ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Examining the Impact of Interaction Project with Students with Special Needs on Development of Positive Attitude and Awareness of General Education Teachers towards Inclusion
Author: Melekoglu, Macid Ayhan
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Interaction,Preservice Teachers,Disabilities,Special Education,Student Teacher Attitudes,Attitudes toward Disabilities,Student Needs,Content Analysis,Negative Attitudes,Attitude Change,Consciousness Raising,Satisfaction,Theory Practice Relationship,Foreign Countries,Program Effectiveness

The purpose of this study was to introduce a project developed to promote interaction of teacher candidates from different areas with individuals with special needs within the scope of a Special Education course and examine the impact of this project on developing positive attitude and awareness on teacher candidates. In this study, a mixed research design that combines qualitative and quantitative research designs was utilized. Content analysis was conducted to analyze qualitative data obtained from the reports of teacher candidates submitted at the end of the project. In addition, descriptive statistical analysis was utilized to analyze quantitative data derived from the answers of teacher candidates regarding Course and Instructor Evaluation Form. Content analysis results indicated that in the beginning of the project, teacher candidates possessed negative thoughts towards students with special needs such as the state of startling, undesirability and complex emotions. At the end of the project, teacher candidates expressed that their point of view towards students with special needs changed in positive way, this change positively reflected to their behaviors, and they realized the importance of special education. Furthermore, teacher candidates stated their satisfaction about the project with expressions such as enjoying a learning experience, realizing the difference between theory and practice, and enjoying with participating in the project. According to descriptive statistical analysis, the vast majority of teacher candidates stated that the information presented in Special Education course attracted their attention, they learned a lot of new information and were happy to participate in the project. In addition, they stated their satisfaction with teaching methods and techniques of the course instructor.
Design and Development of a Sample &quot;Computer Programming&quot; Course Tool via Story-Based E-Learning Approach
Author: Kose, Utku
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Electronic Learning,Computer Science Education,Programming,Story Telling,College Students,Instructional Effectiveness,Computer Assisted Instruction,Student Attitudes,Student Surveys

This study introduces a story-based e-learning oriented course tool that was designed and developed for using within &quot;computer programming&quot; courses. With this tool, students can easily adapt themselves to the subjects in the context of computer programming principles, thanks to the story-based, interactive processes. By using visually improved elements, it is aimed to ensure a step-by-step learning -- teaching session, which allows students to organize a typical learning process on their own. As a result of using this approach and the story-based environment, it can be very easy, fast and entertaining for students to learn fundamentals of the computer programming approach and its related sub-subjects. Furthermore, complex, technical and abstract concepts of a typical computer programming course can also be taught easily without needing for any extra material to improve course conditions.
The Comparison of Different Age Groups on the Attitudes toward and the Use of ICT
Author: Kubiatko, Milan
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Information Technology,Internet,Attitude Measures,Late Adolescents,Adults,Age Differences,Questionnaires,Generational Differences,Computer Attitudes,Place of Residence,Social Networks,Access to Information,Information Security,Gender Differences,Foreign Countries

Different factors may be influencing the use of information and communication technology (ICT). One of the important factors is age. The society is divided into different groups according to age. A well-known age-based categorization, commonly used especially in the field of economics,, is based on whether people belong to the Millennial Generation which are born after 1980. The Millennial generation has some typical behaviors which are different from those of the older people regarding ICT. In this study Millennial Generation was compared to other older respondents while also taking into account factors like gender and residence. The sample was composed of 266 respondents from ages between 18 and 57. The questionnaire was administered on an e-form and contained 73 items regarding the use of Internet and ICT and attitudes toward these. The items regarding the attitudes were 5-point Likert type items and the items regarding the use of Internet and ICT had multiple-choice answers with 2 to 5 options to choose from. The first part of questionnaire included demographic variables like gender, age, the ownership of PC, etc. The analysis of the data focused on determining the differences in the use of Internet and ICT. The methods of inductive statistics like Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) were used. Reliability was tested by conducting a Cronbach's alpha coefficient analysis. The construct validity was determined by using an exploratory factor analysis.
The Effect of Instruction through Mathematical Modelling on Modelling Skills of Prospective Elementary Mathematics Teachers
Author: Ciltas, Alper
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Mathematical Models,Teaching Skills,Elementary School Mathematics,Mathematics Teachers,Preservice Teachers,Elementary School Teachers,Semi Structured Interviews,Phenomenology,Knowledge Base for Teaching,Student Teacher Attitudes,Teacher Education Programs,Foreign Countries,Pretests Posttests,Teaching Methods

The aim of this study was to examine the modelling skills of prospective elementary mathematics teachers who were studying the mathematical modelling method. The research study group was composed of 35 prospective teachers. The exploratory case analysis method was used in the study. The data were obtained via semi-structured interviews and a mathematical modelling test. The phenomenographic method and descriptive analysis were used in analysing the data. As a result of the study, it was determined that there was a significant change in the knowledge, skills, and opinions of prospective teachers on mathematical modelling. Therefore, it was considered that it would be appropriate to feature mathematical modelling in the teaching curriculum in universities' faculties of education for prospective teachers to use in their courses.
Learning with Peers: An Interdisciplinary Comparative Study of Learner Interaction and Satisfaction on an Instructional Design Course
Author: Oncu, Semiral
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Undergraduate Students,Satisfaction,Interdisciplinary Approach,Teamwork,Preservice Teachers,Preservice Teacher Education,Cooperative Learning,Student Attitudes,Student Responsibility,Socialization,Group Dynamics,Learning,Professional Development,Comparative Analysis,Work Ethic

The aim of this study is to examine undergraduate students' satisfaction levels through learning with peers. Specifically, students from two departments were brought into a collective group activity to understand whether they experienced different levels of satisfaction by working with peers from a different department. Data gathered from a sample of 47 Science Education (SE) and 72 Computer Education and Instructional Technology (CEIT) students during the fall 2011 semester. Students overall were highly satisfied. Students of the two departments did not significantly differ from each other in terms of satisfaction. That means they equally enjoyed the activity. There were six themes that were identified that cause satisfaction in this interprofessional work: Performing responsibilities, socialization, cohesion, work habits, learning in general, and professional development. The most prominent theme was cohesion, and it emerged out of mostly positive but also negative student opinions. The least prominent was professional development and it was mainly expressed as a positive theme. It is argued that students do not articulate the scope of the study as much as they can. It is also argued that the nature of the assigned task let them consider the social aspects more than the other aspects.
The Effect of Six Thinking Hats on Student Success in Teaching Subjects Related to Sustainable Development in Geography Classes
Author: Kaya, Mehmet Fatih
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Sustainable Development,Geography Instruction,Teaching Methods,Pretests Posttests,Interviews,High School Students,Grade 11,Instructional Effectiveness,Learning Activities,Student Attitudes

This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of six thinking hats technique in teaching subjects related to sustainable development in geography classes. The study was in both a quantitative and qualitative form. The quantitative part of the study was designed according to pre-test, post-test control group research model, and in the qualitative part, answers given by students to interview questions were analyzed according to descriptive analysis method. The population of the study consisted of 650 students studying in Gaziantep Araban High School and the sample consisted of 36 students studying at 11th grade in the same school. The results of the study revealed that teaching techniques based on six thinking hats resulted in more positive results compared to other teaching techniques proposed in the curriculum.
The Analysis of the Blogs Created in a Blended Course through the Reflective Thinking Perspective
Author: Dos, Bulent
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Higher Education,Preservice Teachers,College Students,Blended Learning,Electronic Learning,Reflection,Electronic Publishing,Web Sites,Computer Mediated Communication,Teaching Methods,Intellectual Disciplines,Student Attitudes,Expectation,Prior Learning

Blogs have evolved from simple online diaries to communication tools with the capacity to engage people in collaboration, knowledge sharing, reflection and debate. Blog archives can be a source of information about student learning, providing a basis for ongoing feedback and redesign of learning activities. Previous studies show that blogs can enhance reflective thinking, provide deeper learning and construct the knowledge. The aim of this study was to analyze the content of the student's blogs to achieve the reflections and the reflections level of the students. The study was conducted at a second year undergraduate level course called &quot;Instructional Technologies and Material Design&quot;. The course was redesigned for blended learning model. The researchers used the Drupal web development software to create blogs and integrated them to the course website. They used content analysis method and reflective writing framework to analyze postings in the blogs. The purpose of data analysis was to explore participants' reflections and blog entries within the educational settings. Findings suggest that students mostly wrote descriptive writing at the descriptive reflection level in three main themes, including the course, learning and personal thoughts. By focusing on this authentic blogging practice, this study contributes to an understanding of how to harness blogging the in higher education settings.
Longitudinal Investigation of Elementary Students' Science Academic Achievement in 4-8th Grades: Grade Level and Gender Differences
Author: Bursal, Murat
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Elementary School Science,Science Achievement,Science Instruction,Age Differences,Foreign Countries,Gender Differences,Elementary School Students,Science Tests,Longitudinal Studies,Academic Achievement

This study investigated the change of the science academic achievement by grade level and gender where 222 elementary students' science and technology course scores between the 4th and 8th grades and science success percentages in 6th and 8th grades Level Determination Exam were longitudinally analyzed. Based on the findings of this study, consistent with the results of the national achievement tests, a significant decrease was observed in elementary students' science academic achievement as their grade level increased. From the analysis of the changes in science academic achievement by gender, a significant difference between the 4-8th grade science scores was found out. Based on the comparisons for each grade level, girls were consistently found to have at least slightly higher science success than boys; furthermore, it was observed that this difference became statistically significant as the grade level increased. In light of the findings of this study, recommendations were listed for enhancing the low science academic achievement of elementary students, and about closing the gap between genders, which was emphasized among the goals of the new science and technology teaching program.
The Impact of a Question-Embedded Video-Based Learning Tool on E-Learning
Author: Vural, Omer Faruk
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Electronic Learning,Interactive Video,Instructional Effectiveness,Academic Achievement,Preservice Teachers,Computer Literacy,Questioning Techniques,Constructivism (Learning),Preservice Teacher Education

In this study, it is mainly focused on investigating the effect of question-embedded online interactive video environment on student achievement. A quasi-experimental design was development to compare the effectiveness of a question-embedded interactive video environment (QVE) and an interactive video environment without the question component (IVE). The data were collected from 318 teacher education students enrolled in an introduction level computer literacy course. Two different course materials were designed, developed and implemented to teach the same content and the same data collections instruments were used to assess student achievement. A computer knowledge evaluation form was utilized at the beginning and at the end of the study to examine about the students' computer literacy and knowledge. A quantitative design method was used to inquire the effect of question-embedded online video-based environment tool on student achievement. Two quizzes and two surveys were performed. The research results show that the question-embedded video-based environment tool promote the student learning, improve the amount of interaction of the student as well as time spent with the learning materials. Simply incorporating interactive video into e-learning environment may not always result with improving learning. However, QVE tool may lead to better learning outcomes and higher learner achievement.
The Effectiveness of Psycho-Educational School-Based Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training Program on Turkish Elementary Students
Author: Cecen-Erogul, Ayse Rezan
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Sexual Abuse,Foreign Countries,Program Effectiveness,Elementary School Students,Grade 4,Prevention,Pretests Posttests,Comparative Analysis,Psychoeducational Methods,Effect Size,Comprehensive School Health Education

In Turkey, there is neither systematic nor structured child sexual abuse prevention programs for school-aged children in school settings. The main purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a school-based child sexual abuse prevention program on elementary school (4th grade) students. Quasi-experimental design with pretest, post-test and control group was used. The subjects consisted of 36 fourth grade students; 18 randomly assigned to the experimental and 18 randomly to the control group. For the experimental group, a &quot;preventing child sexual abuse psycho-educational training program&quot; as an independent variable was carried out by the researchers. The topics were about personal rights, &quot;my body belongs to me&quot;, good touch-bad touch discrimination, breaking promise, body safety rules, say &quot;No&quot;, and bad secrets, talking with a grown up who believes the child, sexual abuse is never a child's fault, etc. One hour session, with a ten minute break, were carried out on four consecutive days. During this period, the control group did not receive any treatment. ANCOVA analysis showed the students who attended the sexual abuse prevention program scored significantly higher than the control group (p less than 0.05). The effect size of the study was calculated by Cohen's d, and it was 0.80 which is satisfactory. As a result, the prevention child sexual abuse program was effective on 4th grade students and this effect was lasting eight weeks later. This study was the first experimental effort to prevent children from child sexual abuse in the school context in Turkey.
Investigation of Using Online Video Case Discussions in Teacher Education: Sources of Evidence of Mathematics Learning
Author: Osmanoglu, Aslihan
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Mathematics Instruction,Teacher Education,Video Technology,Case Method (Teaching Technique),Online Courses,College Students,Case Studies,Computer Mediated Communication,Discussion (Teaching Technique),Methods Courses,Grade 7,Middle Schools,Problem Solving,Interpersonal Communication,Manipulative Materials,Learner Engagement

The purpose of this study was to explore pre-service and in-service mathematics teachers' analyses of student learning in a video case of mathematics instruction via an online learning forum. The study was conducted in the context of three different mathematics methods courses in a 4-year college in the Midwestern United States. Twenty-six students (19 undergraduate and 7 master's students) participated in the study. As a course assignment, the participants were asked to watch and discuss a video case of mathematics instruction. During the discussions, the instructor and participants posted 57 online messages in total. To analyze the data, the content analysis technique was employed. As the initial coding framework, National Council of Teacher of Mathematics [NCTM] Process Standards including problem solving, reasoning and proof, communication, connections, and representation were selected. The analysis of the data revealed that effective student participation, the importance of communication among the students as well as between the students and their teacher, the necessity of using connections among mathematical ideas, use of manipulative, using what students have already learned in a new situation, and building knowledge through problem solving were identified as evidence of mathematics learning by the participants.
The Effect of Communication Skills and Interpersonal Problem Solving Skills on Social Self-Efficacy
Author: Erozkan, Atilgan
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Communication Skills,Foreign Countries,Interpersonal Relationship,Problem Solving,Measures (Individuals),Correlation,Interpersonal Competence,Self Efficacy,High School Students,Multiple Regression Analysis,Role,Student Attitudes,Adolescents

The purpose of this study was to examine communication skills, interpersonal problem solving skills, and social self-efficacy perception of adolescents and the predictive role of communication skills and interpersonal problem solving skills on social self-efficacy. This study is a quantitative and relational study aimed at examining the relationships among communication skills, interpersonal problem solving skills, and social self-efficacy. The study group was comprised of 494 (226 females; 268 males) randomly selected high school students studying in different high schools in Mugla, Turkey. The data were collected using the Communication Skills Inventory, Interpersonal Problem Solving Inventory, and Social Self-Efficacy Expectation Scale for Adolescents. Pearson Product-Moment Correlation analysis was employed to search for relationships among communication skills, interpersonal problem solving skills, and social self-efficacy; multiple hierarchical regression analysis was also used for explaining social self-efficacy. The findings showed that the communication skills and interpersonal problem solving skills were found to be significantly correlated to social self-efficacy and communication skills and interpersonal problem solving skills important predictors of social self-efficacy.
Using an Animated Case Scenario Based on Constructivist 5E Model to Enhance Pre-Service Teachers' Awareness of Electrical Safety
Author: Hirca, Necati
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Preservice Teachers,Preservice Teacher Education,Animation,Constructivism (Learning),First Aid,Safety Education,Energy,Case Method (Teaching Technique),Teaching Models,Pretests Posttests,Instructional Effectiveness,Retention (Psychology),Interviews,Questionnaires

The objective of this study is to get pre-service teachers to develop an awareness of first aid knowledge and skills related to electrical shocking and safety within a scenario based animation based on a Constructivist 5E model. The sample of the study was composed of 78 (46 girls and 32 boys) pre-service classroom teachers from two faculties of education at two Turkish Universities. For the purpose of this qualitative study, an open-ended &quot;Electrical Safety Awareness Questionnaire&quot; was used to assess the participants' acquisition, retention and awareness levels in the beginning, at the end and five weeks after the implementation of the intervention. A one-group pretest-posttest design was adopted to measure the outcomes. Interpretative analysis was used to analyze the data. Results showed that when the subject was electricity, using an animated case scenario based on a constructivist 5E model was effective in teaching first aid knowledge and helping pre-service teachers acquire and retain technical skills about the electric shock.
Investigation of Relationship between Aggression and Sociometric Popularity in Adolescents
Author: Yavuzer, Yasemin
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Correlation,Aggression,Sociometric Techniques,Peer Acceptance,Scores,Elementary School Students,Foreign Countries,Measures (Individuals),Gender Differences

In this study, it was aimed to determine the linear and curvilinear relationships between adolescent aggression and sociometric popularity. 524 adolescents randomly selected from 20 elementary schools in Nigde city center formed the study group. The participants were from 8th grade in 20 different classrooms. The research data were collected by applying Aggression Scale and doing Sociometric Measurement. Sociometric Measurement was done by asking the students to write the names of three of their friends from their classroom on preprepared forms that (i) &quot;they most want to spend time with&quot; (ii) &quot;they least want to spend time with&quot;. Since the aggression and sociometric popularity scores showed differences based on gender, analyses were performed separately for girls and boys. Because there was not a meaningful relationship between girls' sociometric popularity scores and aggression (in five types) scores, regression analysis was not conducted with the data obtained from female adolescents. For boys, linear and quadratic regression analysis was carried out to explain the relationships between their sociometric popularity and aggression. The results showed that the least preferred and the most preferred boys' aggression (except anger) levels were high.