Study Group Of Research Research Articles

Effect of the quantum learning model on attitude, anxiety, curiosity, academic achievement and retention in science course

The aim of this research was to examine the effect of quantum learning model on students' attitudes, curiosity and anxiety towards science course and its effect on their academic achievement and retention of success. A pretest-posttest control group quasi-experimental design was used in this research. The research was conducted in fall semester of 2019-2020 academic year at a public school in Kastamonu/Turkey. The study group of research consisted of a total 58 students, including experimental and control groups. Science Curiosity Scale, Science Anxiety Scale, Attitude Scale and Achievement Test were used as data gathering tools. In the analysis of data, independent t-test was applied to determine the difference between groups. When the findings were examined, it was determined that there was not a significant difference between the curiosity scale pre-test scores of experimental and control groups. However, according to curiosity scale post-test results after experimental application, it was determined that there was a significant difference in favor of experimental group. It was determined that there was not a significant difference between the anxiety scale pre-test scores of experimental and control groups. However, according to the anxiety scale post-test results after experimental application, it was determined that there was a significant difference in favor of experimental group. It was determined that there was not a significant difference between science attitude scale both pre-test and post-test scores of experimental and control groups. While there was not a statistically significant difference between the academic achievement test pre-test scores of experimental and control group students, it was determined that the difference between post-test scores was significant in favor of experimental group. In addition, according to the results of retention test, it was determined that there was a significant difference between the scores of experimental and control groups in favor of experimental group.

Primary School Teachers' Views on the Integration of Sustainable Development into Learning

In this study, we sought an answer to the question of what can be done to integrate sustainable development into learning environments in the context of teacher opinions. We use a case study design to achieve this goal. The research's study group consists of 15 primary school teachers from northwest Turkey who were chosen using criterion sampling. We used an interview form to gather research data and analyzed it with content analysis. Teachers think incorporating sustainable development into the learning environment brings many benefits to children. According to findings, sustainable development provided many gains to students. Findings in the context of teacher opinions were: 1) eco-friendly behavior; 2) literacy; 3) awareness of green technologies; and 4) awareness of green professions. In this context, sustainable development should be integrated into primary school curricula. Also, in the study, we emphasize a sustainable education for a sustainable future. In this context, the outputs of sustainable development should be used effectively in education and training environments.

The Perceptions Of Educational Administrators Towards Digital Leadership In The Age Of Artificial Intelligence: A Qualitative Study

Artificial intelligence technologies are used in many fields and have become a part of our lives. The field of artificial intelligence, which has an important place especially in the field of education and for the digital leadership, is constantly developing and is expected to create even greater impacts in the future. The main purpose of this research is to examine the experiences of educational administrators towards digital leadership in the age of artificial intelligence. In the research, phenomenological design, one of the qualitative research methods, was used. The research's study group was comprised of 15 educational administrators. These participants were selected using a convenience sampling design, a type of maximum sampling method, derived from purposive sampling methods. In the study, a semi-structured interview form created by the researchers by analyzing the literature in detail and taking expert opinions was used as a data collection tool. Content analysis was used to analyze the data. According to the results of the research, the themes of general perceptions of educational administrators towards artificial intelligence, perceptions towards the use of artificial intelligence in education, general perceptions of educational administrators towards digital leadership and suggestions of educational administrators towards artificial intelligence and digital leadership emerged.

The Effect of Sports Club Employees' Levels of Emotional Intelligence and Compassionate Love on Mobbing Perceptions

This research aims to reveal the effect of sports club employees' emotional intelligence and compassionate love levels on mobbing perceptions. The research study group consists of 184 personnel working in sports clubs in Izmir. The survey method was used as the data collection technique of the research. A personal information form to gather personal information of the participants, "Negative Behaviours Scale" developed by Einarsen & Raknes (1997) and adapted into Turkish by Cemaloğlu (2007) to measure mobbing perception of the participants, "Emotional Intelligence Scale" developed by Schutte et al. (1998) and adapted into Turkish by Şahin (2006), and the " Compassionate Love Scale" developed by Sprecher & Fehr (2005) and adapted into Turkish by Akın & Eker (2012) were used as data collection tools. The data gathered were analysed by using a statistical program. While the emotional intelligence levels of sports club employees were found to be a significant predictor of their perceptions of mobbing, their levels of compassionate love were found to have no significant effect.

The Effect of Educational Digital Games on Mathematics Attitude in Primary School

The research on the effect of educational digital games on second-grade students' attitudes towards learning mathematics opens the doors to a new educational approach that will shape the mathematical abilities of the future. This study examines the effect of educational digital games on the attitudes of second-grade primary school students towards learning mathematics. The research study group comprised two branches of second-grade students in the same school in the 2023-2024 academic year. The research was carried out with "pre and post-test design with control group", one of the experimental design types of quantitative research method. The students were divided into 40 experimental groups and 40 control groups. During the research period, the experimental group was made to work from various digital educational programs such as Wordwall, GeoGebra, Derslig. The control group was taught with traditional methods. A 27-item, 5-point Likert-type Mathematics Attitude Scale (MAT) was used as a data collection tool. The scale was applied to both groups of students before and after the experimental application. The data obtained were analysed using the SPSS package program. The pre-test data revealed that the attitude levels of the experimental and control groups were equal. Post-test data showed no significant difference between the experimental and control groups. A positive increase was observed in the pre-test and post-test results of the experimental group. These results were interpreted in different contexts.

Examining the Effect of Sleep Hygiene Education Given to Nursing Students on Sleep Quality.

The study aimed to ascertain the effect of sleep hygiene training on nursing students' sleep quality. The research study group consisted of 80 nursing students studying in the nursing department. A quasi-experimental model with a pretest-posttest control group was used. Sleep hygiene training was given to nursing students in the experimental group. The sociodemographic data form for nurse students and the Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) were used to collect data. The t-test for independent groups was used to compare the PSQI pre-test and post-test scores of the experimental and control groups, and the dependent group t-test was used to compare the PSQI pre-test and post-test scores within groups. There was a difference in the sleep-related data of the nursing students in the experimental and control groups and between the PSQI pretest and posttest score averages according to the groups. No significant difference between the pre-test and post-test mean scores was observed in the control group for subjective sleep quality, sleep duration, sleep disturbance, and daytime dysfunction. Sleep hygiene education helps nursing students develop regular sleep behaviors.

Examining the Relationship between International Sports Organizations and Sports Awareness

The focus of this study is to look into the relationship between international sports organizations and sports awareness, taking into account factors such as gender, education level, individual engagement with sports, and family involvement. The research study group comprised 168 individuals, 77 female and 91 male, who were picked utilizing an easily available selection technique. The study used a personal information form developed by the researcher, an Attitude Scale towards International Sports Organizations, and a Sports Awareness Scale. The data was descriptively evaluated using the independent samples T-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson Correlation analysis, and SPSS 25.0 software. The t-test results revealed a significant difference in attitudes towards sports awareness based on gender (p<.05). One-way ANOVA analysis revealed substantial variations in attitudes towards international sports organizations and sports awareness based on education level, relationship with sports, and family interest in sports (p<.05). The correlation analysis used to explore the relationship between the participants' opinions towards international sports organizations and their degrees of sports awareness found a high positive correlation. According to the study's conclusions, it is necessary to host more international sports organizations and conduct research to raise public awareness in order to create sports consciousness.

Repeat it without me: Crowdsourcing the T1 mapping common ground via the ISMRM reproducibility challenge.

T1 mapping is a widely used quantitative MRI technique, but its tissue-specific values remain inconsistent across protocols, sites, and vendors. The ISMRM Reproducible Research and Quantitative MR study groups jointly launched a challenge to assess the reproducibility of a well-established inversion-recovery T1 mapping technique, using acquisition details from a seminal T1 mapping paper on a standardized phantom and in human brains. The challenge used the acquisition protocol from Barral et al. (2010). Researchers collected T1 mapping data on the ISMRM/NIST phantom and/or in human brains. Data submission, pipeline development, and analysis were conducted using open-source platforms. Intersubmission and intrasubmission comparisons were performed. Eighteen submissions (39 phantom and 56 human datasets) on scanners by three MRI vendors were collected at 3 T (except one, at 0.35 T). The mean coefficient of variation was 6.1% for intersubmission phantom measurements, and 2.9% for intrasubmission measurements. For humans, the intersubmission/intrasubmission coefficient of variation was 5.9/3.2% in the genu and 16/6.9% in the cortex. An interactive dashboard for data visualization was also developed: https://rrsg2020.dashboards.neurolibre.org. The T1 intersubmission variability was twice as high as the intrasubmission variability in both phantoms and human brains, indicating that the acquisition details in the original paper were insufficient to reproduce a quantitative MRI protocol. This study reports the inherent uncertainty in T1 measures across independent research groups, bringing us one step closer to a practical clinical baseline of T1 variations in vivo.

Is the Productivity of Faculty Members Sustainable? The Perspective of Faculty Members

In the global economic landscape, a nation’s ability to secure a prominent position is intricately linked to its capacity for knowledge augmentation and technological innovation. This correlation underscores the pivotal role of universities and academicians, whose importance directly reflects a country’s level of development. The effectual execution of educational, research, and innovative pursuits within university settings necessitates the presence of qualified, productive, and dedicated academicians. As key contributors to academic, social, and humanitarian spheres, academicians bear responsibilities spanning research, teaching, societal enlightenment, and problem solving within higher education. The scholarly productivity of researchers is commonly gauged through metrics involving scientific publications and academic engagements. Notably, in many countries, advancements and appointments within academic institutions are contingent on the demonstrated productivity of academicians. Aligning with this global trend, Turkey accordingly structures its promotion and appointment procedures within academia. This study aims to ascertain faculty members’ perspectives regarding academic productivity after their associate professors’ and professors’ appointments in Turkey. Furthermore, we endeavor to identify the underlying factors contributing to this decline and increase academic productivity. Our findings emphasize the intricate interplay of various factors influencing academic productivity and sustainability. These include the significance of institutional support, economic stability, intrinsic motivation, and challenges such as bureaucratic processes and gender-related issues, which collectively shape the academic landscape and faculty members’ ability to produce impactful research over time. The research study group comprised 20 faculty members working at a public University in Turkey in the 2022–2023 academic year. This study was prepared using a qualitative research model. This study used the interview technique, one of the data collection techniques used in process-based evaluation applications. Furthermore, the obtained data were analyzed using the content analysis technique used in qualitative research methods.

Prospective Teachers Views on the Impact of Competitive Educational Practices on Students

This study aims to determine “prospective teachers’ perspectives on the impact of competitive practices in formal basic education on students”. Bearing a descriptive qualitative nature, this research utilizes the phenomenology design among qualitative research methods. The research study group consists of 205 fourth-year students attending Gazi University, Gazi Faculty of Education during the 2021-2022 academic year spring semester. The study's data were collected through an interview form created by the researcher. The research data were analyzed using the interpretative phenomenological analysis method, grouped by observation frequency and percentage distributions, and interpreted based on the relevant literature. According to the study's findings, prospective teachers believe that competitive practices in education negatively affect students in terms of stress, blame, tension, hostility, ruthlessness, anxiety, pressure, exclusion, and violence. Ending such practices to protect students from the negative impacts of competitive practices in formal basic education can be recommended. Additionally, awareness among prospective teachers and teachers can be supported by including courses or topics related to competitive educational philosophy in teacher training and in-service training curricula.

An Evaluation by the Class Teachers Instructing the Religious Culture and Ethics Course in Primary Schools of the Teaching and Learning Process

Values instilled in students during the primary school years have a lasting impact on their lives. Among the values that should be taught are religion and ethics, imparted first by families. However, they are taught through the Religious Culture and Ethics (RCE) course during the school years. In the formal educational institutions of our country, RCE education starts in the fourth-grade class of primary school. At schools without subject teachers, the RCE course, scheduled as two hours per week in primary schools, is delivered by class teachers. Based on this situation, the research sought to determine the class teachers' evaluations of the RCE course they teach in primary schools. The research was designed using a phenomenological approach. The research's study group consisted of 30 participants determined by criterion sampling among class teachers working at state schools in Ağrı province and instructing the RCE course in the 2022-2023 academic year. The data were obtained through the structured face-to-face interview, one of the qualitative data collection methods, and analyzed through content analysis. According to the research findings, the participants concurred that the teachers teaching the RCE course should possess pedagogical content and basic religious knowledge. Another finding was that it is essential to use applications and technology to make the RCE course more efficient. It was also found that fourth-grade students struggle to comprehend some abstract religious concepts as they are in the concrete operational period. Moreover, the textbook is insufficient and needs to be simplified in content and language. Consequently, it was discovered that the class teachers instructing this course encountered a number of challenges, yet they had recommendations for enhancing the teaching process.

Popularizing Polar Sciences: Opinions on the Polar Festival

Science festivals are crucial events that bring together scientists and the public, where information flow and interaction are intense. The first online Polar Festival organized by TÜBİTAK Marmara Research Center Polar Research Institute is one of these events. With this research, the opinions of the participants of the TÜBİTAK Polar Festival held at the national level regarding the event were examined. The study group of research determined by the maximum diversity sampling method consists of 311 middle school and high school students between the ages of 10 and 18. The research is a cross-sectional pattern research designed in a qualitative nature. Questions regarding demographic information and a semi-structured interview form regarding the participants' opinions on the Polar Festival were used as data collection tools in the study. Content analysis was used to analyze the data. In the main findings of the research, it has been determined that teachers play a key role in students' access to the Polar Festival, and the festival, in general, attracted great interest from the participants, which supports the development of positive views on science among the participants. As a result of the research, it was determined that the Polar Festival positively affected students' views on science and contributed to their environmental and polar awareness. It is recommended that science festivals organized in the field of polar sciences be sustainable and continue under the leadership of scientific institutions.

POST-STEM EDUCATİON VİEWS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS İN NORTHERN CYPRUS

The main aim of this research is to determine the opinions of secondary school students in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus after the STEM Education Course. A qualitative research model was applied in the study. The study group of the current research consisted of a total of 20 secondary school students aged 12 years.A semi-structured interview form was used as the data collection tool. The obtained data were categorized into themes and interpreted. The NVIVO-12 program was used to analyze the data and model the resulting situation. The findings obtained as a result of the research were discussed with the relevant literature. According to the data, as a result of the research were discussed with the relevant literature. As a result of the analyzes, it was concluded that after the STEM education course, the students developed their skills, that they should be given in their schools and that it benefited them. In line with the results obtained, suggestions were made on STEM applications.

Mobile Assisted Language Learning Needs Assessment in Secondary Education

Mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) has entered students' educational life with a rising momentum. For this reason, it is necessary to determine the needs of English language curricula, teachers, and students in terms of mobile-assisted language learning. In this study, a convergent parallel design of mixed methods was used. The study group of research consists of 130 high school students and 5 teachers working in secondary education institutions. A mobile application adoption scale was used for the data collected from the students. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with teachers. As a result of the research, it was concluded that students find mobile applications useful and adopt them, and teachers need to be informed about the MALL. It was also found that mobile applications should support the target learning outcomes and cover all four language skills.

Preschool Teachers' Opinions about Disaster Education in the Preschool Period

This qualitative study aims to gather preschool teachers’ opinions about disaster education given in the preschool period. The phenomenological approach was used in the study to describe and explain the experiences related to a particular phenomenon and situation in detail. The research study group consisted of 76 preschool teachers selected through criterion and maximum diversity sampling methods. The data collection tools utilized in this study include a semi-structured "Interview Form" consisting of open-ended questions and a "Personal Information Form." The descriptive analysis technique, one of the qualitative data analysis methods, was used to analyze the data obtained from the interview form. According to the research results, most preschool teachers think disaster education is necessary for the preschool period and emphasize that they aim for children to know the types of natural disasters through disaster education. The basic concepts that should be taught to children about disasters are "danger", "precaution", "risk",and "damage." Preschool teachers generally stated that "earthquake" was the most common disaster and "avalanche" was the least common disaster mentioned in disaster education. Most of the teachers indicated that they regularly incorporate "game" activities in disaster education and the education provided should be appropriate for the children's age. Preschool teachers stated the benefits of disaster education for children as "being prepared for emergencies", "gaining life skills" and "raising awareness." Most preschool teachers agree that effective disaster education should give children "the necessary knowledge and abilities to get ready for and manage disasters".

Evaluation of the 12th Grade Biology Curriculum with the Opinions of Biology Teachers

The aim of this research is to examine how adequate the learners are in gaining knowledge, skills, attitudes, values, and understandings about biology, with the views of 12. grade biology teachers. The research model was a case study, a qualitative research method. The study group was determined using homogeneous sampling, a purposive sample method. The research study group consisted of all biology teachers who have previously or currently taught the 12th grade biology curriculum. So the research study group includes 72 biology teachers. An interview form with 12 semi-structured open-ended questions was used to collect data on participants' demographics (gender, professional seniority), 2 questions, and their thoughts on the 12th-grade biology curriculum. The MAXQDA 2022 program was used to analyze the research findings. According to the research, the majority of current 12th-grade biology teachers had good attitudes about learning outcomes, teaching activities, and course content.It is considered that this research will contribute to the field of educational sciences and biology education by shedding light on the applications that should be included in an effective curriculum that can criticize, question, and direct research in this age where technology is rapidly developing.

Examining high school students’ metaphorical perceptions of the concept of „music lesson“

The aim of this study was to determine and examine students’ metaphorical perceptions of a “music lesson” in different high school grade levels. The research method was designed following a qualitative research approach while a phenomenological design was used. The research study group consisted of 305 high school students selected by a purposeful and random sampling method. The research data were collected using a metaphor prepared by the researchers. Students were asked to fill in the blanks in the sentence given as follows: “A music lesson is like…..because .....” Out of 305 forms, only 202 forms containing the metaphor sentence were evaluated. The data obtained as the research results were analyzed by the methods of content and metaphor analyses, and the results obtained were categorized and tabulated. The tables representing the categories were supported by the participants’ direct statements. As the result of the study, it was determined that 94 different metaphors and 10 categories were formed. Keywords: Secondary Education, Music Lesson, Metaphor

Religious Education for Students with Autism According to Their Families and DKAB Teachers

While human beings have common physical attributes and emotions, their diverse experiences, perspectives, and personalities make them beautifully unique and distinct from one another. One of the special groups in which the difference is seen to be significant is autistic people. Their experiences differ from societal norms, and they exhibit variances not only in comparison to ordinary individuals but also within their own community. This situation necessitates making some special arrangements in education. A considerable amount of scientific work has been conducted on how to provide education for students with autism. However, it is difficult to say that the desired level has been reached at the point of religious education, which constitutes an important area of education. Religious education can play a crucial role in the entire development of students with autism, impacting not only their personal growth but also contributing to the formation of a healthy social structure and progress. For this reason, the effects of religious education on students with autism require further exploration through scientific studies. These studies can shed light on the specific benefits and challenges that religious education presents for individuals with autism. By examining the impact of religious education on cognitive, emotional, and social development in students with autism, researchers can identify strategies that promote inclusivity, engagement, and meaningful learning experiences. This knowledge can help educators, parents, and policymakers, to make informed decisions about the implementation of religious education programs for students with autism. Moreover, scientific studies provide an opportunity to develop evidence-based interventions and support systems that address the specific requirements and potential barriers faced by autistic students in religious educational settings. This study aims to determine the religious education needs of students with autism and how these needs can be met. In the study, which was prepared in a qualitative design, data were collected through the interview technique. Since those who know best the religious education needs of students with autism and the ways to satisfy these needs are their families and teachers who work in their education, their opinions were sought. The research study group consists of 6 parents and 5 teachers with different characteristics. While the data of the study was generally analyzed by descriptive analysis method, sometimes content analysis was also applied. As a result of the study, it has been seen that it is essential to determine the appropriate teaching objectives for the students, to use methods and techniques, to prepare teaching materials, and to carry out assessment and evaluation by considering their characteristics and developments. In other words, religious education course teachers need to individualize teaching in a way that can meet the educational needs of students. In this sense, taking measures to make religious education teachers competent can be suggested.

The Effect of Active Learning Methods on Middle School Students’ Entrepreneurship Skills in Social Studies Course

This research aimed to determine the effect of active learning methods on middle school students' entrepreneurship skills in social studies lessons. A mixed method experimental design was adopted in the research. The research study group consisted of 59 middle school students, 29 of whom were in the experimental group and 30 in the control group. A multilevel mixed-method sampling strategy was used to determine the study group. In the research, Entrepreneurship Scale for Middle School Students, semi-structured interviews, anecdotal records, and a checklist were used as data collection tools. In order to determine the effectiveness of active learning methods, one-way covariance analysis, in which the pre-test scores were determined as the covariate, was employed between the post-test scores of the experimental and control groups. The inductive analysis approach was adopted in the analysis of qualitative data. It was found that the active learning methods had a significant and positive effect on the experimental group. The students stated that the active learning methods applied in the social studies lessons contributed to developing their entrepreneurial skills, establishing a competitive environment among the students and the group work opportunity. Furthermore, the students found active learning methods fun and instructive, increasing participation and motivation for the lesson.

Integrating COM-B and the person-based approach to develop an ACT based therapy programme to raise self-determination in adolescents with obesity

BackgroundThis paper details the development of the Adolescent Intrinsic Motivation ‘AIM2Change’ intervention to support weight-management in young people previously unable to make changes whilst attending a tier 3 weight management service for children and young people. AIM2Change is an acceptance and commitment therapy based intervention that will be delivered one-to-one online over a seven-week period.MethodsTo develop this intervention, we have triangulated results from a qualitative research study, patient and public involvement groups (PPI) and a COM-B (capability, opportunity, motivation, behaviour) analysis, in a method informed by the person-based approach.ResultsThe integrated development approach yielded a broad range of perspectives and facilitated the creation of a tailored intervention to meet the needs of the patient group whist remaining pragmatic and deliverable.ConclusionsThe next steps for this intervention will be in-depth co-development of the therapy sessions with service users, before implementing a proof of concept trial.