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An action research into a hands-on solar energy activity, adapted to enhance students’ understanding of selected physics concepts and to advance their awareness of renewable energy
(Bilkent University, 2017-06)The present study uses action research to investigate how a hands-on solar energy activity that highlights selected physics concepts could be used to enhance participants’ understanding of physics concepts as well as their ... -
Addressing challenges during emergency remote teaching: exploring the habits of mind of experienced EFL teachers
(Bilkent University, 2022-06)This present study aimed to investigate the challenges and strategies teachers report during emergency remote teaching and explored what intelligent behaviors and Habits of Mind are evident when teachers explain how they ... -
A comparative analysis of selected biology textbooks used in Turkey, focusing on genetics chapters and their inclusion of nature of science
(Bilkent University, 2021-10)Textbooks are used widely in classrooms all around the world. Some teachers treat their textbooks as the curriculum and plan their entire teaching according to the textbook. Hence, textbooks should meet the teaching needs ... -
A content analysis on open-mindedness of the IB Language A Guide and the Turkish Language and Literature curriculum and associated grade 11 textbook
(Bilkent University, 2023-02)In education, open-mindedness is a fundamental understanding of enabling students to think critically and rationally. The contribution of open-mindedness, especially as a result of the modern education approach, to the ... -
Designing an expressive arts therapy curriculum to support the social-emotional learning skills of Syrian refugee students in Turkey: a validation study
(Bilkent University, 2021-09)The researcher used aspects of instructional design in this study to develop and evaluate an eight-week curriculum designed to help improve social-emotional learning (SEL) skills of Syrian refugee students in Turkey. In ... -
Designing an expressive arts-based curriculum guide for International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme students: a validation study
(Bilkent University, 2022-06)In this study, the researcher employed instructional design principles to create and evaluate a curriculum guide aimed at helping International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) students enhance certain components ... -
The development of a unit to integrate international sustainability goals into the ninth grade English language curriculum
(Bilkent University, 2021-01)As we enter the third decade of the 21st century there are important skills we will need to develop to cultivate sustainable global communities. To address these issues on a global scale, people need to be able to communicate ... -
Environmental education preparation in pre-service teacher programs in Turkey
(Bilkent University, 2016-05)The purpose of this study is to gain insights into how environmental education is implemented into pre-service teacher preparation in Turkey. The format of the courses, their duration, the strategies that are being used, ... -
An exploratory study into student and teacher perspectives of how the theory of knowledge course supports language development
(Bilkent University, 2017-06)The Theory of Knowledge (TOK) is one of the most challenging courses offered by the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). By design, TOK is a course that requires students to exhibit a high level of English ... -
An exploratory study of learning strategies used by university level English learners after autonomy training through advising in language learning
(Bilkent University, 2019-10)This study examined learning strategies of students who received autonomy training through an advising in language learning program, the Learning Advisory Program (LAP) at a university. For this mixed-method exploratory ... -
Forms of support for and challenges to fostering international-mindedness: perspectives about the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program from different school contexts
(Bilkent University, 2018-06)This study investigates students’, teachers’ and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program coordinators’ perceptions of forms of support for and challenges to international-mindedness. It specifically investigates ... -
Fostering self-regulated learning through the effective learning module: a case study in Turkish context
(Bilkent University, 2019-10)This master’s thesis investigates the perceptions of students in an English preparatory school blended program towards the effectiveness of an Effective Learning Module (ELM). This module was designed to help students ... -
High school biology teachers and bioethics: awareness, attitudes and teaching practices
(Bilkent University, 2021-01)Nowadays, with the advancement of technology, biotechnology and genetic engineering applications have gained momentum, especially in the field of medicine, very important developments have been made. However, the risks ... -
International Baccalaureate teacher profile: insights from a continuum school
(Bilkent University, 2020-08)Through a case study research design in an International Baccalaureate continuum school, this study explored teachers’ perceived profile attributes using qualitative and quantitative research methods. First, 83 teachers ... -
Investigation of teacher opinions about teaching materials designed to support foreign language learning of kindergarten students
(Bilkent University, 2021-02)The aim of this study was to investigate the views of English language teachers regarding the use of the Early Language Development System (ELDS) with young learners. This study was primarily designed and conducted as a ... -
Perceptions of practices and partnerships in museum education: a case study
(Bilkent University, 2019-10)The current study describes how case study methodology, using a phenomenographic research approach, gained insights into the perceptions of teachers and museum staff about museum education and field trips. The case ... -
Student perceptions of successful preparation for IBDP: implications for developing 21st century skills
(Bilkent University, 2018-05)This dissertation used comparative case study methodology to investigate student perceptions of how they were prepared for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The study focused on students in grades 9 and ... -
Students' motivational beliefs and learning strategies : an investigation of the scholar development program
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Teachers’ dispositions as habits of mind : insights from a narrative inquiry into the significant life experiences of Turkish teachers
(Bilkent University, 2017-06)This study investigates the role of significant life experiences that potentially contributed to development of five Turkish teachers’ dispositions as Habits of Mind. The study also further investigates the influences of ... -
Teaching Turkish to Syrian refugee students: teacher perceptions
(Bilkent University, 2019-07)This study explores teachers’ perceptions, challenges and needs in teaching Turkish to Syrian refugee students. Content analysis design was used for this qualitative study to gain insights from interviews with three Turkish ...
