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Examining the Citizenship and Democracy Education Textbook and Curriculum in Terms of Global Education=Küresel Egitim Çerçevesinde Vatandaslik ve Demokrasi Egitimi Ders Kitabi ve Ögretim Programi
Author: Günel, Elvan
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Global Education,Citizenship Education,Democracy,Textbook Evaluation,Curriculum Evaluation,Qualitative Research,Grade 8,Democratic Values,Thematic Approach,Social Studies,Knowledge Level,Skill Analysis,Social Discrimination,Environmental Education,Cultural Awareness,Consciousness Raising,Current Events,Foreign Countries

As a result of scientific and technological developments in today's world, global education has started to take its place in the educational systems throughout the world and become more significant in recent years. Since global education has multiple effects on societies, it is also crucial in helping students to become informed, active, and global citizens. This study employs document analysis, a qualitative research method, in order to examine how the themes regarding global education are shaped in the Citizenship and Democracy Education textbook and curriculum designed for the eighth grade students. Findings of the study showed that some themes, regarding global education, are embedded into the curriculum only to provide knowledge without any emphasis on necessary skills and values, and other sub-themes completely ignored along with the global dimension of citizenship education.
Social Problems in Turkish Social Studies Coursebooks and Workbooks
Author: Yesiltas, Erkan
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Social Problems,Social Studies,Workbooks,Textbook Content,Grade 5,Grade 6,Grade 7,Content Analysis,Qualitative Research,Textbook Evaluation,Curriculum Evaluation,Textbook Publication,Comparative Analysis

In Turkey, the social studies course, which is taught in elementary 5th to 7th grades, prepares students to solve problems they may encounter in their future life. Therefore, the teaching of social problems to help students get to know them is one of the most important issues for the social studies course. The primary aim of this study is to examine how social problems are included in the social studies coursebooks and workbooks. 5th, 6th and 7th grade social studies coursebooks and workbooks were analysed in the study. Document analysis method, which is one of the qualitative research methods, was used in data analysis. The findings of the study showed that the coursebooks and workbooks of the Ministry of National Education included and emphasized more social problems than those of the private publishing companies. Based on the findings, it is suggested that social studies coursebooks and workbooks published by private publishing companies should be modified in such a way that they include and emphasize more social problems.
The Impact of Incessant Strike Actions and Industrial Disputes in Cross River University of Technology and Its Effect on Students Motivation to Learning
Author: Orok-Duke, Orok Ekpo
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Strikes,Universities,Student Motivation,College Students,Questionnaires,Learning Motivation,Conflict,Governance,Corporations,Regression (Statistics),Statistical Analysis

The purpose of this study was to find out the impact of incessant strike actions and industrial disputes in Cross River University of Technology and its effect on students' motivation to learning. Over the years, a considerable amount of effort has been put on ground in order to run the Cross River University of Technology devoid of financial incapacitations which has perpetually crippled its optimum functionality as an academic institution involved in man power training and development. In a wider context, there is an increased emphasis on a sound and balanced education which influences an individual's competitiveness and meets the requirements of the global village. The requirement for today's graduate is that he must be prepared to meet the demands of the national economy by possessing the requisite ability to compete with other graduates produced in other parts of the world. Requisite skills and knowledge is a key source of competitive advantage, often being regarded as the key differentiator between developed nations and many other developing or third world countries. The motivation of students to study is affected by all institutional components -- including people, processes, rules and decision making activities involved in the administration of academic service delivery and the benefits to students in exchange for school fees paid to the University .Data was collected through questionnaires distributed to 60 students of the Institution to seek their reactions to the cycle of strikes which in the last two years [2013 to 2015] has totalled 12 calendar months of lost academic activity. The result revealed that students are grossly demotivated and discouraged to pursue academic studies in CRUTECH and that the strike actions have had significant negative effect on the motivational level of student to learn. Secondly lengthy stay at home makes them unqualified to partake in the National Youth Service scheme due to age constraints or barriers arising from above. Based on the analysis of the data, it was recommended that to reduce incessant strike actions caused by financial incapacitations, conceited efforts such as running more study programs as a means of revenue generation should be made by the school authorities to fund the school to avert total collapse of academic activities and dearth in balanced education.
Determination of the Methods Used by Prospective Teachers in the Field of Social Studies While Teaching Historical Topics=Sosyal Bilgiler Ögretmen Adaylarinin Tarihi Konulara Ait Kazanimlarin Saglanmasinda Kullandiklari Yöntemlerin Belirlenmesi
Author: Yilmaz, Ali
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Social Studies,History Instruction,Teaching Methods,Preservice Teachers,Preservice Teacher Education,Foreign Countries,Content Analysis,Documentation,Lesson Plans,Learning Activities,Statistical Analysis

Acquisitions on history and historical topics constitute an important section of Social Studies curricula. Such a curricula which is prepared on the basis of a constructivist approach should be applied within the light of accurately chosen methods. Performing social studies course, one of main objectives of which is to train active citizens by means of proper methods will ensure historical acquisitions, as presented in the curriculum, to be realized more accurately. As a result of students' acquisitions achieved through the acquisition the application of the proper methods towards historical topics, it is easy to learn and students will do better bindings with their daily lives. Therefore, students will learn historical topics more easily and make better associations with their daily lives. In this study conducted within the light of this purpose, portfolio prepared by Social Studies Teacher Training students of Sakarya University in the courses of Teaching Practice were subjected to document analysis. It was found out that prospective teachers did not use the methods and techniques sufficiently as required for an effective social studies course.
Secondary Social Studies Teachers' Time Commitment When Addressing the Common Core State Standards
Author: Kenna, Joshua L.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Social Studies,Secondary School Teachers,Common Core State Standards,Teaching Methods,Educational Practices,Teacher Surveys,Questionnaires,Prior Learning,Faculty Development,Instructional Innovation,Statistical Analysis

In 2010 the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) were officially released in America for mathematics and English language arts and soon adopted by 45 of the 50 states. However, within the English langue arts domain there were standards intended for secondary social studies teachers under the title, Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects. Moreover, the CCSS have been advertised as being able to transform the way teachers teach. That is, social studies teachers are expected to alter their instructional practices as a direct result of the implementation of the CCSS. Therefore, this study examined, using a self-reporting survey, whether the instructional practices of secondary social studies teachers in one Southeastern state had been &quot;transformed&quot; by the CCSS.
Perceived Indices of Truancy among Selected Adolescents in Oyo Town: Implications for Behavioural Change
Author: Adika, Lawrence Olagoke
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Truancy,Adolescents,Surveys,Secondary School Students,Statistical Analysis,Hypothesis Testing,Gender Differences,Student Attitudes,Educational Attainment,Student Motivation,Family Environment

The study investigated perceived indices of truancy behaviour among selected adolescents in Oyo town. The descriptive survey study had 200 randomly selected adolescents from five secondary schools in Oyo town. A self-designed instrument tagged Adolescent Truancy Scale (ATS) was employed in collecting data for the study and the data was subjected to t-test statistical analysis to test the 2 stated hypotheses. The findings revealed that significant differences existed in the perceptions of male and female adolescents as touching causes of truancy (3.50 &gt; 1.96). Also, significant differences existed in the perceptions of adolescents from educated and those from uneducated homes (2.41 &gt; 1.96); the two hypotheses were thus rejected. Implications were drawn for the findings. It was recommended that government at all levels should make schools more students-friendly to attract students and sustain their interests in school attendance.
The Impact of ICT on Pupils' Achievement and Attitudes in Social Studies
Author: Cener, Emin
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Social Studies,Technology Uses in Education,Grade 6,Quasiexperimental Design,Academic Achievement,Student Attitudes,Prior Learning,Teaching Methods,Educational Technology,Foreign Countries,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Comparative Analysis,Pretests Posttests,Scores,Statistical Analysis

The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of teaching social studies with the help of CT on pupils' achievement in social studies. A history, geography and culture oriented theme was selected from the social studies curriculum for the research, Turks on the Silk Road. A multimedia CD, documentaries, PowerPoint and so on were used to teach social studies to 6th graders. The research design of the study is quasi experimental. Three different research tools were used to collect data: an academic achievement test, an attitude measurement scale on social studies education and an attitude measurement scale on ICT. When achievement post test scores were treated as dependent variable in blockwise regression analysis the followings are found: Pupils' attitudes towards the subject and ICT do not have an effect on their post-test achievement scores. However, their prior knowledge on the subject and the treatment i.e. teaching social studies with ICT have a positive effect on their achievement. Teaching social studies with ICT do not have any statistically significant effect on pupils' attitudes toward social studies lesson. Thus, it is recommended that teachers and policy makers should find ways to formulate effective ICT integration applications for social studies.
Qualitative Data Collection and Interpretation: A Turkish Social Studies Lesson=Nitel Veri Toplama ve Yorumlama: Türkiye' den bir Sosyal Bilgiler Dersi
Author: Grammes, Tilman
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Qualitative Research,Data Collection,Data Interpretation,Social Studies,Civics,Political Science,Educational Practices,Civil Rights,Documentation,Educational Research,Educational Quality,Evaluation Criteria,Lesson Plans

The classroom with its teaching-learning dynamics creates a kind of &quot;embryonic society&quot; in which the micro-policies of collective social knowledge construction and meaning can be re-constructed; therefore, it can be considered as a kind of &quot;mirror&quot; of political culture. Thus, comparative lesson research, which requires in-depth classroom observation, has been getting much attention among educational community. On the other hand, there have not been done many studies that represent social studies and civics in particular, in this research tradition. Naturally, this research tradition is based on qualitative research paradigm. Likewise, qualitative research tradition has been getting increasing attention among educational community. Thus, the first purpose of this article is to explain all documentation and pre-interpretation process of this lesson so that it can provide an example for qualitative researchers. The second purpose of this article is to provide an example lesson of political education from Turkey so that educators worldwide can compare one example of social studies education practice in Turkey and with their countries.
Teaching the Future Teachers: A Teacher Educator's Self-Study in Making Science Relevant, Useful and Meaningful for New Zealand Pre-Service Teachers
Author: Sexton, Steven
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teacher Education,Elementary School Science,Science Instruction,Teacher Educators,Questionnaires,Focus Groups,Educational Environment,Scientific Principles,Attitude Change,Student Attitudes,Personal Narratives,Teaching Methods,Curriculum,Classroom Environment,Self Evaluation (Individuals),Statistical Analysis,Scoring,Instructional Effectiveness,Preservice Teachers,Foreign Countries

This self-study investigated how one teacher educator influenced his final-year pre-service teachers perceived primary science classroom learning environment. The study utilized the Nature of Science as Argumentative Questionnaire (NSAAQ) and regularly scheduled focus group interviews. These tools investigated how the learning environment the teacher educator created effectively modelled the pedagogical approaches stated in &quot;The New Zealand Curriculum&quot;. The initial NSAAQ results indicated where the pre-service teachers understanding of the nature of science were naïve and what aspects needed to be addressed over the course of the programme. Focus group sessions revealed how some of the student teachers' science attitudes altered over their course of study. These pre-service teachers reported they are now more confident to teach science and that their teacher educator influenced their anticipated teaching practices. This research supports the importance of self-study in initial teacher education.
A Historical Perspective of Medical Education
Author: Balcioglu, Huseyin
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Medical Education,Educational History,Blended Learning,Holistic Approach,Evidence Based Practice,Student Centered Learning,Professionalism,Graduate Medical Education

Even though there are significant developments in recent years in medical education, physicians are still needed reform and innovation in order to prepare the information society. The spots in the forefront of medical education in recent years; holistic approach in all processes, including health education, evidence-based medicine and professionalism. Medical education; undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education covering the period varies from country to country for the duration of this period. Increasing day pursuing the importance of medical education and student-centered education and is spread across the country as well as in blended learning model that includes educational centered education. Medical faculty, students and teaching staff should be informed about innovations and developments should offer opportunities for that matter, should support administrative and economic necessarily.
How Can I Describe Social Studies Curriculum in the First Three Years of Primary School? A Case Study
Author: Aktan, Sümer
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Social Studies,Curriculum,Case Studies,Qualitative Research,Content Analysis,Elementary Education,Foreign Countries,Teacher Attitudes,Rural Schools,Semi Structured Interviews,Observation

The aim of this study is to determine the opinions of a multigrade class teacher on the nature of social studies lesson, the structure of the social studies curriculum, and the teaching process of social studies lesson. The study was structured in line with a holistic single case design which is contained in the tradition of qualitative research. The teacher participating in the study is 29 years old and has been serving as a teacher for 7 years. The data collection tools used in the study were semi-structured interview form and observation form. In the process of designing the data collection tools, the literature was reviewed and the expert opinions were taken into account. The expert opinion was also considered with regards to the validity and reliability of the questions included in the interview form and the questions on which the experts had a mutual consensus were determined and included in the list of questions. The content analysis was used in the analysis of the findings obtained from the study and the themes were determined after the records of the interviews had been deciphered. Three themes, which are the nature of the social studies, opinions on the social studies curriculum, and opinions on how to put into practice the social studies curriculum more efficiently in village schools, were determined within the scope of the study. The themes determined in this regard were analyzed within the context of the problematic of the study. Based on the findings obtained from the study, the opinions of the multigrade class teacher on the nature of social studies were found to be consistent, social studies were found to be an essential discipline to achieve citizenship skills, and the opinions of the teacher on putting into practice the social studies curriculum were found to be positive. The suggestions provided by the study within the context of the challenges encountered in the process of teaching social studies in village schools include the following: a separate curriculum should be designed for village schools, teacher's guidebooks should be adapted to the village conditions, and particularly, the information technology applications should be developed in terms of quality.
Which One Is Better? Jigsaw II versus Jigsaw IV on the Subject of the Building Blocks of Matter and Atom
Author: Turkmen, Hakan
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Science Instruction,Grade 6,Science Achievement,Pretests Posttests,Control Groups,Randomized Controlled Trials,Secondary School Science,Secondary Schools,Statistical Analysis,Science Tests,Achievement Tests,Teaching Methods,Cooperative Learning,Instructional Effectiveness,Molecular Structure,Foreign Countries

In this study, the effect of using Jigsaw II and Jigsaw IV techniques on the subject of &quot;Atoms-The Basic Unit of Matter&quot; in science course of 6th grade on academic achievement was examined. Pre-test post-test control group research was used in the study. Study population is all secondary schools in Turgutlu district of Manisa province and the sample group was determined from &quot;Samiye Nuri Sevil Secondary School&quot; among 20 secondary schools in Turgutlu district through cluster sampling method. The experiment and control groups of the research were constituted from two branches based on the results of pre-test and there are 48 persons in total of which 24 are in experiment and 24 are in control group. In the study, the subject of &quot;Atoms--the Basic Unit of Matter&quot; was taught to the experiment group by using Jigsaw IV technique and it was taught to the control group by using Jigsaw II technique. In this research, Science achievement test consisting of 12 multiple-choice items which were developed by the researcher was used. T-test was used for the analysis of data obtained as a result of achievement test. In paired samples t-test (dependent group) conducted for achievement pre-tests and post-tests of the control and experiment group a significant difference was found, while no significant difference in terms of statistics in favor of the experiment group was found in independent samples t-test (independent group) conducted for post-tests of the control and experiment groups. At the end of the research, although the effect of Jigsaw II and Jigsaw IV techniques on the achievement in Science course was found to be positive on students learning, no statistical differences were found in these two techniques.
Are Quantity Surveyors Competent to Value for Civil Engineering Works? Evaluating QSs' Competencies and Militating Factors
Author: Olawumi, Timothy Oluwatosin
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Civil Engineering,Technical Occupations,Competence,Money Management,Influences,Construction Industry,Construction Management,Engineering Education,Higher Education,Foreign Countries

The role of the quantity surveyor is one that is often unclear amongst the general public. This study discussed the competencies of the quantity surveyor in measuring and managing civil engineering works and also carrying out the financial management for civil engineering construction projects; also outlined the various competencies and skills required of quantity surveyors in discharging and managing their professional duties. The core activities of quantity surveyors include determining project budgets, measuring project quantities, preparing contract documentation (such as Bills of Quantities and cost control documents), administering contracts, and preparing final accounts. The study also examines recent developments in the profession, which have led to the quantity surveyor delivering a number of management related consultancy services, in response to rising client expectations and demands. The militating factors to QS participation in the Nigeria AEC industry were identified as skills and knowledge, competencies, identity or branding issues, fewer QS in public service among others. The study advocated a change in culture and the inclusion of quantity surveyors on civil engineering projects in order for the industry to leverage on the dynamism of the quantity surveying profession.