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Papers by Hasan Seker

Research paper thumbnail of Reflections of Teaching Approach-Related Knowledge, Beliefs and Habits on Teaching Practice

Problems of education in the 21st century, Jul 10, 2011

Research paper thumbnail of Prospective Teachers; Assessment of Teacher Competencies

DergiPark (Istanbul University), Mar 1, 2005

Araştırma, öğretmen adaylarının arkadaşlarını, okul uygulama öğretmenlerini, kendilerini ve fakül... more Araştırma, öğretmen adaylarının arkadaşlarını, okul uygulama öğretmenlerini, kendilerini ve fakülte öğretim elemanlarını öğretmenlik yeterlikleri açısından değerlendirmeleri üzerine odaklanmıştır. Ölçme aracı olarak YÖK'ün Öğretmenlik Uygulaması Değerlendirme Formu'ndaki bazı ölçütlerden yararlanılmıştır. Ölçeğin uyarlanması ve faktör analizi araştırmacılar tarafından yapılmıştır. 33 soruluk ölçek, araştırmada, öğretmen adaylarının arkadaşlarına, okul uygulama öğretmenlerine ve kendilerine yönelik öğretmenlik yeterlikleri ile ilgili değerlendirmeleri alma amacıyla üç boyutlu olarak uygulanmıştır. Araştırma çalışma grubunu 172 Ortaöğretim Sosyal ve Fen-Matematik Alanlar Eğitimi bölümlerinde öğrenim gören tezsiz yüksek lisans öğretmen adayları oluşturmaktadır. Öğretmen adayları, arkadaşlarını, okul uygulama öğretmenlerini, kendilerini ve fakülte öğretim elemanlarını öğretmenlik niteliklerinde yeterli olarak değerlendirmektedirler. Öğretmen adayları öğretmenlik yeterlikleri açısından bir ölçütte arkadaşının, 8 ölçütte kendisinin ve 18 ölçütte ise okul uygulama öğretmeninin daha yeterli olduğu görüşündedirler. Bayan öğretmen adayları erkeklere göre kendilerini, genel olarak daha yeterli değerlendirmektedir.

Research paper thumbnail of How a School Can Practice an Authentic Curriculum? Theoretical and Practical Implications

Batı anadolu eğitim bilimleri dergisi, Jun 28, 2021

Popular with many advantages, school-based curriculum practice can be applicable to varied teachi... more Popular with many advantages, school-based curriculum practice can be applicable to varied teaching and learning purposes in different educational settings. However, Turkey is still far from such practices due to centralized educational policies. In order both to share a reflective framework and to present a detailed model, this study aims to practice a school-based curriculum with its theoretical and practical implications. The study was conducted in a middle school, located in Turkey, collaboratively with school members. School-based curriculum activities were planned, designed, practiced and evaluated regarding the school's authentic needs. The study followed the principles of the action research. The study resulted in fulfilling academic objectives concerning English speaking skills, and turning negative student behaviors into positive tendencies. Practiced curriculum was evaluated through school members' responses, and they reflected an awareness and willingness for such practices. It was also observed that school members questioned their roles and responsibilities after taking part in the study.

Research paper thumbnail of Eğitim ve Program Üzerine Düşünceler Yönelimler

Research paper thumbnail of Examination of the attitudes of grade 7 and 8 students towards STEM education in Turkey and Ghana

LUMAT: International Journal on Math, Science and Technology Education, 2022

The purpose of this study is to examine the attitudes of middle school 7th and 8th grade students... more The purpose of this study is to examine the attitudes of middle school 7th and 8th grade students towards STEM education in Turkey and Ghana. The research was conducted to a total of 974 grade 7 & 8 middle school students (480 from Turkey-Mugla Province and 494 from Ghana-Accra Province) during the spring semester of 2018-2019 academic year. A quantitative research method was used in this research. The attitudes of the students towards STEM show statistically significant difference in each dimension depending on which country the schools are located. The study revealed that the students' attitudes towards STEM education were “positive”. While there was no significant relationship between students' attitudes towards STEM and their gender and grade levels, there was a significant difference between their attitudes and the place where their schools were located.

Research paper thumbnail of Some Criticisms against Exam Questions: To What Extent Can Mythic, Romantic and Philosophical Questions be Used?

Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2016

In the present study, some of the pre-service teachers' criticisms against their exams were inves... more In the present study, some of the pre-service teachers' criticisms against their exams were investigated. Moreover, as an alternative, to what extent philosophical, romantic and mythic questions could be used was also looked at. The study group consists of 117 pre-service teachers from the classroom teacher education. In the study, it was investigated what criticisms directed to exams by the pre-service teachers are the most important ones. Moreover, a form consisting of 20 items was administered to the study group to test mythic, romantic and philosophical understanding. The aim of this form is to elicit the pre-service teachers' opinions about the questions testing mythic, romantic and philosophical understanding. The present study employed a mixed method as it used both quantitative and qualitative content analysis techniques. Incorporation of romantic, mythic and philosophical questions into both exams and teaching process may serve the function of trying "unusual" questions. In addition, use of such questions may have contributions to the consideration of affective components as well as cognitive components of teaching.

Research paper thumbnail of Okul Özerkliğinde Geliştirilen Ekstra Program Etkinliklerinin Yansımaları: Yeni Bir Bakış Açısı Mümkün Mü?

Erzincan Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi

Ekstra program etkinlikleri resmi öğretim programlarını destekleyici ve bütünleştirici olarak uyg... more Ekstra program etkinlikleri resmi öğretim programlarını destekleyici ve bütünleştirici olarak uygulandığında, öğrencilerin akademik ve duyuşsal kazanımlarını olumlu yönde etkileyebilmektedir. Ekstra program etkinliklerinin öğrencilerin okul içerisinde farklı alanlarda (akademik, duyuşsal vb.) yer alan ihtiyaçlarını karşılamada verimli kullanılabilmesi için okul özerkliğinde öğrencilerin özgün ihtiyaçlarına yönelik planlama ve uygulamaların daha etkili olduğunu söylemek mümkündür. Bu bakış açısından hareketle, bu çalışmada okul özerkliğinde, öğrenci ihtiyaçlarını temel alan ekstra program etkinlikleri geliştirilmiş, öğretmen rehberliğinde uygulanmış ve öğrencilerin okul içerisinde geliştirilmesi ihtiyaç görülen akademik ve duyuşsal kazanımlarına yansımaları araştırılmıştır. Araştırma ortaokul düzeyinde bir devlet okulunda Muğla Sıtkı Koçman Üniversitesi İnsan Araştırmaları bölümünden alınan etik kurul izni ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırma bir eylem araştırması olarak yürütülmüş ve...

Research paper thumbnail of Bloom'Un Taksonomi̇si̇nden, Bi̇li̇şsel Süreç Boyutlari̇ni̇n Si̇ni̇flandi̇rmasi̇na Doğru Revi̇ze Edi̇len Taksonomi̇ Üzeri̇ne

Research paper thumbnail of Teaching English through Songs (Practice in Muğla/Turkey)

Muğla Sitki Kocman Universitesi Sosyal Bilimler Ensitusu Dergisi, Dec 13, 2011

This study illustrates the current situation of teaching English through songs in primary schools... more This study illustrates the current situation of teaching English through songs in primary schools of Muğla / Turkey. The study is based on a questionnaire which was administered to English teachers and 4th and 5th grade students of primary schools in Muğla in order to find answers to such questions as ''In teaching English to what extent are songs used ?'', ''What are the problems involved regarding the content of syllabus'' and What are the suggestions and views put forward by the teachers and students as to teaching English through songs'' The participants are 16 English teachers and 393 4th and 5th grade students from 11 primary schools in Muğla. Insights gained by the teachers and students are included and evaluated in the study. While assesing the data collected, descriptive method is used.

Research paper thumbnail of Unforgettable teaching: Memoirs of pre-service teachers encounters with good teaching

Educational Research and Reviews, Jan 31, 2015

Research paper thumbnail of The relationship between critical thinking skills and in‐class questioning behaviours of English language teaching students

European Journal of Teacher Education, 2008

It is important that trainee teachers in the faculties of education should develop their critical... more It is important that trainee teachers in the faculties of education should develop their critical thinking skills so that they can meet the expectations and needs of their profession. This study aimed at investigating the relationship between critical thinking skills and in‐class questioning behaviours of English Language Teaching (ELT) students at the Faculty of Education at Mugla University. The authors

Research paper thumbnail of Öğretmen Adaylarının Ekstra Program Etkinliklerine Katılımları ve Mesleki Karakterlerine Yansımaları (Muğla Sıtkı Koçman Üniversitesi Örneği)

It is necessary to enrich teacher education programs with extracurricular activities both for pro... more It is necessary to enrich teacher education programs with extracurricular activities both for prospective teachers own and professional development. Therefore, this study aimed to examine prospective teachers' participation in extracurricular activities and how they contribute to prospective teachers' professional characters. The study was conducted on case study design of qualitative method. The data were obtained from 131 prospective teachers from different departments studying in 2015-2016 academic year. According to the results, it was found that prospective teachers preferred to participate in extracurricular activities on campus, the activities differed among departments. They also think that extracurricular activities have an impact regarding these activities leading effect, developing activity preparation skills, contributing to joyful lessons, having experience for professions, increasing interaction with the environment, enlarging world knowledge and visions, and d...

Research paper thumbnail of Will the Contructivist Approach Employed in Science Teaching Change the “Grammar” of Schooling?

Journal of Baltic Science Education, 2008

Research paper thumbnail of Hollandali Öğretmen Adaylarina Göre Türki̇ye Deki̇ İlk Öğreti̇me Bi̇r Bakiş

Journal of International Social Research

Öz Bu çalışma Hollanda ve Türkiye eğitimini ve sınıf atmosferini ziyarete gelen Hollandalı öğretm... more Öz Bu çalışma Hollanda ve Türkiye eğitimini ve sınıf atmosferini ziyarete gelen Hollandalı öğretmen adayları gözüyle incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Araştırma iki temel soru üzerinde yürütülmüştür. Bunlar: Hollandalı öğretmen adayları; Türkiye'yi ziyaret etmeden önce Türk eğitim sistemini genel olarak nasıl algılamaktadır? , Ziyaret sonrası sınıfın öğrenme ve öğretme sürecini nasıl algılamaktalar? Hollandalı öğretmen adayları ziyaret sonrasında biçimsel unsurlardan daha çok öğrenme öğretme sürecine odaklandıkları görülmektedir. Hollandalı öğretmen adaylarının görüşüne göre 'öğrenci merkezliliğin' Hollanda'da, 'öğretmenin başatlığının' ise Türkiye'de, olduğunu göstermektedir. Bulgular bireyci ve kollektivist toplumlardaki birey davranışları ile birlikte ele alınıp tartışılmıştır: Araştırmalarda sıklıkla vurgulanan "öğrenci merkezlilik" ve "öğretmen merkezlilik" betimlemelerinin bulunduğumuz, etkilendiğimiz yaşanılan kültürel ortama göre betimlenebileceği, farklılaşabileceği, farklı derecelerle değerlendirilebileceği göz ardı edilmemeli. Buna karşın resmi programlarda sıklıkla vurgulanan bireyi merkeze alan yaklaşımlara yönelik güçlü inançların, uygulamalara aynı şiddetle yansımamasının nedenlerinden biri, kollektivist bir geleneğin alışkanlıkları ile bireyci paradigmaların uygulanmasındaki güçlüklerde de aranmalıdır.

Research paper thumbnail of International students’ language competencies and perception of classroom learning environment

Journal of Higher Education and Science, 2020

Bu çalışmada, uluslararası programlara katılan öğrencilerin sınıf atmosferi algılarının ve sınıf ... more Bu çalışmada, uluslararası programlara katılan öğrencilerin sınıf atmosferi algılarının ve sınıf içi etkileşimlerinin neler olduğunun betimlenmesi amaçlanmaktadır. Bu amaçla çalışmada, Türkçe dil yeterlik düzeyleri farklı olan uluslararası öğrencileri sınıf arkadaşlarıyla iletişimleri ve sınıf ortamındaki davranışları ile dil yeterlik düzeyleri arasındaki ilişkiler olup olmadığı incelenmiştir. Uluslararası programlara katılan öğrencilerin sınıf atmosferi algılarının ve sınıf içi etkileşimlerinin neler olduğunun betimlenmesinin amaçlandığı bu çalışmada, Türkçe dil yeterlik düzeyleri farklı olan uluslararası öğrencilerin, sınıf arkadaşlarıyla iletişimleri ve sınıf ortamındaki davranışları ile dil yeterlik düzeyleri arasında ilişki olup olmadığı incelenmiştir. Betimsel yöntem kullanılan araştırmada çalışma grubunu, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman Üniversitesine farklı ülkelerden gelen ve farklı fakültelerde öğrenim gören toplam 63 lisans öğrencisi oluşturmaktadır. Veriler, çalışmaya gönüllü olarak katılan uluslararası öğrencilerden kartopu örnekleme yöntemi ile toplanmıştır. Dil yeterliği düşük ve yüksek öğrencilerin yardımlaşma ve katılım davranışları arasındaki ilişkiler çalışmada incelenerek bazı öneriler getirilmiştir. Uluslararası öğrencilerin öğretmen algıları olumludur ve öğretmenlerini arkadaşlarına göre daha çok yardım alınabilir görmektedir. Uluslararası öğrenciler, sınıfta konuşma yerine dinlemeyi daha fazla tercih etmektedir. Öğrencilere göre sözel katılım stresli bir durumdur. Dil yeterliği düşük olan öğrencilerin, daha iyi dil yeterliğine sahip olanlara göre sınıftaki arkadaşlarıyla daha az yardımlaştıkları görülmektedir. Uluslararası öğrenciler, sınıfta sözlü katılım yerine daha çok dinlemeyi tercih etmektedirler.

Research paper thumbnail of Elementary and middle school students’ school attitudes and extracurricular activities

Revija za elementarno izobraževanje

The study aims to determine elementary and middle school students’ school attitudes. A school att... more The study aims to determine elementary and middle school students’ school attitudes. A school attitudes measurement tool was used in the study. The participants of the study comprised 410 students. The results of the current study show that willing participation in school activities affects school attitudes. The results also show that with increasing grade level, the rate of willing participation drops. It was also found that there is a significant correlation with participation in extracurricular activities. The school attitudes mean score of students willingly participating in extracurricular activities is significantly higher than that of students participating involuntarily.

Research paper thumbnail of Interactive Response Systems (IRS) Socrative Application Sample

Journal of Education and Learning, 2016

In globally developing education system, technology has made instructional improved in many ways.... more In globally developing education system, technology has made instructional improved in many ways. One of these improvements is the Interactive Response Systems (IRS) that are applied in classroom activities. Therefore, it is “smart” to focus on interactive response systems in learning environment. This study was conducted aiming to focus on using Socrative application as a feedback agent among IRSs. The study mainly focused on how could Socrative program as a smart feedback agent be effective in fostering students’ learning. Additionally, students’ responses were examined to have an overall sense of a digitally supported learning period. The study was designed on action research. The research was conducted with 53 junior year students who were prospective teachers in different fields at the same time. In order to obtain, 11 item-survey was developed by the researchers to realize how Socrative program could contribute to reinforce learning in detail. Besides, unsystematic interviews ...

Research paper thumbnail of Pre-service teachers motivations toward teaching profession and their opinions about the pedagogic formation program

Educational Research and Reviews, May 23, 2015

The present study aimed to investigate pre-service teachers' motivations toward teaching professi... more The present study aimed to investigate pre-service teachers' motivations toward teaching profession and their opinions about pedagogical formation program. In this study descriptive and correlational research methods were used. It was carried out with (a) graduate students doing a master's program without thesis, (b) undergraduate students participating in the pedagogic formation program. The total number of participants was 301. The data were collected using an evaluation scale for pre-service teachers doing a postgraduate certificate program in Education (PGCE). The participants of the present study seemed to be interested in the teaching profession chiefly due to intrinsic and altruistic orientations. One of the basic sources of motivation for pre-service teachers coming from sources other than education faculties can be the love for their subject area and opportunities to be found to conduct applications related to their disciplines when they become teachers. The positive teaching experiences of the pre-service teacher and their enthusiasm for teaching the subjects in their fields are important sources of motivation for the profession of teaching.

Research paper thumbnail of Güzel Sanatlar Eği̇ti̇mi̇ Bölümleri̇nde Çalgi Öğrti̇mi̇ndeki̇ Performansin Değerlendi̇ri̇lmesi̇ / an Evaluation of the Depertments of the Performance in Instrument Teaching at the Departments of Fine Arts Education

Guzel Sanatlar Enstitusu Dergisi, 2008

Research paper thumbnail of Turkey and Japan: General Outlook of Education Systems and Teacher Education

Mugla Sıtkı Kocman Universitesi Egitim Fakultesi Dergisi, May 28, 2014

This study investigates the overall process of current educational systems both in Turkey and Jap... more This study investigates the overall process of current educational systems both in Turkey and Japan with a focus on teacher training process. This study has administered a descriptive method. In the comparison of the data of the two countries Bereday's "comparative research model" has been used. In the first place, the general characteristics of the two educational systems have been examined. In this section such topics which are related to compulsory education, schooling ratios, higher education, and vocational training have been tackled. In the following section the teacher training systems in both countries have been examined. It has focused on teachers' responsibilities and working times, pre-service teacher education in both countries, in service training, the selection and appointment of teachers, and through findings discussions have been conducted.

Research paper thumbnail of Reflections of Teaching Approach-Related Knowledge, Beliefs and Habits on Teaching Practice

Problems of education in the 21st century, Jul 10, 2011

Research paper thumbnail of Prospective Teachers; Assessment of Teacher Competencies

DergiPark (Istanbul University), Mar 1, 2005

Araştırma, öğretmen adaylarının arkadaşlarını, okul uygulama öğretmenlerini, kendilerini ve fakül... more Araştırma, öğretmen adaylarının arkadaşlarını, okul uygulama öğretmenlerini, kendilerini ve fakülte öğretim elemanlarını öğretmenlik yeterlikleri açısından değerlendirmeleri üzerine odaklanmıştır. Ölçme aracı olarak YÖK'ün Öğretmenlik Uygulaması Değerlendirme Formu'ndaki bazı ölçütlerden yararlanılmıştır. Ölçeğin uyarlanması ve faktör analizi araştırmacılar tarafından yapılmıştır. 33 soruluk ölçek, araştırmada, öğretmen adaylarının arkadaşlarına, okul uygulama öğretmenlerine ve kendilerine yönelik öğretmenlik yeterlikleri ile ilgili değerlendirmeleri alma amacıyla üç boyutlu olarak uygulanmıştır. Araştırma çalışma grubunu 172 Ortaöğretim Sosyal ve Fen-Matematik Alanlar Eğitimi bölümlerinde öğrenim gören tezsiz yüksek lisans öğretmen adayları oluşturmaktadır. Öğretmen adayları, arkadaşlarını, okul uygulama öğretmenlerini, kendilerini ve fakülte öğretim elemanlarını öğretmenlik niteliklerinde yeterli olarak değerlendirmektedirler. Öğretmen adayları öğretmenlik yeterlikleri açısından bir ölçütte arkadaşının, 8 ölçütte kendisinin ve 18 ölçütte ise okul uygulama öğretmeninin daha yeterli olduğu görüşündedirler. Bayan öğretmen adayları erkeklere göre kendilerini, genel olarak daha yeterli değerlendirmektedir.

Research paper thumbnail of How a School Can Practice an Authentic Curriculum? Theoretical and Practical Implications

Batı anadolu eğitim bilimleri dergisi, Jun 28, 2021

Popular with many advantages, school-based curriculum practice can be applicable to varied teachi... more Popular with many advantages, school-based curriculum practice can be applicable to varied teaching and learning purposes in different educational settings. However, Turkey is still far from such practices due to centralized educational policies. In order both to share a reflective framework and to present a detailed model, this study aims to practice a school-based curriculum with its theoretical and practical implications. The study was conducted in a middle school, located in Turkey, collaboratively with school members. School-based curriculum activities were planned, designed, practiced and evaluated regarding the school's authentic needs. The study followed the principles of the action research. The study resulted in fulfilling academic objectives concerning English speaking skills, and turning negative student behaviors into positive tendencies. Practiced curriculum was evaluated through school members' responses, and they reflected an awareness and willingness for such practices. It was also observed that school members questioned their roles and responsibilities after taking part in the study.

Research paper thumbnail of Eğitim ve Program Üzerine Düşünceler Yönelimler

Research paper thumbnail of Examination of the attitudes of grade 7 and 8 students towards STEM education in Turkey and Ghana

LUMAT: International Journal on Math, Science and Technology Education, 2022

The purpose of this study is to examine the attitudes of middle school 7th and 8th grade students... more The purpose of this study is to examine the attitudes of middle school 7th and 8th grade students towards STEM education in Turkey and Ghana. The research was conducted to a total of 974 grade 7 & 8 middle school students (480 from Turkey-Mugla Province and 494 from Ghana-Accra Province) during the spring semester of 2018-2019 academic year. A quantitative research method was used in this research. The attitudes of the students towards STEM show statistically significant difference in each dimension depending on which country the schools are located. The study revealed that the students' attitudes towards STEM education were “positive”. While there was no significant relationship between students' attitudes towards STEM and their gender and grade levels, there was a significant difference between their attitudes and the place where their schools were located.

Research paper thumbnail of Some Criticisms against Exam Questions: To What Extent Can Mythic, Romantic and Philosophical Questions be Used?

Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2016

In the present study, some of the pre-service teachers' criticisms against their exams were inves... more In the present study, some of the pre-service teachers' criticisms against their exams were investigated. Moreover, as an alternative, to what extent philosophical, romantic and mythic questions could be used was also looked at. The study group consists of 117 pre-service teachers from the classroom teacher education. In the study, it was investigated what criticisms directed to exams by the pre-service teachers are the most important ones. Moreover, a form consisting of 20 items was administered to the study group to test mythic, romantic and philosophical understanding. The aim of this form is to elicit the pre-service teachers' opinions about the questions testing mythic, romantic and philosophical understanding. The present study employed a mixed method as it used both quantitative and qualitative content analysis techniques. Incorporation of romantic, mythic and philosophical questions into both exams and teaching process may serve the function of trying "unusual" questions. In addition, use of such questions may have contributions to the consideration of affective components as well as cognitive components of teaching.

Research paper thumbnail of Okul Özerkliğinde Geliştirilen Ekstra Program Etkinliklerinin Yansımaları: Yeni Bir Bakış Açısı Mümkün Mü?

Erzincan Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi

Ekstra program etkinlikleri resmi öğretim programlarını destekleyici ve bütünleştirici olarak uyg... more Ekstra program etkinlikleri resmi öğretim programlarını destekleyici ve bütünleştirici olarak uygulandığında, öğrencilerin akademik ve duyuşsal kazanımlarını olumlu yönde etkileyebilmektedir. Ekstra program etkinliklerinin öğrencilerin okul içerisinde farklı alanlarda (akademik, duyuşsal vb.) yer alan ihtiyaçlarını karşılamada verimli kullanılabilmesi için okul özerkliğinde öğrencilerin özgün ihtiyaçlarına yönelik planlama ve uygulamaların daha etkili olduğunu söylemek mümkündür. Bu bakış açısından hareketle, bu çalışmada okul özerkliğinde, öğrenci ihtiyaçlarını temel alan ekstra program etkinlikleri geliştirilmiş, öğretmen rehberliğinde uygulanmış ve öğrencilerin okul içerisinde geliştirilmesi ihtiyaç görülen akademik ve duyuşsal kazanımlarına yansımaları araştırılmıştır. Araştırma ortaokul düzeyinde bir devlet okulunda Muğla Sıtkı Koçman Üniversitesi İnsan Araştırmaları bölümünden alınan etik kurul izni ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırma bir eylem araştırması olarak yürütülmüş ve...

Research paper thumbnail of Bloom'Un Taksonomi̇si̇nden, Bi̇li̇şsel Süreç Boyutlari̇ni̇n Si̇ni̇flandi̇rmasi̇na Doğru Revi̇ze Edi̇len Taksonomi̇ Üzeri̇ne

Research paper thumbnail of Teaching English through Songs (Practice in Muğla/Turkey)

Muğla Sitki Kocman Universitesi Sosyal Bilimler Ensitusu Dergisi, Dec 13, 2011

This study illustrates the current situation of teaching English through songs in primary schools... more This study illustrates the current situation of teaching English through songs in primary schools of Muğla / Turkey. The study is based on a questionnaire which was administered to English teachers and 4th and 5th grade students of primary schools in Muğla in order to find answers to such questions as ''In teaching English to what extent are songs used ?'', ''What are the problems involved regarding the content of syllabus'' and What are the suggestions and views put forward by the teachers and students as to teaching English through songs'' The participants are 16 English teachers and 393 4th and 5th grade students from 11 primary schools in Muğla. Insights gained by the teachers and students are included and evaluated in the study. While assesing the data collected, descriptive method is used.

Research paper thumbnail of Unforgettable teaching: Memoirs of pre-service teachers encounters with good teaching

Educational Research and Reviews, Jan 31, 2015

Research paper thumbnail of The relationship between critical thinking skills and in‐class questioning behaviours of English language teaching students

European Journal of Teacher Education, 2008

It is important that trainee teachers in the faculties of education should develop their critical... more It is important that trainee teachers in the faculties of education should develop their critical thinking skills so that they can meet the expectations and needs of their profession. This study aimed at investigating the relationship between critical thinking skills and in‐class questioning behaviours of English Language Teaching (ELT) students at the Faculty of Education at Mugla University. The authors

Research paper thumbnail of Öğretmen Adaylarının Ekstra Program Etkinliklerine Katılımları ve Mesleki Karakterlerine Yansımaları (Muğla Sıtkı Koçman Üniversitesi Örneği)

It is necessary to enrich teacher education programs with extracurricular activities both for pro... more It is necessary to enrich teacher education programs with extracurricular activities both for prospective teachers own and professional development. Therefore, this study aimed to examine prospective teachers' participation in extracurricular activities and how they contribute to prospective teachers' professional characters. The study was conducted on case study design of qualitative method. The data were obtained from 131 prospective teachers from different departments studying in 2015-2016 academic year. According to the results, it was found that prospective teachers preferred to participate in extracurricular activities on campus, the activities differed among departments. They also think that extracurricular activities have an impact regarding these activities leading effect, developing activity preparation skills, contributing to joyful lessons, having experience for professions, increasing interaction with the environment, enlarging world knowledge and visions, and d...

Research paper thumbnail of Will the Contructivist Approach Employed in Science Teaching Change the “Grammar” of Schooling?

Journal of Baltic Science Education, 2008

Research paper thumbnail of Hollandali Öğretmen Adaylarina Göre Türki̇ye Deki̇ İlk Öğreti̇me Bi̇r Bakiş

Journal of International Social Research

Öz Bu çalışma Hollanda ve Türkiye eğitimini ve sınıf atmosferini ziyarete gelen Hollandalı öğretm... more Öz Bu çalışma Hollanda ve Türkiye eğitimini ve sınıf atmosferini ziyarete gelen Hollandalı öğretmen adayları gözüyle incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Araştırma iki temel soru üzerinde yürütülmüştür. Bunlar: Hollandalı öğretmen adayları; Türkiye'yi ziyaret etmeden önce Türk eğitim sistemini genel olarak nasıl algılamaktadır? , Ziyaret sonrası sınıfın öğrenme ve öğretme sürecini nasıl algılamaktalar? Hollandalı öğretmen adayları ziyaret sonrasında biçimsel unsurlardan daha çok öğrenme öğretme sürecine odaklandıkları görülmektedir. Hollandalı öğretmen adaylarının görüşüne göre 'öğrenci merkezliliğin' Hollanda'da, 'öğretmenin başatlığının' ise Türkiye'de, olduğunu göstermektedir. Bulgular bireyci ve kollektivist toplumlardaki birey davranışları ile birlikte ele alınıp tartışılmıştır: Araştırmalarda sıklıkla vurgulanan "öğrenci merkezlilik" ve "öğretmen merkezlilik" betimlemelerinin bulunduğumuz, etkilendiğimiz yaşanılan kültürel ortama göre betimlenebileceği, farklılaşabileceği, farklı derecelerle değerlendirilebileceği göz ardı edilmemeli. Buna karşın resmi programlarda sıklıkla vurgulanan bireyi merkeze alan yaklaşımlara yönelik güçlü inançların, uygulamalara aynı şiddetle yansımamasının nedenlerinden biri, kollektivist bir geleneğin alışkanlıkları ile bireyci paradigmaların uygulanmasındaki güçlüklerde de aranmalıdır.

Research paper thumbnail of International students’ language competencies and perception of classroom learning environment

Journal of Higher Education and Science, 2020

Bu çalışmada, uluslararası programlara katılan öğrencilerin sınıf atmosferi algılarının ve sınıf ... more Bu çalışmada, uluslararası programlara katılan öğrencilerin sınıf atmosferi algılarının ve sınıf içi etkileşimlerinin neler olduğunun betimlenmesi amaçlanmaktadır. Bu amaçla çalışmada, Türkçe dil yeterlik düzeyleri farklı olan uluslararası öğrencileri sınıf arkadaşlarıyla iletişimleri ve sınıf ortamındaki davranışları ile dil yeterlik düzeyleri arasındaki ilişkiler olup olmadığı incelenmiştir. Uluslararası programlara katılan öğrencilerin sınıf atmosferi algılarının ve sınıf içi etkileşimlerinin neler olduğunun betimlenmesinin amaçlandığı bu çalışmada, Türkçe dil yeterlik düzeyleri farklı olan uluslararası öğrencilerin, sınıf arkadaşlarıyla iletişimleri ve sınıf ortamındaki davranışları ile dil yeterlik düzeyleri arasında ilişki olup olmadığı incelenmiştir. Betimsel yöntem kullanılan araştırmada çalışma grubunu, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman Üniversitesine farklı ülkelerden gelen ve farklı fakültelerde öğrenim gören toplam 63 lisans öğrencisi oluşturmaktadır. Veriler, çalışmaya gönüllü olarak katılan uluslararası öğrencilerden kartopu örnekleme yöntemi ile toplanmıştır. Dil yeterliği düşük ve yüksek öğrencilerin yardımlaşma ve katılım davranışları arasındaki ilişkiler çalışmada incelenerek bazı öneriler getirilmiştir. Uluslararası öğrencilerin öğretmen algıları olumludur ve öğretmenlerini arkadaşlarına göre daha çok yardım alınabilir görmektedir. Uluslararası öğrenciler, sınıfta konuşma yerine dinlemeyi daha fazla tercih etmektedir. Öğrencilere göre sözel katılım stresli bir durumdur. Dil yeterliği düşük olan öğrencilerin, daha iyi dil yeterliğine sahip olanlara göre sınıftaki arkadaşlarıyla daha az yardımlaştıkları görülmektedir. Uluslararası öğrenciler, sınıfta sözlü katılım yerine daha çok dinlemeyi tercih etmektedirler.

Research paper thumbnail of Elementary and middle school students’ school attitudes and extracurricular activities

Revija za elementarno izobraževanje

The study aims to determine elementary and middle school students’ school attitudes. A school att... more The study aims to determine elementary and middle school students’ school attitudes. A school attitudes measurement tool was used in the study. The participants of the study comprised 410 students. The results of the current study show that willing participation in school activities affects school attitudes. The results also show that with increasing grade level, the rate of willing participation drops. It was also found that there is a significant correlation with participation in extracurricular activities. The school attitudes mean score of students willingly participating in extracurricular activities is significantly higher than that of students participating involuntarily.

Research paper thumbnail of Interactive Response Systems (IRS) Socrative Application Sample

Journal of Education and Learning, 2016

In globally developing education system, technology has made instructional improved in many ways.... more In globally developing education system, technology has made instructional improved in many ways. One of these improvements is the Interactive Response Systems (IRS) that are applied in classroom activities. Therefore, it is “smart” to focus on interactive response systems in learning environment. This study was conducted aiming to focus on using Socrative application as a feedback agent among IRSs. The study mainly focused on how could Socrative program as a smart feedback agent be effective in fostering students’ learning. Additionally, students’ responses were examined to have an overall sense of a digitally supported learning period. The study was designed on action research. The research was conducted with 53 junior year students who were prospective teachers in different fields at the same time. In order to obtain, 11 item-survey was developed by the researchers to realize how Socrative program could contribute to reinforce learning in detail. Besides, unsystematic interviews ...

Research paper thumbnail of Pre-service teachers motivations toward teaching profession and their opinions about the pedagogic formation program

Educational Research and Reviews, May 23, 2015

The present study aimed to investigate pre-service teachers' motivations toward teaching professi... more The present study aimed to investigate pre-service teachers' motivations toward teaching profession and their opinions about pedagogical formation program. In this study descriptive and correlational research methods were used. It was carried out with (a) graduate students doing a master's program without thesis, (b) undergraduate students participating in the pedagogic formation program. The total number of participants was 301. The data were collected using an evaluation scale for pre-service teachers doing a postgraduate certificate program in Education (PGCE). The participants of the present study seemed to be interested in the teaching profession chiefly due to intrinsic and altruistic orientations. One of the basic sources of motivation for pre-service teachers coming from sources other than education faculties can be the love for their subject area and opportunities to be found to conduct applications related to their disciplines when they become teachers. The positive teaching experiences of the pre-service teacher and their enthusiasm for teaching the subjects in their fields are important sources of motivation for the profession of teaching.

Research paper thumbnail of Güzel Sanatlar Eği̇ti̇mi̇ Bölümleri̇nde Çalgi Öğrti̇mi̇ndeki̇ Performansin Değerlendi̇ri̇lmesi̇ / an Evaluation of the Depertments of the Performance in Instrument Teaching at the Departments of Fine Arts Education

Guzel Sanatlar Enstitusu Dergisi, 2008

Research paper thumbnail of Turkey and Japan: General Outlook of Education Systems and Teacher Education

Mugla Sıtkı Kocman Universitesi Egitim Fakultesi Dergisi, May 28, 2014

This study investigates the overall process of current educational systems both in Turkey and Jap... more This study investigates the overall process of current educational systems both in Turkey and Japan with a focus on teacher training process. This study has administered a descriptive method. In the comparison of the data of the two countries Bereday's "comparative research model" has been used. In the first place, the general characteristics of the two educational systems have been examined. In this section such topics which are related to compulsory education, schooling ratios, higher education, and vocational training have been tackled. In the following section the teacher training systems in both countries have been examined. It has focused on teachers' responsibilities and working times, pre-service teacher education in both countries, in service training, the selection and appointment of teachers, and through findings discussions have been conducted.