scholarly journals Opinions of academicians on digital literacy: A phenomenology study

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 469-478 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ezgi Pelin Yildiz
Keyword(s):  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Digital Tools ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Related Concept ◽  
Learning To Read ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
New Generation

Social media has become an indispensable part of our lives in recent days, in which a new concept has emerged. This concept is Digital Literacy. We can define digital literacy as the ability to produce information using digital technologies. Digital literacy skills are among the most important skills that individuals should have in our age. Today, children are introduced to digital tools and started to use, before learning, to read and write. According to the researches, teachers and/or academics are not able to keep up with this digital progress of the new generation, but they fall behind. In this context, teachers and/or academics are expected to use digital tools effectively and have digital literacy skills in order to keep up with the digital transformation. The aim of this study is to apply the opinions of academicians about the concept of digital literacy which is rapidly entering our lives and to reveal the level of awareness about the related concept. Phenomenology design, one of the qualitative research methods, was used in the study. Phenomenology is a research design that is used to reveal cases that we are aware of but we do not have in-depth knowledge of it. For research purposes, the sample of the research consists of 10 academicians working as lecturers in various departments with a Vocational School of Technical Sciences of a university in Turkey. As a data collection tool, Semi-Structured Interview Form on Digital Literacy developed by Kozan (2018) was used with the permission of the researcher. In the context of the conceptualisation of the collected data, the thematic content analysis method was used. At the end of the study, it was revealed that all of the academicians who are working in the study group are familiar with the concept of digital literacy and they are ready to participate in the training to be given to them by relevant institutions and organisations.   Keywords: Digital literacy, Academics, 0pinion, Phenomenology Study.

scholarly journals Investigation of Preschool Children's Descriptions of Value Concepts: A Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nihat Topaç ◽  
Musa Bardak ◽  
Murat Kirişci ◽  
Ercan MERTOĞLU
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Methods ◽  
Preschool Education ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Typical Case ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Entire Sample ◽  
Interview Technique ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
Content Analysis Method

This study was conducted to investigate how early childhood children perceive and define various concepts of value. Phenomenology, which is one of the qualitative research patterns, was used in the study. The study group of the study consisted of 20 5-year-old children who continue preschool education. While determining the children, a typical case sampling, which is one of the purposeful sampling methods, was used. It was noted that the entire sample was not educated in the same socio-economic level and planned value education before. A data collection tool that consist of open-ended questions with 7 value concepts (responsibility, sharing, benevolence, friendship, respect, honesty and courtesy), selected by researchers, was applied to the children with a semi-structured interview technique. The data obtained were evaluated by content analysis method. The data obtained from the answers given by the participants to the questions about value concepts were coded and themes were created and arranged in tables. In the results obtained by defining and interpreting the findings, it was seen that the perceptions and definitions of children of responsibility, sharing, benevolence and respect values are similar. In defining the value of responsibility, children often try to make definitions over the tasks that are assigned to them at home; in the definitions of sharing and benevolence values, they were influenced by the experiences of sharing and solidarity they had previously experienced; In their definitions of respect value, it is seen that they are affected by the behaviors and teachings of adults around them. As a result of the research, the answers given by the children to the questions about the value concepts were grouped. It has been observed that the perceptions and definitions of children about responsibility, sharing, benevolence and respect values are similar. It was seen that they tried to explain the value of friendship through sharing and benevolence values. It has been found that the concepts of honesty and kindness are the least perceived and undefined ones.

OUTDOOR CAMP EFFECTS ON ATHLETES: ORIENTEERING EXAMPLE

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (104) ◽  
pp. 55-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kadir Yıldız ◽  
Pınar Güzel ◽  
Fırat Çetinöz ◽  
Tolga Beşikçi
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Outdoor Education ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Interview Technique ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Research Questions

Background. In this research, we aimed to investigate the effects of outdoor camps on orienteering athletes. Methods. The study group consisted of 74 athletes (44 males and 30 females, aged 11.94 ± 1.32 years) who participated in Bolu outdoor camp on the 3 rd –13 th of August, 2015. Interview technique, which is one of the qualitative research methods, was used as data collection tool and content analysis method was used for data analysis. Results. Demographic factors were interpreted after the analysis of the obtained data and three main research questions were discussed under the topics of the views of athletes about the concept of Orienteering which is an outdoor sport, themes and codes regarding the purpose of Orienteering by the students who participated in the outdoor camp, and themes and codes about the outcomes of Orienteering for the students who participated in outdoor camps. Conclusion. It is suggested that a policy must be developed within the Ministry of Youth and Sport and Sport Federations in order to disseminate more deliberate and more comprehensive outdoor education among young people and measures should be taken to provide extensive participation.

scholarly journals Investigation of Teachers’ Opinions about Open Course Educational Materials: Case of Turkey

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 84-90
Author(s):  
Furkan Ozdemir
Keyword(s):  
Course Evaluation ◽  
Professional Experience ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Eastern Anatolia ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Educational Materials ◽  
Math Teachers ◽  
Course Materials ◽  
Content Analysis Method

The aim of this study is to determine whether math teachers have an idea about the open course materials and to get their opinions about the use of open course materials. The study employs a qualitative research approach. The research is carried out on 12 math teachers with professional experience working at all two high schools in the Eastern Anatolia Region in Turkey. In the research, Open Course Materials Interview Form (OCMIF) developed by the researchers was applied as a data collection tool. The content analysis method is used for data analysis. According to the results, it was seen that the teachers had information about the open course materials. Teachers also expressed the opinion that those not insufficient and uncontrolled for such sharing would be unhelpful. In addition, the teachers stated that there are some situations in which open lesson materials are not used in our country. In addition, pre-course preparation and post-course evaluation, the smart board for documents and topics related to the use of video, presentation, animation, such as to benefit from the activities were used.

scholarly journals Exploring Turkish Pre-Service Teachers’ Perceptions and Views of Digital Literacy

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rıdvan Ata ◽  
Kasım Yıldırım
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Cognitive Skills ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Public University ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Second Year

This study aims to investigate digital literacy perceptions of preservice teachers, and to identify quantity characteristics of first and second year preservice teachers’ digital literacy at a public university in Turkey. That is, pre-service teachers’ perceptions of digital literacy and their patterns of knowledge and use of digital literacy were measured within the scope of this study. Multiple sources of data, including a Likert scale and open-ended questions were collected to address the topic. Various statistical techniques and tests such as ANOVA, t-test, and Tukey HSD test were used in the analysis of the obtained data. Qualitative data was analyzed by using the content analysis method. The findings indicated that the model showed a good fit with the data and standardized regression weights indicated that attitude, technical, cognitive, and social factors were significant predictors of digital literacy. In addition, it was identified that the pre-service teachers had high and positive perceptions of digital literacy. However, it was observed in the open-ended questions that they lack the refined cognitive skills to find, evaluate, create, and communicate. The findings were then discussed in light of the relevant literature.

scholarly journals Caregiver’s perception about learning for home care

2017 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saul Ferraz de Paula ◽  
Maria Helena Gehlen ◽  
Jeferson Ventura ◽  
Cláudia Zamberlan ◽  
Rosiane Filipin Rangel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Santa Maria

  The objective was to know the perception of the caregiver about the learning needs of care to be performed at home. This is an exploratory descriptive research, with a qualitative approach. Data collection occurred through a semi-structured interview, from August to October 2014, with six caregivers of patients hospitalized in a medium-sized hospital in the municipality of Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul State. The data were analyzed by the content analysis method, identifying two categories: The caregiver's perception about the learning needs; The attendance of the caregiver's learning needs. The study showed that the learning based on empirical, instinctive and observational methodologies, without the participation of the nurse in the process. There is need to improve this learning. The participation of the nurse as an educator in the planning, organization and development of the educational action stands out, since he/she is part of the care; however, the caregivers did not visualize this professional. 

Green supply chain management

2014 ◽  
Vol 25 (8) ◽  
pp. 1105-1134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Everton Drohomeretski ◽  
Sergio Gouvea da Costa ◽  
Edson Pinheiro de Lima
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Automotive Industry ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Green Supply Chain ◽  
Motivating Factors ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Data Collection Instrument ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify the main motivating factors and difficulties in implementing GSCM; and to describe and explain how GSCM is being adopted in the Brazilian automotive industry. Design/methodology/approach – To meet the proposed objectives three case studies will be carried out in a Brazilian automotive industry, performing a total of 13 interviews, based on a research protocol. As the data collection instrument, a semi-structured interview was used based on a pre-established script, direct observation and documents from the organization researched. For the analysis of the results, the content analysis method was used, applying a triangle analysis to the research data with the patterns presented in the theoretical reference. Findings – The paper orients the companies in the automotive sector to adopt GSCM practices and principally that internal actions of automakers can be transferred throughout the supply chain. Practical implications – Contributes in a more practical so that companies evaluate the level of application of their GSCM practices such that they may take more corrective actions to increase the level of GSCM practices. Originality/value – Proposition of one classification system to identify the level of adoption of GSCM practices.

scholarly journals AN EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE CYPRUS AND CYPRUS TURKISH HISTORY COURSE CURRICULUM OBJECTIVES IN SCHOOL PRACTICES

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-81
Author(s):  
Ipek Danju
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Education Curriculum ◽  
School Practices ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Keywords Education

The aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the Cyprus and Cyprus Turkish History course curriculum’s objectiveness and the teachers’ implementation of the curriculum in schools. The research was conducted using a qualitative research approach and a descriptive research model. The researcher prepared semi-structured interview form to reveal the teachers’ views. Content analysis method was applied through using Nvivo 10 software in the analysis of qualitative data. The analysis of the survey data was conducted by encoding the results, as well as dividing and categorizing the teacher’s feedback and opinions; furthermore, direct opinions have also been noted. According to the findings, not only is there a disparity between the application of the program and its original objectives, but the effectiveness of the curriculum is also questioned.   Keywords: Education, Curriculum, Cyprus and Cyprus Turkish History, Qualitative

scholarly journals SECONDARY EDUCATION TEACHERS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS’ VIEWS ON POSITIVE ORGANIZATIONAL CLIMATE

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Burak Demir ◽  
Yücehan Yücesoy ◽  
Başak Bağlama ◽  
Mert Baştaş ◽  
Behçet Öznacar
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Education ◽  
Organizational Climate ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Secondary Education Teachers ◽  
Shed Light

This study aims to determine the views of secondary education teachers and school administrators onpositive organizational climate. Case study which is one of the qualitative research methods was usedin the study. A total number of 15 participants (12 secondary education teachers and 3 schooladministrators) constituted the study group of the research. A semi-structured interview formdeveloped by the researchers was used as the data collection tool and the obtained data were analyzedwith content analysis method. Results are presented with themes and frequencies in the tables. Resultsare discussed with relevant literature and recommendations for further research and practices areprovided. It is expected that this study would shed light to further research and practices in terms ofcreating a positive organizational climate in secondary education institutions.Keywords: Organizational climate, secondary education teachers, school administrators, views.

scholarly journals What Do Turkish Pre-Service Teachers Think About Artificial Intelligence?

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 3-23
Author(s):  
Halil Ibrahim Haseski
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Fall Semester ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
Academic Year

The aim of the present study was to determine the views of pre-service teachers on artificial intelligence. In the present qualitative study, conducted with the phenomenology design, that data were collected from 94 pre-service teachers attending different departments at Manisa Celal Bayar University, Faculty of Education during the 2018-2019 academic year fall semester in Turkey. Data were collected with semi-structured interview form and written interview form, developed by the author. Collected data were analyzed by using content analysis method and classified under themes. Analyses demonstrated that pre-service teachers assigned different meanings to artificial intelligence, felt basically negative emotions for artificial intelligence, and did not want to live in a world ruled by artificial intelligence. Furthermore, it was found that pre-service teachers considered that artificial intelligence could have both several benefits and risks, and it might have both positive and negative effects on education. Based on the study findings, various recommendations were presented for future studies and implementations on the topic.

scholarly journals Communication Problems and Expectations Between Nurses and Patients: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esma Gökçe ◽  
Meral Atıcı ◽  
Sevban Arslan
Keyword(s):  
Structured Interview ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Therapeutic Communication ◽  
Communication Problems ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Interview Methods

Aim: The aim of this research is to determine the ways of communication between nurses and patients, the relevant problems, and expectations. Method: The research was carried out within the scope of qualitative research model and using the case study design. Observation and semi-structured interview methods were used in the study. In this context, interviews and observations were made with five nurses working in a university hospital clinic and five inpatients in December 2019. In the analysis of qualitative data obtained from observations and interviews, themes were created using the content analysis method. Results: The research was presented as findings on semi-structured interviews and observations together with introductory features. Findings obtained as a result of the interviews were analyzed as two main themes, three subthemes and codes under each subtheme. Conclusion: To establish a better communication as a result of the research; significant findings were obtained related to the issues of establishing mutual empathy, increasing the level of education, taking patient complaints seriously, increasing the number of employees by improving the technological equipment of institutions, ensuring coordination by creating an atmosphere of trust, nurses’ doing their job lovingly, gaining therapeutic communication skills, and especially explaining medical terms in a comprehensible manner.

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