Contemporary Educational Researches Research Articles

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Dear Readers,It is the great honor for us to publish sixth volume, fourth issue of Contemporary Educational Researches Journal.Contemporary Educational Researches Journal welcomes original empirical investigations and comprehensive literature review articles focusing on educational issues. Contemporary Educational Researches Journal is an international peer-refereed journal that promotes the researches in the field of contemporary teaching and learning approaches and theories.The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to; the following major topics as they relate to: Active Learning, Administration of Education, Adult Education, Affective Learning, Arts Teaching, Asynchronous Learning, Behaviorist Learning, Blended Learning, Chemistry Education, Classroom Assessment, Classroom Management, Classroom Teacher Education, Collaborative Learning, College and Higher Education, College and Higher Education, Constructivist Learning, Content Development, Distance Learning, E-administration, Simulation and Virtual Worlds, Guiding and Counseling, Healthy Education, High School Teacher Education, History Education, Instructional Design, Learners Diversity, Inclusiveness and Inequality, Learning and Teaching Research Methods, Learning Assessment and Evaluation, Learning Assessment and Evaluation, Learning Psychology, Lifelong Learning Strategies, Learning Skills, Vocational Education, Measurement and Evaluation in Education, New Learning Environments, Portfolio Assessment, Professional Development and School Administration.Impact of authentic context in teaching English, perceptions of children about the concept of pets, examination of humans and animals in terms of attachment theory, examining school variables and PISA math achievement results, co-authorship networks and institutional collaboration and mental lexicon and the selection of lexical nodes topics have been included into this issue. The topics of the next issue will be different. You can make sure that we will be trying to serve you with our journal with a rich knowledge in which different kinds of topics are discussed in 2016 Volume.A total number of seventeen (17) manuscripts were submitted for this issue and each paper has been subjected to double-blind peer review process by the reviewers specialized in the related field. At the end of the review process, a total number of six (6) high quality research papers were selected and accepted for publication.We present many thanks to all the contributors who helped us to publish this issue. Best regards,Prof. Dr. Gulsun Atanur BaskanEditor – in Chief

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Message from EditorDear Readers,It is the great honor for us to publish sixth volume, third issue of Contemporary Educational Researches Journal.Contemporary Educational Researches Journal welcomes original empirical investigations and comprehensive literature review articles focusing on educational issues. Contemporary Educational Researches Journal is an international peer-refereed journal that promotes the researches in the field of contemporary teaching and learning approaches and theories.The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to; the following major topics as they relate to: Active Learning, Administration of Education, Adult Education, Affective Learning, Arts Teaching, Asynchronous Learning, Behaviorist Learning, Blended Learning, Chemistry Education, Classroom Assessment, Classroom Management, Classroom Teacher Education, Collaborative Learning, College and Higher Education, College and Higher Education, Constructivist Learning, Content Development, Distance Learning, E-administration, Future Learning Trends and Globalization, Gaming, Simulation and Virtual Worlds, Guiding and Counseling, Healthy Education, High School Teacher Education, History Education, Instructional Design, Language Learning and Teaching, Language Teacher Education, Learner Centered Strategies, Learners Diversity, Inclusiveness and Inequality, Learning and Teaching Research Methods, Learning Assessment and Evaluation, Learning Assessment and Evaluation, Learning Psychology, Lifelong Learning Strategies, Learning Skills, Vocational Education, Measurement and Evaluation in Education, New Learning Environments, Portfolio Assessment, Professional Development and School Administration.Improving the quality of higher education, teacher training, views of university students on internet addiction, teachers’ views on contemporary society and comparing professional education and general education topics have been included into this issue. The topics of the next issue will be different. You can make sure that we will be trying to serve you with our journal with a rich knowledge in which different kinds of topics are discussed in 2016 Volume.A total number of thirteen (13) manuscripts were submitted for this issue and each paper has been subjected to double-blind peer review process by the reviewers specialized in the related field. At the end of the review process, a total number of five (5) high quality research papers were selected and accepted for publication.We present many thanks to all the contributors who helped us to publish this issue.Best regards,Prof. Dr. Gulsun Atanur BaskanEditor – in Chief

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Dear Readers,
 
 It is the great honor for us to publish 8th Volume, 1st Issue of Contemporary Educational Researches Journal (CERJ). The journal welcomes original empirical investigations and comprehensive literature review articles focusing on educational issues. The journal is an international peer-refereed journal that promotes the researches in the field of contemporary teaching and learning approaches and theories.
 
 A total number of twelve (12) manuscripts were submitted for this issue and each paper has been subjected to double-blind peer review process by the reviewers specialized in the related field. At the end of the review process, a total number of five (5) high quality research papers were selected and accepted for publication.
 
 Aim of this issue is to give the researchers an opportunity to share the results of their academic studies. There are different research topics discussed in the articles. For example, Agathe Merceron, Jean-Michel Adam, Heike Ripphausen-Lipa and Petra Sauer, Daniel Bardou carried out a study on enhancing and integrating employability of students for IT. In addition, Hanan Arnous and Zalpha Ayoubi discussed learning environment in the undergraduate chemistry laboratory courses in Beirut. Murat Tekin, Busra Akbay and Yavuz Selim Din investigated the students’ level of motivation and creativity studying at School of Physical Education and Sports. Kenan Ozberk and Gulsun Atanur Baskan provided a review for the criteria and training for the position of school leadership in the United States of America and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Lastly, Kovalcikiene Kristina and Daukilas Sigitas examined vocational teachers’ personality, career calling and the aspects of teaching quality.
 
 The topics of the next issue will be different. You can make sure that we will be trying to serve you with our journal with a rich knowledge in which different kinds of topics are discussed in 2018 Volume.
 
 I would like to present many thanks to all the contributors who helped to publish this issue.
 
 Best regards,
 
 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Deniz Ozcan 
 
 Editor – in Chief

Message from the Editor

Dear Readers,
 It is the great honor for us to publish Volume 8, Issue 3 of Contemporary Educational Researches Journal (CERJ). The journal welcomes original empirical investigations and comprehensive literature review articles focusing on educational issues. The journal is an international peer-refereed journal that promotes the researches in the field of contemporary teaching and learning approaches and theories.
 A total number of fifteen (15) manuscripts were submitted for this issue and each paper has been subjected to double-blind peer review process by the reviewers specialized in the related field. At the end of the review process, a total number of five (5) high quality research papers were selected and accepted for publication.
 Aim of this issue is to give the researchers an opportunity to share the results of their academic studies. There are different research topics discussed in the articles.
 The topics of the next issue will be different. You can make sure that we will be trying to serve you with our journal with a rich knowledge in which different kinds of topics are discussed in 2018 Volume.
 I would like to present many thanks to all the contributors who helped to publish this issue.
 Best regards,

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Dear Readers,It is the great honor for us to publish 7th Volume, 4th Issue of Contemporary Educational Researches Journal.Contemporary Educational Researches Journal (CERJ) welcomes original empirical investigations and comprehensive literature review articles focusing on educational issues. The journal is an international peer-refereed journal that promotes the researches in the field of contemporary teaching and learning approaches and theories. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to; the following major topics as they relate to: Active Learning, Administration of Education, Adult Education, Affective Learning, Classroom Assessment, Classroom Management, Classroom Teacher Education, Collaborative Learning, College and Higher Education, College and Higher Education, Learning Assessment and Evaluation, Learning Psychology, Lifelong Learning Strategies, Learning Skills, Vocational Education, Measurement and Evaluation in Education, New Learning Environments, Portfolio Assessment, Professional Development and School Administration.A total number of seventeen (17) manuscripts were submitted for this issue and each paper has been subjected to double-blind peer review process by the reviewers specialized in the related field. At the end of the review process, a total number of five (5) high quality research papers were selected and accepted for publication. Aim of this issue is to give the researchers an opportunity to share the results of their academic studies. There are different research topics discussed in the articles. For example, Azis Pollozhani and Mentor Hamiti presented a case study of Macedonia and discussed social learning as a Europeanisation tool. In another study, Brikena Xhaferi examined the impact of quality teaching on student achievement. In addition, Emine Zendelli mentioned about the right to education as a fundamental human right and tried to respond to questions on the observance of this right and whether it has been limited. Mohamad Behroozi carried out a study in order to evaluate the quality of professors’ teaching process based on students’ view and professors of Persian Gulf University. Finally, Anna Vintere discussed implementation of the education for sustainable development strategy in mathematics education through stakeholder cooperation.The topics of the next issue will be different. You can make sure that we will be trying to serve you with our journal with a rich knowledge in which different kinds of topics are discussed in 2017 Volume.I would like to present many thanks to all the contributors who helped to publish this issue.Best regards,Assoc. Prof. Dr. Deniz OzcanEditor – in Chief

Editor message


 Dear Readers, 
 It is the great honor for us to publish seventh volume, first issue of Contemporary Educational Researches Journal. 
 Contemporary Educational Researches Journal welcomes original empirical investigations and comprehensive literature review articles focusing on educational issues. The journal is an international peer-refereed journal that promotes the researches in the field of contemporary teaching and learning approaches and theories. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to; the following major topics as they relate to: Active Learning, Administration of Education, Adult Education, Affective Learning, Classroom Assessment, Classroom Management, Classroom Teacher Education, Collaborative Learning, College and Higher Education, College and Higher Education, Constructivist Learning, Content Development, Distance Learning, High School Teacher Education, History Education, Instructional Design, Learning and Teaching Research Methods, Learning Assessment and Evaluation, Learning Assessment and Evaluation, Learning Psychology, Lifelong Learning Strategies, Learning Skills, Vocational Education, Measurement and Evaluation in Education, New Learning Environments, Portfolio Assessment, Professional Development and School Administration. 
 A causal relationship model for teachers’ organizational citizenship behaviour, administrators’ leadership in school, guidelines for educational administration, Russian regional studies as new disciplines in higher education system and ways for a better school organizational performance topics have been included into this issue. The topics of the next issue will be different. You can make sure that we will be trying to serve you with our journal with a rich knowledge in which different kinds of topics are discussed in 2017 Volume.
 A total number of twelve (12) manuscripts were submitted for this issue and each paper has been subjected to double-blind peer review process by the reviewers specialized in the related field. At the end of the review process, a total number of five (5) high quality research papers were selected and accepted for publication. We present many thanks to all the contributors who helped us to publish this issue.
 Best regards,
 Prof. Dr. Gulsun Atanur Baskan
 Editor – in Chief

Editor message

Dear Readers,
 
 It is the great honor for us to publish seventh volume, second issue of Contemporary Educational Researches Journal.
 
 Contemporary Educational Researches Journal welcomes original empirical investigations and comprehensive literature review articles focusing on educational issues. The journal is an international peer-refereed journal that promotes the researches in the field of contemporary teaching and learning approaches and theories. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to; the following major topics as they relate to: Active Learning, Administration of Education, Adult Education, Affective Learning, Classroom Assessment, Classroom Management, Classroom Teacher Education, Collaborative Learning, College and Higher Education, College and Higher Education, Constructivist Learning, Instructional Design, Learning and Teaching Research Methods, Learning Assessment and Evaluation, Learning Assessment and Evaluation, Learning Psychology, Lifelong Learning Strategies, Learning Skills, Vocational Education, Measurement and Evaluation in Education, New Learning Environments, Portfolio Assessment, Professional Development and School Administration.
 
 The comparison of elementary teacher training policies in the United Kingdom and Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, teacher candidates’ views on the use of concept cartoon in science and technology teaching courses, learner differences and language learning strategies, national values of students in Lithuania and development of the idea of an innovative school in Latvia topics have been included into this issue. The topics of the next issue will be different. You can make sure that we will be trying to serve you with our journal with a rich knowledge in which different kinds of topics are discussed in 2017 Volume.
 
 A total number of fifteen (15) manuscripts were submitted for this issue and each paper has been subjected to double-blind peer review process by the reviewers specialized in the related field. At the end of the review process, a total number of five (5) high quality research papers were selected and accepted for publication. We present many thanks to all the contributors who helped us to publish this issue.
 
 Best regards,
 
 Prof. Dr. Gulsun Atanur Baskan
 
 Editor – in Chief

Message from Editor in chief

Dear Reader,
 
 Thank you for showing interest in the Volume 11, Number 4 publication of the Contemporary Educational Researches Journal. As a renowned journal, this issue aims to uphold our previous standard in publishing high-standard articles. As such, this publication consists of thoroughly reviewed research articles from seasoned researchers from around the world.
 The influence of the COVID-19 pandemic is still being felt around the world and this issue addresses some of the major concerns on Educational research amidst the global pandemic. Some of the topics addressed in this issue include: Flipped learning – Pedagogic dilemmas; The vocabulary learning strategy use of Iranian elementary EFL learners; The relationship between the anxiety level of Iranian elementary EFL learners and their vocabulary learning strategies; Learning styles and vocabulary learning by Iranian undergraduate EFL learners; Prospects, challenges and evaluation of the BSc in EEE programme for diploma in engineering holders; Determining the influencing factors affecting the digital competencies of colleges students in blended teaching.
 The topics presented in this issue are a selection of topics from China, Bangladesh, Iran and Croatia. We would like to extend our gratitude to the contributors to this issue, for their immense contribution. Enjoy reading!!
 
 
 
 Best regards
 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Deniz Ozcan,
 Editor in Chief

Message from the Editor in Chief

Dear reader,
 It is our pleasure to announce the publication of Volume 11, Number 3 of the Contemporary Educational Researches Journal. This issue aims to present to our readers issues that are mostly neglected, but nevertheless have a significant influence on the content, context, and quality of education. Three papers were selected which truly reflect the aim of this research.
 The selected papers include the following: “Development of vocational education in Nigeria: The impact of corruption”; “Social justice issues in education and management of student development in Nigeria”; “Media literacy at the county councils of experts in Croatia: The perspective of senior advisors for primary education”. 
 This issue met its goal and was viewed as a success. We would like to thank all our contributors for their dedication to enhancing this journal. Dear reader, enjoy!!
 Best regards,
 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Deniz Ozcan,
 Editor in Chief

Message from the Editor in Chief

Dear readers,
 Thank you for showing interest in the publication of Volume 11, number 2 of the Contemporary Educational Researches Journal. The aim of this issue was to collate high standard articles that reflected methods of enhancing educational quality. Based on this aim, five high standard articles were selected after a thorough review process.
 The selected papers which represented topics from Canada, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Lebanon and North Cyprus included the following: “Determining the reasons for private schools preference and a case study in TRNC”; “Practices of online teaching, learning and assessment of the students of the BSc in EEE programme during the COVID-2019 pandemic”; “Impact of adding mindfulness practices to a bachelor of social work direct practice course”; “Professional Development of Mathematics Teacher: A Systematic Literature Review”; “The Role of Implementing KPIs to the Faculty Members in enhancing Higher Education Quality in Lebanon”.
 This issue was a success, and the aim of the publication was achieved. Thus, we would like to thank all our contributors for their devotion in making this journal excel. Dear reader, enjoy reading!!
 Best regards
 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Deniz Ozcan,
 Editor in Chief

Message from the Editor in Chief

Dear reader,
 We are pleased to publish Volume 11, Number 1, of the Contemporary Educational Researches Journal. In addition to publishing high-quality articles, this issue strives to maintain our previous standard of excellence. Consequently, this issue aimed to present the various factors that influence the educational process such as the students, teaching and geographical location.
 With the aim in mind, four (4) articles were selected after a thorough peer review procedure. The selected topics include the following: “The creativity and character in Korea teacher education”; “Progressive computer test capabilities of the candidates proposed for the post of physical education teacher”; “Issues concerning Romanian demographic school population”; “Empowering business education students for decent work and productive employment: Nigeria example”.
 We would like to thank all our contributors for their involvement in this study. Dear reader, Enjoy reading!!
 Best regards
 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Deniz Ozcan,
 Editor in Chief.

EDITORIAL

Dear Readers,
 It is the great honor for us to publish Volume 9, Issue 1 of Contemporary Educational Researches Journal (CERJ). The journal welcomes original empirical investigations and comprehensive literature review articles focusing on educational issues. The journal is an international peer-refereed journal that promotes the researches in the field of contemporary teaching and learning approaches and theories.
 A total number of seventeen (17) manuscripts were submitted for this issue and each paper has been subjected to double-blind peer review process by the reviewers specialized in the related field. At the end of the review process, a total number of six (6) high quality research papers were selected and accepted for publication.
 
 Aim of this issue is to give the researchers an opportunity to share the results of their academic studies. There are different research topics discussed in the articles.
 The topics of the next issue will be different. You can make sure that we will be trying to serve you with our journal with a rich knowledge in which different kinds of topics are discussed in 2019 Volume.
 I would like to present many thanks to all the contributors who helped to publish this issue.
 Best regards,

Message from the Editor

Dear Readers,
 
 It is the great honor for us to publish 8th Volume, third issue of Contemporary Educational Researches Journal (CERJ). The journal welcomes original empirical investigations and comprehensive literature review articles focusing on educational issues. The journal is an international peer-refereed journal that promotes the researches in the field of contemporary teaching and learning approaches and theories.
 
 A total number of ten (17) manuscripts were submitted for this issue and each paper has been subjected to double-blind peer review process by the reviewers specialized in the related field. At the end of the review process, a total number of nine (9) high quality research papers were selected and accepted for publication.

Message from the Editor

Dear Readers,It is the great honor for us to publish 8th Volume, second issue of Contemporary Educational Researches Journal (CERJ). The journal welcomes original empirical investigations and comprehensive literature review articles focusing on educational issues. The journal is an international peer-refereed journal that promotes the researches in the field of contemporary teaching and learning approaches and theories.A total number of ten (10) manuscripts were submitted for this issue and each paper has been subjected to double-blind peer review process by the reviewers specialized in the related field. At the end of the review process, a total number of five (4) high quality research papers were selected and accepted for publication.

From the Editor

Dear Readers,It is the great honor for us to publish sixth volume, second issue of Contemporary Educational Researches Journal.Contemporary Educational Researches Journal welcomes original empirical investigations and comprehensive literature review articles focusing on educational issues. Contemporary Educational Researches Journal is an international peer-refereed journal that promotes the researches in the field of contemporary teaching and learning approaches and theories.The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to; the following major topics as they relate to: Active Learning, Administration of Education, Adult Education, Affective Learning, Arts Teaching, Asynchronous Learning, Behaviorist Learning, Blended Learning, Chemistry Education, Classroom Assessment, Classroom Management, Classroom Teacher Education, Collaborative Learning, College and Higher Education, College and Higher Education, Constructivist Learning, Content Development, Distance Learning, E-administration, Future Learning Trends and Globalization, Gaming, Simulation and Virtual Worlds, Guiding and Counseling, Healthy Education, High School Teacher Education, History Education, Instructional Design, Language Learning and Teaching, Language Teacher Education, Learner Centered Strategies, Learners Diversity, Inclusiveness and Inequality, Learning and Teaching Research Methods, Learning Assessment and Evaluation, Learning Assessment and Evaluation, Learning Psychology, Lifelong Learning Strategies, Learning Skills, Vocational Education, Measurement and Evaluation in Education, New Learning Environments, Portfolio Assessment, Professional Development and School Administration.Teacher training in the area of Mathematics and Science, views of university students regarding entrepreneurship, knowledge management in education and worries of final year undergraduate students about finding jobs in TRNC topics have been included into this issue. The topics of the next issue will be different. You can make sure that we will be trying to serve you with our journal with a rich knowledge in which different kinds of topics are discussed in 2016 Volume.A total number of ten (10) manuscripts were submitted for this issue and each paper has been subjected to double-blind peer review process by the reviewers specialized in the related field. At the end of the review process, a total number of four (4) high quality research papers were selected and accepted for publication.We present many thanks to all the contributors who helped us to publish this issue.Best regards,Prof. Dr. Gulsun Atanur BaskanEditor – in Chief

From the Editor

Dear Readers,It is the great honor for us to publish sixth issue of Contemporary Educational Researches Journal. Contemporary Educational Researches Journal welcomes original empirical investigations and comprehensive literature review articles focusing on educational issues. Contemporary Educational Researches Journal is an international peer-refereed journal that promotes the researches in the field of contemporary teaching and learning approaches and theories. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to; the following major topics as they relate to: Active Learning, Administration of Education, Adult Education, Affective Learning, Arts Teaching, Asynchronous Learning, Behaviorist Learning, Blended Learning, Chemistry Education, Classroom Assessment, Classroom Management, Classroom Teacher Education, Collaborative Learning, College and Higher Education, College and Higher Education, Constructivist Learning, Content Development, Distance Learning, E-administration, E-assessment, Education and Culture, Educational Administration, Evaluation of Student Satisfaction, Faculty Development and Support, Future Learning Trends and Globalization, Gaming, Simulation and Virtual Worlds, Guiding and Counseling, Healthy Education, High School Teacher Education, History Education, Human Resources in Education, Human Innovative Teaching Strategies, Institutional Audit and Quality Assurance, Institutional Performance, Instructional Design, Knowledge Management in Education, Language Learning and Teaching, Language Teacher Education, Learner Centered Strategies, Learners Diversity, Inclusiveness and Inequality, Learning and Teaching Research Methods, Learning Assessment and Evaluation, Learning Assessment and Evaluation, Learning Psychology, Lifelong Learning Strategies, Learning Skills, Vocational Education, Measurement and Evaluation in Education, New Learning Environments, Strategic Alliances, Collaborations and Partnerships, Portfolio Assessment, Professional Development, School Administration and Social Networking and Interactive, Participatory Applications and Services.Instructional practices in special education, optimism and resilience, school partnership and pedagogic frailty topics have been included into this issue. The topics of the next issue will be different. You can make sure that we will be trying to serve you with our journal with a rich knowledge in which different kinds of topics are discussed in 2016 Volume.A total number of eleven (12) manuscripts were submitted for this issue and each paper has been subjected to double-blind peer review process by the reviewers specialized in the related field. At the end of the review process, a total number of five (5) high quality research papers were selected and accepted for publication.We present many thanks to all the contributors who helped us to publish this issue. Best regards,Editor – in ChiefProf. Dr. Gulsun Atanur Baskan

Message from editor

Dear Readers It is the great honor for us to publish seventh issue of Contemporary Educational Researches Journal. The journal welcomes original empirical investigations. The papers may represent a variety of theoretical perspectives and different methodological approaches. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to; the following major topics as they relate to: Active Learning, Administration of Education, Adult Education, Affective Learning, Arts Teaching, Asynchronous Learning, Behaviorist Learning, Biology Education, Blended Learning, Chemistry Education, Classroom Assessment, Classroom Management, Classroom Teacher Education, Collaborative Learning, College and Higher Education. A total of nine (9) manuscripts were submitted for this issue and each paper has been rigor peer reviewed by the reviewers specialized in the related field. At the end of the review process, a total of five (5) high quality research papers were selected and accepted for publication. We thank all the contributors who helped us to publish this issue. Best regard