scholarly journals The predictive power to mathematical success of belief and reflective thinking for problem solvingProblem çözmeye yönelik inanç ve yansıtıcı düşünme becerisinin matematik başarısını yordama gücü

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 807 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mustafa Albayrak ◽  
Mertkan Şimşek ◽  
Nurullah Yazıcı
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Predictive Power ◽  
Reflective Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
English Summary ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Mathematical Success ◽  
Mathematical Skill ◽  
The Impact

It is known that variables such as attitudes, faith, self-efficacy, critical thinking skills, reflective thinking skills are variables used to explain the students’ mathematical success and the impact rates of these variables are not the same. In this study, students' predictive power towards mathematical achievements of faith and reflective thinking skills were investigated in terms of problem solving as corresponding to these variables. Relational search model was used in the research. The sample of the research is composed of 143 mathematics teacher candidates who are studying in the departmen of Elemantary Mathematics Teaching in a university. Regression analysis was done for predicting students’ mathematical achievement by sub dimensions of belief about problem solving which are mathematical skill, mathematical situation, understanding problem, importance of mathematics, problem solving skills and sub dimensions of reflective thinking ability which are inquiry, evaluation and heuristics. Research findings show that these variables are about 18 percent of the total variance in mathematical success. It is considered that associating the conceptual and operational knowledge during the education periods in order to increase student success of students can affect the student success.Extended English summary is in the end of Full Text PDF (TURKISH) file.ÖzetMatematiğe yönelik tutum, inanç, öz yeterlilik algısı, eleştirel düşünme becerisi, yansıtıcı düşünme becerisi gibi değişkenlerin öğrencilerin matematik başarılarını açıklamada kullanılan değişkenler olduğu ve bu değişkenlerin etki oranlarının aynı olmadığı bilinmektedir. Araştırmada bu değişkenlere karşılık gelecek şekilde problem çözme temalı olarak öğrencilerin matematiğe karşı inanç ve yansıtıcı düşünce becerilerinin matematiksel başarılarına olan yordama gücü incelenmiştir. Araştırmada ilişkisel tarama modeli kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın örneklemini, bir üniversitenin İlköğretim Matematik Öğretmenliği bölümünde öğrenim görmekte olan 143 matematik öğretmen adayı oluşturmaktadır. Problem çözmeye ilişkin inancın alt boyutları olan matematiksel beceri, matematiğin yeri, problemi anlama, matematiğin önemi ve problem çözme becerisi ile yansıtıcı düşünme becerisinin alt boyutları olan sorgulama, değerlendirme ve nedenleme değişkenlerine göre öğrencilerin matematik başarısının yordanmasına yönelik regresyon analizi yapılmıştır. Araştırmada bu değişkenlerin birlikte matematik başarısındaki toplam varyansın yaklaşık %18’ini açıkladığı sonucu bulunmuştur. Öğrenci başarısının artırılması amacıyla öğrencilerin öğrenimleri süresince kavramsal ve işlemsel bilginin birbirine yakın bir şekilde ilişkilendirilmesinin öğrenci başarısını etkileyebileceği düşünülmektedir.

scholarly journals Problem Based Learning Learning Model improve Critical Thinking Ability

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Deviana Yulianti
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Elementary Schools ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Ability ◽  
Thinking Ability ◽  
Learning Guide

<p><em>The demands of the 2013 curriculum ideally are that learning is able to develop 4C skills, one of which is critical thinking and problem-solving skills (Critical-Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills), namely being able to think critically, laterally, and systematically, especially in the context of problem solving. In fact, students' critical thinking skills have not been maximally developed, especially in elementary schools. The learning process in elementary schools currently requires problem-based learning that requires students to actively carry out investigations in solving problems and the teacher acting as a facilitator or learning guide will be able to shape the ability of students to think critically. The purpose of this research is to describe the concept of Problem Based Learning (PBL), the concept of critical thinking ability, and the relationship between Problem Based Learning (PBL) and critical thinking ability. The results of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model improve critical thinking ability.</em></p>

scholarly journals Reflection method used in clinical practices in nursing students effects on problem solving skillsHemşirelik öğrencilerinde klinik uygulamalarda kullanılan reflekşın yönteminin problem çözme becerisine etkisi

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 4931
Author(s):  
Fatma Tanrıkulu ◽  
Funda Erol ◽  
Yurdanur Dikmen
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Clinical Application ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Clinical Environment ◽  
Reflection Method ◽  
Clinical Practices ◽  
Problem Solving Skills

Aim: This study was conducted to observe the efficiency of the reflection method used in clinical practices in nursing students and the examination of the effects and problem solving skills.Method: The samples of this study consist of 50 freshmen students of Sakarya University Nursery Department.  The data were collected with the Evaluation Form on the Students’ Perception Related to the Reflection Method. In the analysis of the data, number, percentage, standard deviation, and t test in related groups were applied.Results: A large portion of the students (76.0%) stated that with the application of this method on clinical application, they found the opportunity to evaluate themselves in different perspectives, 78.0% stated this method was helpful on reviewing their positive or negative experiences in the clinical application fields and application of this method positively developed the critical thinking skills in the process of patient care. 74% of the students stated that, the reflection application should be carried out with the accompaniment of the educators and for the situation to be analyzed correctly in the reflection application, they required assistance from the educators. The PSI points average was determined difference to statistically meaningless.Conclusion: According to the results of the study, it was determined reflection application on clinical application of nursery students has a positive effect on the students’ self-awareness, in the development of critical thinking skills, also the realization of the problems the students face with in the clinical environment by the students and their explanations on experiences with solving these problems, however the reflection method does not effect their problem solving skills. ÖzetAmaç: Bu araştırma hemşirelik öğrencilerinde klinik uygulamalarda kullanılan reflekşın yönteminin problem çözme becerisine etkisini incelemek amacıyla yapılmıştır.Gereç ve Yöntem: Bu araştırmanın örneklemini Sakarya Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Bölümü birinci sınıfta öğrenim gören 50 öğrenci oluşturmuştur. Veriler “Reflekşın Yöntemine İlişkin Öğrencilerin Algılarını Değerlendirme Formu” ile “Problem Çözme Envanteri (PÇE)” kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde sayı, yüzde, ortalama, standart sapma ve bağımlı gruplarda t testi kullanılmıştır.Bulgular: Öğrencilerin büyük bölümü (%76.0) klinik uygulamada bu yöntemin kullanılması ile kendilerini farklı açılardan değerlendirme fırsatı bulduklarını, %78’i bu yöntemin klinik uygulama alanlarında olumlu ya da olumsuz deneyimlerini gözden geçirmelerine yardımcı olduğunu ve hasta bakımı sürecinde eleştirel düşünme becerilerini olumlu olarak geliştirdiğini belirtmiştir. Öğrencilerin %74’ü reflekşın uygulamasının eğitimciler eşliğinde yapılması gerektiğini ve reflekşın uygulamasında durumun doğru analiz edilebilmesi için eğitimcilerin desteğine ihtiyaç duyduğunu belirtmiştir. Ancak öğrencilerin PÇE puan ortalamaları arasındaki farkın istatistiksel olarak anlamlı olmadığı saptanmıştır (p>0,05).Sonuç: Sonuç olarak, hemşirelik öğrencilerinde klinik uygulama eğitiminde reflekşın yönteminin; öğrencilerin kendini tanımasına, eleştirel düşünme becerilerinin artmasına, ayrıca öğrencilerin klinik ortamda yaşadıkları sorunları fark etmelerine ve bu sorunları nasıl çözümleyeceklerine yönelik deneyimlerini açıklamasına olumlu katkı sağlamıştır. Ancak öğrencilerin problem çözme becerilerini etkilemediği saptanmıştır.

The Predictive Power of Turkish Teachers’ Reflective Thinking Skills Perceptions in their Problem Solving Skills Perceptions

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 12
Author(s):  
Ceren KARAKOÇ ◽  
Özden DEMİR
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Cognitive Skills ◽  
Reflective Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Professional Perspective ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Turkish Education

The Turkish education program has a great importance in terms of increasing the quality of education and training process and determining and developing the cognitive skills of students. The explanation of the relationship between the high-level thinking skills of Turkish teachers responsible for teaching the program and the Turkish education program reveals the necessity of the study. Accordingly, this research was created in order to determine the relationship between reflective thinking skills perceptions and problem solving skills perceptions that should be present in Turkish teaching. The sample of the study consists of 106 Turkish teachers who are working in eight districts of Kars Province. In this study, the Reflective Thinking Tendency Scale (YANDE) and Problem Solving Inventory (PSI) were used. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical methods. According to the findings, the relationships between total and sub-dimensions of Turkish teachers’ reflective thinking skills perceptions and their problem-solving skills perceptions were moderate. According to the findings; continuous and purposeful thinking, open-mindedness, questioner and effective teaching, teaching responsibility and scientificity, predictive and sincerity and professional perspective sub-dimensions of reflective thinking scale do not significantly predict any sub-dimension of problem solving. However, it is observed that the ‘researcher sub-dimension of the reflective thinking’ scale significantly predicts problem solving total scores, hasty approach scores, thinking approach scores and avoidant approach scores. The relationship between total and sub-dimensions of reflective thinking skills perceptions of Turkish teachers and total and sub-dimensions of problem solving skills perceptions was found to be at a moderate level. These thinking skills should be considered when planning activities in undergraduate and professional education to develop reflective thinking skills perceptions and problem solving skills perceptions of Turkish teachers.

scholarly journals Efforts to Improve Problem Solving Skills and Critical Thinking Skills Through Problem-Based Integrated Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) in Vocational Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 111-117
Author(s):  
Rizky Ema Wulansari ◽  
Rahmat Azis Nabawi
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Computer Assisted Instruction ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Research Hypothesis ◽  
Assisted Instruction

Based on research conducted by PISA, the ability to solve problems and think critically of Indonesian students is still below the average score set by PISA. Problem based learning is one of the learning models recommended by the Ministry of Education and Culture to be applied in improving these abilities. However, the lack of problem-based learning that has been applied so far is the lack of use of media that can be used as support in learning activities, resulting in inconsistencies in the impact of problem-based learning in improving student skills. The importance of these skills for students to have in this era of the industrial revolution 4.0, makes educators have to be more creative and innovative in implementing learning. Therefore, this study aims at seeing efforts to improve problem solving skills and critical thinking skills through problem based integrated computer assisted instruction (CAI). This study used a quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test control group design. The population in this study were undergraduate students of Mechanical Engineering Education, Padang State University. The instrument used in this research is a questionnaire which is used to see students' problem solving and critical thinking skills. The data analysis technique in this study is in accordance with the research hypothesis, where research hypotheses 1 and 2 use independent sample t-test and research hypothesis 3 uses MANCOVA. The research covered by his study is in line with higher education's continuing search for effective SCL approaches

scholarly journals Investigating the Impact of Model Eliciting Activities on Development of Critical Thinking

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian Frank ◽  
Jake Kaupp ◽  
Ann Chen
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Learning Assessment ◽  
First Year ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Model Eliciting Activities ◽  
The Impact

This paper presents a portion of a study on how model eliciting activities (MEAs) impact critical thinking development in first year engineering. Model eliciting activities (MEAs) are realistic problems used in the classroom that require learners to document not only their solution to the problems, but also their processes for solving them. Studies have shown MEAs to be valuable in helping students to develop conceptual understanding, knowledge transfer , and generalizable problem--‐solving skills. This study is investigating the impact of the MEA- integrated course on students’ development of critical thinking skills. Ultimately, the team aims to determine whether the MEA-integrated course facilitates students’ critical thinking. During the fall semester of the 2012/2013 academic year three instruments will be used to evaluate the critical thinking skills (CTS) of first year engineering students. These instruments will be used as both a pre--‐ and post--‐test in order to benchmark CTS of the incoming first year students, and determine the effectiveness of MEA instruction on developing student critical thinking ability. These instruments are the Cornell Critical Thinking Test Level Z (Cornell Z), the International Critical Thinking Essay Test (ICTET) and the Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA). This paper will present the preliminary findings from analysis of the MEA results and pre and post tests from the study.

Games in E-learning

2012 ◽  
pp. 179-209
Author(s):  
Michelle Aubrecht
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Systems Thinking ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Online Game ◽  
Game Based Learning ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
E Learning

Game-based learning is a dynamic and powerful way to engage students to develop evidence-based reasoning, analytical and critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills, systems thinking, and connect with peers, all of which are 21st century skills. Games can lead students to become participatory learners and producers instead of passive recipients. This chapter considers the following three approaches to using games with students: (1) an instructor makes a game for a specific learner outcome, (2) students make a game, and (3) an instructor uses a commercial or online game. The chapter emphasizes the second and third methods. Specific examples of how games are being used with students illustrate ways to teach with games.

Science Education and Our Future

1997 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 240-252
Author(s):  
Yervant Terzian
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
General Science ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Basic Understanding ◽  
Understanding Of Science ◽  
And Mathematics

We need a workforce with basic understanding of science and mathematics; with problem-solving skills; with communication skills; with critical thinking skills; with skills to understand statistics and probabilities. In general, science education will improve when students realize that in order to get better jobs they need to understand science, mathematics, and technology. The following presents my ten pragmatic suggestions for the improvement of science education in general. 

scholarly journals Description and impact of a distance mathematics course for Grade 10 to 12 teachers

Pythagoras ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 0 (65) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerrit Stols ◽  
Alwyn Olivier ◽  
Diane Grayson
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Mathematical Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Teaching Skills ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
One Year ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Mathematics Course

This paper explores the impact of a one-year in-service distance education  mathematics  course that follows a problem-solving approach. The course aims  to develop teachers’ mathematical thinking skills. Results show that  the course improved the teachers’ confidence, problem-solving skills and teaching skills. Results also show that the course on mathematical thinking skills helps to improve teachers’ understanding of mathematics content.

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