Theses - M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction
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A survey on the use of vocabulary learning strategies of high school students
(Bilkent University, 2019-06)This study investigates the vocabulary learning strategies (VLSs) employed by 556 high school students to identify the most and least frequently used discovery and consolidation strategies. The study further investigates ... -
Digital storytelling in the elt classroom: making use of digital narratives to promote the productive skill of speaking
(Bilkent University, 2019-06)This quasi experimental study, done with 124 prep school students at a state university, aimed at examining if digital storytelling activities could boost these learners’ competency in spoken English, and if digital ... -
A comparative analysis of two English language textbooks written for academic and general purposes
(Bilkent University, 2019-05)The purpose of this study to investigate the possible distinct characteristics of two English language textbooks: one written for English for general purposes (EGP) and one written for English for academic purposes (EAP) ... -
A case study exploring the intercultural sensitivity levels of native English and native Turkish language instructors teaching at universities in Turkey and the U.S.A. respectively
(Bilkent University, 2019-02)This case-study explores Intercultural Sensitivity (IS) levels of three American English language teachers in Turkey and three Turkish instructors of Turkish in the USA before, during and after a yearlong sojourn in order ... -
A systematic analysis of an initial STEM professional development program : a case study
(Bilkent University, 2019-01)The aim of this case study was to gain a better understanding of how an initial STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) professional development (PD) program implemented on a specific group of mathematics ... -
Promoting primary school teachers’ awareness of dyscalculia
(Bilkent University, 2019-01)The main aim of this study was to reveal the awareness of mathematics learning disorder (Dyscalculia) according to the opinions of the primary school teachers. Based on this aim, the general question was expressed as: “To ... -
Quality of motivation, well-being and achievement in preparatory programs for English language: implications for curriculum and instruction
(Bilkent University, 2018-09)This thesis investigates Turkish students’ autonomous and controlled motivation in preparatory programs for English language and their correlates. Specifically, the study examined (a) to what extent preparatory school ... -
Comparative study of English language teaching settings of MONE and IB schools (Turkey)
(Bilkent University, 2018-09)This thesis aims at investigating the differences and similarities in English language teaching of MONE and IB schools in Ankara. Participant MONE schools are state owned and IB schools are private institutions. This ... -
Biology teachers’ perceptions about field trips and their pre-service preparation
(Bilkent University, 2018-09)Recent studies have shown that although being aware of the considerable supplementary benefits of field trips for biology lessons in high school, biology teachers complain about difficulties when planning and implementing ... -
A content analysis of the Turkish National High School health education curriculum using the health education curriculum analysis tool
(Bilkent University, 2018-07)Health education helps students to promote their mental, social and physical well-being. Health educators follow a specific curriculum for health promotion in the high schools in Turkey. This study compared Turkish national ... -
Writing strategies in Turkish- English bilingual context: a case study
(Bilkent University, 2018-07)The aim of this study is to examine the writing strategies which were conducted on 164 high school students in Turkish- English bilingual context, for determining the mostly used writing strategies and whether there are ... -
A syllabus design for teaching Turkish as a foreign language and the transfer of cultural elements through storybooks
(Bilkent University, 2018-06)Nowadays, language teaching and learning process is an important inseparable part of education due to precipitous progress and development in science and technology. Thus, learning different foreign languages has emerged ... -
A descriptive investigation of Turkish students’ misconceptions on common science concepts
(Bilkent University, 2018-06)The purpose of the study was to investigate Turkish students’ misconceptions about general science subjects. Variables such as gender, school type, grade, age, and school level were employed in the present study. Descriptive ... -
Images of teachers in movies and how they promote change in their students using classroom management strategies
(Bilkent University, 2018-06)Classroom management is an important issue, especially for new teachers. However, classroom management is not given enough importance in teacher training. Since most of the classroom management training is theoretical, ... -
Using PISA 2015 data to analyze how the scientific literacy of students from different socioeconomic levels can be predicted by environmental awareness and by environmental optimism
(Bilkent University, 2018-06)People need scientific literacy to keep up with and to understand continuing developments and changes in our modern world. In Turkey, especially for the people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, scientific literacy level ... -
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 ... -
Student perceptions of successful preparation for IBDP: implications for developing 21st century skills
(Bilkent University, 2018-06)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 ... -
Gender issues and conflicts in brontë's Jane Eyre: an interpretive synthesis for informing critical literacy instruction
(Bilkent University, 2018-06)The purpose of this study is to identify the issues as well as conflicts of gender in Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre with the aim of providing lines of arguments as guidelines to inform critical literacy instruction. To ... -
Attitudes, beliefs and challenges of Turkish mathematics teachers while teaching mathematics in a second language
(Bilkent University, 2018-06)Some high schools in Turkey provide medium of instruction in English. Mathematics, science and social science courses are taught in English in these schools. This study explored attitudes, beliefs and challenges of high ... -
Do students who engage in regular physical activity perform better in school? Implications for instruction
(Bilkent University, 2018-05)The present study aimed to investigate the role of physical activity on high school students’ academic performance. To reach this aim, three groups of students compared in this study in terms of academic achievement (Grade ...
