Betul TONBULOGLU*, Dolgun ASLAN**, Hasan AYDIN*** *Ministry of Education, Istanbul.**Dr.– The Ministry of Education.***Dr. Yildiz Technical University, College of Education, Curriculum and Instruction Dept., Istanbul.DOI: 10.14689/ejer.2016.64.1 Abstract Problem Statement: The concept of multiculturalism was generally perceived in terms of ethnic backgrounds or differences in race and so brought forth negative viewpoints and apprehensions with regard […]

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Gulsum ANCELProf. Dr., Ankara University, Faculty of Health.DOI: 10.14689/ejer.2016.64.13 Abstract Problem Statement: Problem-Solving (PS) skills have been determined to be an internationally useful strategy for better nursing. That is why PS skills underlie all nursing practice, teamwork, and health care management, and are a main topic in undergraduate nursing education. Thus, there is a need […]

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Ronny KOUNTURDr. Ronny Kountur, Binus University, JWC Campus,DOI: 10.14689/ejer.2016.64.17 Abstract Problem Statement: The use of self-report questionnaires may lead to biases such as careless responses that distort the research outcomes. Early detection of careless responses in self-report questionnaires may reduce error, but little guidance exists in the literature regarding techniques for detecting such careless or […]

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Hilal KAZU, Demet DEMIRALPAssistant Prof. Dr. Firat University, Faculty of Education.DOI: 10.14689/ejer.2016.63.12 ABSTRACT Problem Statement: Teacher training programs are expected to provide teachers with life-long learning competence and enable them to practice this competence after graduation in all areas of their lives. In this way, teachers who undergo qualified pre-service training in accordance with the […]

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Gulendam AKGUL1, Gokce COKAMAY1, Ergul DEMIR21Ankara University, Department of Psychological Services in Education,2Ankara University, Department of Measurement and Evaluation.DOI: 10.14689/ejer.2016.63.7 ABSTRACT Problem Statement: Although teacher support is important for many student outcomes, including academic achievement, attendance, well-being, and dropout, related factors remain unexamined. The Purpose of the Study: The aim of this study was to […]

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Gülcin OFLAZ1, Neslihan BULUT2, Veysel AKCAKIN31Dr. Gazi University.2Dr. Usak University.DOI: 10.14689/ejer.2016.63.8 ABSTRACT Problem Statement: Recent research and evaluation reports show that students are not learning geometry efficiently. One identifier of student understanding related to geometry is teachers’ knowledge structures. Understanding what a proof is and writing proofs are essential for success in mathematics. Thus, school […]

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Cetin ERDOGANDr. Yildiz Technical University, Faculty of Education, Department of Educational Sciences.DOI: 10.14689/ejer.2016.63.9 ABSTRACT Problem Statement: Trust is crucial for creating a positive culture in the school environment, which is called as trust culture. On the other hand, prejudice is thought to be a potential barrier for creating trust culture in schools. Thus, it is […]

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Sadet MALTEPEBalikesir University Necatibey Faculty of Education, Department of Turkish Language Education, Balikesir, Turkey.DOI: 10.14689/ejer.2016.63.10 ABSTRACT Problem Statement: Critical reading refers to individuals’ thinking about what they read, assessing what they have read, and using their own judgment about what they have read. In order to teach critical reading skills to students, a teacher is […]

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Ayten Pinar BALAssoc. Prof. Dr., Ayten Pinar BAL, Faculty of Education, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey.DOI: 10.14689/ejer.2016.63.11 ABSTRACT Problem Statement: Algebra, which is one of the basic principles of mathematical learning, still maintains its importance in mathematics programmes. However, especially starting from the primary school years, algebra represents a complex mathematical factor in the operational stage […]

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Hacer ULU1, Hayati AKYOL21Form Master, Afyonkarahisar Provincial Directorate of National Education.2Prof. Dr., Gazi University, Faculty of Education, Department of Elementary Education.DOI: 10.14689/ejer.2016.63.13 ABSTRACT Problem Statements: It is a fact that there are individual differences in education and it would be wrong to expect every individual to learn at the same speed. Certain individuals have difficulty […]

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