The Enlightenment Tradition and Science Education in Turkey

Author(s):  
Deniz Peker ◽  
Özgür Taskin
1996 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 15414J ◽  
Author(s):  
Sevil Atasoy ◽  
A. Sedat Cologlu ◽  
Ersi Abaci-Kalfoglu ◽  
Oguz Polat

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 344-359
Author(s):  
Ali Ihsan Benzer ◽  
Suat Ünal

This research examined articles about models and modelling in the context of science education in Turkey by using content analysis method. Two specific academic databases; one of which was Dergipark, a platform including the academic journals published in Turkey, and Scholar Google were examined in detail so that totally 71 articles on models and modelling in science education were identified. The “article analysis form” developed by the researchers considering into the relevant literature was used to examine these articles. The findings were presented in tables and charts to show the frequency and percentile values regarding the articles examined. As a result, it was found that the purpose of most of the articles is to examine the effect of model / modelling-based teaching method. Concerning the discipline related in the articles, physics was seen to be on the top of the list, more specifically astronomy subject. As another result, qualitative research method appeared to be the most commonly used research method in the articles at hand. Lastly, it was found out that the most frequently examined variable was the mental model of the participants, and the most preferred data collection instrument was conceptual understanding test. Keywords: content analysis, literature review, modelling in science, models in science, science education


2021 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. 212-234
Author(s):  
Hui Zhang

Science education is paid more attention nowadays. This article describes the current situation of Science education in China. As a concept paper, it is divided into some aspects, such as the history and development, the Necessity of Science history, incorporate the history of science into today's science education, the future trend of science education, the goal and significance of science education, also, it states the problems and solutions in science education as well. More importantly, science education in the 21st Century is introduced in the end which combines the advanced technology in science teaching and learning process. Conclusion comes lastly with the enlightenment for future development of science education.


2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 506-522
Author(s):  
Yasemin Ozdem-Yilmaz ◽  
Bulent Cavas

The aim of this research is to investigate the aspects of science education, which are pedagogically desirable for the individual in the society of 21st century. The research was conducted by Curricular Delphi Study method in three rounds with international comparisons. In the first round, an open-ended survey was used, and in the next two rounds the instrument was structured to answer the refined research questions of the study, such as the priorities and practices towards the inquiry-based science education. The paper reports on the findings of a survey collected from 125 stakeholders of science education, including scientists, science educators, and education administrators from Turkey. In the results of the differentiated analyses according to the sample groups, all stakeholders emphasize the role of science education in the survival of a country. They all put a great emphasis on the curriculum. The stakeholders emphasized the significance of engagement with the interdisciplinary relations of the sciences, their findings and their perspectives with regard to their role in enhancing individual intellectual personality development. It is suggested that scientific inquiry includes the ability to consolidate the inquiry processes with scientific knowledge, scientific reasoning and critical thinking to advance scientific knowledge. Key words: inquiry-based, science education, Delphi method.


2000 ◽  
Vol 45 (6) ◽  
pp. 657-660
Author(s):  
Mary Gergen
Keyword(s):  
The Self ◽  

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