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Preschool Teachers Practices to Support Childrens Social Development
Get PDFThe aim of this study was to examine practices of teachers to support the social relations of children with their families, peers, teachers and institution personnel in the preschool period. This research was conducted with a phenomenological design, one of the qualitative research methods. The participants of the study were 24 pre-school teachers working in public schools. The study group of the study was determined by the criterion sampling method, one of the purposeful sampling methods. The research was carried out by interview method and the data were collected using a semi-structured interview form consisting of two parts. In the first part of the interview form, there are questions about the participants%252339%253B age, professional experience, educational level and type of institution they work in, and the second part includes questions about the practices of the participants to support children%252339%253Bs social relations with their families, peers, teachers and institution staff. The data collected in the study were analyzed using the content analysis method. As a result of the research, it was revealed that the family was involved in educational activities to support children%252339%253Bs relationships with their families, various activities were carried out in and out of the classroom to support children%252339%253Bs peer relationships, and practices were made to increase teacher-child interaction to support children%252339%253Bs relationships with their teachers. It was determined that in order to support the relations of the children with the staff, practices for communicating with them are also carried out
Effect of Organizational Fit on Organizational Happiness%253A Mediating Role of Moral Commitment
Get PDFThis study examines the mediating role of moral commitment in the effect of teachers%252339%253B organizational fit on their organizational happiness and determines teachers%252339%253B organizational fit, organizational happiness, and moral commitment levels. The research was carried out in a relational screening model. The research sample consists of 396 teachers working in the Karabağlar district of İzmir, Turkey, in the 2020-2021 academic year. quot%253BPersonal Information Formquot%253B, quot%253BOrganizational Fit Scalequot%253B, quot%253BOrganizational Happiness Scalequot%253B and quot%253BMoral Commitment Scalequot%253B were used as data collection tools. Pearson moment correlation coefficient and regression analysis were performed with the package statistics program for the data analysis. As a result of the research, a positive and significant relationship was determined between organizational fit and organizational happiness, between organizational fit and moral commitment, and between organizational commitment and organizational happiness. In addition, it was concluded that moral commitment has a partial mediation effect between organizational fit and organizational happiness
Attitudes and Opinions of Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School Teachers on Distance Education%253A A Mixed Method Research
Get PDFThis study aimed to determine the attitude levels of Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School teachers towards distance education and these levels in terms of various variables (gender, education status, or profession). This study, it was aimed to determine whether there was a difference between the status of being a culture teacher and professional seniority. The research is carried out with the explanatory sequential design approach, one of the mixed-method research designs that consist of teachers working in Vocational and Technical Anatolian High Schools in Sakarya in the 2020-2021 academic year. Quantitative data of the study were collected from 244 teachers. They were determined by a purposive sampling method, and qualitative data were collected from 43 teachers and is determined by the convenient sampling method. A sufficient number of samples were selected from the existing sample due to the rapid and easy accessibility of the teachers from whom quantitative data were collected. Quantitative data were obtained with the quot%253BPersonal Information Formquot%253B created by the researchers to determine the demographic characteristics of the teachers, and the Distance Education Attitude Scale, developed by Ağır (2007) to determine distance education attitudes. In acquiring qualitative data, a semi-structured interview form consisting of open-ended questions prepared by the researchers was used. In the first part of the interview form, there are questions about the demographic information of the teachers participating in the research. In the second part, there are seven questions prepared by the researchers to determine the opinions of the teachers about distance education based on the results obtained from the quantitative data and the literature review on distance education. The researchers collected the data through Google Forms, created from the questions in the scale and interview forms. In the analysis of the quantitative data obtained, descriptive statistics, Shapiro-Wilk normality test, t-test, and one-way ANOVA test were used. Qualitative data were analyzed with descriptive analysis methods within the framework of the themes determined by evaluating the advantages and limitations of distance education sub-dimensions. It has been tried to reach the possible reasons underlying the quantitative results with the qualitative data obtained. As a result of the research, it has been determined that teachers disagree with the view that distance education has advantages. They believe that distance education has limitations, and their attitude levels towards distance education are below the medium level. In the study, the reasons for the teachers%252339%253B attitude levels towards distance education below the medium level were evaluated by evaluating the advantages and limitations of distance education and the sub-dimensions of quot%253Bstudent academic success,quot%253B quot%253Befficiency of education,quot%253B quot%253Bpositive and negative aspects compared to face-to-face education,quot%253B quot%253Bdifficulties encountered,quot%253B and quot%253Bopportunity .quot%253BIn this study, it has been tried to be revealed with the opinions of teachers within the framework of the themes of quot%253Bwhether it provides equality,quot%253B quot%253Bteacher and student motivation,quot%253B and quot%253Brecommendations for effective distance education.quot%253
The Listening Barriers Scale for University Students%253A A Study of Validity and Reliability
No full textBeing the most used skill in the school environment as well as being the first skill to be acquired, listening can be defined as making sense of the sounds heard in the communication process and responding as a result of this interpretation. The fact that the response given at the end of a listening process is appropriate for the context is associated with completing the listening process without encountering any obstacles. However, the conducted studies emphasize that students encounter many listening barriers during the listening process. It is considered that it is important for the development of listening skills to detect the barriers to effective listening, which is a major source of school learning, at every education level from pre-school to university. In this context, the aim of the study is to develop a scale to determine the listening barriers encountered by university students in the course process. The data of the research were obtained from 587 students studying in different departments of Kırıkkale University in Turkey. In the development of the measurement tool, literature review, item pooling, content validity (consulting to expert opinion), and pilot scheme stages were followed, and then necessary reliability calculations were carried out. In line with the scores obtained from the tool, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis was carried out in order to test the construct validity of the draft scale. As a result of the factor analysis, it was determined that the scale revealed a three-factor structure classified as teacher related listening barriers, student related listening barriers, and classroom environment and course related listening barriers, and the Cronbachs Alpha internal consistency coefficient was detected as .93 for the overall scale. As a result of the research, a 30-item scale was developed to determine the listening barriers encountered by university students
The Relationship Between Psychological Resilience, Teachers%252339%253B Self-Efficacy and Attitudes Towards Teaching Profession%253A A Path Analysis
No full textThe purpose of this research was to examine the relationships between prospective teachers psychological resilience, teacher self-efficacy beliefs, and their attitudes towards the teaching profession. In this respect, a hypothetical model showing the causal relationships between the variables was developed and tested with path analysis within the structural equation modelling. Data were collected online from 247 prospective teachers who studied at pedagogical formation programs at a university in Turkey using Teachers Sense of Efficacy Scale, Brief Resilient Coping Scale, and Attitude Towards Teaching Profession Scale. The results revealed that there were positive and significant relationships between all of the research variables. The fit indices for the path analysis model showed that the model had a good fit with the data. Accordingly, the psychological resilience of prospective teachers directly affects their attitudes towards the teaching profession and self-efficacy beliefs. In addition, the psychological resilience of prospective teachers also indirectly and positively affects their attitudes towards the teaching profession through their self-efficacy beliefs. Based on the results, some recommendations were made
Revealing Pre-service Teachers Mind Maps on STEM Education through STEM Images
Get PDFSTEM education (based on the integration of the science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines) has recently been an integral part of education system and curriculum in many countries aiming to be more technologically competitive in this age of innovation. While the importance of STEM education has gradually increasing in education system with the complexities of todays world, revealing pre-service teachers mind maps on STEM education and preparing them for STEM education is a crucial issue since the readiness of the teachers affects the quality of education. In this context, the aim of this study is to reveal pre-service science and mathematics teachers mind maps on STEM Education through STEM images. The research group consists of 6 pre-service teachers (3 of them are pre-service science teachers (PST) and 3 of them are pre-service mathematics teachers (PMT)) who are 4th grade level students from a public university in Istanbul, Turkey. In current research, case study design was used. The data of study were collected through drawings and focus group discussion. The data were analyzed with thematic analysis through Integrated Teaching (IT) Framework. As a result, 41 codes about pre-service teachers mind maps on STEM education were determined under 14 categories of 5 themes of IT Framework. The results of this study are crucial in terms of having potential to guide educational policy makers, curriculum developers, researchers and in-service and pre-service teachers about STEM education
Analytical Rubric Development Study for Assessment of the Speaking and Writing Skills at Primary School Level
Get PDFThe purpose of this research is to develop an analytical rubric for the assessment of speaking and writing skills of primary school students. The study was designed according to the survey model. The sample of the study consisted of third-grade primary school students who were studying in Aydın Province, Turkey in the 2020-2021 academic year. 34 primary school third-grade students, 19 girls and 15 boys, involved in the studies carried out throughout the research. Field experts were consulted to define content validity of the analytical rubrics improved for speaking and writing skills. The content validity indexes obtained from the field experts opinions on each item show that the content validity of the analytical rubrics is provided. For reliability of the analytical rubrics, analysis of variance and Kendall%252339%253Bs W test were carried out. According to the reliability analysis, the rubrics were found to be reliable. These findings are strong evidence showing that analytical rubrics for speaking and writing skills are valid and reliable
Identifying the Values to be acquired by the Students in Inclusive Classrooms based on the Views of the Classroom Teachers
Get PDFThe general goal of special education and inclusive education is to socialize students. Socialization refers to individuals attempts to participate in their immediate environment through the acquisition of certain knowledge, skills, values and behaviors. The basis of socialization in formal education systems is the educational programs and particularly, the educational program of social studies courses. Identfying which of values contained in the educational programs should be taught to students is very significant to reevaluate these values and to allow classroom teachers to develop common values for inclusive classrooms. The study aims at identifying the values to be acquired by students in inclusive clasrooms. The participants of the study are primary school teachers who work at primary schools in Nevşehir province of Turkey. In the study, qualitative method was used, and the data were collected through semi-structured interview questions and analyzed by content analysis technique by using inductive approach. The findings of the research show that the most frequently cited value for the students with no special education is empathy. The findings of the research also show that the participants mostly employ individual study in value education in the context of inclusive education
The Reasons of Syrians Learning Turkish as a Second Language, Their Perceptions of Turkey and Their Future Expectations
Get PDFThe Syrian question has not remained as an internal conflict%253B instead, it has affected both Turkey as well as whole Europe. According to 2020 statistics, approximately three and a half million Syrians reside in Turkey, and approximately 850 thousand of these Syrians are young people between the ages of 15-24.The determination of the reasons why the young population who could be regarded as the future of the Syria learn Turkish, their perceptions of Turkey and expectations from the future, is vitally important for both the proper administration of their process of learning Turkish as a second language, as well as for the planning of the future of the young Syrians. This study, which aims to determine the reasons why Syrians who choose to learn Turkish as a second language, their perceptions of Turkey and expectations from the future, has been prepared per the qualitative research model. An interview form to be used in the study was prepared by the assistance of experts in the field and the form was administered to sixty-six participants. The data were analyzed by using the descriptive analysis method. According to the results of the research, Syrians want to learn Turkish in order to meet their basic needs, to get education, to find a job, to work and to eliminate communication problems in daily life. Language, education, finding a job, adaptation problems, university placement and getting an identity card stand out as the issues that Syrians have difficulties in Turkey. 52.1 percent of the young people plan to graduate from university and begin working immediately. The most important factor in this is that people have families they are responsible for and they have to make a living. The future expectations of young people, who are struggling to learn a language, receive higher education, find a job and continue their lives, look for security, peace, stability and success. Syrian young people want to leave the war behind and carry on the future with hope. In this context, it is necessary for all countries to accept their responsibilities and to determine a common framework for the solution of the problem
Leader Administrator%253A A Qualitative Analysis Based on Teacher Opinions
No full textThe aim of this study is to determine the leadership roles of school administrators based on teachers opinions. The participants of this case study, one of the qualitative research design, were 180 teachers working in 5 elementary schools, 4 secondary schools and 4 high schools in Bolu province in the 2020-2021 academic year. The data were collected using an interview form consisting of semi-structured questions and analyzed using the descriptive analysis method. The findings of the study indicated that the leader manager should be an ethical, facilitating, empowering, instructive, innovative, motivating, supportive and visionary manager. In accordance with the results of this study, it is recommended that school administrators should have an ethical character that exhibits impartial, reliable, fair, constructive, patient, courageous and democratic behavior