Cagla GUR1, Nurcan KOCAK21Cyprus International University, CYPRUS,2Selcuk University retired instructor, TURKEY,DOI: 10.14689/ejer.2018.73.5 ABSTRACT Purpose: Starting Thinking Training at an early age is important. However, few studies were found regarding Thinking Training programs for pre-school children and the contributions of these programs to children’s social problem-solving. In this context, the TMPT Program was developed for pre-school […]

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Gamze BILIR-SEYHAN1, Sakire OCAK-KARABAY21Ege University, TURKEY.2Ege University, TURKEY.DOI: 10.14689/ejer.2018.73.8 ABSTRACT Purpose: Pre-service teachers start their university study with only a limited knowledge of art and aesthetics. Early childhood pre-service teachers should be equipped with visual arts education and aesthetics so they will be able to direct artistic activities. Elective courses about art and aesthetics raise […]

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Sema BUYUKTASKAPU SOYDAN1, Devlet ALAKOC PIRPIR2, Ayse OZTURK SAMUR3, Duriye Esra ANGIN41Karatay University, TURKEY.2Selçuk University, TURKEY.3Adnan Menderes University, TURKEY.4Adnan Menderes University, TURKEY.DOI: 10.14689/ejer.2018.73.9 ABSTRACT Purpose: This research was carried out to determine the classroom management competency and the levels of perception of understanding of discipline among preschool teachers, the effect of their classroom management competency […]

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Burhan CAPRI1, Mustafa GULER21Mersin University, TURKEY.2Selçuk University, TURKEY.DOI: 10.14689/ejer.2018.74.7 ABSTRACT Purpose: This study aims to examine the occupational burnout levels of teachers working in special education and rehabilitation centers affiliated with the Ministry of National Education regarding socio-demographic variables, job satisfaction, and general self-efficacy levels. Research Methods: The descriptive method and relational scanning model were […]

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Aysenur ALP, Semra SUNGURMiddle East Technical University, TURKEY.DOI: 10.14689/ejer.2017.72.1 ABSTRACT Purpose: Calculus is generally offered as a freshmanyear course and is a prerequisite for some advanced STEM-related courses in some undergraduate programs. However, some students experience difficulties in Calculus courses, leading to lower levels of achievement. Thus, there is a need to examine the factors […]

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Ebru BALTA1 Secil OMUR SUNBUL21Ankara University, Faculty of Educational Science, Department of Measurement and Evaluation, TURKEY.2Mersin University, Faculty of Educational Science, Department of Measurement and Evaluation, TURKEY.DOI: 10.14689/ejer.2017.72.2 ABSTRACT Purpose: Position effects may influence examinees’ test performances in several ways and trigger other psychometric issues, such as Differential Item Functioning (DIF) .This study aims to […]

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Elifcan DIDIN1 Aysel KOKSAL AKYOL21Kırklareli University, TURKEY.2Ankara University, TURKEY.DOI: 10.14689/ejer.2017.72.3 ABSTRACT Purpose: Today’s education system focuses primarily on the academic skills of individuals. However, art and music education is thought to affect both humor and interpersonal problem-solving skills by supporting the social and emotional skills of adolescents. Therefore, this study was designed to investigate how […]

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Engin KARAHAN1 Gillian ROEHRIG21Eskişehir Osmangazi University, TURKEY.2University of Minnesota, USA.DOI: 10.14689/ejer.2017.72.4 ABSTRACT Purpose: Science education literature has indicated that teachers do not always feel comfortable teaching socioscientific issues (SSI) that are infused with several social domains. In order to address this problem in teaching SSI, this study is designed to understand and describe the experiences […]

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Leyla SARACMersin University, The School of Physical Education and Sports, TURKEY.DOI: 10.14689/ejer.2017.72.5 ABSTRACT Purpose: While various approaches, methods, and devices have been employed to foster maximum learning of CPR skills, researchers have suggested external feedback as a crucial source for the improvement of these skills. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the […]

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Mehmet BARS, Behcet ORALDicle University, TURKEY.DOI: 10.14689/ejer.2017.72.6 ABSTRACT Purpose: This research is conducted for the purpose of examining the perceptions of teacher candidates regarding their metacognitive awareness, self-efficacy for the teaching profession and problem-solving skills. Method: The research has been conducted using a correlational research design. The sample group of the study comprised 1,475 teacher […]

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