ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
The Effect of High School Students&apos; Doing Sports on Self-Confidence (Sample of Kilis Province)
Author: Yilmaz, Tugay
Date: 2023-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: High School Students,Athletics,Self Esteem,Gender Differences,Athletes,Foreign Countries,Instructional Program Divisions,Student Participation

Aim: The aim of this research is to examine whether the sports status of high school students has any effect on their self-confidence and to examine them in terms of different variables. Material &amp; Method: The population of the research consists of students studying in high schools located in Kilis. The sample of the study consists of 415 students, 210 male and 205 female, randomly selected from high schools in Kilis. A personal information form developed by the researchers was used to collect information about the independent variables. The &quot;Self-Confidence Scale&quot;, developed by Akin (2007) as a data collection tool to measure students' self-confidence levels, was used to determine the existing self-confidence levels of individuals. While evaluating the study data, descriptive statistical methods were used. Independent sample T-Test and ANOVA Test were used in the analysis of the data. In the analyzes used, the level of significance was determined as p&lt;0.05. Results: In the obtained findings, no statistical significance was found in terms of the variable of students' gender and active sports year. Statistically significant was observed in terms of grade variable, active sports involvement variable and sports type. Conclusion: It was concluded that high school students who do sports are more self-confident than those who do not. It was concluded that as the grade level of the student increased, the self-confidence also increased. It has been concluded that students who do team sports are more self-confident than those who do individual sports.
Investigation of the Effect of University Sports Environment on Academic Motivation
Author: Çingöz, Yunus Emre
Date: 2023-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Higher Education,College Athletics,College Environment,Student Motivation,College Students,Gender Differences,Age Differences,Student Attitudes,Correlation,Foreign Countries,Learning Motivation

The aim of this study is to examine the effect of university sports environment perception on academic motivation. A total of 206 students studying at various faculties of Bayburt University participated in the research. In the study, the &quot;Personal Information Form&quot; created by the researchers to determine the demographic information of university students, the &quot;University Sports Environment Scale&quot; to determine the university sports environment, and the &quot;Academic Motivation Scale&quot; to determine the academic motivation levels were used. The analysis of the obtained data was made in the statistical program (SPSS 25). According to the results obtained, it was determined that male participants had higher perception levels of university sports environment and academic motivation levels compared to female participants. In the analysis of the data according to the age variable, it was determined that the participants in the age group of 24 and over had higher perception levels of the university sports environment than the participants in the 20-21 age group. When the data were analyzed according to the faculties of the participants, it was found that the participants in the faculty of sports sciences had higher perception levels of the university sports environment compared to the participants in the vocational school. When the correlation between Academic Motivation and University Sports Environment Perception is examined, it is seen that there is a positive and significant relationship between University Sports Environment Perception and Academic Motivation, and all of the University Sports Environment sub-dimensions are the predictors of organizational happiness.
The Effect of E-Learning Styles on Online Learning
Author: Sönmez, Selami
Date: 2023-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Technology,Electronic Learning,Student Attitudes,Cognitive Style,Online Courses,College Students,Correlation,Foreign Countries,Student Characteristics

In this study, students' e-learning styles (ELS) and attitudes towards online learning were examined. Besides, it was also aimed to reveal the relationship between students' ELS and their attitudes towards online learning. Another of the main aims of the study is; the aim of this study is to explain the effect of university students' e-learning styles on their attitudes towards online learning. In the study designed with the relational survey model, the population consisted of 19.879 university students. The sample consisted of 727 students. &quot;E-Learning Styles Scale&quot;, &quot;Online Learning Attitude Scale,&quot; and &quot;Student Information Form&quot; were used as data collection tools. Parametric analysis techniques were applied because it was determined that the data met the prerequisites of parametric analysis after the validity and reliability studies. In the study, it was concluded that students' attitudes towards online learning were at a moderate level. It has been determined that there is a positive, significant, low-level relationship between the ELS of the students and their attitudes towards online learning. It was concluded that the ELS of the students affected their attitudes towards online learning positively and that the ELS of the students explained 8% of the level of their attitude towards online learning. In the study, some suggestions were presented in order to contribute to education stakeholders.
Impacts of the School Starting Age on Academic Achievement
Author: Çelikkol, Ömer
Date: 2023-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: School Entrance Age,Academic Achievement,Secondary School Students,Gender Differences,Age Differences,Student Characteristics,Foreign Countries

The present research attempted to investigate the impacts of gender and age on the freshly-graduated eighth graders' percentiles in the central high school entrance exam (LGS) in 2020. The sample of this causal-comparative study comprised 6,039 students selected from secondary schools in Isparta who took the LGS in 2020. The data were obtained from the Isparta Directorate of National Education on a chart demonstrating the participants' demographic characteristics and the percentiles of their exam scores. The findings revealed significant differences between the students starting school at 60-65, 66-68, and 69-71 months and those with a school starting age of 72 months and older by exam achievement. In this sense, the students starting school at an early age (60-71 months) had poorer achievement in the LGS than their counterparts starting school at an older age (72 months and above). Moreover, the students' achievement on the said exam significantly differed by gender. Accordingly, the female students demonstrated greater achievement in the LGS when compared to the male students. Considering the findings, it may confidently be asserted that it would be appropriate to amend the provision of the relevant regulation as the minimum age for starting school to be 72 months as of the fall semester.
A Study into the Carcassi Guitar Method in Terms of Content
Author: Ceviz, Berk
Date: 2023-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Music Education,Musical Instruments,Teaching Methods,Music Techniques,Musicians,Educational History

The aim of this study is to investigate the &quot;Carcassi Guitar Method&quot; in terms of content. The research has a descriptive design based on the document analysis model, one of the qualitative research methods. Within the scope of the research, the edition of Matteo Carcassi's guitar method, the original name of which was &quot;Methode Complete pour La Guitarre&quot;, named &quot;Carcassi Method for the Guitar&quot;, published by Oliver Ditson Company with the editorship of G.C. Santisteban, was obtained, and the 12 parts of the method and the subjects included in the chapters were examined by documentary scanning method. As result of the research: It has been revealed that the content of the method includes scales, cadences, etudes and pieces in all tones, exercises related to the subject are included in all parts of the method; on the other hand, the method is far from being a source of repertory due to the low number of pieces in the content.
A Study on the Profiles of Arabic Translation-Translator Candidates in Turkish Higher Education
Author: Dagbasi, Gürkan
Date: 2023-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Arabic,Translation,English,Undergraduate Students,Student Characteristics,Gender Differences,Geographic Location,Institutional Characteristics,Educational Attainment,High Schools,Language Tests,Admission Criteria,Selection,Success

Translation, an ancient activity, has only been acknowledged as an independent discipline since the 1970s. Translation Studies was introduced as a program in Turkish higher education in the 1980s, with English translation and interpreting programs being the first to emerge. It was not until 2011 that the first program for training Arabic translators and interpreters was established at Kirikkale University. Subsequently, the same program was introduced in nine other universities. In this study, we explore the profiles of prospective Arabic translators and interpreters in ten Turkish universities offering undergraduate-level programs for Arabic translation and interpreting, focusing on various aspects such as gender, geographical location, educational background, high school type, academic ranking, foreign language test scores, program preferences, and post-graduation plans. Our findings indicate that female students show a greater inclination towards the program, with one-third of the students choosing the program in their city. Arabic translator-interpreter candidates mostly originate from the Central Anatolian Region, with one-third being recent graduates and another third being experienced ones. More than half of the students who enrolled in the program graduated from Imam-Hatip High School, and top-performing students are less inclined to select this program. On average, a language test score of forty-six is required for admission to the program. Finally, we found that students who completed the program often preferred programs related to Arabic language teaching and literature.
Development of an Attitude Scale for the Use of Current Events in Social Studies
Author: Örnek, Gizem Tabaru
Date: 2023-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Test Construction,Current Events,Social Studies,Teacher Attitudes,Test Validity,Test Reliability,Foreign Countries,Psychological Patterns,Knowledge Level,Teacher Behavior

The aim of this study is to develop a measurement tool that can determine the attitudes of social studies teachers and classroom teachers towards the use of current events in the social studies course. The scale consists of 23 five-point Likert-type items. The scale form consisting of 40 items prepared by the researchers was administered to a total of 394 teachers, including 303 classroom teachers and 91 social studies teachers working in different provinces of Turkey. As a result of the EFA, it was determined that the scale consists of 23 items and 2 sub-dimensions. The first sub-factor consisting of 14 items explains 40.44% of the variance of the related attitude variable, while the second sub-factor consisting of 9 items explains 12.99% of the variance of the related attitude variable. This two-factor structure explains 53.43% of the total variance. According to CFA analysis, values of X[superscript 2] / df = 2.73 (p = 0.000); RMSEA = 0.098; NFI = 0.90; CFI = 0.94; GFI = 0.77; NNFI = 0.97; and IFI = 0.94 were found. These findings reveal that the scale is a valid and reliable measurement tool to measure attitudes towards the use of current events in the social studies course. The original form of the scale is in Turkish.
Astronomy with Web 2.0 Tools: Sun, Earth and Moon Unit
Author: Efe, Hacer
Date: 2023-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Astronomy,Educational Technology,Web 2.0 Technologies,Online Courses,Secondary School Students,Instructional Effectiveness,Scientific Concepts,Concept Formation,Grade 5,Science Achievement

The aim of this research is to examine the effects of web 2.0 tools used in online astronomy education on the conceptual achievement of 5th grade secondary school students. For this purpose, the Sun, Earth and Moon unit was processed online using web 2.0 tools. The study was implemented in a public secondary school over a period of 6 weeks. Mixed research method, which combines qualitative and quantitative research methods, was used in the study. An easily accessible sample model was used to determine the study group. The sample of the study consists of 12 students (7 girls, 5 boys) in the 10-11 age group. The &quot;Sun, Earth and Moon Achievement Test&quot; developed by Sontay &amp; Karamustafaoglu (2020) was used as a quantitative data collection tool in the study. Qualitative data collection tool &quot;Semi-Structured Telephone Interview on the Concepts of the Sun, Earth and Moon&quot; was used. SPSS program was used in the analysis of quantitative data. Content analysis method was used in the analysis of qualitative data. As a result of the study, it was seen that online education supported by web 2.0 tools within the scope of the Sun, Earth and Moon unit had a positive effect on students' conceptual success.
Being an International Student in Turkey during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Phenomenological Study
Author: Alan, Yakup
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Foreign Students,COVID-19,Pandemics,College Students,Student Experience,Social Life,Interpersonal Communication,Mental Health,Travel,Barriers,School Closing

This study aims at identifying the experiences of international students from different countries studying at Turkish universities during the COVID-19 pandemic. A phenomenological qualitative study was designed accordingly. The sample consists of 20 international students selected using the maximum variation sampling technique. An interview form prepared by the researchers to determine the experiences of international students during the COVID-19 pandemic was used to collect data. The data were collected through online interviews (Zoom) conducted with the participants. Content analysis was applied to the data. MAXQDA 2020 software package was used for content analysis. The obtained results revealed that related to the pandemic, international students in Turkey had some positive and negative experiences in their social life, communication with acquaintances, psychological condition, education, and travel.
Needs Analysis for a Web-Based Learning System to Develop Students&apos; Science Process Skills
Author: Önder, Eylem Yalçinkaya
Date: 2023-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Web Based Instruction,Science Process Skills,Educational Technology,Science Education,Middle School Students,Grade 5,Grade 6,Grade 7,Grade 8,Middle School Teachers,Teacher Attitudes,Student Attitudes,Instructional Effectiveness,Science Teachers,Educational Needs,Teaching Methods,Student Needs

The aim of this study was to explore the needs for the identification of design elements of a web-based learning system that would help students develop their science process skills (SPS) to be used in science lessons. A descriptive survey method was adopted as the methodology of the study. Survey data was collected from a sample of 36 teachers and 196 middle school students (grades 5 to 8). The results of the study indicated that students had difficulty in learning science subjects. They thought that they could learn the subjects in the science course better with technological and educational support, and various teaching activities. Teachers stated that the web-based education system should meet the following requirements be simple and understandable, be relevant to real/everyday life, be an interactive system, which is rich in content and images, and include various multimedia elements such as simulations, animations, and 3D materials. On the other hand, many students stated that a web-based learning system that will help them learn the subjects in the science course should have course videos (educational videos), test/solved/sample questions, practice exams, accurate and reliable information. In addition, the students stated that this web-based learning system should be simple and understandable, have easy and rich content, be interactive and have a good technical infrastructure. Both teachers and students thought that &quot;observing&quot;, and &quot;experimenting&quot; skills would be improved the most in technology-enhanced learning environments. In addition, teachers stated that the benefits of developing students' science process skills in real life would be &quot;gaining a scientific perspective on events&quot;, &quot;awareness of the problem(s) around them&quot;, &quot;science literacy&quot;, &quot;enabling the student to access the information himself/herself&quot;, &quot;expanding perspectives on events&quot;, and &quot;able to solve the problems they encounter more easily&quot;.
Opinions of Preservice Mathematics Teachers Regarding Conceptual Change Texts Prepared on Limit and Continuity
Author: Güveli, Hasan
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Mathematics Teachers,Mathematical Concepts,Misconceptions,Concept Formation,Student Attitudes,Foreign Countries,Knowledge Level,Program Effectiveness

Some students have misconceptions. Students' misconceptions make difficult to learn the new subject. Teachers need to know students' misconceptions and take precautions. One of the misconceptions in mathematics is about limits and continuity. In order for teachers to take precautions in this regard, they must have this experience during their education. For this, we have developed explanatory concept exchange texts on limit and continuity for preservice mathematics teachers. What is the views of preservice mathematics teachers the against the concept change texts prepared about limit and continuity is the research question. The 46 preservice mathematics teachers were informed about the subject in &quot;misconceptions in mathematics&quot; lesson and the concept change texts were presented. An open-ended questionnaire was prepared to determine the opinions of preservice mathematics teachers. In this questionnaire, questions whose validity and reliability were checked together with experts were used. The answers were analyzed by thematic analysis and some of the opinions were direct quoted. Some preservice mathematics teachers said that the concept change texts were &quot;awareness&quot; raising and &quot;informative&quot;. Some preservice mathematics teachers said it was &quot;difficult&quot;. Some of the positive comments that have emerged; they find the concept change texts interesting and enjoy reading, they are surprised and noticed the errors that exist in them.
The Development of Literature Learning Activities on the Topic of Rachathirat for Saming Pha Ram Arsa by Matthayomsuksa 1 Students Using the KWL Plus Technique with Cooperative Learning
Author: Thongma, Piya
Date: 2023-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Cooperative Learning,Literature,Academic Achievement,Student Satisfaction,Educational Environment,Learning Activities,Program Effectiveness,Literacy,Secondary School Students

This research aimed: (1) to compare literature learning achievement on the topic of Rachathirat for Saming Pha Ram Arsa by Matthayomsuksa 1 students using the KWL Plus technique with cooperative learning, before and after learning; and (2) to study the level of satisfaction with the literature learning activities on the topic of Rachathirat for Saming Pha Ram Arsa by Matthayomsuksa 1 students using the KWL Plus technique with cooperative learning, before and after learning. Samples included 42 Matthayomsuksa 1 students from Satriwithaya School during semester 1 in academic year 2022. The simple random sampling technique was used to select the samples. The research instruments were a literature learning achievement test and a satisfaction survey. The statistics used for analysis comprised arithmetic mean (M), standard deviation (SD), and dependent t-test. The results of this research were as follows: (1) the literature learning achievement on the topic of Rachathirat for Saming Pha Ram Arsa by Matthayomsuksa 1 students after learning using the KWL Plus technique with cooperative learning was significantly higher than before learning at 0.05; and (2) overall satisfaction was found to be at the highest level.
Using a Koppitz Human Draw Test for Guidance in Preschool Period
Author: Ata, Nursel
Date: 2023-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preschool Children,Child Development,Preschool Education,COVID-19,Pandemics,School Closing,Online Courses,Educational Technology,Freehand Drawing,Self Esteem,Emotional Response,Student Motivation,Student Attitudes,Barriers,Academic Failure,Anxiety,Human Body,Distance Education,Gender Differences,Foreign Countries

This study is based on the limited number of studies on recognizing and evaluating preschool children; It aims to be a guide for families and teachers regarding the developmental problems and social and emotional maturity levels of children who continue their preschool education online during the pandemic process and to evaluate the results in terms of children and turn them into opportunities. This qualitative study is carried out in a case study pattern using the &quot;Koppitz Draw a Person Test&quot; for 5-year-old preschool children. The Working group consists of children a total of 100 students, 50 girls and 50 boys, attend official and independent kindergartens through distance education in Akdeniz, Mezitli, Toroslar and Yenisehir districts in the center of Mersin, affiliated to the Ministry of National Education (MEB) in the 2020-2021 academic year. Pictures obtained by the &quot;Koppitz Draw a Human Test&quot; were used as data tools. The data were coded and analyzed by the &quot;Koppitz Draw a Human Test.&quot; The data obtained in the study were interpreted in tables according to Koppitz (1968). In the study, the participant children drew the indicators for academic failures as 8%; and 98% of the indicators expressing social and emotional inadequacy and representing at least one or more anxiety states in the child were drawn. In addition, this study determined that children with self-confidence problems, showing emotional weakness, recessive, and lack of motivation develop negative attitudes when faced with obstacles and rules in response to their expectations during the pandemic process.