Bulent AYDOGDU, Tugba SELANIK-AYAssoc. Prof. Dr., Afyon Kocatepe University.DOI: 10.14689/ejer.2016.63.17 ABSTRACT Problem Statement: Exploring the variables that affect teachers’ teaching approaches in learning environments is crucial to determining their response to new trends. Their teaching and learning characteristics set the success level of the new reforms. In addition, monitoring the usage of constructivist pedagogies and […]

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Omer SIMSEK1F1, Taha YAZAR2F21Dr. Dicle University, Ziya Gokalp Faculty of Education.2Asst. Prof. Dr., Dicle University, Ziya Gokalp Faculty of Education.DOI: 10.14689/ejer.2016.63.18 ABSTRACT Problem Statement: The educational technology standards for teachers set by the International Society for Technology in Education (the ISTE Standards-T) represent an important framework for using technology effectively in teaching and learning processes. […]

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Halil Erdem COCUK1, Tugba YANPAR YELKEN2, Omer OZER31Res. Asst., Mersin University, Faculty of Education, Mersin, Turkey.2Prof. Dr., Mersin University, Faculty of Education, Mersin, Turkey.3Inst., Adana Science and Technology University, School of Foreign Languages, Adana, Turkey.DOI: 10.14689/ejer.2016.63.19 ABSTRACT Problem Statement: Writing is important in secondary schools because it underpins the performance of students in most examinations. […]

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Erdi Okan YILMAZ1, Halil YURDUGUL21Aca. Specialist. Usak University, Usak, Turkey.2Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.DOI: 10.14689/ejer.2016.63.20 ABSTRACT Problem Statement: Within the frame of learning management systems, this study develops a concept focused discussion environment and validates the effectiveness of this environment’s use through an experimental study. Purpose of the Study: Online discussion forums, which […]

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Betul DEMIRBAG1, Ali UNISEN2, Abdullah YESILYURT11Res. Asst. Gazi University.2Dr. Adiyaman University.DOI: 10.14689/ejer.2016.63.21 ABSTRACT Problem Statement: In recent years many different studies have examined critical thinking disposition; however, these studies focus on investigating the variables that are related to this subject. There are actually few empirical studies in the literature. It is clear that there is […]

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Aysun DOGUTASPamukkale University, Turkey ABSTRACTStatement of the Problem: This study focuses on the quality of teacher educators and teacher-training programs. In Turkey, both education instructors and teacher candidates have complained about teacher training programs, courses, lack of a good education, and lack of readiness for the teaching profession. Therefore, the current researcher has examined the quality […]

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Aysun DOGUTASDr., Pamukkale University, Turkey.DOI: 10.14689/ejer.2016.63.01 ABSTRACT Statement of the Problem: This study focuses on the quality of teacher educators and teacher-training programs. In Turkey, both education instructors and teacher candidates have complained about teacher-training programs, courses, lack of a good education, and lack of readiness for the teaching profession. Therefore, the current researcher has […]

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Zeynep KOYUNLU UNLU1, İlbilge DOKME2, Veli UNLU31Dr., Yusuf Demir Science and Art Center, Kirsehir, Turkey.2Prof. Dr., Gazi Universty, Gazi Faculty of Education, Department of Science Education, Ankara, Turkey.3Gazi Osman Ozturk Secondary School, Boztepe/Kirsehir, Turkey.DOI: 10.14689/ejer.2016.63.2 ABSTRACT Problem Statement: Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education has recently become a remarkable research topic, especially in developed […]

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Tulay SARAR KUZUDepartment of Turkish Language Education, Faculty of Education, Baskent University, Ankara, Turkey.10.14689/ejer.2016.63.3 ABSTRACT Problem Statement: In entering the world intellectually and effectively equipped, humans develop in a systemic way that encompasses both thought and art education and in which written, oral, and visual texts are important tools. In particular, visual literacy, which refers […]

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Sultan Bilge KESKINKILIC KARA1, Ebru OGUZ21Assist. Prof. Dr. Faculty of Education, Sabahattin Zaim University, İstanbul, Turkey.2Prof. Dr. Faculty of Science and Literature, Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, Istanbul, Turkey.DOI: 10.14689/ejer.2016.63.4 ABSTRACT Problem Statement: Political discrimination is directed against individuals on the basis of their political party membership and views, including their socio-political and moral attitudes. […]

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