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Karadeniz Technical University · Department of Elementary Education

In this study, the development process of graphic symbolsbased animations for developing literacy skills of hard of hearing students has been examined. Participants of the study consisted of two teachers and seven students studying in the third and fourth grade in Primary School of Hard of Hearing. Data obtained through interview and observation we...

Bu araştırmanın amacı, Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı bünyesinde çeşitli okullarda göreve başlayan öğretmen adaylarının adaylık eğitimi sürecine ile ilgili görüşlerini ve düşüncelerini incelemektir. Çalışma nitel araştırma yaklaşımı çerçevesinde yürütülmüş olup çalışmada betimsel tarama yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu, 2015-2016 eğitim...

This study aims to investigate the comprehension levels of classroom teacher candidates about the key concepts of Life Science Curriculum. The study was carried out within the qualitative research approach and descriptive survey model was adopted. The sample of study consists of final year 114 classroom teacher candidates who are studying Primary T...

This study investigates pre-service teachers' Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) levels based on different variables. A total of 609 final year student teachers who are trained in five different subject areas (elementary teaching, social science teaching, science teaching, mathematics, and Turkish Teaching) of an education faculty...

This study aimed to examine high school students’ views about effects of gamification on their interests, motivation towards and participation in to lessons. Case study designation within qualitative research approach was adopted in the study. The study was carried out in a Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School with 27 students who attend...

z Bu araştırmada sınıf öğretmenlerinin özel öğrenme güçlüğü olan öğrencilerin eğitimine yönelik görüşlerinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Çalışma, nitel araştırma yaklaşımı çerçevesinde desenlenmiş olup, araştırma modeli kapsamında olan özel durum çalışması yöntemi ve birinci t ü-rden veri toplama kaynağı olan yarı-yapılandırılmış mülakat tekniği kul...

Graphic symbols are commonly used across countries in order to support individuals with communicative deficiency. The literature review revealed the absence of such a system for Turkish socio-cultural context. In this study, the aim was to develop a symbol system appropriate for the Turkish socio-cultural context. The process began with studies des...

The aim of this study is to investigate middle-school teachers’ views about values of their students acquire and development processes of those values. The study was carried out with 10 subject specialist teachers who work in a middle-school in Giresun city in Turkey. The data was collected through carrying out face to face interviews with particip...

zet Bu çalışmanın amacı sınıf öğretmeni adaylarının teknoloji ile öğrenmeye yönelik özgüven algılarını çeşitli değişkenler açısından incelemek ve sınıf öğretmeni adaylarının teknolojiyi kullanımlarının ve özgüven algılarının mesleki gelişimlerine katkısı hakkında bakış açılarını değerlendirmektir. Tarama modelinde gerçekleştirilen bu çalışma 2013-2...

The aim of this study is to investigate the views of mathematics teachers on the effectiveness of branch teachers' committee meeting. The study was carried out with 97 (61 elementary school and 36 secondary school) mathematics teachers who were working in different regions of Turkey. For data collection, a questionnaire consisting of 20 items devel...

Bu arastirma parcalanmis aileye sahip ogrencilerin Hayat Bilgisi Dersi Benim Essiz Yuvam temasinin islenisinde karsilastiklari problemleri ve ogretmenlerin bu tema hakkindaki goruslerini belirlemeyi amaclamaktadir. Ozel durum yontemi kapsaminda yurutulen arastirmanin calisma grubunu 3 farkli ilkogretim okulunda gorev yapan ve siniflarinda parcalanm...

The present study aims to examine the usefulness of 47 stories which were developed as learning materials within the scope of the ALIS-T (Alternative Communication System – Design) Project. This project aims to develop a graphical symbolic system which is relevant to Turkish social and cultural systems of understanding. In the study, stories were d...

This study aims to identify the problems of students with broken families during the teaching of “My Unique Family” theme in Life Science and views of teachers about this theme in primary schools. Case study approach adopted in the study and study group consist of 13 primary teachers and 12 students with broken families from selected 3 primary scho...

This study aims to examine primary student teachers' (PSTs) perceptions about the effects of pre-formed classroom culture on their professional development. In the study, a mixed method approach was used. The study group consisted of 4th year student teachers who attend a primary teacher education program leading to a B.Ed. degree at the Fatih Facu...

This study aims to examine classroom teachers' Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) on the basis of different variables. A total of 322 classroom teachers in the city of Trabzon participated in the study. An adapted Turkish version of the TPACK scale was used as the data collection instrument. The obtained data was analyzed using...

The objective of this study is to develop a valid and reliable scaling tool to identify role perceptions of primary and secondary school ICT Co-ordinators. Total 179 ICT Co-ordinators who work in Trabzon province participated in the study. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis revealed that the scale is composed of 3 factors. Item load value...

Due to some necessary facts, joint classrooms are established within our educational system which take place an ipmortant role. There are number of students in the country who stilt attend to those types of classrooms, hence it is a reality which needs to be considered. In this vein, the aim of this study is to examine applicability of constructivi...

Rapid increase in knowledge production makes societies to invest in developing teachers' professional abilities through in-service training activities. In this study, it aimed to evaluate of effectiveness of an In-Service Training (INSET) course on Teaching Methods and Techniques. At the beginning of the INSET a needs assessment carried out and con...

Bu araştırmanın amacı ilköğretim ikinci kademe öğrencilerinin bilgisayara yönelik tutumlarını belirlemektir. Araştırmanın örneklemini 2009-2010 eğitim öğretim yılında Trabzon‟un il, ilçe ve köy okullarının 6, 7, ve 8. sınıflarında öğrenim görmekte olan 164‟ü kız, 150‟si erkek, toplam 314 öğrenci oluşturmaktadır. Bağımsız değişken olarak cinsi...

This study examines teachers’ perceptions who work in a Regional Boarding School (RBS) in the city of Giresun, Turkey about the use of ICT for teaching and learning. Semi-structured interviews were used and 10 teachers from primary level of RBS were interviewed. The results of the study show that, teachers of RBS believe that it is necessary to use...

The aim of this study is to investigate a school within the context of school development processes. In the study, semi-structured interviews were used and the head-teacher, a teacher, and a member of (PTA) were interviewed. Findings of the study suggest that there are many internal and external factors that affect school's capacity for change and...

This study aims to review the strategies of preparing pre-service teachers to use new technologies to enhance subject matter training in teacher education (ITE) programs in various contexts, and intends to come out with the some possible ways of pedagogically appropriate integration of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) into Turkish IT...

The aim of this study is to examine the psychological effects of change of curriculum on classroom teachers. The study carried out with 20 primary school teachers who work in various primary schools in city of Trabzon. In this research "case study" is used as data collection method which is commonly used in qualitative research approach. In the pro...

This study aims to investigate science student teachers' attitudes towards physics lessons and computer assisted physics teaching. Data obtained through survey method and an attitude questionnaire was applied to 300 science student teachers. Results of the study show that depending on gender variable thereis a meaningful difference between attitude...

The aim of this study is to find out the effects of implementation of computer developed material on students' academic achievements and on their perceptions about computer assisted instruction (CAI). The study is based on experimental approach which involved experimental and control groups, and has been conducted with 60 high school students. An a...