Ugur AKINDr., Gaziosmanpasa University.DOI: 10.14689/ejer.2016.63.14 ABSTRACT Problem Statement: In the current information era, nearly all organizations make efforts to make innovations in the fields of information, communication, technology, etc. Educational organizations are no exception to this trend. Moreover, it can be argued that educational institutions make a particular effort to rapidly keep pace with change. […]

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Birsel AYBEKAssistant Professor. Cukurova University.DOI: 10.14689/ejer.2016.63.15 ABSTRACT Problem Statement: Teachers play a significant role in shaping students on media literacy and critical thinking. Hence, prospective teachers are required to gain knowledge about media literacy and critical thinking during pre-service training. Provided that prospective teachers who will shape the next generation possess such skills as accessing […]

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Sultan GUCLUAssist Prof. Dr. Dumlupinar University.10.14689/ejer.2016.63.16 ABSTRACT Problem Statement: Located in each discipline, communication also bears a huge importance in the health sector. Communication with patients and relatives require more moderate and friendly because of their sensitive situation. Developing communication skills of students in health sciences will be able to communicate effectively with patients. In […]

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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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Adnan KAN** Okan BULUT*****Dr., Department of Education Sciences, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey.***Dr., Department of Educational Psychology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta,DOI: 10.14689/ejer.2014.57.4 Abstract Problem Statement: Performance assessments have emerged as an alternative method to measure what a student knows and can do. One of the shortcomings of performance assessments is the subjectivity and inconsistency of […]

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Hasan AYDIN* and Betül TONBULOĞLU***Dr. Yildiz Technical University, Faculty of Education, Curriculum and Instruction Dept.,DOI: 10.14689/ejer.2014.57.3 Abstract Problem statement: The main responsibility in the implementation of multicultural education, which includes notions like equality, respect, and peace, as well as an equal opportunity for success for all students, belongs to teachers. The teachers’ perception of and […]

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