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Differences in scientific epistemic beliefs among regions and school types in Turkey
(Bilkent University, 2022-10)The purpose of this study was to reveal differences in students’ scientific epistemic beliefs between geographic regions and school type in Turkey. The geographic regions were selected as 12 NUTS-1 regions and school types ... -
Sustainable development goals in the IB primary years programme
(Bilkent University, 2022-09)Planet Earth’s natural resources are fast depleting. The pressure of about seven billion people is taking its toll on all ecosystems. Today we have a depleted ozone layer, acid rain, oil spills, nuclear accidents, and ... -
Dimensions of student evaluation of teaching forms at university level
(Bilkent University, 2022-09)When instructional effectiveness is evaluated, it is essential to gather data from different sources to obtain valid judgments. Among several ways to assess instructional effectiveness, Student Evaluation of Teaching (SET), ... -
Perceived challenges and threats in math settings: investigating the effects of cognitive reappraisal instructions on math anxiety
(Bilkent University, 2022-09)It’s widely accepted in all cultures and educational systems around the world that math anxiety negatively impacts people’s lives. However, anxiety is not always negative. When stress increases, “fight or flight” reaction ... -
Assessment literacy perceptions of tertiary level English language professionals
(Bilkent University, 2022-09)The aim of this study was to explore the assessment literacy perceptions of English language professionals. This mixed method case study was conducted through surveys and interviews with English language professionals at ... -
Potential relationships among language-complexity variables, home-language variables and range of reading ability: evidence from PIRLS 2016 and PISA 2018
(Bilkent University, 2022-09)Reading is one of the most important skills for children to master during their time in school. It is strongly connected to life outcomes, and as such, education ministries place it at the centres of their education policies. ... -
Meta-analysis on the effect of enrichment programs on the academic achievement of gifted and talented students
(Bilkent University, 2022-08)Much research has been conducted about gifted education recently. One of the most applied interventions in gifted education is enrichment. Enrichment is the teaching and learning process that increases the depth and ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Teaching style and personality traits as predictors of socio-affective learning strategies: findings from translation studies students of a private Turkish university
(Bilkent University, 2022-02)The present study aimed to investigate to what extent the personality traits and perceived teacher autonomy support of university students related to their preferred affective and social language learning strategies. The ... -
Block-based coding in K-12 education: a systematic literature review
(Bilkent University, 2022-02)This study aims to determine the methodological tendencies and outputs of the studies conducted on the use of block-based coding tools in K-12 education by systematic literature review. According to their demographic ... -
A comparability and classification analysis of computerized adaptive and conventional paper- based versions of an English language proficiency reading subtest
(Bilkent University, 2022-01)The current study compares the computerized adaptive test (CAT) and paper-based test (PBT) versions of an English language proficiency reading subtest in terms of psychometric qualities. The study also investigates ... -
Analysis of cultural representations in translated literary works taught in IBDP Language A
(Bilkent University, 2021-10)The International Baccalaureate Program, Language A: Literature (Turkish) course aims to “make students respect different cultural perspectives and help understand how these perspectives shape meaning” (IBDP, 2011). In ... -
Guidelines for developing writing instruction framework within the context of English For Academic Purposes (EAP) as informed by Academic Literacies: a critical interpretive meta synthesis
(Bilkent University, 2021-10)This thesis aimed to provide guidelines for developing writing instruction framework within the context of teaching English for Academic Purposes (EAP) as informed by Academic Literacies (Ac Lits). To this end, the researcher ... -
Mindfulness as an intervention in English teachers’ quality motivation for lesson preparation
(Bilkent University, 2021-10)In this experimental study, an 8-minute mindfulness guided meditation which aimed to increase teachers’ emotional well-being and help them connect to their genuine selves before they prepare their lesson plans was developed ... -
Approach to critical thinking in the Turkish Language and Literature curriculum: a content analysis
(Bilkent University, 2021-10)This study first intends to explore the philosophical stance of the Turkish Language and Literature curriculum, which was redesigned in 2018, to assess extent to which it is conducive to development of critical thinking ... -
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 ... -
Guidelines for developing critical media literacy instructional framework: a critical interpretive meta study
(Bilkent University, 2021-10)Critical reading of the media has become an increasingly important skill in the face of ever-expanding exposure to numerous types of media in all aspects and moments of life in the contemporary world. This thesis sets out ... -
Classroom management in high school mathematics lessons: student and teacher perceptions
(Bilkent University, 2021-09)The aim of this study was to examine perceptions of high school mathematics teachers and high school students about classroom management strategies. Furthermore, the commonalities and the differences between the students‟ ... -
Investigating high school students’ mathematics achievement with level of sources of mathematics self-efficacy, gender and school types
(Bilkent University, 2021-09)The purpose of this study was to investigate high school students’ mathematics achievement. Their mathematics achievement was determined by their latest mathematics Grade Point Average (GPA) results that were collected at ...
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