey. The aim of this study is to examine the programs of political parties in Turkey in terms of the structure of the Turkish National Education System; the aim is to present their views on &quot;PreSchool Education&quot;, &quot;Primary Education&quot;, &quot;General Secondary Education&quot;, &quot;Vocational Technical Secondary Education&quot;, &quot;Higher Education&quot; and &quot;Non-Formal Education-Adult Education-Continuous Education&quot;. In this context, it is important to express the similarities in the objectives of the political parties regarding the structure of the Turkish Education System. In this study, the qualitative research method was used. The data of the research were collected through document analysis. The study population consisted of all the political parties in The Grand National Assembly of Turkey (GNAT). The sample of the study consists of five political parties selected according to the criterion sampling method, which is one of the purposive sampling methods. These political parties can be listed as follows according to the number of members: (1) Justice and Development Party (JDP); (2) Republican People's Party (RPP); (3) Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP); (4) National Movement Party (NMP); and (5) Good Party (GP). The data sources of the study are the party programs of political parties. The documents regarding the party programs were taken from the official websites of the parties. In the context of suitability for the purpose of the study, the documents were analyzed by the content analysis method. The findings of the research are given without adding the researcher's comment, according to the themes and codes created. According to the findings, there are quite a lot of statements about the structure of the Turkish National Education System in the programs of political parties. As a result of the analysis, it has been determined that there are many similarities in the programs of the five parties, although there are many differences in the objectives of the parties regarding the structure of the Turkish Education System.
Middle School Students&apos; Views on Distance Education: Turkish Language Teaching under the Shadow of COVID-19 Pandemic
Author: Gülden, Bahadir
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Middle School Students,Student Attitudes,Distance Education,Educational Environment,Teaching Methods,Learning Processes,Turkish,Grade 7,In Person Learning,Comparative Analysis,Preferences,Writing Skills,Speech Communication,Teacher Student Relationship,Educational Benefits,Foreign Countries,COVID-19,Pandemics,Educational Change,Blended Learning

In this study, it was aimed to determine the strengths, deficiencies, and weaknesses of distance education process of learning-teaching activities in Turkish lesson by asking the opinions of students who are the subject of the learning process. In the study, the basic qualitative research design was preferred considering the nature of the research subject. The study group of the research consists of twenty-eight 7th grade students who continue their education activities in Eskisehir in the 2020-2021 academic year. The online interviews were conducted with the teachers through a semi-structured interview form prepared by the researchers. The data were analyzed by content analysis using the MAXQDA program. The students stated that distance education is more functional than face-to-face education in vocabulary activities of listening and comprehension skills. In speaking and writing skills, students mostly preferred distance education. The students explained the strengths and weaknesses of the two educational environments compared to each other in terms of all skills, with their justifications. In the study, students were also asked to write the five most useful features of both educational environments. Thus, the strengths of both learning environments in terms of Turkish lessons were revealed. Based on the data obtained, it has been determined that distance education cannot create an alternative to face-to-face education in terms of social interaction, teacher-student interaction, group studies at the desired level, but distance education is clearly preferred by students as it offers many opportunities that face-to-face education does not offer. For this reason, based on the prominent skills and activities of distance education, it can be said that it will be more beneficial to continue Turkish lessons by adopting a mixed (hybrid) model in the future.
Perception of Safe School in Turkey: Opinions of Parents, Students and Teachers
Author: Kahraman, Hilal
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Parent Attitudes,Teacher Attitudes,Student Attitudes,School Safety,Elementary Secondary Education,Educational Environment,Well Being,Mental Health,Individual Characteristics,Educational Administration,Violence,Foreign Countries,Elementary Schools,Middle Schools,School Security,Environmental Influences

This study examined the phenomenon of school from the point of view of teachers, students and parents, and the question as to who wants what and who can do what and it was tried to make decisions about school safety and to determine strategies with opinions of stakeholders. The design of the study, which was designed according to the qualitative research model and which aims to examine the phenomenon of school safety in depth by benefiting from the views, experiences and perceptions of the school stakeholders, is phenomenology. The stakeholders of primary and secondary schools in Sivas city centre during the 2018-2019 school year were included in the study group. The participants of the study consist of 50 teachers, 48 students and 50 parents. As a result of the interviews conducted through semi-structured interview form, it is seen that teachers, students and parents address the phenomenon of safe school under the categories of &quot;Psycho-social&quot;, &quot;Administrative&quot;, &quot;Physical&quot;, &quot;External Factors&quot; and &quot;Employee Characteristics&quot; and express their expectations from National education, school management, teachers, parents and students in physical, educational, administrative, disciplinary, legislative aspects and the aspects of courtesy, financial support, responsibilities, personnel and media.
Psychological Mindedness in ELT: Exploring Contributions of Comparative Literature to Pre-Service English Language Teachers&apos; Psychological Mindedness
Author: Kumlu, Esin
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Metacognition,COVID-19,Pandemics,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Language Teachers,Preservice Teachers,English Literature,Student Attitudes,Teacher Education Programs,Empathy,Well Being,Undergraduate Students,Foreign Countries

This qualitative research aimed to explore the significance of the development of psychological mindedness, especially during the COVID-19 Pandemic, for pre-service English Language Teachers and the use of comparative literature to facilitate it. The research was conducted in the context of an undergraduate ELT program in Turkey and data was gathered through narrative inquiry at the end of the semester under the title of a selected literature course. Thematic analysis of the collected 39 narrative frames shed light on the development of pre-service teachers' psychological mindedness which emerged in three overarching themes; self-awareness, empathy, and the importance of mental and physical well-being of a teacher which are all the necessary conditions for psychological mindedness. Findings suggest that these pre-service teachers were strongly influenced by the comparative analysis of the literary texts that facilitated the development of psychological mindedness.
Self-Efficacy Perceptions of Instructors Who Teach Turkish as a Foreign Language on Web 2.0 Rapid Content Development for Educational Purposes
Author: Güngör, Haluk
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Self Efficacy,Language Teachers,Second Language Instruction,Turkish,Educational Technology,Web 2.0 Technologies,COVID-19,Pandemics,Distance Education,Gender Differences,School Closing,Teaching Experience,Electronic Learning

This study aims to examine the self-efficacy of instructors who teach Turkish as a foreign language for educational Web 2.0 rapid content development in terms of various variables. The study consists of 155 instructors who teach Turkish in various institutions. This study, which was designed according to the scanning model, is descriptive field research. The scale developed by Birisçi, Kul, Aksu, Akaslan, and Çelik (2018) was used to determine the self-efficacy of the trainers for Web 2.0 rapid content development for educational purposes. Analysis results indicated no significant differences between the variables of gender, technology use in language teaching before COVID-19, the continuation of distance Turkish teaching after COVID-19, and self-efficacy. A significant difference was detected between the education level of the study group, their experience in the field, distance education experience before COVID-19, and their self-efficacy for Web 2.0 rapid content development. The COVID-19 process raised important awareness in terms of teaching Turkish to foreigners remotely. In the information age, it is very important to increase the awareness and experience of teachers who teach Turkish to foreigners remotely about teaching a foreign language with digital tools.
The Effect of Direct Instruction Model on Teaching Musical Play (Round) Skills to Children with Intellectual Disabilities
Author: Kalkan, Sinan
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Music,Play,Students with Disabilities,Child Development,Cognitive Ability,Social Development,Emotional Development,Communication Skills,Interpersonal Competence,Direct Instruction,Moderate Intellectual Disability,Preadolescents,Program Effectiveness,Skill Development,Foreign Countries

Play is a very effective tool in the development of the child's personality, cognitive skills, social-emotional structure, communication and interaction skills. In this study, it was aimed to determine the effect of teaching with the Direct Instruction Model on the teaching of musical play (round) skills in students with moderate intellectual disability. The study was designed with the multiple probe model with probe phase between subjects five girls and four boys with intellectually disabled, aged between 9-11, participated in this study. The research findings show that the Direct Instruction Model, which was used to a limited extent in teaching play skills to children with intellectual disabilities, was effective in teaching butterfly round play skills to students with moderate intellectual disabilities. It is understood that the participants continued their butterfly round play skills 7, 14, and 21 days after the end of the instruction. It also showed that all of the participants were able to generalize their round play skills to different environments, times and people. In addition, the teachers of the students included in the study also expressed positive opinions about the teaching model used in the research and the changes on their students.
The Role of Social Support and Lifestyle in Pre-Service Teachers&apos; Psychological Wellbeing
Author: Sezer, Fahri
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Social Support Groups,Life Style,Mental Health,Well Being,Preservice Teachers,Predictor Variables,Marital Status,Personal Autonomy,Friendship,Psychological Patterns,Gender Differences

The main purpose of this study was to explore the predictive utility of demographic, social and lifestyle variables in psychological well-being. The participants were 410 pre-service teachers in Turkey. Three research instruments were utilized in the current study: Psychological Well-Being Scale, Lifestyle Inventory and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support. Both social support and lifestyle variables accounted for the additional variance in psychological well-being above and beyond the effects of demographic variables. Purpose in life was best predicted by being-married; lifestyle variables made the most contribution to autonomy; and social support-friend were found to be the best predictor of positive relations with others. It seems that demographic, social support and lifestyle variables play a differential role in psychological well-being.
An Investigation of the Ecological Footprint Awareness Levels of 60-72-Month-Old Children
Author: Güngör, Hande
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Ecology,Childrens Attitudes,Knowledge Level,Preschool Children,Institutional Characteristics,Parent Background,Educational Attainment,Public Schools,Private Schools,Conservation (Environment)

Like many other development areas, awareness and attitudes towards environmental issues take shape in early childhood and have an important place in forming positive attitudes and behavior towards the environment in later life. For this reason, sustainability education in early childhood plays an essential role in society's transition to sustainable lifestyles. This study examines the ecological footprint awareness levels of 60-72-month-old children attending preschool. A total of 266 children (127 girls and 139 boys) enrolled in six schools (one private school, one primary school, and four preschools) in a city in the Aegean region of Turkey. One of the novelties of the study is the use of a game-based survey model, Ecological Footprint Awareness Scale for 60-72-Month-Old Children (EKAY-O), developed by the researchers of this study. Non-parametric tests were applied in the analysis of the data using SPSS 22. Results show that children's awareness of the concept of an ecological footprint was mostly at the medium level (51.5%). Some key findings indicate that their awareness varied significantly depending on the type of school they attended. The students in private schools demonstrated higher performance. Their parents' education levels also had a significant effect on awareness. This study contributes to studies and practices aimed at raising awareness of ecological footprints in preschools, thus aiding the development of collective efforts to minimize the negative impact on the environment to help bring about a sustainable future.
An Investigation on Primary School Students&apos; 3D Geometric Thinking
Author: Akkurt Denizli, Zeynep
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Elementary School Students,Geometric Concepts,Spatial Ability,Instructional Program Divisions,Correlation,Mathematical Logic,Foreign Countries,Concept Formation,Mathematics Instruction,Computation,Grade 2,Grade 3,Grade 4,Grade 5

This study aims to investigate how primary school students' three-dimensional geometric thinking changes across grades. The survey model was used, and the study group was comprising of 520 primary school students in a large city of Turkey. In the study, the Three-Dimensional Geometric Thinking Test, which is a paper and pencil test, was used to collect data. The scores taken from the test were compared across the grades and the relationships between the components of three-dimensional geometric thinking were examined. The findings showed that as the grades increased, students' scores taken from the Three-Dimensional Thinking Test also increased significantly. Moreover, a medium and positive correlation was found between the components of three-dimensional geometric thinking. The results of the study revealed that grade level is a significant variable on three-dimensional geometric thinking, yet some important three-dimensional geometric thinking skills can be developed independent from the grade level. The current study intends to shed light on the development of three-dimensional geometric thinking starting from early grades, and to provide important information for organizing the three-dimensional geometric content in the curriculum and its implementation.
Comparison of Values: German (Berlin) Sachunterricht and Turkish Life Studies Textbook Examples
Author: Ütkür-Güllühan, Nur
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Cultural Differences,Comparative Education,Social Studies,Textbooks,Content Analysis,Grade 2,Elementary School Students,Social Values,Case Studies,Units of Study,Interpersonal Relationship,Cultural Pluralism,Family Relationship,Cooperation,Foreign Countries

This comparative educational study aims to analyze the values in the Sachunterricht (Social Studies) 1/2 textbook in Germany and in the 2nd-grade Social Studies textbook in Turkey according to the &quot;Basic Human Values Theory&quot;. For this purpose, the method of the study is the case study design, which is a qualitative research design, and the data were analyzed with the method of document analysis. Descriptive analyses were used in the analysis of the data. According to the results of the study, while values were emphasized 187 times in the units in the German Sachunterricht textbook, they were emphasized 328 times in the units of the Turkish 2nd-grade Social Studies textbook. Moreover, in the textbooks of both countries, the &quot;conformity/rules&quot;, and &quot;conformity/interpersonal&quot; value types were emphasized. Additionally, the &quot;universalism/nature&quot; value type was included in each unit in the 2nd-grade Social Studies textbook of Turkey, and this value was included in only the unit related to nature in the Sachunterricht 1/2 textbook in Germany. It was concluded that values are shaped within the framework of multiculturalism in the German Sachunterricht (Social Studies) 1/2 textbook, whereas they are presented based on family, relatives, close environment, relationships, and cooperation in the Turkish 2nd-grade Social Studies textbook.
Is Reading Comprehension Associated with Mathematics Skills: A Meta-Analysis Research
Author: Akin, Ayça
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Correlation,Reading Comprehension,Mathematics Skills,Research Reports,Age Differences,Developmental Stages,Problem Solving,Spatial Ability,Geometry,Instructional Program Divisions,Students with Disabilities,Student Characteristics,Arithmetic,Algebra,Language Skills,Meta Analysis,Native Language,Second Language Learning,Academic Standards

The literature on the association between reading comprehension and mathematics skills is complicated and conflicting. This study seeks to illuminate the nature of the association between mathematics skills and reading comprehension by incorporating potential moderators, namely components of mathematics skills, domains of content standards in mathematics, age, language status, and developmental issues. The dataset for this study included 49 studies with 91 correlation coefficients representing 37.654 participants. The findings obtained in this study showed that reading comprehension had a significantly strong effect on students' mathematics skills. This association was moderated by components of mathematics skills, domains of content standards in mathematics, age, language status, and developmental issues. Moderation analyses revealed that problem-solving was the strongest moderator of the association between reading comprehension and mathematics skills, whereas spatial skills were the weakest moderator of this relationship. Based on domains of content standards in mathematics, geometry was the weakest moderator of the association between mathematics skills and reading comprehension. Moreover, the effects of reading comprehension on students' mathematics skills significantly differed in favor of elementary students, students with learning disabilities, and second language learners. Therefore, this research can shed light on the literature by synthesizing the effects of reading comprehension on students' mathematics skills.
Physical Education Tutors Perceptions of the Use of Technological Tools for Remote Teaching during COVID-19
Author: Aboagye, Emmanuel
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: COVID-19,Pandemics,Physical Education Teachers,Online Courses,Educational Technology,Distance Education,Access to Education,In Person Learning,Interpersonal Relationship,Foreign Countries,College Faculty,Teacher Attitudes,Barriers,Technological Literacy,Learner Engagement

The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic created the need for the use of dissimilar remote teaching methods and strategies in many subject areas including Physical Education (PE). While this was somewhat successful in developed countries, little is known about the use of technological tools to deliver PE lessons online in developing countries. This study examined the perceptions and experiences of colleges of education PE tutors in adopting technological tools for remote teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data from 12 tutors (4 females and 8 males) in Ghana. Content analysis was employed as the tool for the analysis of the data. Based on the results, the PE tutors perceived that accessibility was a major challenge to the successful teaching of practical PE lessons online. The tutors further posited that they were motivated to deliver practical lessons online because of the COVID-19 pandemic as they don't want students to be left idle. In furtherance, the participants recommended Transforming Teaching, Education and Learning and colleges' management for assisting them to participate in an online course and providing them with ICT support and data. Again, the participants agreed that they prefer face-to-face to online lessons as the latter do not promote socialisation, develop only the cognitive domain and even certificates acquired online are not given due recognition. It is recommended that theory lessons should be held online while face-to-face interaction is better for practical lessons in PE due to accessibility issues connected to poor internet connectivity and difficulty in performing some of the skills online.
Trends in Educational Technologies According to Articles Published in the Last 20 Years in International Literature
Author: Erdogmus, Cavit
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Trends,Educational Technology,Bibliometrics,Trend Analysis,Educational Research,Journal Articles,Citation Analysis,Social Media,Games,MOOCs,Computer Simulation,Laboratories,Internet,Hypermedia,Competence,Reflection,Comparative Analysis,Electronic Learning,Instruction

The aim of this research is to determine the trends in the field of educational technology by analyzing the bibliometric analysis of the articles about Educational Technology published in the Web of Science Core database in the last 20 years. In this framework, a bibliometric analysis of the articles on educational technology published 2000-2019 was conducted. As a result of the preliminary examination, 96 most used themes in the field of educational technology were reached. These themes are gathered under the headings of Application, Design and Environments, Measurement and Evaluation, Pedagogy and Teaching and Learning. As a result of the findings, a bibliometric analysis of a total of 25 themes was made for 5 main theme findings with the highest number of articles under each main topic. During these analyzes, the most used concepts were analyzed with each theme. VOSViewer version 1.6.13 was used for analysis.