{"title":"Self-Efficacy of the Social Studies Teachers in Using the Interactive Whiteboards","authors":"M. Kaya, Hakkı Yazıcı","doi":"10.33403/RIGEO.505285","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33403/RIGEO.505285","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this study is to analyse the self-efficacy of the social studies teachers in regard to the use of smart whiteboards. In the study the self-efficacy of the social studies teachers in regard to the use of smart boards was examined based on some variables (i.e., gender, age and receiving training on the use of information technologies). The study was designed according to the survey design and the participants were 101 social studies teachers working at public secondary schools in Afyonkarahisar province of Turkey. The data of the study were collected using the Self-Efficacy Scale in Using the Interactive Blackboard developed by Yalcinkaya and Ozkan (2014). The data collected were analysed with the descriptive statistics, independent group’s t Test and one-way analysis of variance. The findings indicate that the self efficacy of the social studies teachers participated in the study was at the level of “agree” suggesting that they perceived themselves competent in using the interactive blackboard. It was found that their self-efficacy in using the interactive blackboard did not vary based on the variables of gender and age, but prior training on information technologies had positive effects on their self-efficacy in using the interactive blackboard.","PeriodicalId":52147,"journal":{"name":"Review of International Geographical Education Online","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46899011","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":"Mobile Phones as Gold Deposit–Students Explore Sustainability in a Hands-on Project","authors":"Anette Regelous, F. Holzförster, A. Stich","doi":"10.33403/RIGEO.505236","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33403/RIGEO.505236","url":null,"abstract":"Resources, resource efficiency and sustainability are one of the most important socio-political issues of today. We here present a best practice example for project-based learning aiming to change student ’ s understanding and attitude towards sustainability at school level. In this project forty-two Year 9 students explored by themselves the link between resources, sustainability and the consequences for their own living environment. After an introductory school seminar the students washed gold in a stream using gold washing pans. Afterwards, the students developed a hands-on model how gold deposits form and carried out experiments concerning the physical and chemical properties of gold. At the University the students then analysed the chemical composition of rocks containing gold. The learning outcomes were measured by a self-designed questionnaire. The results of the questionnaire before and after the project show that the students understood that mobile phones are “a valuable gold deposit” and appreciated the value of the precious metal gold as a high-tech raw material. Before the project only 24% of the students thought they had a good or very good understanding of the interrelationship between resources and sustainability, but after the project the percentage has been risen to 96%. In addition, the students realized the value of recycling as an important aspect of sustainability. Only 5% of the students stated that they would recycle their mobile phones before the project, after the project the percentage has increased to 67%. The students took action in their school demonstrating a change in attitudes towards sustainability.","PeriodicalId":52147,"journal":{"name":"Review of International Geographical Education Online","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44809264","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":"Examining the Anxiety and Attitudes of Secondary School Students towards Geography Lessons in terms of Some Variables","authors":"F. Aydın, Murat Tülümen","doi":"10.33403/RIGEO.505247","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33403/RIGEO.505247","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this study is to reveal the relation between anxiety and attitude scores of the secondary school students. In addition to this, in the present study, the anxiety and attitude scores of the students for Geography lesson were examined in terms of their achievement levels, gender, grade level and school type variables. The relational screening model was used in the present study and total of 2854 students attending to secondary schools in Karabuk city center joined the research within the 2016 - 2017 academic year. In the present study, it was determined that there is a moderate-level, negative and significant relation between the anxiety and attitude scores of the secondary school students. In addition, it was also determined that the anxiety levels of the students about Geography lessons were low; however, their attitude levels were positive. In the present study, a significant difference was detected between the gender, achievement level, class level and type of school and Geography attitude averages of the students. It was also determined in the present study that as the success levels of the students increased, and the geography lesson anxiety scores decreased. In the present study, it was determined that there were no significant differences between the geography lesson anxiety scores and gender and grade levels of the students.","PeriodicalId":52147,"journal":{"name":"Review of International Geographical Education Online","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42242275","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 Global Casino: An Introduction to Environmental Issues, (3rd Edition) [Book Review]","authors":"David Hamper","doi":"10.5860/choice.33-3870","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5860/choice.33-3870","url":null,"abstract":"Review(s) of: The Global Casino: An Introduction to Environmental Issues, (3rd Edition), by Nick Middleton, London: Hodder Arnold, 2003, 435 pages paper, ISBN 0340809493.","PeriodicalId":52147,"journal":{"name":"Review of International Geographical Education Online","volume":"56 1","pages":"63"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84928532","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":"Geography in Primary Schools","authors":"P. Hobbs","doi":"10.4135/9781526451040.n1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4135/9781526451040.n1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":52147,"journal":{"name":"Review of International Geographical Education Online","volume":"101 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1978-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81984041","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":"To Explore the Issue of Religion and The Development of Tolerance Among Religious Communities, Especially the Youth in Indonesia","authors":"","doi":"10.48047/rigeo.11.03.02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.48047/rigeo.11.03.02","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":52147,"journal":{"name":"Review of International Geographical Education Online","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70557565","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":"Communication Skills and Geographical Education Are the Best Service for Traditional Health Travelers for Broken Bones in West Bandung, Indonesia","authors":"","doi":"10.48047/rigeo.11.03.01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.48047/rigeo.11.03.01","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":52147,"journal":{"name":"Review of International Geographical Education Online","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70557471","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":"Appellation as A Semantic Equivalence in Appositional Constructions with Particular Aspects of Geographical Education","authors":"","doi":"10.48047/rigeo.11.03.03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.48047/rigeo.11.03.03","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":52147,"journal":{"name":"Review of International Geographical Education Online","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70557282","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":"Spatial Analysis of Traffic Accidents in the Iraqi Middle Euphrates Provinces: A Case Study","authors":"","doi":"10.48047/rigeo.11.03.025","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.48047/rigeo.11.03.025","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":52147,"journal":{"name":"Review of International Geographical Education Online","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70557702","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}