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MANAGEMENT'S PERCEPTIONS TOWARDS THE VISION AND MISSION IN SECONDARY EDUCATION SCHOOLS IN NORTH CYPRUS
Full text linkThe basis of effective management requires that the objectives be clearly stated and determined correctly. From an organizational perspective, goals form the basis of the activities of organizations and therefore their existence. While the framework determined by national education systems gains importance in determining the vision and mission studies of schools, the structure of administrators and school organizations, the goals they set, and strategic plans gain importance in the implementation phase. The purpose of this research is to reveal the vision and mission perceptions of administrators working in secondary schools in Northern Cyprus.
The research was designed using a case study, one of the qualitative research methods, involving 20 school administrators working in public and private schools across different regions. The data obtained within the scope of the research were analyzed using content analysis, resulting in the identification of 2 main themes and 5 sub-themes. Within the framework of the anecdotes and codes obtained within the scope of these themes, the findings regarding the vision and mission perception of school administrators were accessed, shedding light on the process of planning and implementing goals and strategies
THE EFFECT OF GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) SUPPORTED GEOGRAPHY EDUCATION ON DISASTER RISK AWARENESS
Full text linkIn this study, the effect of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) supported geography education on disaster risk reduction (DRR) was investigated. Disaster risk maps of Fethiye district of Muğla province were generated in ArcGIS 10.8 program and used as educational material in Geography course. It was aimed for the students to recognize the disasters that pose a risk in their environment and to gain awareness against the risks that may arise in a possible disaster by associating why these disasters pose a risk with geographical factors. In order to realize this aim, training was carried out for five weeks with 193 students studying in Fethiye district in the 2023-2024 academic year. The research was carried out in the pretest-posttest control group model. Disaster Risk Awareness Scale developed by the researcher was used to collect the data. The data were analyzed with t-test in SPSS 21 program. The results of the analysis showed that there was a statistically significant increase in the awareness of individuals who received GIS-supported geography education about disaster risks. This study reveals the effectiveness of GIS-based geography education materials in reducing disaster risks. It is recommended that DRR education should be crucially integrated into the secondary curricula
VIEWS OF PROSPECTIVE CLASSROOM TEACHERS ON LANGUAGE AND EXPRESSION OF LIFE STUDIES AND SOCIAL STUDIES TEXTBOOKS BEFORE AND AFTER 2005
Full text linkThis study was conducted to determine the views of prospective classroom teachers on the language and expression of Life Studies and Social Studies textbooks before and after 2005. The research employed a qualitative research method, specifically a case study. The study group consisted of 10 prospective teachers studying in the Department of Elementary Education, Faculty of Education, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Turkey selected through purposive sampling. The data for the research were collected using a Document Review Form and analyzed using inductive analysis. In the research, the 2002 and 2018 Life Studies textbooks for second-grade elementary students were compared in terms of criteria such as the use of punctuation marks, sentence structure, and adherence to spelling rules. The data obtained revealed that the textbook written in 2002 was more successful in meeting these criteria. Furthermore, the study also compared the 2019 Social Studies textbook for fourth-grade elementary students with the 2004 Social Studies textbook for the same grade. It was found that the 2019 textbook was more adequate in the use of punctuation marks, adherence to spelling rules, and the arrangement of sentence elements compared to the textbook written in 2004
EXPLORING THE HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF HUAIBEI DAGU QUYI AS A RESOURCE FOR TEACHING CHINESE MUSIC HISTORY
Full text linkHuaibei Dagu Quyi, an enchanting Chinese musical tradition, unveils a rich tapestry of culture and history deeply embedded in the city of Huaibei. This study aimed to explore the history and development of Huaibei Dagu Quyi as a resource for teaching Chinese music history. The investigation delves into the profound historical and cultural context of Huaibei, tracing its roots to ancient dynasties, while scrutinizing the evolution of Huaibei Dagu Quyi, underscored by its remarkable historical resilience. The diversity within this art form is meticulously categorized, encompassing various forms of Dagu and associated folk arts. Government-led initiatives play a pivotal role in its preservation and promotion, featuring its designation as an intangible cultural heritage, the appointment of custodians, and the establishment of apprenticeship programs and public welfare classes. Employing an interdisciplinary research approach blending anthropology and musicology, the study embraces field investigations, in-depth interviews with key informants, and qualitative data analysis. The findings illuminate the profound cultural significance of Huaibei Dagu Quyi and the contemporary challenges it confronts. Ultimately, the study concludes by offering insightful recommendations for safeguarding this invaluable cultural treasure, ensuring its enduring vitality, and enhancing its contribution to the broader landscape of Chinese music history education
THE EFFECT OF 10-WEEK EDUCATIONAL GAMES ON ANTHROPOMETRIC AND FUNDAMENTAL MOTOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
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The aim of this study is to examine the effect of 10-week educational games applied to preschool children on anthropometric and fundamental motor skill development. The sample of the research consisted of a total of 48 children aged 5–6 who attended a private kindergarten. Anthropometric characteristics of the children and measurements related to performance tests, including height, body weight, BMI, chest circumference, waist circumference, and hip circumference, were taken. To measure performance characteristics, sit and reach, horizontal jump, vertical jump, and 10-meter sprint measurements were collected both as pre-tests before the 10-week educational games training and as post-tests after the 10-week educational games training. Data analysis was performed using the SPSS 25.0 program. Descriptive statistics, including means and standard deviations (SD), were calculated for the children's descriptive information. T-tests were applied to the anthropometric measurements before and after the 10-week educational game training. As a result, no significant difference was found between the performance test results of boys and girls. The anthropometric test results of the participants included in the study indicated a significant difference between the pre- and post-test measurements within groups and between groups. When the results of this study were compared with the results of other studies in the literature, the similarities and differences could be explained by factors such as genetics, nutrition, hormones, regional differences, training practices, muscle mass, warm-up, step frequency, physical activity level, psychological condition, differences in talent selection, accuracy of measurements (times, distances, etc.), calibration settings of the test device, temperature, elevation, environment, humidity, psychological condition, and training quality.
Keywords: Motor skills1, educational play2, anthropometry3, children4
INTEGRATING BIOPHILIA IN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN EDUCATION: AN EXAMINATION OF ITS IMPACT ON STUDENTS' CREATIVITY
Full text linkArchitecture, as a continuously evolving creative field, constantly adapts to the changing needs of our society and environment. A significant educational trend that has emerged over the past few decades is the integration of biophilia into architectural education. This approach provides an innovative framework for stimulating the creativity of future architects. This article focuses on exploring how second and third-year architecture students approach the concept of biophilia integrated into the curriculum of their second-semester architectural design studies. The research methodology combines quantitative and qualitative approaches, involving a comparison of data before and after the integration of biophilia in architectural design education. This study, conducted at the University of Sétif 1 in Algeria, involved second and third-year architecture students during the 2022-2023 academic year. The research aimed to assess the impact of this integration on students' creativity using pre- and post-integration surveys involving a sample of 287 students. Additionally, the study analyzed and evaluated 53 student projects by tutors, based on criteria established by Kellert and Calabrese in their work (The Practice of Biophilic Design). The study sought to understand how teaching biophilia influences students' perception of creativity and the quality of their architectural projects. The results of this study revealed a growing awareness of the positive impact of integrating biophilia into architectural education on students' creativity. It also enhanced their motivation to explore innovative architectural solutions in their design projects.
Keywords: Architectural Design, Biophilia, Creativity and Environment, Education, Biophilia Receptivit
EXAMINATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATORS’ INFORMATICS LEADERSHIP
Full text linkThis research was conducted to examine academicians' perceptions of informatics leadership in three private universities located in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) by using the Informatics Leadership Scale developed by Ulutaş & Arslan (2018). The study aimed to investigate whether factors such as participants' gender, affiliated university, academic title, administrative experience, and field of education had an impact on the perceptions of administrators' informatics leadership. Findings reveal that none of these factors had a significant impact. However, there was a significant difference in the Information sub-dimension of the scale between academicians with 1-5 years of teaching experience and those with 6-10 years of teaching experience. Likewise, there was a significant difference in the Information sub-dimension of the scale between participants with administrative duties as Dean and Vice-Dean compared to those with no administrative duties. Overall, it was found that the participants' perception of informatics leadership was at a mid-level in all sub-dimensions and for the scale's total score. This possibly mean that there is a need for improvement in the quality of informatics leadership provided by the participants. The findings of this study may be useful for administrators and policymakers in improving the quality of informatics leadership in higher education institutions. 
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LEARNERS’ BEHAVIOUR AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
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The aim of this paper is to explain the relationship between Foundation Phase learners’ behaviour and academic performance at school to climate change. The research followed a qualitative case study and used convenience sample which identified three schools in Graaff-Reinet and collected the needed data from one Grade 3 teacher from each school. In addition to have conducted a literature review and read through various articles, data was collected by means of face to face interviews, non-participant observations and data analysis. A codebook thematic analysis was used to analysis the data that was collected. The study found that when there was extreme heat, learners struggled to stay focused and were talkative and restless. Furthermore, it found that when it was extremely cold, learners were restless and struggled to keep their concentration levels up. Therefore, we can conclude that the effects of climate change had a negative impact on the learners’ behaviour and academic performance. The study recommended that teachers need to increase their knowledge about the different patterns that learners portray when there is extreme weather conditions and adjust their teaching strategies accordingly
AN INVESTIGATION OF TEACHERS' SELF-SABOTAGE LEVELS
Full text linkThis study aims to determine the level of self-sabotage of teachers working in educational institutions and whether this level is affected by demographic variables. For this purpose, the Survey Model, one of the quantitative research methods, was used. The population of the study consists of teachers working in Battalgazi and Yeşilyurt districts of Malatya province in the 2020-2021 academic year. The research was conducted with 151 teachers selected from the population by Stratified Sampling method. The Self-Sabotage Scale developed by Jones and Rhodewalt (1982) and adapted into Turkish by Akın, Abacı, and Akın (2011) and the Personal Information Form prepared by the researcher were used to determine the self-sabotage levels of teachers. Since the data were normally distributed, parametric tests (Independent Groups T-Test and One Way ANOVA) were preferred. In cases where the number of people in the sub-sample groups fell below 30, non-parametric tests (Mann-Whitney U Test and Kruskal-Wallis H Test) were used. As a result of the study, it was determined that teachers showed a partially low level of self-sabotage tendency. A significant difference was found between self-sabotage and demographic variables such as gender, district of employment, school type, professional seniority, and length of service at school. On the basis of these findings, it is concluded that from childhood onwards, experiencing failure is not a threat, but a normal outcome and a way to improve oneself. Based on these findings, it is thought that perceiving failure as a normal outcome and an opportunity for self-improvement rather than a threat, and developing a positive and accepting perspective towards the self from childhood can reduce the need to resort to self-sabotage tendencies
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE TOXIC LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS OF SCHOOL PRINCIPALS AND THE ORGANIZATIONAL HAPPINESS OF TEACHERS
Full text linkThe aim of the study is to describe teachers‘ perceptions of school administrators’ toxic leadership behaviours and to examine its effect on teachers' organisational happiness. The population of the study consists of primary and secondary school teachers working in Afyonkarahisar city centre in the 2021-2022 academic year. The sample of the study was determined by simple random sampling method and a total of 567 teachers were included in the sample. ‘Toxic Leadership Scale’ and ‘Organisational Happiness Scale’ were used as data collection tools in the study. As a result of the study, it was found that teachers did not agree that school administrators exhibited toxic leadership behaviour and their organisational happiness levels were high. In the study, it was concluded that teachers‘ perceptions of school administrators’ toxic leadership behaviours and organisational happiness levels differed significantly according to teachers' marital status, age, professional seniority, branch and the type of school they worked in. It was determined that toxic leadership significantly predicted teachers' organisational happiness.