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{"title":"Mobile Technologies in Blended Learning Environments for Better Speaking Classes via Voki","authors":"Sibel Ergün Elverici","doi":"10.34293/education.v12i2.6229","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34293/education.v12i2.6229","url":null,"abstract":"With their growing popularity, mobile technologies can be seen as having the capacity to enhance language learning by offering learners a flexible and dynamic learning environment that is not limited by time or location. The main objective of this study is to explore the potential benefits and implications of incorporating mobile technologies as an integral part of blended learning in language classes. In this context, this study investigates the use of a well-known Web 2.0 tool, namely Voki, to explore its impacts on high school students’ English speaking skill and their perceptions in blended learning environments. The findings indicate that Voki provides a fun and motivating platform for students to practice their speaking and can significantly increase their speaking skill. In addition, students who participated in English classes incorporating Voki found it beneficial, leading to positive outcomes in terms of their speaking performance. By purposefully integrating mobile technologies into language learning, educators can harness their full potential and enhance the learning experience for students. On the whole, integrating a Web 2.0 tool like Voki with its multimedia features can be a valuable educational resource to improve English speaking skills in blended language classes.","PeriodicalId":214450,"journal":{"name":"Shanlax International Journal of Education","volume":"12 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140404176","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An Investigation of the Cognitive Awareness of Science Teacher Candidates on Sensors","authors":"Figen Durkaya","doi":"10.34293/education.v11is1-oct.6299","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34293/education.v11is1-oct.6299","url":null,"abstract":"The present study has been developed in order to inquire the cognitive awareness of the 2nd grade-level students of the Science Teaching program on “sensors”, which has an important place in the development of the robotic and automation systems. In the study, the method of case study, which is one of the qualitative research motifs, was used. As the data collection tool of the study, the semi-structured interview form composed of open-ended questions, which was prepared by the author of the study, was employed. A great majority of the students stated that sensors were devices sensing the physical changes in the environment in place of human beings. In addition, they also stated that sensors were used in today’s technology for the purposes of imaging, control and protection. It was determined within the scope of the study that, although the students knew about the types of sensors, they couldn’t realize the other sensors they encountered in their environment in their daily lives.","PeriodicalId":214450,"journal":{"name":"Shanlax International Journal of Education","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136247703","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Digital Leisure: Transformation of Leisure Activities","authors":"Ömer Faruk Tutar, Fatih Harun Turhan","doi":"10.34293/education.v11is1-oct.6365","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34293/education.v11is1-oct.6365","url":null,"abstract":"In this study, the aim is to elucidate the relationship between digital technologies and the concept of leisure time. Digital leisure time can be defined as the time spent by individuals using digital tools and platforms for entertainment, recreation, acquiring knowledge, communication, socialization, and escaping from a negative mood state during their free time. It is anticipated that this research will provide a foundation for researchers working on digital leisure time to engage in innovative studies that integrate different disciplines and theories. Furthermore, through the development of a measurement tool incorporating different information paradigms and diverse samples, the concept of digital leisure time will progress towards becoming a distinct field of study.","PeriodicalId":214450,"journal":{"name":"Shanlax International Journal of Education","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136247574","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Effect of Fear of COVID-19 on Depression, Anxiety and Stress in Undergraduate Students During the Pandemic: The Mediating Role of Self-Regulation","authors":"İsmail Ay","doi":"10.34293/education.v11is1-oct.6652","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34293/education.v11is1-oct.6652","url":null,"abstract":"The World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 pandemic on March 11, 2020. Subsequent lockdowns and fatalities have significantly impacted individuals’ lives, social relationships, and economic conditions. While pandemics affecting populations can lead to health issues, they also give rise to psychological disturbances such as anxiety, worry, panic, loneliness, depression, fear, and traumatic symptoms. Research has demonstrated that these symptoms are commonly observed across various segments of society. Self-regulation refers to individuals’ efforts to modify their thoughts, emotions, desires, and actions in line with their desired goals. It emphasizes that individuals are active agents and decision-makers rather than passive observers in the face of events. Studies have found that self-regulation is associated with success, well-being, social competence, academic performance, peer bullying, depression, anxiety, obesity, and various psychopathological conditions. COVID-19 research has also identified relationships between emotional regulation and depression, anxiety, and trauma symptoms. Covid-19 has also been associated with educational problems such as decline in student achievement, learning losses, problems with continuing education and drop-outs. In this study, the relationships between COVID-19 fear and depression, anxiety, and stress are examined, focusing on the mediating role of self-regulation in university students. Structural equation modeling and mediation analyses were conducted using collected data. The results indicate that COVID-19 fear significantly predicts depression, anxiety, and stress during the pandemic. Self-regulation partially mediates this relationship, diminishing the impact of COVID-19 fear and reducing levels of depression, anxiety, and stress.","PeriodicalId":214450,"journal":{"name":"Shanlax International Journal of Education","volume":"65 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136248139","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Musicogram Use by Preschool Teachers in Listening Activities","authors":"Didem Türkoğlu, Münevver Can Yaşar","doi":"10.34293/education.v11is1-oct.6687","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34293/education.v11is1-oct.6687","url":null,"abstract":"Limited and mostly superficial exposure to music experiences during childhood negatively affects various musical competencies that develop early on, such as auditory and perceptual skills, a sense of rhythm, and the ability to sing in harmony. High-quality music education in early childhood can only be achieved by incorporating meaningful and active music listening activities into teaching practices by teachers, creating learning environments aimed at enhancing musical skills in children. The learning needs, motivations, and preferences of teachers shape the musical practices in music education. The selection of techniques for implementation, preparation, or equipment deficiencies leads to a series of interrelated outcomes affecting teachers and children. With this aim, the research was conducted to gather the opinions of preschool teachers regarding the use of musicograms in their music activities and to identify the shortcomings in the appropriate use of musicograms for their intended purpose. The research employed a qualitative research method with a case study design. The study group consisted of 33 teachers working in preschools. Data was collected using the focus group technique, and the data collected were analyzed using content analysis. As a result of the research, it was determined that teachers mainly included song activities (singing and listening), rhythm activities, and, to a lesser extent, musical games (ront), and creative movement and dance activities within the framework of music activities. It has been found that most teachers do not know what “musicogram” means. Musicogram was defined as “musicomoviegram,” essentially a musical animation. Additionally, it was determined that teachers need in-service and post-service support, prefer music activities to be conducted by specialized music teachers, emphasize the use of music more as a conceptual tool than for its artistic content, face material and equipment shortages, and particularly lack theoretical and practical background in using musicograms in listening activities. Teachers were found not to include different types of music that reveal changes in musical features such as dynamics, meter, and tempo in their classrooms, and they did not express a need to include such music types.","PeriodicalId":214450,"journal":{"name":"Shanlax International Journal of Education","volume":"27 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136247579","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigation of Sportsmanship Orientations of Students Studying at the Faculty of Sports Sciences","authors":"Tugay Yılmaz","doi":"10.34293/education.v11is1-oct.6690","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34293/education.v11is1-oct.6690","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: This research aims to examine the students studying at the faculty of sports sciences and physical education and sports colleges by different variables according to the multidimensional sportsmanship scale. Materials &amp; Methods: The universe of the research consists of students studying at the faculty of sports sciences at 7 Aralık Üniversitesi and physical education and sports colleges. The sample of the study consists of a total of 453 students, 210 male and 243 female, who were randomly selected from among the students. A personal information form developed by the researchers was used to collect information about the independent variables. The Turkish version of the multidimensional sportsmanship orientation scale developed by Vallerand et al. (1997) was used as a data collection tool to measure students’ sportsmanship orientation the scale whose validity and reliability study was conducted by Balçıkan (2010). While evaluating the findingsobtained in the study, SPSS 25 was used for statistical analysis. While evaluating the study data, descriptive statistical methods were used. Independent sample T-Test and ANOVA Test were used in the analysis of the data. In the analyses, the level of significance was determined as p<0.05. Results: In the findings, it was determined that while there was a significant difference according to the age variable of the department and the variable of active sports involvement, there was no significant difference on the sportsmanship orientation in terms of the gender variable and the variable of the department they studied. Conclusion: When we examine the multidimensional sportsmanship orientations of the faculty of sports sciences and physical education and sports school students in terms of different variables, it has been concluded that the older students exhibitmore sportsmanship attitudes, and the students who do active sports have more sportsmanship orientations than those who do not do sports.","PeriodicalId":214450,"journal":{"name":"Shanlax International Journal of Education","volume":"12 4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136248142","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigation of Traditional and Web 2.0 Supported (A Sample of Kahoot) Formative Assessment and Evaluation in Science Course","authors":"Sibel Sadi Yılmaz","doi":"10.34293/education.v11is1-oct.6689","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34293/education.v11is1-oct.6689","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this study is to examine the views of the course teacher, students’ and participant researcher’s field notes about traditional (smart board, pen and paper, oral) and Web 2.0 supported (A Sample of Kahoot) formative assessment in 5th grade science course. The study employed case study design. The participants of the study were a science teacher, 58 students and a participant researcher. The data of the study were obtained from a semi-structured teacher/student opinion form and field notes consisting of the participant researcher’s observations. The data were analysed descriptively with Maxqda Plus software. At the end of the study, common positive views on traditional and Kahoot formative assessment were determined; however, in Kahoot formative assessment, it was determined that the teacher had difficulty in classroom management (too muchnoise in the classroom environment). In the traditional formative assessment process, students stated that they disliked solving the questions on the board incorrectly and in the Kahoot formative assessment process, they disliked the competitive environment in the classroom. In line with these results, it can be said that in order for formative assessment to achieve its purpose, teachers need in-service training on classroom management and creating a classroom environment where students feel comfortable.","PeriodicalId":214450,"journal":{"name":"Shanlax International Journal of Education","volume":"24 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136247705","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Classroom Teachers’ Awareness, Difficulties and Suggestions about Students with Learning Disabilities in Mathematics","authors":"Tuğba Kızılelma, Osman Bağdat, Mehtap Taştepe","doi":"10.34293/education.v11is1-oct.6661","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34293/education.v11is1-oct.6661","url":null,"abstract":"Classroom teachers’ awareness of the characteristics of students with mathematics learning difficulties is important for the planning and implementation of individualized intervention programs for students. This study aims to examine classroom teachers’ awareness of students with mathematics learning difficulties, as well as the mathematics teaching strategies they apply according to their professional knowledge and experience and their approaches towards these children. Case study design, one of the qualitative research methods, was used in the study. The study was conducted with 5 classroom teachers working in 5 different provinces in Turkey in the 2021-2022 academic year. A semi-structured interview form was used to collect the data. The participants of the study were determined by the easily accessible sampling method. The interviews were recorded on a voice recorder with the permission of the classroom teachers, and the data obtained were analyzed by content analysis method. The results of the study show that the knowledge of classroom teachers about the concept of mathematics learning disabilities varies according to the experience and working time of the teachers, the majority of the teachers do not have sufficient knowledge, they do not receive special training about this situation in their undergraduate education and in the institutions where they work, their knowledge about the process of referring students with mathematics learning disabilities to the necessary institutions when they encounter students with mathematics learning disabilities is insufficient, and teachers feel themselves inadequate in the education of these students.","PeriodicalId":214450,"journal":{"name":"Shanlax International Journal of Education","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136248137","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Relationship between Self-Efficacy and Attitude of Measurement and Evaluation: Mediating Role of Hope and Life Satisfaction","authors":"Serdar Safalı","doi":"10.34293/education.v11is1-oct.6614","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34293/education.v11is1-oct.6614","url":null,"abstract":"Education is the foundation of everything. Teachers are the primary builders of quality education. The quality of education is enhanced by preparation before education, coordinated management of the education process, and reliable measurement and evaluation of educational outcomes. In this context, teachers’ attitudes towards measurement and evaluation play a significant role in quality education. Cognitive and affective characteristics are crucial factors that influence teachers’ or candidates’ attitudes toward measurement and evaluation. The present study is unique in its development of a hypothetical model to examine the relationships among self-efficacy, attitude of measurement and evaluation, hope, and satisfaction. The study sample consisted of 534 individuals from Turkey, with 351 women and 183 men aged 18-25. Convenience sampling was used to select the participants, which is a non-probability sampling method that involves selecting participants who are easily accessible to the researcher. In this case, the participants were university students from Turkey who were recruited via Google Forms. Participants completed the Self-Efficacy Scale, the Hope Scale, the Life Satisfaction Scale, and the Attitude of Measurement and Evaluation Scale. Mediation analysis was conducted using Hayes’ (2017) process macro. The findings of the study support the proposed model, which suggests that hope and life satisfaction mediate the relationship between self-efficacy and attitude of measurement and evaluation. In other words, as individuals’ hope and life satisfaction increase, their self-efficacy and attitude of measurement and evaluation also increase. The conceptual framework presented within this research demonstrates considerable potential as a pioneering approach for academic exploration. This framework may potentially function as an original blueprint for scholars within the discipline. Both professionals and academics can utilize the conclusions drawn from this study to formulate psycho educational interventions with a wellness emphasis, directed at individuals. These interventions aspire to augment the self-efficacy, hope, and life satisfaction of university students.","PeriodicalId":214450,"journal":{"name":"Shanlax International Journal of Education","volume":"57 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136247573","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Foreign Language Learning Anxiety in Turkey: The Case of Aydın Province","authors":"Bekir Yorulmaz, Behiye Arabacıoğlu","doi":"10.34293/education.v11is1-oct.6612","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34293/education.v11is1-oct.6612","url":null,"abstract":"Learning a new language is significant in every aspect, and currently, people are increasingly aware of its significance. In language learning, various aspects affect individuals, and one of the most significant is related to human psychology. The goal is to apply the factors that positively influence language learning to the learning process. Personality traits such as empathy, introversion, and self-esteem (Brown, 1994) are some of the emotional variables that are related to the individual. According to the literature, language learning anxiety is one of the most important factors leading to this problem. It is the main focus of this study.Learning a foreign language is a complex process involving many factors, requiring not only the acquisition of vocabulary and grammatical structures, but also the development of communication skills. While some students approach foreign language learning with confidence, others find this process threatening, moreover,they may develop excessive anxiety in the foreign language classroom. Anxiety is a psychological phenomenon that has a major impact on foreign language learning. In order to improve the foreign language learning process, it is of great importance to determine the anxiety level of students and reduce the existing anxiety. In this study, the level of foreign language learning anxiety among high school students in Aydın Province was investigated.The data collection process of the study was conducted with 385 students attending German classes at Anatolian high schools in Aydın province. The data were collected using the FLCAS scale, which can be statistically analyzed to determine the anxiety level of the students. The obtained data were analyzed using the SPSS 25.0 programme, and the results of the analysis show that the anxiety of the students towards learning a foreign language in German classes is moderate. At the same time, it was found that the level of anxiety varies according to demographic characteristics.","PeriodicalId":214450,"journal":{"name":"Shanlax International Journal of Education","volume":"19 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136247575","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}