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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 ... -
High school teachers’attitudes, perceptions and perceived competence regarding inclusive education: a systematic literature review
(Bilkent University, 2021-02)Research highlights the ongoing marginalization, discrimination and bullying directed to minority students. The prevention of such negative behavior towards diversities is an objective of inclusive education. Teachers play ... -
The development of a unit to integrate international sustainability goals into the ninth grade English language curriculum
(Bilkent University, 2021-02)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 ... -
High school students’ level of knowledge and attitudes towards the use of technology in biology classrooms
(Bilkent University, 2021-01)Through the rapid development of technology of our age more technology tools are used in the field of education. In education, the use of technology and its tools affects students’ attitudes towards lessons. Therefore, ... -
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 ... -
Service learning in high school context: an interpretive synthesis
(Bilkent University, 2021-01)Service learning is used increasingly in primary, secondary and higher education contexts. It provides platform for multiple learning pathways from experiential and social-emotional learning to character and values education, ... -
The relationship between high school students’ cognitive style and spatial ability in Ankara Çankaya
(Bilkent University, 2021-01)In this study the relation between students’ cognitive style and spatial visualization ability was investigated in Ankara, Çankaya. Gender, schools and grade level/age were independent variables of descriptive study. ... -
English learners’ motivation in higher education programs: instructional and personal correlates
(Bilkent University, 2021-01)This study investigated the motivational factors linked with English language learning motivation in higher education. A systematic review (Study 1) aimed to clarify the complexity of conceptualization and operationalization ... -
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 ... -
A descriptive investigation of Turkish high school students’ spatial visualization ability
(Bilkent University, 2020-08)The purpose of this study was to investigate Turkish high school students’ spatial visualization ability. Gender, school type, and grade were used as independent variables to describe spatial visualization ability as it ... -
Teacher and student interest, quality of motivation and engagement in content-based EAP classes
(Bilkent University, 2020-07)The present study sought to investigate if there was a relation among ENG 101/ 102 instructors’ and students’ interest, quality of motivation (i.e., autonomous versus controlled motivation) and students’ engagement in ... -
Predicting high school students’ academic achievement in international and national programs based on admission examination: a case study from Turkey
(Bilkent University, 2020-06)Predicting students’ future academic performance is an important discussion in the world of education that began to gain importance more than fifty years ago. Predictions of academic performance is of paramount importance ... -
Study efforts, learning strategies and test anxiety when striving for language competence: the role of utility value, self-efficacy, and reasons for learning English
(Bilkent University, 2020-06)This study investigates the combined role of utility value, expectancy for success, intrinsic reasons and self-worth concerns, in predicting learning strategies and test anxiety. The study examined this potential prediction ... -
A case-based approach to reflective practice of pre-service secondary mathematics teachers for developing a holistic perception of teaching
(Bilkent University, 2020-02)The aim of this study is to support learning to teach processes of preservice secondary mathematics teachers by providing them reflective practice opportunities using a case-based approach. The research was conducted in ... -
Cross country comparison of math-related factors affecting student mathematics literacy levels based on PISA 2012 results
(Bilkent University, 2020-01)The purpose of the current study is to investigate the relationship between mathematics related affective factors and mathematics literacy levels across Brazil, Norway, Singapore and Turkey. The countries selected ... -
Darülmuallimat eğitim programı ve bir Darülmuallimat öğretmeni olarak Ahmet Mithat Efendi
(Bilkent University, 2019-12)Bu çalışma Darülmuallimat’ın (Kadın Öğretmen Yetiştirme Okulu) misyonu ve temel kazanımlarının Ahmet Mithat Efendi’nin eserlerinde “idealleştirilen kadın” ile nasıl benzeştiğini göstermek için yapılmıştır. Darülmuallimat’ın ... -
Level and sources of anxiety affecting gifted students who attend science and art centers
(Bilkent University, 2019-10)In recent years, gifted education started to gain importance in Turkey as in the rest of the world. Within this scope, 135 Science and Art Centers (SACs) were established in 81 cities in Turkey by 2018. This study investigated ... -
Teaching A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man: an interpretive synthesis to inform critical literacy instruction in International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme context
(Bilkent University, 2019-10)The purpose of this study is to explore studies focusing on a literary text conducive to providing critical content within the context of International Baccalaureate (IB) Language A: language and literature for preparing ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
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