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Gamification: The Experiences of International Baccalaureate (IB) Teachers Shared
Author: Sandoval, Scott
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Game Based Learning,Advanced Placement,Learner Engagement,Teaching Methods,Self Management,Computer Games,Skill Development,Academic Achievement,Teacher Attitudes,Faculty Development,Communication Skills,Video Technology,Technology Integration,Middle School Teachers,Barriers,Technological Literacy,Pedagogical Content Knowledge,Professional Autonomy

With the changes in the educational landscape, holding students' attention has become an even more crucial point. Educators are having to find creative ways and means to engage students and make learning 'fun'. There have been numerous research studies to show that gamification can be used to drive student engagement, achievement, and reinforce expectations of classroom behavior. These three areas have been important in the International Baccalaureate (IB) world. The need for the reinforcement of expected behaviors has been a noted area in the most recent executive summary; teachers are struggling to implement Approaches to Learning (ATL) in their daily curriculum. ATL skills include communication, self-management, and organization. Classcraft, a gamification system, can help to reinforce these skills daily driving academic success and student engagement. Gamification is not being adopted by teachers and college-level professors. The concerns and resistance are connected to time, beliefs surrounding gamification, and lack of training/knowledge. This research project set out to shine more light on gamification and its implementation into the classroom. By measuring the experiences of teachers through a mixed-methods process, the importance of professional learning and implementation was shown to be important for teacher adoption.
One Worldview to Rule Them All
Author: Zane, Thomas
Date: 2023-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Applied Behavior Analysis,Intervention,Evidence Based Practice,World Views,Behavior Theories,Behavioral Science Research,Behavior Change,Therapy,Autism Spectrum Disorders

Behavior analysis is the scientific study of behavior. Radical behaviorism is the worldview of behavior analysts and this perspective drives how we think about behavior, assess the influences on behavior, and develop strategies to change behavior. There is evidence that some behavior analysts are using interventions that are not conceptually consistent with foundational principles, which results in using treatments not based on strong scientific evidence of effectiveness, and thus, are less effective and potentially harming the client. The reasons for this drift (from radical behaviorism) could be due to inadequate training in our philosophy, poor supervision, persuasion, and financial contingencies, among others. To maximize positive impact on the consumer, and to stay true to scientific roots, behavior analysts must adhere to the worldview of behavior analysis and radical behaviorism. By doing so, one's work will be based on science, and thus will protect our science and, more importantly, the consumer.
The Contingencies Associated with Certification and Licensure
Author: Linnehan, Anna
Date: 2023-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Applied Behavior Analysis,Periodicals,History,Intervention,Futures (of Society),Certification,Autism Spectrum Disorders,Counselor Training,Graduate Study,School Psychology,School Psychologists,Standards,Professional Associations

The science of behavior began in the laboratory setting, focusing on the direct measurement of behavior-environment relations. The field of applied behavior analysis (ABA) is relatively new with the first publications in the flagship journal, The Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, appearing in 1968. Soon the application of the science was applied to the treatment of autism and, due to its tremendous success, the number of professionals claiming to use behavioral procedures increased exponentially. It became obvious that some sort of systemic oversight needed to be created to protect both consumers and practitioners, and difficult questions had to be raised concerning licensure, certification, which was more advantageous to pursue, and with what consequences. The purpose of this paper is to explore the historical roots of behavior analysis and provide commentary and context to the movement of certification up to the current day. Current challenges within the field of ABA will also be reviewed, along with recommendations to ensure that ABA-based intervention in the future is high in quality.
Developing the Skill of Associating Mathematics with Real Life through Realistic Mathematics Education: An Action Research
Author: Üredi, Pelin
Date: 2023-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mathematics Education,Relevance (Education),Middle School Students,Grade 6,Secondary School Mathematics,Educational Games,Problem Solving,Program Effectiveness,Parent Attitudes,Foreign Countries

The purpose of this study is to investigate how to improve middle school 6th-grade students' skill of associating mathematics with real life through Realistic Mathematics Education, which was reinforced with educational games, to determine the problems possible to be encountered in practice and how to solve these problems in details. This study, designed as action research, was carried out in mathematics lessons with 25 sixth-grade students studying in the first and second semesters of the 2018-2019 academic year. The qualitative data of the research were collected through semi-structured interviews, camera recordings related to the application process, a structured student diary, a researcher diary, and reflective assessment forms. The quantitative data of the study were collected with worksheets, educational games, performance projects, and the Diagnostic Form for Students' Skill of Associating Mathematics with Real Life developed by the researchers and performed twice before and after the application. According to the results, Realistic Mathematics Education reinforced with educational games was efficient in increasing the skill of associating mathematics with real life.
Students Engagement in Science during COVID-19 Pandemic: Role of Self-Efficacy Beliefs and Achievement Goals
Author: Kurt, Uluhan
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Learner Engagement,Science Education,COVID-19,Pandemics,Self Efficacy,Academic Achievement,Goal Orientation,Distance Education,Electronic Learning,Foreign Countries,Middle School Students,Student Attitudes,Predictor Variables

This study investigated the relationships among achievement goals, self-efficacy beliefs, and engagement in science during COVID-19. Distance education was launched due to COVID-19, and there is a need to examine these relations in the online science learning context. Participants were 448 students between 5th and 8th graders receiving distance education for eight months. Path analysis indicated mastery-approach goals and particular self-efficacy aspects positively predicted student engagement. Science communication and conceptual understanding have become prominent among self-efficacy aspects, while higher-order cognitive skills were unrelated to student engagement. Also, negative linkages were identified between performance-approach goals, emotional engagement, cognitive engagement, and performance-avoidance goals. The variance explained in the engagement components ranged from 47% to 60%. Some of the participants' engagement and motivation in science were negatively affected by distance education. Suggestions were made to foster students' engagement and motivation in distance science education.
A Bibliometric Analysis of Biodiversity Education
Author: Derman, Mustafa
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Bibliometrics,Biodiversity,Science Education,Environmental Education,Outdoor Education,Teaching Methods,Citizen Participation

The importance of biodiversity is one of the most critical issues today, and intense efforts are being made to protect and maintain biodiversity. In this study, biodiversity, which is related to many disciplines, was evaluated in terms of education. A bibliometric analysis was used. The bibliometric method is widely used to reveal the relationship between scientific studies, the effect of the studies, and the effect of the researchers and journals in a particular field. Research findings showed that many articles have been published on biodiversity recently. In education, out-of-school learning activities are used more widely today. Moreover, the USA, China, and Germany are among the countries that publish more articles about biodiversity. Based on the research findings, it was determined that combining the formal education process with out-of-school activities will help students exhibit positive behavior about the environment and biodiversity. Considering the trend in recent years, studies related to climate change, ecosystem service, sustainability, and citizen science can be carried out.
Expatriate Non-Native English-Speaking Teachers&apos; Challenges and Coping Strategies in the Turkish EFL Classroom: A Qualitative Study
Author: Altaai, Wrood Hashim Sahib
Date: 2023-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Language Teachers,English (Second Language),Second Language Instruction,Second Language Learning,Barriers,Coping,Private Schools,Teacher Attitudes,Cultural Influences,Language Usage,Language Proficiency,Cultural Awareness,Foreign Workers

The global demand for teachers of English has led to an escalation in the number of non-native English speakers traveling overseas to teach English. Although teaching English abroad is typically associated with native English-speaking teachers hailing from inner-circle countries, it has also become commonplace to see non-native English-speaking expatriate teachers being hired. Yet, studies probing into expatriate non-native English-speaking teachers' experiences have been sparse, particularly in the context of Turkey. This study endeavors to explore the challenges and coping strategies of expatriate non-native English-speaking teachers who worked in private schools and language programs in Turkey. To collect data, semi-structured interviews were conducted, and the analysis revealed that teachers faced several obstacles, including linguistic, cultural, and pedagogical challenges. Nevertheless, they managed to surmount these obstacles by acquiring proficiency in the local language, fostering intercultural awareness, and acquainting themselves with the education system. In light of the findings and the relevant literature, suggestions and implications are discussed for potential expatriate teachers intending to work in Turkey and other stakeholders.
Using CBA REACT Strategy Supported by Crossword Puzzle Game on the Topic of Acid-Base Titrations
Author: Günter, Tugçe
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teaching Methods,Games,Chemistry,Game Based Learning,Foreign Countries,Scientific Concepts,Science Experiments,Undergraduate Students,Pharmaceutical Education,Medical Education

This research investigates the effect of the context-based approach (CBA) 'Relating-Experiencing-ApplyingCooperating- Transferring' (REACT) strategy supported with crossword puzzles on achieving the associate degree students in the chemistry laboratory course on the topic of acid-base titrations. A crossword puzzle game and four contexts related to daily life upon acid-base titrations were developed and applied within this context. This study is a pre-test post-test research design with a control group, and the study group consists of second-year students studying in the Vocational School of Health Services Medical Laboratory Techniques (MLT) (n = 65) and Pharmacy Services (PS) (n = 65) programs at Zonguldak in Turkey. The experimental group was taught the relevant topic by the CBA REACT strategy supported with a crossword puzzle game, whereas the control group was taught by the CBA REACT strategy. The study result showed that the experimental group students' sound and partial understandings and academic achievements were higher than the control group students.
Investigation of Teacher Candidates&apos; Awareness towards Inclusive Education
Author: Gülay, Ahmet
Date: 2023-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Inclusion,Mainstreaming,Knowledge Level,Training,Outcomes of Education,Gender Differences,Evaluation

This study aimed to examine the awareness of teacher candidates towards inclusive education. This mixed method study was performed with the convergent parallel mixed pattern. The sample of quantitative part of the study consisted of 708 teacher candidates in an education faculty determined by criterion sampling. The study group of the qualitative part of the research is 14 teacher candidates (preservice teachers) selected from among these participants. The research data were collected with Awareness Scale for Inclusive Education and Interview Form for Evaluation of Inclusive Education Course. The scale data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics, and the semi-structured interview data were analyzed by content analysis. The results revealed that the awareness of teacher candidates' inclusive education was at a moderate level. In addition, the awareness level of the participants who had inclusive education training was higher than the participants who did not, and the female participants had higher awareness compared to the male participants. The interview results revealed that training on inclusive education increased teacher candidates' awareness of its history, aims, the students it encompasses, and its applications. According to the results of the research, it has been suggested to expand the inclusive education provided to teachers before and during the service.
Argumentation Skills of Pre-Service Elementary Teachers on Atmospheric Pressure
Author: Mete, Pelin
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Persuasive Discourse,Elementary School Teachers,Scientific Concepts,Worksheets,Science Experiments,Science Instruction,Visual Aids,Foreign Countries

In the present study, atmospheric pressure, an abstract concept that learners generally have difficulty understanding and explaining, was presented to pre-service elementary teachers (PSTs) with the method of argumentation. The argument levels of the PSTs were examined using the Predict-Observe-Explain (POE) experiments in teaching the subject of &quot;atmospheric pressure.&quot; The study includes both the development of the worksheets and the application of the developed worksheets. The researcher developed four POE worksheets and used them in two ways. First, PSTs did two POE experiments in the science lab to learn by doing atmospheric pressure. Second, PSTs watched two videos about atmospheric pressure. Data collection tools consist of POE worksheets and in-class discussion records made during the implementation. The worksheet analysis prepared an argumentation rubric according to the Toulmin argument level. Descriptive analysis was performed on the worksheets according to the argumentation rubric, and the change and development of the PSTs' argument skills were evaluated. Although, as a result of the study, the PSTs had difficulty forming arguments at the beginning, as the practice progressed, their argument-forming skills improved, and the argument levels of the PSTs were moved to higher levels. However, it was noted that the PSTs' level of high-level argument formation was limited. In contrast, most of the PSTs in the experiments made only one claim and had difficulties justifying it.
Job Satisfaction and Workplace Happiness as Predictors of Workplace Friendship across Psychological Counselors
Author: Öztürk, Nilgün
Date: 2023-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: School Counselors,Foreign Countries,Job Satisfaction,Psychological Patterns,Friendship,Work Environment,Work Attitudes,Counselor Attitudes,Predictor Variables,Well Being,Correlation,Interprofessional Relationship,Elementary Secondary Education

Workplace friendship is a unique type of relationship across all organizational levels between employees in the same or different departments and is an important factor in professional life. It has been suggested that school counselors need workplace friends, who are an important source of social support, to overcome the stress associated with the corporate environment and job conditions. Furthermore, workplace friendship fulfills several positive functions for both employees and institutions. Thus, the current study's first aim is to investigate psychological counselors' perceptions about workplace friendship based on various variables. The second aim is to determine the predictive role of job satisfaction and workplace well-being perceptions of psychological counselors in workplace friendship. The study sample included 339 school counselors, 232 female (68.4%) and 107 (31.6%) male and were in different provinces in Turkey. The study data were collected with the Workplace Friendship Scale, the Job Satisfaction Scale, the Workplace Well-Being Scale, and a Personal Demographics Form. T-test, ANOVA, and multiple regression analysis were employed to analyze the study data. The findings revealed significant correlations between workplace well-being, job satisfaction, and workplace friendship. Workplace well-being and job satisfaction explained 27% of the variation in workplace friendship. The study findings contributed to determining the factors that affect workplace relations of psychological counselors.
Mediational Moves and Reciprocity Behaviors in Face-to-Face and Mobile-Assisted Dynamic Assessment
Author: Sükür, Murat
Date: 2023-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Alternative Assessment,Computer Assisted Testing,Second Language Learning,College Students,Behavior,Interaction,English (Second Language),In Person Learning,Electronic Learning,Student Attitudes

Research on dynamic assessment (DA) has been conducted on the efficiency of either face-to-face (F2F) or mobile-assisted (MA) DA sessions. However, studies investigating the difference between these sessions conducted in the foreign language learning context are scarce. Thus, this study aims to explore the differences between F2F- and MA-DA sessions in terms of the mediator's mediational moves and learners' reciprocity behaviors. To this end, F2F- and MA-DA sessions were held with four tertiary-level learners. Then the mediational moves and reciprocity behaviors employed in these sessions were explored through qualitative descriptive analysis. The results showed that the DA interactions between the mediator and the learner in F2F and MA contexts were generally not much different in terms of the mediational moves and reciprocity behaviours. However, it is noteworthy that the learners made more inaccurate responses and used L1 more in F2F-DA sessions. In contrast to this, the learners made more careful attempts in MA-DA sessions. Moreover, the teacher as a mediator tended to give more approval to the learners' responses to eliminate the disadvantage of the restricted context of MA-DA. In light of these findings, pedagogical implications were suggested for both language teachers and researchers.
A Geospatial Analysis of Accessibility to Primary Education
Author: Köse, Mustafa
Date: 2023-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Geographic Information Systems,Foreign Countries,Access to Education,Elementary Education,School Location,Place of Residence,Proximity,Travel

Geographic information systems (GIS) have started to be used in developing information to be used for national and regional development in many areas; however, the use of this system for educational planning has been under-researched. Adopting the case study design, this study evaluated the current locations of primary schools in Afyonkarahisar and offered alternative locations in order to improve access to primary education for the schoolaged population using heuristic location-allocation modelling approaches. An intelligent areal interpolation approach was performed to generate the population surface. The demand surface was used as input to a location-allocation analysis, and alternative locations were suggested. With the current distribution of primary schools, the primary school-aged population would have to travel an average distance of 1466.81m to access primary education. The results show that alternative primary school locations decreased the average travel distance by 339.69m, improving overall accessibility to primary schools. The results suggest that geospatial methods can be used to provide documentary evidence to support education planners and policymakers.
A Research on Teachers&apos; Views about the Metaverse Platform and Its Usage in Education
Author: Gürkan, Gülsah
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teacher Attitudes,Computer Simulation,Technology Uses in Education,Elementary School Teachers,Secondary School Teachers,Social Media,Faculty Development,Foreign Countries

This study was conducted to determine primary and secondary teachers' views of the concept of &quot;metaverse&quot;. In line with the aim of the study, a questionnaire consisting of closed and open-ended questions about the metaverse platform and its applications in the field of education was applied to 122 teachers. The results showed that approximately 65% of the teachers stated that they knew the concept of the metaverse and its applications. In addition, approximately 55% of the teachers stated that they first heard about the metaverse concept from social media, and 45% stated that they were most aware of metaverse applications in the field of play. Most teachers (69.7%) answered no about the benefits of the metaverse platform in education. Approximately 95% of the teachers stated that they wanted seminars and workshops on metaverse applications in education and wanted these studies to be mostly aimed at introducing the metaverse platform and its applications in the educational environment. Based on the study results, introductory pre-service and in-service studies can be conducted for teachers regarding the metaverse and its applications in the field of education and its possible benefits.
The Mediating Role of Psychological Resilience in the Relationship between Quality of School Life and School Burnout
Author: Gündogan, Selim
Date: 2023-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Middle School Students,Burnout,Resilience (Psychology),Quality of Life,Relationship,Student Attitudes,Coping,Role

School burnout is a common problem in students. Therefore, it is a situation that negatively affects students. This study aimed to investigate the mediating role of psychological resilience (PR) in the relationship between quality of school life (QSL) and school burnout (SB). The data of the study were collected by using the &quot;QSL Scale&quot;, &quot;SB Scale&quot; and &quot;PR Scale&quot;. The study group of the current study is comprised of a total of 325 middle school students aged 10 to 15. Of these 325 students, 163 (50.2%) are females, and 162 (49.8%) are males. Correlation analysis, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modelling (SEM) analysis were used in the analysis of the collected data. As a result of the SEM analysis, it was found that QSL has a positive effect on PR and a negative effect on SB. PR was found to have a negative effect on SB. Moreover, PR was found to have a partially mediator role in the relationship between QSL and SB. Overall, it can be argued that improving students' perception of QSL will positively affect their PR and their attempts to cope with SB.