scholarly journals What are the Purposes of Teachers for Using the eTwinning Platform and the Effects of the Platform on Teachers?

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-103
Author(s):  
Sema ACAR ◽  
Bilge PEKER
Keyword(s):  
Personal Development ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Volunteer Teachers ◽  
Content Analysis Method

Abstract: This study is a qualitative case study research, determining the purposes of teachers to use the eTwinning platform and to examine the effects of the platform on teachers. The study group consisted of 15 volunteer teachers who carried out eTwinning projects rewarded with quality labels. In the study, the data were obtained through a semi-structured interview form, and the content analysis method was used in the data analysis. According to the results obtained, it was concluded that teachers used the eTwinning platform in order to make projects, participate in online courses, contribute to their professional development and collaborate. The platform has a great contribution to teachers both personally and professionally. As a result, it is obvious that the eTwinning platform is very useful for teachers. The platform is so effective that it contributes to the professional and personal development of teachers, and even changes their perspective on the profession.

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 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.

scholarly journals A case study on service recovery: Frontline employees’ perspectives and the role of empowerment

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Satu Schumacher ◽  
Raija Komppula
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Service Recovery ◽  
Recovery Process ◽  
Employee Empowerment ◽  
Frontline Employees ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Content Analysis Method

AbstractThe aim of this study was to improve our understanding of how frontline employees cope with service recovery situations and recover from them. It also takes a closer look at employee empowerment. This work represents a qualitative case study, and investigates the topic from the perspective of frontline employees. Data collection is implemented by interviewing the case hotel’s frontline personnel. A content analysis method was utilised to analyse the collected data. The findings suggest that the support of colleagues is more crucial in coping with service recovery situations and recovering from them than the support of managers. Personality traits also play a role. A theoretical scheme of the service recovery process from the perspective of frontline employees is developed from the analysis of the interviews. The findings indicate that written instructions would assist employees in service recovery situations.

scholarly journals The Views of Class Teachers on Acquisition of Entrepreneurship Ability

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Soner Aladağ
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Classroom Teachers ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
School Conditions ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Teaching Programs

Aim of this study is to determine the views of class teachers on the acquisition of entrepreneurship abilities. With being a qualitative research, adopted approach is phenomenology. Study group was determined by a suitable sampling method. The study group included eight classroom teachers working in primary schools in Aydın. The data of the study were collected using a semi-structured interview technique based on qualitative research. Content analysis method was used in the analysis of the data. At the end of the study, four main themes were reached. These themes; entrepreneurship abilities in teaching programs, methods and techniques in transferring entrepreneurship abilities, difficulties in transferring entrepreneurship abilities, and suggestions for transferring entrepreneurship abilities. All of the class teachers who participated in the study have the opinion that entrepreneurship abilities must be included in the curriculum. Class teachers who expressed their views on the adequacy of teaching programs in terms of entrepreneurship abilities found their teaching programs inadequate. Teachers who participated in the study stated that they use the drama method most in their entrepreneurship abilities. Class teachers explained difficulties they encounter with problems with the program, student, parent, and school conditions. One of the main difficulties faced by teachers in the transfer of abilities is program-related problems. With the light of the data obtained, class teachers load the problems they experience into factors outside of themselves. They do not evaluate themselves in terms of desire, knowledge and skill.

scholarly journals A Qualitative Research on the Contribution of In-service Training to the Vocational Development of Teachers

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 114
Author(s):  
Melike Cömert
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Experienced Teachers ◽  
Vocational Development ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Methods And Techniques ◽  
Service Training

The objective of the present study is to determine the teacher views on in-service training regarding its contribution to the vocational development of teachers. The sample of the study, which was designed as a case study from qualitative research methods, consisted of 35 field teachers from 7 middle schools in the Battalgazi district of Malatya province in Turkey. The data were collected by the researcher through a semi-structured interview form presented to the teachers. The data obtained in the present study were analyzed by content analysis method. In the present study, the contribution of in-service training on the vocational development of teachers, subjects that required training, and the individuals who were required to provide training, were determined as the three main themes.It was identified that in-service training did not contribute to the vocational development of teachers due to the theoretical nature, superficial expression, lack of solutions, and exclusion of teachers as participants. According to these findings, it is possible to organize trainings that focus on solutions, different methods and techniques, focus, that are solution oriented and involve participants more. In addition, it was revealed that in-service training did not contribute to the vocational development of teachers since it was considered as a formality and is compulsory through signing participation documents. In this respect, it was determined that the proposals, which are frequently mentioned in scientific research, regarding the provision of in-service training to teachers appear to be invalid and fall short in terms of its goals. With respect to the finding that including the specialists, ministry experts, academicians, volunteers, experienced teachers and supervisors, who provide instruction in in-service training, within the process would be more efficient, thus a more active role could be assigned to these individuals.

scholarly journals The Effects of Service Learning and Volunteerism Activities on University Students in Turkey

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nese Boru
Keyword(s):  
Service Learning ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
General Purpose ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Undergraduate Level ◽  
The Third ◽  
Fourth Theme

The general purpose of this study is to determine the awareness and acquisitions obtained with service activities by the students studying on undergraduate level in Eskişehir Anadolu University in 2016-2017 education year and involve in service learning and volunteerism activities. The study was designed according to qualitative research method and the case study was used. The data of the study was collected with semi-structured interview technique. Descriptive analysis method was used in analysing the data. Consequently, in this study, 4 main themes, 9 sub-themes and 3 categories were found in accordance with the purpose of the study. Being the first purpose of the study, “the reasons of students’ participation into service learning and volunteerism activities” was determined as the first theme of the study. The second purpose, “the effects of service learning and volunteerism activities on students’ occupational developments” was determined as the second theme of the study. The third purpose of the study “the effects of service learning and volunteerism activities on students’ personal development” was determined as the third theme. The fourth purpose “the effects of service learning and volunteerism activities on students’ view about disadvantageous people of the society” was determined as the fourth theme. Sub-themes and categories were classified according to the themes determined.

scholarly journals Examination of the Problems of the Department of Turkish Language and Literature Students Receiving Pedagogical Formation Training

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 143
Author(s):  
Faruk Polatcan
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Language And Literature ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Turkish Language

The aim of this study is to investigate the problems encountered during education by the Department of Turkish Language and Literature students who receive pedagogical formation training. The case study was used as a qualitative research design, in which students’ opinions were obtained by using a semi-structured interview form. 36 students voluntarily participated in the study, in which the convenience sampling method was used. The collected data were evaluated by using the content analysis method. The findings of the study show that the students consider the formation training necessary; that some of the lecturers did not fully teach the curriculum; they had problems with lighting and heating in the classroom; and they could not focus on the departmental courses due to the addition of the formation courses. In addition, students believe that pedagogical formation training should not be used for commercial purposes.

The Opinions of Mathematics Teacher Candidates Who Have Received a STEM Training on STEM and the Activities they Designed in the Class

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 401-416
Author(s):  
Betül Küçük Demir
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Teacher ◽  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
And Mathematics

This study has been conducted to investigate the opinions of mathematics teacher candidates on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) training and the activities designed by them. It has been carried out using the case study method, which is one of the qualitative research patterns. In this study, semi-structured interview forms and activity cards have been used to gather data. While semi-structured interview forms served to elicit teacher candidates’ opinions on STEM, activity cards were employed to ask them to design an activity in which they could put their training on STEM into practice. The study has been conducted with 34 senior mathematics education students and the data obtained have been analyzed using the content analysis method. It has been concluded that mathematics teacher candidates have positive views on STEM training. The activities designed by the candidate teachers can be categorized under four categories, which are interdisciplinary, the engineering field it is related to, the preferred method and the activities that are not suitable for STEM. Teacher candidates should be trained on how to integrate STEM education into their lessons. Stem activity examples should be presented to teacher candidates for applicability. Keywords: Mathematics teacher candidate, stem, activity, training, opinion

scholarly journals A QUALITATIVE RESEARCH ON THE USE OF HUMOR IN TURKISH TEACHING IN SECONDARY SCHOOL

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cafer Çarkıt ◽  
meryem Canalıcı
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Classroom Practices ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Document Review

This research aims to determine the use of humor in Turkish classes in secondary schools. To this end, firstly, the humorous elements in the Turkish textbooks were examined, and then Turkish teachers’ views on these elements and their views and classroom practices regarding the use of humor in their classes were determined. The study was designed according to the case study method, one of the qualitative research methods. The humorous elements in the Turkish textbooks were collected through the document review method, and the views and classroom practices of the Turkish teachers regarding the use of humor were collected through a semi-structured interview form. In this context, interviews were made with 15 Turkish teachers working in public schools. The content analysis method was used to analyze the obtained data. According to the findings, most of the interviewed teachers included humorous elements in their classes through various classroom practices. In addition, it was determined that teachers consider humorous elements important because such elements increase students’ motivation and make classes more interesting. Finally, it was concluded that Turkish textbooks do not contain enough humorous elements.

scholarly journals A Case Study of Academics’ Knowledge Sharing Motivations at Malaysian Public Academic Institutions

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (9) ◽  
pp. 265-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alsaleh Saad
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Public University ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Analysis Method

This qualitative case study aims to explore and describe the academicians’ knowledge sharing motivations in a Malaysian public university. A single case study was conducted with the aim to gather deeper insights on the knowledge sharing motivation. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. A total of 15 renowned academicians were interviewed. Content analysis method was used to extract the knowledge sharing motivations from the qualitative data. The research results reveal seven important factors which motivate academicians to share their knowledge. These motivations are build reputation, acknowledgement (includes gain rewards, get a promotion, and recognition), to be knowledgeable, reciprocity, vision and mission, mentoring, personal beliefs (includes culture, sense of responsibility, and religion). The research comprehensive analysis and results would expand an area of knowledge sharing motivations among academicians in universities which may still theoretically and empirically not adequately explored and described.

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