scholarly journals Understanding of sustainable development in terms of environmental ethics: A qualitative study

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 186-193
Author(s):  
Şenol Şen ◽  
Senar Temel
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Environmental Ethics ◽  
Prospective Teachers ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
Development Concept

This study aims to determine prospective teachers’ understanding of sustainable development concept in the context of environmental ethics approach. Qualitative research method was used. A total of 20 prospective teachers were participated to the study and they were selected by purposeful sampling method. A test comprised of two open-ended questions was used for collecting data. The test was applied to the participants and they were required to answer the questions in writing in 20 minutes. Prospective teachers’ written answers to the test questions were analysis according to content analysis. The findings obtained through content analysis were divided into codes and then categories and themes were defined. After the analysis of the themes and categories, prospective teachers’ understanding of sustainable development concept in the context of environmental ethics approach was revealed and then the findings were discussed in details.     Keywords: content analysis, environmental ethics, prospective teachers, sustainable development, understanding  

scholarly journals Prospective teachers’ understanding of sustainable development concept: A qualitative study

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 169-177
Author(s):  
Senar Temel ◽  
Senol Sen
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Prospective Teachers ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
Development Concept

This study aims to determine the prospective teachers’ understanding of the concept of sustainable development (SD). This study used a qualitative research method. A total of 22 prospective teachers were included in this study. The participants were chosen using the purposeful sampling method. The research data were collected through a test of three open-ended questions developed by the researchers. The prospective teachers were asked the following questions: what are the reasons of the emergence of the concept of SD, what are the goals of the concept of SD and what are the criticisms of the concept of SD. They were required to answer the questions in writing and the written answers were analysed via content analysis. The findings obtained through content analysis were divided into categories related to the concept of SD, and then the themes were defined. Prospective teachers’ understanding of the concept of SD was categorised into three (namely general reasons, environmental reasons and social reasons). Keywords: Content analysis, prospective teachers, sustainable development, understanding, qualitative study.    

scholarly journals Prospective teachers' understanding of environmental ethics approach: A qualitative study

2019 ◽  
Vol 66 ◽  
pp. 01010
Author(s):  
Senar Temel
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Environmental Ethics ◽  
Prospective Teachers ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Globalizing World ◽  
Purposeful Sampling

This study aims to determine prospective teachers' understanding of environmental ethics approach. The study employed qualitative research method. 20 prospective teachers were included in the research. The participants were chosen in purposeful sampling method. The research data were collected through a test of two open-ended questions developed by the researcher. The prospective teachers were asked questions on what environmental ethics approach meant, what the importance of environmental ethics in a globalizing world is and they were required to answer the questions in writing. The written answers were analyzed via content analysis. The findings obtained through content analysis were divided into categories related to the environmental ethics approach and then the themes were defined. After the analysis of the themes and categories, prospective teachers' understanding about the environmental ethics approach was revealed and then the findings were discussed in details.

scholarly journals Trends of Values Education Research in Turkey: A Content Analysis of Published Articles

DINAMIKA ILMU ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 267-290
Author(s):  
Taha Yazar ◽  
Özgür Tutal
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Document Analysis ◽  
Values Education ◽  
National Education ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
Education In Turkey

In recent years there has been a large increase in the number of research that deal with values education in Turkey. There are several reviews to determine the trends of these studies. However, these reviews were mostly limited to theses, dissertations and proceedings, and it is necessary to review articles on values education. The data of the research conducted with the qualitative research method was gathered by document analysis. 479 articles were included in the research after duplicates and the articles published in non-refereed journals were removed. Content analysis was used to analyze the obtained data. According to the findings of the research; (a) the highest number of articles were published in 2017, (b) qualitative research methods were the most common research methods, (c) most frequently document analysis was preferred as the data collection tool, and content analysis was preferred as the analysis method, (d) data were collected from pre-service teachers the most and purposeful sampling was the most favored sampling method, (e) the sample size is mostly less than 50, (f) mostly the answer to a single research question was sought, (g) the majority of articles were written by two authors, (h) most articles were written by assistant professors as titles and by teachers of the Ministry of National Education on an institutional basis, (i) the articles mostly used domestic sources (j) the majority of the articles were written in Turkish and had not an English extended summary, (k) the most favored journal was The Journal of Values Education.

scholarly journals Examining Students’ Opinions about STEAM Activities

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
Gulbin Ozkan ◽  
Unsal Umdu Topsakal
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Energy Unit ◽  
Evaluation Form ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Data Collection Instrument

The purpose of this study is to determine the opinions of students about STEAM activities. This qualitative study was conducted on the with 7th grade students (n=37) who are studying at a public school in Istanbul. A purposeful sampling was used in this study. Nine STEAM activities were used while teaching Force and Energy unit. An evaluation form which is composed of open-ended questions was used as a data collection instrument at the end of the teaching process. The responses provided by students for the evaluation form were analysed qualitatively to determine the opinions of students about the activities. The study was structured as qualitative research and content analysis technique was used to evaluate the obtained data. The findings revealed that a relatively positive attitude about STEAM activities and the contribution that the approach had on students. It was therefore concluded that students have few negative opinions about STEAM activities.

scholarly journals Prospective chemistry teachers’ cognitive structures about the concept of globalization

2018 ◽  
Vol 48 ◽  
pp. 01021
Author(s):  
Şenol Şen ◽  
Sinem Dinçol Özgür ◽  
Senar Temel
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Prospective Teachers ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Cognitive Structures ◽  
Chemistry Teachers ◽  
Environmental Consequences ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
The World

This study aims to determine prospective chemistry teachers’ cognitive structures about the concept of globalization. The study employs case study- one of qualitative research methods. 20 prospective chemistry teachers were included in the research. The participants were chosen in purposeful sampling method. The research data were collected through a test of three open-ended questions developed by the researchers. The prospective teachers were asked questions on what globalization meant, what the environmental consequences of globalization were, and what the effects of globalization on the world were and they were required to answer the questions in writing. The written answers that prospective chemistry teachers gave to the open-ended questions will be put to content analysis. The findings to be obtained through content analysis were divided into themes related to the concept of globalization and categories defined. After the analysis of the themes and categories, prospective chemistry teachers’ cognitive structures about the concept of globalization were revealed and then the findings were discussed in details.

Opinions of Field Experts on Practices That Will Increase the Motivation Levels of Learners During the COVID-19 Pandemic Process

2021 ◽  
pp. 191-208
Author(s):  
Hakan Kılınç
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Qualitative Research Methods ◽  
Purposeful Sampling

This study aimed to determine what applications could be used to increase the motivation levels of learners during the COVID-19 pandemic process and what roles should be carried out by teachers, institutions, families, and learners in this process. In this study, phenomenology design, one of the qualitative research methods, was used. In this context, the opinions of the participants who were determined by purposeful sampling method were consulted. The opinions obtained from the participants were analyzed with content analysis. The findings obtained within the scope of the study, in order to maintain the motivation levels of the learners in the COVID-19 pandemic period, revealed the roles that teachers, institutions, families, and learners should carry out.

scholarly journals Investigation of pre-service elementary mathematics teachers’ understanding on solids

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 175
Author(s):  
Fatih Karakus ◽  
Zeynep Bahar Erşen
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Elementary Mathematics ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Convenience Sample

The aim of the present study is to determine the elementary pre-service mathematics teachers’ understanding on solids. For this purpose, pre-service teachers’ definitions and drawings of these objects were examined. Qualitative research method was used. A written questionnaire consisting of sixteen open-ended and multiple-choice questions was conducted with 127 elementary pre-service mathematics teachers chosen by convenience sample which is one of non-random sampling method. The collected qualitative data were analyzed by both descriptive and content analysis.  The results revealed that pre-service teachers made insufficient connections among cylinder, prism, cone and pyramid. So, it can be said that their understanding about solids was weak and procedural.

scholarly journals A qualitative study about enriching programming and algorithm teaching with flipped classroom approach

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 189-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Özcan Özyurt ◽  
Hacer Özyurt
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Software Engineering ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Fall Semester ◽  
Engineering Department ◽  
Academic Year

This study aims to detect the students' views about enriching programming and algorithm teaching with flipped classroom approach. The study was conducted with freshman students in Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Technology; Software Engineering Department in fall semester of 2015-2016 academic year. Qualitative research method was used in this study. Semi-structured interview form, which was developed by the researchers, was used as data collecting tool. The study was carried out with the participation of 94 students in the scope of Introduction to Programing and Algorithm course during 14 weeks and this course was designed and carried out in accordance with flipped classroom approach. At the end of the semester, interviews were held with 32 voluntary students among the students taking the course. The data analyzed through content analysis. According to the results of the study, majority of the students expressed positive views about the flipped classroom approach. With regard to the findings of the study, it can be said that flipped classroom approach can be used effectively in programming and coding based courses.

Engineering Students’ Perspectives on Progress Tracking and Badge Features

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-99
Author(s):  
Vina Zahrotun Kamila ◽  
Islamiyah ◽  
Ade Nugraha ◽  
Nazila Fairuz Assyifa ◽  
Rara Puspa Aisyah
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
General View ◽  
Qualitative Research Method ◽  
Campus Environment ◽  
Open Questions ◽  
Online Forms ◽  
Phenomenological Design

The purpose of this study was to examine the opinions of engineering students from various departments regarding the progress tracking and digital badge features applied in courses in the Learning Management System (LMS). The phenomenological design which is a qualitative research method is used in this study. Online forms with close and open questions were used to collect data. The study was conducted with a total of 226 students, who studied in 5 different departments. The data is subject to content analysis. According to the research results, students stated that the features tested triggered motivation to complete assignments and develop other students. As for the opinion of some students that these features should be held in every course in the LMS. Despite the general view of an LMS equipped with these features (Moodle), their general view of the features, especially the progress tracking feature and digital badges is quite good. What needs to be questioned is the willingness of lecturers and policymakers to apply it consistently in the campus environment.

scholarly journals A Theological Analysis of Issues Arising from the Christian Asante Chief’s Relationship with the Black Stool (Akonwa Tuntum)

2020 ◽  
pp. 50-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Ofori
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Personal Observation ◽  
Proper Understanding ◽  
Religious Rituals ◽  
Purposeful Sampling

One of several issues of contention that have created a gulf between Christianity and the traditional Asante chieftaincy institution is the chief’s relationship with the black stool. The general perception of Christians is that the black stool is an object of worship, it is demonic and should be avoided by Christian chiefs. This paper theologically analyzes the issues of contention in the Christian chief’s relationship with the black stool and presents a Christian response to guide them. This is an empirical qualitative study, and it uses a phenomenological approach to understand the phenomena related to the issues of contention in the Christianity-chieftaincy encounter. The method of obtaining information included interviews of fifty (50) Christian Asante chiefs, a representative group obtained by the purposeful sampling method. Information was also obtained through personal observation of some of the traditional religious rituals they perform. The issues of contention were then examined in the light of scripture in order to help bridge the seeming gulf between Asante chieftaincy and Christianity. This research has established the fact that the black stool is not a demonic object. In fact, the issues of contention in the Christianity and chieftaincy encounter, relating to the black stool, have arisen not only from a lack of understanding and proper appreciation of the traditional rituals, but also from lack of proper understanding and poor interpretation of scriptural texts used in relating the gospel to the chieftaincy institution.

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