International Journal of Innovative Approaches in Education (IJIAPE) / Uluslararası Eğitimde Yenilikçi Yaklaşımlar Dergisi
Not a member yet
106 research outputs found
Sort by
Examining the Relationship between Substance Use and Test Anxiety among Students in a Public University in Nigeria
Full text linkSubstance use and test anxiety are two phenomena critical to the academic achievement and well-being of university students, however, few studies exist examining the relationship between both. Extant literature suggests that students use substances to cope with test anxiety but reciprocal causality also suggests substance use may also result in test anxiety. Consequently, this study examined the effect of substance use on test anxiety among university students. Two hundred and eighty-six undergraduate students participated in the study. The inclusion criterion was having an upcoming test in at least two weeks. The Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-10) and Westside Test Anxiety Scale were used to obtain data on students substance use and test anxiety. Results showed a positive association between substance use and test anxiety. Also, no gender difference was found in substance use and test anxiety. Recommendations offered include interventions aimed at reducing test anxiety, skills training to enhance coping and academic self-efficacy and the inclusion of the latter in future studies examining the relationship between the studys variables
Examination of Media Literacy and Disinformation Perceptions, Along with Media Usage Habits of Workshop Teachers Working in Vocatıonal High Schools
Full text linkThe purpose of this research is to determine the quot%253Bmedia literacy and disinformation perceptions and media usage habitsquot%253B of workshop teachers working in vocational high schools. The study group consisted of nine teachers working at Cebeci Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School within the borders of Mamak district of Ankara province during the 2023-2024 academic year. Semi-structured interview technique was used as the data collection method. A quot%253BSemi-Structured Teacher Interview Formquot%253B consisting of nine questions was prepared as the data collection tool, and the data were obtained through face-to-face interviews. The data were collected by offering suitable options to the teachers and conducting interviews with various practices as desired by themselves. As a result of the research, it was observed that the media literacy and disinformation knowledge levels of workshop teachers working in vocational high schools are sufficient. It was determined that media usage habits vary according to different preferences and interests. They now use old media tools very little or not at all. It was seen that they have the necessary knowledge about new media tools. Internet and phone usage rates are high. However, it was observed that they behave skeptically towards information coming from media and the internet and confirm it with different sources. They think that a good media literate should be investigative, questioning, and critical. None of them think that the media is unbiased and reliable. They also express that it contains dirty information, is violent, exaggerated, and culturally corrupting. The teachers argued that in order to be role models for their students, to guide their students correctly, and to be more beneficial academically to their students, teachers also need to be good media literates. All the teachers participating in the research stated that being a media literate is necessary in today%252339%253Bs world
Student Experiences on the Use of Artificial Intelligence-Based Chatbots in Programming Education
Full text linkThe aim of the study is to examine student opinions about the artificial intelligence-based chatbot developed to support programming learning. For this purpose, a case study from qualitative research methods was used. The study group consisted of 42 6th grade students attending a public school in Keçiören district of Ankara province. In order to obtain opinions on the use of the chatbot, a form consisting of open-ended questions was developed by the researcher and sent to the participants via Google Forms, and the opinions of the participants were obtained with the questions in the form. Descriptive analysis technique was used to analyze the qualitative data obtained.
While analyzing the students%252339%253B answers, the frequency of occurrence of codes and their relationship with each other were examined. Repetitive expressions were grouped under appropriate codes, and necessary interpretations were made according to the intensity of these groupings. When the students were asked how they did their activities, it was seen that most of them did it by asking the chatbot, reached the desired result, did not have much difficulty, the chatbot facilitated their work, directed their questions whenever they needed, understood the answers given, and that the students thought it was effective for them to learn by asking questions and discovering themselves with the answers given to the questions. In addition to positive opinions about the environment such as quot%253Bexcellent, beautiful, good, enjoyable, fun, useful, interesting, conveys information to us accurately, we learn what we do not know without needing anyone, it is a very good explanatory and really useful environment, we learn things we cannot do from there, it is useful, facilitating, very useful for those who want to learn codingquot%253B, negative features such as quot%253Bit responds according to the old version of the coding environment and it is difficult to understand some answersquot%253B were also mentioned, although very few in number
How do Faculty Members Experience and Perceive Curricula Changes in Teacher Education%253F
Full text linkThe current study aimed to reveal faculty members perceptions on curriculum change in pre-service teacher education and the factors influencing their perceptions. From 13 different departments and 13 different Faculties of Education representing the seven geographical regions of Türkiye, 41 faculty members participated in the study. A semi-structured interview protocol was developed subsequent to expert opinion and piloting procedures, and utilized as the data collection tool. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and subjected to content analysis via MAXQDA 2022. The findings indicated the faculty members tended to demonstrate double-edged professional stance by either resisting or embracing curricula changes. The factors behind these differentiating perceptions emerged in the data as the characteristics including need, quality, clarity and complexity of curricula changes%253B contextual factors as physical infrastructure, human resources, and leadership at faculties%253B and external factors pointing out the Higher Education Council [HEC]s approach to curricula changes and delegation of authority, which has been a recent decision assigning all the curricular work of pre-service teacher education programs to Faculties of Education in Türkiye. Therefore, these findings are believed to shed light on smoother curriculum change processes in teacher education along with the faculty members insights and critical reflections on their lived experiences
Examining the Role of Sustainable Leadership in School Effectiveness
Full text linkThis study aims to determine the relationship between school principals%252339%253B sustainable leadership behaviors and school effectiveness based on teachers%252339%253B views. For this purpose, the quantitative method and relational design were used in the study. The study was conducted with 368 teachers working in Yozgat in the 2022-2023 academic year. Data were collected using the Sustainable Leadership Scale and the School Effectiveness Index. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression analyses According to the study results, teachers view school principals%252339%253B sustainable leadership behaviors and school effectiveness as high. Environmental and social responsibility received the highest score among the dimensions of sustainable leadership. Analyses revealed that the mean scores for school effectiveness were high according to teachers%252339%253B views. As a result of the research, it was found that there is a positive relationship between sustainable leadership and its dimensions and school effectiveness. Regression analysis showed that sustainable leadership is an essential factor in school effectiveness. Studies on sustainable leadership in educational organizations are limited in the literature. For this reason, perceptions of sustainable leadership can be examined in the context of educational organizations with an approach that addresses different concepts together
A Qualitative Study on University Students Seismic Awareness Maps%253A The Case of ÇOMÜ
No full textThis research aims to assess the earthquake awareness of university students in Çanakkale. The study was carried out within the scope of qualitative research design and was conducted with a study group consisting of 35 university students selected by purposeful sampling method. Data were collected through a semi-structured interview form and analyzed using the descriptive analysis method. The findings show that the most important issue against earthquake risk in Turkey is building inspection and reinforcement. In the case of Çanakkale, critical expectations such as accelerating the urban transformation process and re-evaluation of settlement plans have emerged. In addition, post-earthquake behavior and safety in student accommodation and dormitories came to the fore among university students primary opinions regarding the earthquake. 82.86%25 of the participants think that the general level of awareness against natural disasters in Turkey is insufficient. At the same time, 37.14%25 stated that the societys earthquake preparation was inadequate after the February 6 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes. It has been emphasized that in countries with high earthquake awareness, such as Japan, the most important strategic element is learning from the past by confronting disasters. In line with these results, it was suggested that practical training regarding earthquakes should be increased and earthquake drills should be carried out in a more realistic manner. In addition, reconsideration of environmental plans according to the current risk situation is among the recommendations
Cyberbullying in Different School Types%253A Examining Severity, Frequency and Coping Capacities Based on Teachers%252339%253B Views
No full textThe aim of the research is to examine the experiences and opinions of teachers in different school types in Northern Cyprus regarding cyberbullying, and to reveal the relationships between the severity, frequency, training and awareness levels of cyberbullying, and their professional and technological competencies in combating it. In line with this purpose, a case study was used as the method since it was aimed to examine teachers%252339%253B opinions on cyberbullying in a specific context, especially in different school types. The study group of this study consists of 21 teachers working in Northern Cyprus in the fall semester of 2023-2024. However, in order to conduct an in-depth examination in the analysis process, only the opinions of four teachers (Teachers T1, T8, T19 and T20) were taken into consideration. These teachers were determined using the purposive sampling method and were selected according to certain criteria in order to focus on the in-depth analysis of the research on cyberbullying. The data was collected using a semi-structured interview form. The interview questions were structured to address different dimensions of the concept of cyberbullying. Content analysis and thematic analysis methods were used to analyze the obtained data. This study revealed that the severity and frequency of cyberbullying vary by school type, and teachers awareness and intervention capacity vary by school type. While the impact of training in private colleges is high, in other school types, lack of training increases the frequency of cases. It is recommended that training be applied and technology-focused, intervention protocols be standardized, and mentoring programs be established. Future studies should examine the effectiveness of training programs and strategies specific to school types in more detail
Innovative Instructional Tools in Vocabulary and Grammar Teaching
Full text linkRise of technological tools and the COVID-19 pandemic, technology has become an important part of daily life, including teaching and learning activities. The use of innovative tools in teaching grammar and vocabulary has been a controversial issue for a long time. The urgent need for such instructional tools has made it a significant part of language learning classes. Regarding these needs, the study focused on innovative instructional grammar and vocabulary teaching tools in English language teaching settings. The study%252339%253Bs main purpose was to investigate the differences between the setting where innovative instructional tools for grammar and vocabulary teaching were used and the setting in which only traditional methodologies were used to teach grammar and vocabulary. The study took place in a public university in Türkiye and 76 major beginner-level students participated in the study. The study was a quantitative study which has a pre-test and post-test design and a comparison of control and experimental groups. Results suggested a significant difference in vocabulary and grammar achievement between two groups
Adlerian Therapy%253A A General Review
No full textAdlerian therapy is a therapeutic approach developed by Alfred Adler on the basis of the theory of individual psychology. Adlerian therapy, which is considered as a neoanalytic approach, differs from other neoanalytic approaches in that it emphasizes the purposefulness of behavior in addition to the individual%252339%253Bs past lives and emphasizes subjective opinion. In terms of addressing both the individual%252339%253Bs past lives and the motivations underlying their current behavior, Adlerian therapy offers a fairly broad perspective on the individual%252339%253Bs personality and behavior. Although research on Adlerian therapy, which has a deep-rooted foundation, is limited in Turkey, given the compatibility of basic concepts with Turkish culture, it is thought that the development and dissemination of Adlerian therapy-based practices will contribute to the field of mental health. For this reason, the article aims to cover the general philosophy and concepts of Adler%252339%253Bs theory of individual psychology, its basic concepts, psychopathology view, the process of Adlerian therapy and the techniques used in the therapy process. In addition, the article evaluates the literature findings related to the uses and effectiveness of Adlerian therapy and provides some suggestions to researchers and experts working in the field
Teachers%252339%253B Opinions on Digitalization in Education
No full textThis study was carried out to determine high school teachers%252339%253B perspectives on the use of digital technologies in education. The participants of this research consisted of 71 teachers from four different countries. The participants of the project consist of the teachers in the schools involved in the DigiSchools project supported by the Erasmus%2B KA220 program in 2001. The questionnaire questions were prepared by examining survey studies in this field. The opinions of teachers about digitalization in education performed in project process using the survey method are presented Data were collected with a 24-item questionnaire. The scale items were evaluated using mean, standard deviation, frequency, percentage and Anova analyses. Teachers%252339%253B perspectives on the use of digital technologies differences by country and usage frequency were analyzed. According to the results of the research, differences were determined according to the country and professional seniority of the teachers