ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Teachers&apos; Social Representations of Inclusion of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Regular Class
Author: Alexandri, Maria
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Elementary School Teachers,Preschool Teachers,Teacher Attitudes,Attitudes toward Disabilities,Students with Disabilities,Elementary School Students,Autism,Pervasive Developmental Disorders,Inclusion,Regular and Special Education Relationship,Teaching Experience,Special Needs Students

This research study aims to explore the social representations that kindergarten and first elementary class teachers have regarding the inclusion of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the regular classroom. The data collection tool was a questionnaire based on previous research. The results indicate that the teachers of the present study are willing to include students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in their regular class and try to address the related difficulties. The age of the educators and their educational level do not affect their views on the inclusion of children with autism into the regular class. However, their views are influenced by their years of experience, as well as by their previous experience of working with children with autism.
Evaluation of Student&apos;s Attitude toward Science in Indonesia
Author: Astalini, A.
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Attitudes,Scientific Attitudes,Science Instruction,Foreign Countries,Middle School Students,Science Careers,Science Interests,Student Interests,Junior High School Students,Grade 7,Grade 8,Middle Schools

Purpose: Attitude is expression or response of students regarding learning. Attitudes in the form of expressions of like, dislike or rejecting an object. The purpose of this research is to describe the attitudes of students towards the three attitude indicators at middle school in Jambi Province Indonesia. Research Methods: Type of research is survey research. The research instrument was in the form of a questionnaire consisting of three indicators with 27 statements and also interviews. The number of students in research samples is 2,815 which are middle school students in Jambi Province, Indonesia Regency. Results: The results of research on three dominant attitude indicators are in the good category. Adoption of scientific attitudes shows a good category with a percentage of 58.4%. The pleasure of learning science is categorized as good with a percentage of 66.3%. Whereas a career in science is categorized as sufficient with a percentage of 41.8%.
Using Concept Maps to Teach Dyslexic Students Science: The Educators&apos; Approach
Author: Vlachos, Athanasios
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Concept Mapping,Dyslexia,Science Instruction,Teacher Attitudes,Scientific Concepts,Teaching Methods,Secondary School Science,Science Teachers,Chemistry,Biology,Physics,Foreign Countries,Teacher Student Relationship,Questionnaires,Secondary School Teachers,Secondary School Students

In this paper educators provide a valuable feedback in the use of concept maps in secondary education. More specifically their use in teaching dyslexic students Science. Almost 100 educators replied to an online questionnaire after they studied a set of evaluation sheets provided to them based on concept maps. We will begin with a brief presentation of the specific learning difficulty of dyslexia; following that are the main general characteristics and challenges that dyslexic students face. Also, the organization of Science classes for the dyslexic student is briefly discussed. Then information regarding concept maps is given. A presentation and quick discussion of four evaluation sheets with concept maps in the science subjects of Chemistry, Biology and Physics is performed. The main part of this paper presents the questionnaire along with a discussion regarding its results. Finally, conclusion are drawn and future work is mentioned.
Muslim Women&apos;s Views on Lifelong Learning: ?he Example of the Eden Girls&apos; School of London
Author: Moustakas, Loukas
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Muslims,Females,Foreign Countries,Islamic Culture,Sex Role,Equal Education,Lifelong Learning,Womens Education,Feminism

Through the research data gathered in November 2018 in Eden Girls' School of London, the role and position of women are presented in terms of time and circumstances in the Muslim community. It presents the profile of female education and its disadvantageous or advantageous position within the Islamic community and especially in education. It also presents its place in education with regard to men and consequently in the labor market and consequently in society. In this research we will try to look at the different and varied cases of the influence of Islamic law and traditions on the participation of women in education. We will see whether the principles of Islamic law are felt to be relevant and whether they affect negatively or positively the education and training of women as well as the relationship of Muslim women with lifelong learning around the world in Muslim and non-Muslim countries.
Aesthetics and Aesthetic Creativity in Social Studies = Sosyal bilgiler dersinde estetik ve estetik yaraticilik
Author: Dolapçioglu, Sevda
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Social Studies,Elementary School Teachers,Teacher Attitudes,Aesthetics,Creativity,Aesthetic Education,Student Development,Foreign Countries,Educational Practices,Barriers

This study's aim is to investigate the primary school teachers' views on the applications of aesthetic and aesthetic creativity in social studies class. It was designed as a phenomenological study as one of the qualitative research methods. The participants of the study consisted of 8 primary school teachers working in schools with different socio-economic substructure in Adana and Hatay in the 2017-2018 academic year. The data were collected through semi-structured interview form, and analysed following content analysis method. The findings of the study revealed that teachers conceptualize the concept of aesthetic in different ways; they consider that aesthetic creativity is as important as scientific creativity; that aesthetic education contributes to mental and emotional development of the students; that social studies class is effective in gaining creativity; and accordingly, they have included aesthetic education in their courses. The findings of the study revealed that teachers conceptualize the concept of aesthetic in different ways; that they consider that aesthetic creativity is as important as scientific creativity; they believe aesthetic education contributes to mental and emotional development of the students; that they think social studies class is effective in gaining creativity; and, therefore, they include aesthetic education in various ways in their courses.
The Effects of Educational Changes on the Professional Identities of Information and Communication Technologies Teachers = Egitimdeki degisimlerin bilisim teknolojileri ögretmenlerinin mesleki kimlikleri üzerindeki etkisi
Author: Atal, Deniz
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Professional Identity,Educational Change,Computer Science Education,Teachers,Information Technology

This study aimed to examine professional identity of ICT teachers following educational changes in ICT education and technology integration, introduced by Ministry of National Education (MoNE) in Turkey. Professional identity was investigated under the factors of commitment, self-image, knowledge and skills, value, thoughts and beliefs, future perspective, task perception, job motivation, job satisfaction, self-esteem, and self-efficacy. This study used a qualitative, content analysis method. Data collection included a total of 302617 online messages posted on the online forum between 2005 and 2015, and the circular notes, instructions, regulations and official correspondence of the institutions between the years of 1995 and 2015 in order to identify the decisions taken by MoNE. The data from the online forum and official documents were analyzed using the content analysis. The results show that the professional identities of ICT teachers were negatively affected in the process of changes that lasted for 11 years. Excessive workload and roles and responsibilities unrelated to the profession negatively affected ICT teachers in teachers' task perceptions, motivation, self-image, commitment, and future perspective. Professional identity was also negatively affected by changes in the decisions related to ICT course and increasing responsibilities stemming from the projects introduced by MoNE.
Structural Relationships among Academic Procrastination, Academic Motivation, and Problem Solving Skill in Prep Class College Students = Üniversite hazirlik ögrencilerinin akademik erteleme, akademik motivasyon ve problem çözme becerileri arasindaki yapisal iliskiler
Author: Yurtseven, Nihal
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,College Students,Problem Solving,Cognitive Processes,Student Motivation,Time Management,English (Second Language),Second Language Instruction,Learning Motivation

Academic procrastination has been one of the major problems among students from different levels of education, specifically for college students. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of problem solving skill, a kind of cognitive skill, as well as academic motivation on academic procrastination behaviors of university students. In this explanatory correlational research study, 509 college students who enrolled in an extensive English language program at a public university in Turkey were included. As data collection tools, Tuckman procrastination scale, academic motivation scale and problem solving skill inventory were used. After testing our proposed theory through Structural Equation Modelling (SEM), we found that problem solving skill had a strong effect on academic procrastination. We provided evidence showing that academic procrastination was a function of problem solving skill and academic motivation, rather than driven by intrinsic or extrinsic motivation. The current study emphasizes that academic procrastination behavior is related to the problem solving skill and presents a different perspective that should be taken into consideration in dealing with academic procrastination behaviors.
The Development of Metacognitive Awareness of Reading Strategies through WebQuest Based Teaching = Ag Arastirmasi&apos;na dayali ögretim yoluyla okuma stratejileri üstbilissel farkindaligin gelisimi
Author: Ulu, Hacer
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Metacognition,Reading Strategies,Web Based Instruction,Grade 4,Elementary School Students,Foreign Countries,Problem Solving,Reading Comprehension,Time Management,Instructional Effectiveness

This research was conducted to determine the effect of WebQuest-based teaching on reading strategies metacognitive awareness and was planned as an action research. The research's study group consisted of 24 fourth grade students in a primary school situated in a district of Afyonkarahisar during the second term of 2015-2016 school year. In the research, the students attended three exercises in WebQuest-based teaching as a group, pairs and individually during the 55 course hours period. As data collection tools, reading strategies metacognitive awareness inventory, observation, interview and diary were used. Descriptive statistics and t test were used for the analysis of relevant samples. According to findings acquired from research's quantitive data, it was confirmed that there was a significant rise in student's posttest grades in regard to pretest grades of their reading strategies metacognitive awareness problem solving strategy and supporting levels of reading strategies. Besides, it was reached that there was no significant difference but there was a rise between pretest and posttest grades of the level of global reading strategy. It was observed that students using reading comprehension strategies were more successful in practice and use time more efficiently.
A Study on Conceptual Associations of Colors in Preschool Children = Renklerin okul öncesi dönem çocuklarindaki kavramsal çagrisimlarina yönelik bir inceleme
Author: Mazlum, Özge
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preschool Children,Visual Perception,Color,Concept Formation,Preferences,Foreign Countries,Learning Processes,Socialization,Childrens Attitudes,Association (Psychology),Gender Differences,Imagination

In this study, the conceptual associations of colors in preschool children were examined with an interdisciplinary perspective. Designed as a preliminary review, this study provides insights and suggestions about how conceptual associations of colors can be used for developing products and services for kids and improving the effectiveness of learning activities in education. This study was designed as descriptive survey because it describes an existing situation. This research's working group was chosen through a purposive sampling method. The study also includes interpreted components. Two-stage interviews were made with 204 children aged between 60 and 72 months in pre-school education in Ankara with active participation of their form teachers, and the data were collected using the context analysis technique. The study found that children show dominant preference for certain colors in connection with certain concepts and they made consistent spectrum preference for certain concepts. These preferences indicate that the children aged between 60 and 72 months are able to make associations between concepts and colors and attribute meanings to colors in the background, with important hints for the use of colors in designing products and planning learning activities for children.
Developing the Adolescent Happiness Scale: Validity and Reliability Study = Ergen Mutluluk Ölçeginin Gelistirilmesi: Geçerlik ve güvenirlik çalismasi
Author: Isik, Serife
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Adolescents,Psychological Patterns,Test Construction,Test Validity,Test Reliability,Psychometrics,Foreign Countries,Middle School Students,High School Students,Institutional Characteristics,Well Being

The purpose of the current study is to develop the Adolescent Happiness Scale (AHS). A systematic approach was utilized for developing the scale. In this study, the data were collected from 1136 adolescents including 490 females and 646 males between 11-17 years of age. The psychometric properties of AHS were analyzed by means of item analysis, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, criterion-related validity, internal consistency and test-retest methods. The exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses results revealed that the scale had a single-factor structure. Within the scope of the criterion-related validity studies, significant positive correlations were found between AHS and positive affects and overall happiness levels, and a significant negative correlation was found between AHS and negative affects. The internal consistency coefficient of AHS was 0.92 for the first study and 0.91 for the second study. Test-retest reliability coefficient was determined to be 0.74. In conclusion, AHS can be recommended as a reliable and valid tool in measuring the happiness level of adolescents.
Opinions Related to Play Concept of Children in Early Childhood = Erken çocukluk dönemindeki çocuklarin oyun kavramina yönelik görüsleri
Author: Yilmaz, Aynur
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Play,Preschool Children,Grade 1,Elementary School Students,Student Attitudes,Early Childhood Education,Photography,Freehand Drawing,Affective Behavior,Ethics,Age Differences,Toys,Gender Differences

The aim of this study was to determine the play perceptions of children in early childhood. The study group consisted of four children (two preschoolers and two first graders) aged between 72 and 86 months. The study, designed in line with qualitative research approach, employed the phenomenological design. The data in the study were collected by means of photographs, drawing writing technique and semi-structured interview technique. In the analysis of the data, thematic and content analysis technique was used. The participants' perceptions of play are explained under three themes. In this regard, the perception of play has been examined under the themes of &quot;Structural Features of Play&quot; including concepts such as competition, happening in a certain time and place, existence of rules, existence of action, performing individually or in group, focus on fun rather than learning; &quot;Affective Features of Play&quot; including concepts such as its inducing happiness/excitement and &quot;Play in terms of Ethical Features&quot; referring to features of sportsmanship and obedience to authority. In the study, it was found that while the pre-school children stated that they should have a toy to play, the elementary school 1st grade students stated that they do not need a toy to play. While the pre-school children argued that it was possible to play both inside and outside the school, the first grade students emphasized that play is not possible inside the class.
The Views of Academicians about Problems in the Science Teacher Education Departments and Their Proposed Solutions = Fen bilgisi ögretmeni yetistiren birimlerdeki sorunlar hakkinda ögretim elemanlarinin görüsleri ve çözüm önerileri
Author: Kuru Kaçmazoglu, Emine
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Preservice Teacher Education,Teacher Educators,Teacher Attitudes,Science Education,Problems,Undergraduate Study,College Admission,Teacher Education Curriculum

The purpose of this study is to identify the views of academicians about the problems in the undergraduate education process in which the Science teachers are educated, and to propose solutions to these problems. The study was designed as a case study. The working group of the research consisted of 29 instructors who work in the Science Teaching Undergraduate Programs in Turkey. The data were obtained via a structured interview form composed of demographic information and open ended questions. The data were analysed using content analysis method. As a result of the research, the problems that affect Science teaching improvement in Turkey negatively are summarized under three main headings: problems arising from the undergraduate student admission phase, problems related to the content of the undergraduate program, and issues related to the undergraduate education process. For solutions to these problems, the study offers suggestions: student and teacher selection system should be changed to measure personal and professional skills, the number of students should be decreased, infrastructure deficiencies should be corrected, quality and quantity of the instructors should be increased, personal rights of the education employees should be improved, and common opinion and strategies should be determined through organizing workshops with the participation of all stakeholders.
The Effect of the Use of Mathematics Course in Terms of Prospective Teachers&apos; Attitudes toward Mathematics and Their Beliefs on the Nature, Teaching, and Learning of Mathematics = Matematigi kullanma dersinin ögretmen adaylarinin matematige yönelik tutum ile matematigin dogasi, ögretimi ve ögrenimi hakkindaki inanislarina etkisi
Author: Yavuz Mumcu, Hayal
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Mathematics Instruction,Preservice Teachers,Student Attitudes,Beliefs,Teaching Methods,Self Efficacy,Program Effectiveness,Academic Achievement,Anxiety,Psychological Patterns

The aim of this study is to examine the effect of the use of mathematics course on the prospective teachers' attitudes towards mathematics and their beliefs on the nature, teaching and learning of mathematics and also to explore their opinions about the subject course. The results of the study were also interpreted according to the academic achievement variable. The study was prepared according to the mixed embedded experimental design and the study group is formed with 40 prospective teachers who take the use of mathematics compulsory elective course in a state university in Turkey. The Mathematical Attitude Scale, the Beliefs Scale about Mathematics Teaching and Learning and Student Opinion Form were used in the study. It was found that the prospective teachers who took the subject course differed significantly and positively in their attitudes towards mathematics, enjoyed mathematics more after the course and had more confidence in themselves by defeating their fears. The use of mathematics course made prospective teachers to deviate from traditional beliefs and have more constructive beliefs about mathematics. Besides, the effect of the course on the attitudes and beliefs of the prospective teachers with different academic achievement levels did not differentiate.
Attention Skill Development Program&apos;s Effects on Children in Terms of Attention Skill Acquisition during Preschool Term = Okul öncesi dönemde dikkat yetisinin gelisimi programinin çocuklarin dikkat yetisi kazanimina etkisi
Author: Gözüm, Ali Ibrahim Can
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preschool Children,Attention,Skill Development,Program Effectiveness,Pretests Posttests,Teacher Attitudes,Parent Attitudes,Foreign Countries,Urban Schools,Retention (Psychology),Scores,Preschools

This research is carried out to reveal the effects of ''Attention Skill Development Program During Preschool Term'' on attention skill of 60-72 months of children. In this way, efficiency of ''Education Program for Supporting Attention Skill'' was revealed trough quantitative data collected according to Solomon Quadruple Group Model, which was chosen among experimental designs. Qualitative data were collected to support quantitative data. Within this scope, exploratory design was used as one of the research models. Study group of the research consisted of randomly and voluntarily selected 60-72 months of 80 children attending independent pre-primary schools tied to Ministry of National Education in Kars City Centre during 2016-2017 academic year. In the research, for gathering personal information about children and their families, 'Personal Information Form' was used as a data collecting tool, and for evaluating attention skill of children, ''Attention Gathering Test of Five Years old Children''(Frankfurter Test Für Funjahrige Konzentration --FTF-K) was used, whose reliability studies were already done by the researcher. When the scores of experiment and control groups were compared in terms of attention gathering skill, a meaningful difference to the advantage of Experiment groups was found.