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{"title":"An Innovative Approach to Linear Algebra Course: Using Manga Comics","authors":"Ayşe Arzu Arı, Barış Demir","doi":"10.34293/education.v11is1-oct.6371","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34293/education.v11is1-oct.6371","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of using manga comics in Linear Algebra course on elementary mathematics teacher candidates’ attitudes and achievement towards the course. Pre-test-post-test control group experimental design was used in the study. The study was conducted with 48 elementary mathematics teacher candidates’ taking Linear Algebra 1 course. In the study, the experimental group received lessons that were taught under the guidance of the researcher using the Linear Algebra Manga Guidebook. On the other hand, the control group received lessons taught by the researcher using the traditional teaching method. In this 8-week study, Attitude Scale towards Linear Algebra Course and Linear Algebra Course Achievement exam prepared by the researchers were applied as pre-test and post-test. At the end of the study, a significant difference was obtained between the attitude towards linear algebra course and achievement scores of the experimental group and the control group in favour of the experimental group.","PeriodicalId":214450,"journal":{"name":"Shanlax International Journal of Education","volume":"39 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":"136247580","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":"Examination of the Texts Examination of the Texts and Visuals in the “Cell Divisions” Unit in the 10th Grade Science High School Biology Text-Book in Terms of Scientific Content","authors":"Ömer Seyfettin Sevinç, Zübeyde Çiçek","doi":"10.34293/education.v11is1-oct.6659","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34293/education.v11is1-oct.6659","url":null,"abstract":"In this study, it was aimed to examine the visual content and expressions in the texts in the “Cell Divisions” unit in the 10th Grade Biology textbook of the Ministry of National Education, Secondary Science High School, taught in the 2022-2023 academic year, in terms of scientific content. The data sources of the research, in which the case study design and document analysis data collection technique, which are among the qualitative research designs, are used, constitute the relevant textbook. National and international reference books were used to evaluate the scientific conformity of the expressions and images in the texts in the relevant unit in the textbook, which was examined by descriptive analysis by three field experts in Biology and Science. According to the results of the research, it was determined that the scientific content of the texts and images in the “Cell Divisions” unit in the MoNE Secondary Science High School 10th Grade Biology textbook could not be created in full compliance with the required qualifications, and there were missing, incorrect expressions and representations. Since this situation will cause wrong learning and misconceptions in students, it is recommended to rearrange the relevant texts and visuals.","PeriodicalId":214450,"journal":{"name":"Shanlax International Journal of Education","volume":"103 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":"136248061","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":"Analysis of Turkish Language Teachers’ Posts in Facebook Groups in terms of Professional Development: A Case Study","authors":"Mustafa Serdar Yaşar, Gökhan Arı","doi":"10.34293/education.v11is1-oct.6700","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34293/education.v11is1-oct.6700","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigated Turkish Language teachers’ posts in a Facebook group regarding professional development during an academic year. This study was designed to be a case study, which employed qualitative research methods. The teachers whose posts were the most relevant to professional development were selected among the three Facebook groups with the highest number of members. The teachers’ posts shared during the 2019-2020 academic year were obtained by document analysis. We analyzed the data qualitatively with content analysis. The codes were processed and analyzed by using MAXQDA Analytics Pro 2020 program. The posts generated 393 codes, and the content analysis revealed 36 categories and six themes. We determined the frequency of the codes for each theme and category. The six themes were “Material,” “Content Knowledge,” “Teaching Process,” “Other,” “Official Process,” and “Culture and Art” from the most frequent to the least frequent. Through the posts in a Facebook group, we determined codes that supported Turkish teachers’ professional development and provided suggestions for online professional development.","PeriodicalId":214450,"journal":{"name":"Shanlax International Journal of Education","volume":"48 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":"136248143","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":"Challenges and Solutions in Developing Right Hand Techniques in Amateur Violin Education","authors":"Fırat Taş","doi":"10.34293/education.v11is1-oct.6518","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34293/education.v11is1-oct.6518","url":null,"abstract":"Amateur music education, which individuals pursue with a hobbyist spirit based on their own desires and interests, can be defined as music education received for personal enjoyment. In Turkey, it is observed that individuals engaged in amateur music education mostly focus on instrumental training, with the violin being one of the most preferred instruments. In the process of violin education, which holds significant importance in both professional and amateur instrumental training, the identification and resolution of issues related to the right hand is crucial for a healthy progression of the education process. This study, which aims to examine various right-hand problems encountered by amateur violin students and to offer solutions, uses a mixed-methods approach that collects and analyzes data from both qualitative and quantitative sources. The related literature was examined in the qualitative portion of the research to identify the right hand-based challenges faced in amateur violin education and to expose the current state of the problem. The quantitative data utilized in the study were gathered by the researcher’s examination of the participants’ video recordings (n=10)in which they perform assigned musical exercises that require different bowing techniques. The six relevant items of the “String Performance Rating Scale” developed by Zdzinski and Barnes (2002) were used in the evaluation of the participants’ video recordings. Based on the obtained data, solution proposals were developed for resolving the issues related to the right-hand technique.","PeriodicalId":214450,"journal":{"name":"Shanlax International Journal of Education","volume":"30 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":"136247583","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":"Experiences of Pre-Service Teachers’ on Skill-Based Problem Solving Oriented Lesson Study","authors":"Oben Kanbolat","doi":"10.34293/education.v11is1-oct.6648","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34293/education.v11is1-oct.6648","url":null,"abstract":"This study aims to present the experiences of pre-service mathematics teachers’ on skill-based problem solving-oriented lesson study. In the study, the activities related to the learning environments designed by the lesson study groups before and after the research lesson with a focus on problem solving are investigated. In this way, the study aims to reveal how lesson study affects pre-service mathematics teachers’ awareness of teaching problem solving. In the study, 31 pre-service mathematics teachers first received a comprehensive training on teaching problem solving in mathematics for six weeks. Then, the pre-service teachers received a one-week training on the lesson study professional development model. In the last stage, they carried out problemsolving-focused lesson study processes under the guidance of the researcher with ten lesson study groups that they formed on the basis of volunteerism. Finally, the lesson study groups shared their experiences with the other pre-service teachers participating in the study by presenting the bulletins they prepared. The data were obtained through planning and evaluation meeting minutes, observation notes of research lesson practitioners and observers, initial and final lesson plans and documents. The data obtained in the study, in which the case study design of the qualitative research approach was preferred, were subjected to descriptive analysis using Polya’s (1957) problem solving process steps framework. During the lesson study process that they experienced within the scope of the research, pre-service teachers shared their knowledge and experiences about the problem solving process and teaching with each other, as well as activities such as collaborative work in groups, designing and implementing teaching materials such as lesson plans and worksheets. According to the results obtained in the study, it was seen that the activities in the problem solving-oriented learning environments of the pre-service teachers varied thanks to the collaborative structure of the lesson study. In addition, it was seen that the pre-service teachers had the opportunity to experience the steps of the problem solving process and the instructions they could use in these steps on the students through the research lesson and then make the necessary rearrangements through evaluation meetings. Considering the opportunities offered by the collaborative and school-based structure of lesson study, it is thought that lesson study can be a functional model for pre-service teachers to use theory and practice together in courses on problem solving instruction.","PeriodicalId":214450,"journal":{"name":"Shanlax International Journal of Education","volume":"49 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":"136247576","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":"Mathematically Giftedness from the Perspectives of Preservice Mathematics Teachers","authors":"Duygu Arabacı, Şahin Danişman","doi":"10.34293/education.v11is1-oct.6643","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34293/education.v11is1-oct.6643","url":null,"abstract":"This research aimed to examine the views of preservice mathematics teachers (PMTs) on mathematically giftedness. Case study, one of the qualitative research design, was used and the study involved 25 sophomore mathematics teaching undergraduate students from Turkey. Data were collected with a semi-structured interview form with open-ended questions and analyzed with content analysis method. As a result of the analysis of the data three themes comprising of definitions of giftedness, characteristics of gifted students including sub-themes of cognitive, affective and social traits, and mathematically gifted students including sub-themes of cognitive and affective traits were emerged. As a result of the study it was determined that the majority of the participants thought that the gifted students have exceptional performance in intelligence or creativity in a spesific area. The cognitive traits of gifted students were favorably listed as being curious or asking questions, strong verbal skills, high performance compared to the peers, fast thinking and learning, creativity and abstract thinking. The affective traits mainly included sensitivity, sense of justice, impatience, sense of humour, intense interest/concentration, diligence and patience, responsibiltiy, curiosity, perfectionism and motivation. The social characteristics of gifted were emerged as preference to communicate with adults, enhanced social relationship (resulting in leadership), rarity in society and valued by society. On the other hand, characteristics of mathematically gifted students have been classified as cognitive and affective traits according to the views of PMTs. Cognitive traits of mathematically gifted students mostly composed of quick, unusual and multiple solutions to problems, analytical thinking, proficiency in mathematics, interest in numbers at an early age, and questioning. Affective characteristics of mathematically gifted students have been found to be introversion, peer disapproval, self-confidence, responding maturely, good sense of self-expression, sense of wonderment, and willingness to learn. As a result, most of the views of PMTs were found to be similar to the literature. Considering that the participants took elective course \"Teaching Mathematics to Gifted Students\", it can be stated that it is important to give lectures on giftedness to prospective teachers in their undergraduate education.","PeriodicalId":214450,"journal":{"name":"Shanlax International Journal of Education","volume":"29 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":"136247702","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":"Happiness and Learning Experiences for Thai Children vs the Participation Management of Thailand Educational System","authors":"Patumphorn Piatanom, Saardlak Chongkhlaiklang, Kamoltip Thongkamhaeng, Tapanee Kotcharat","doi":"10.34293/education.v11is1-oct.6675","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34293/education.v11is1-oct.6675","url":null,"abstract":"The value in Thai society influences the children to perceive that “the happiness” is the financial success could bring about the happiness. This arouses the children to be stressed about learning, to gain more knowledge, is the children’s learning process developed by the educational system or taking extra course? Hence, the following questions have been brought up; “where is the children’s happiness of learning?” Then, another question has been raised that “where is the true happiness of learning for the children?” That’s why we currently pay attention to the Philosophy of children’s happiness which is based on the belief that the children will be happy and able to learn from their environment on account of the suitable support of adults, and that can be the benefit for developing the desired characteristics to children. On the other hand, learning helps people to adjust themselves to their society and environment. By the way, let children learn what they were interested in would help them happily develop their own skill and enhance their strong-mindedness. Although a family, it is important, the children will absorb such happy moment and learn about some skills that they can property us when they are in the society. This will allow, the children’s happiness of learning depends on the children themselves, and it is supported by the environment including their families, and the schools; the participation management, the related parties including schools, families, and communities to 1) sharing of information, 2) sharing of power, and 3) sharing of influence, becomes one of the methods to support the happiness and learning experience for Thai children.","PeriodicalId":214450,"journal":{"name":"Shanlax International Journal of Education","volume":"25 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":"136247704","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":"A New Era for Data Analysis in Qualitative Research: ChatGPT!","authors":"Mert Şen, Şevval Nur Şen, Tuğrul Gökmen Şahin","doi":"10.34293/education.v11is1-oct.6683","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34293/education.v11is1-oct.6683","url":null,"abstract":"Today, the use of software in qualitative research analysis is rapidly becoming widespread among researchers. Researchers manage large data sets using features such as editing data, transcribating, creating codes, and searching within data. However, while the data analysis uses software in a format, the analysis of the essence of the data is done by researchers. An AI language model, ChatGPT, released by the OpenAI company, has features such as text editing, creation, and abbreviation. In this research, considering the characteristics of ChatGPT, an answer was sought to the question of whether it can be used in data analysis for qualitative research. In this research, the case study of the qualitative research method was preferred. The data of the research consists of interview texts of two participants from an unpublished study. The texts were subjected to qualitative research analysis process through ChatGPT-4. Data analysis was done in two separate ways, specifying code, category and theme and not specifying. In conclusion, it has been found that ChatGPT can create code, category and theme, cite directly from within the text, interpret data sets, and analyze the meaning at the core of the data sets. In this context, the availability of ChatGPT in data analysis in qualitative research has been discussed.","PeriodicalId":214450,"journal":{"name":"Shanlax International Journal of Education","volume":"41 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":"136247700","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":"Effectiveness of Activity-Based Lesson Plans in Teaching Beginner-Level Guitar Etudes and Pieces","authors":"Berk Ceviz","doi":"10.34293/education.v11is1-oct.6712","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34293/education.v11is1-oct.6712","url":null,"abstract":"The primary objective of this study is to develop comprehensive lesson plans focused on activities for the purpose of instructing novice guitarists in the performance of introductory-level etudes and compositions. Additionally, the effectiveness of this pedagogical approach will be assessed. The research design employed herein is in the form of a single-group posttest examination, and its implementation involved five students who were at the beginner level of guitar playing. Throughout a four-lesson instructional process, the students’ performances were subject to careful evaluation. Specifically, the data derived from performance assessments were subjected to a rigorous evaluation using a 5-point Likert scale, which had been thoughtfully determined by three field experts. Ultimately, the average scores attained by the students in relation to the specific unit underscrutiny were established. Consequently, upon completion of the evaluation, it was discerned that the students’ achievements ranged from 73.05 to 88.98. It can therefore be confidently asserted that the implementation of guitar education founded on activity-based lesson plans proved to be highly successful.","PeriodicalId":214450,"journal":{"name":"Shanlax International Journal of Education","volume":"46 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":"136247701","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":"Investigating the Relationship between Teachers’ Organizational Identity Perceptions and Accountability Levels in School Climate and School Development Dimensions","authors":"Züleyha Ertan Kantos, Burhanettin Özdemir, Murat Taşdan","doi":"10.34293/education.v11is1-oct.6741","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34293/education.v11is1-oct.6741","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to unravel the complex dynamics among accountability, school climate, and teachers’ organizational identity perceptions in three different types of schools: elementary, middle, and high schools. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was employed to examine the relationships among accountability, school climate, and teachers’ perceptions of organizational identity. The analysis was conducted using the lavaan package in R. The proposed model included direct paths from accountability and school climate to organizational identity, with school climate also being influenced by accountability. Additionally, indirect effects of accountability on organizational identity through school climate were evaluated. The findings revealed that accountability has a differential impact on organizational identity across these school levels, with the strongest direct effect observed among elementary school teachers. School climate plays a significant mediating role in the relationship between accountability and organizational identity, with middle school teachers experiencing the strongest indirect effect.","PeriodicalId":214450,"journal":{"name":"Shanlax International Journal of Education","volume":"8 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":"136248141","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}