scholarly journals Teaching Profession Attitudes and the Anxiety towards Mathematics Teaching of Turkish and Kosovan Teachers

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 48
Author(s):  
Bunyamin Aydin ◽  
Dilek Sezgin Memnun
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Education System ◽  
Mathematics Teaching ◽  
Teaching Profession ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Rapid Changes ◽  
Anxiety Levels ◽  
Teachers Attitudes

Kosovo needs some improvements about its education system and requires some essential and rapid changes in teachers' attitudes towards their profession and in teacher training. Attitude and anxiety are important components that affect the success in profession life and teaching of them. Because of that, the aim of this research is to examine the attitude towards teaching profession and the anxiety towards mathematics teaching, and to explore the differences between the attitude and the anxiety levels of Kosovan and Turkish teachers. The attitude towards teaching profession and the anxiety towards mathematics teaching scales were applied to a total of 64 teachers with this aim. A total of 29 of these teachers were from Turkey while a total of 35 of them were from Kosovo. These teachers were determined randomly from the teachers working in Turkey and Kosovo. At the data analysis stage, firstly total points were divided into the items for each scale and then average points were calculated separately for each one. After that, descriptive statistics and variance analysis were applied to the average points. After the analysis of the data, it was understood that there was not a significant difference between the anxiety towards mathematics teaching of Kosovan and Turkish teachers while there was a significant difference between their attitudes about teaching profession. Besides, it was indicated that Kosovan teachers had a higher level of attitude towards teaching profession than Turkish teachers. Additionally, there were significant relationships between the attitude towards teaching profession and the anxiety towards mathematics teaching not only for Turkish teachers but also Kosovan teachers.

scholarly journals Determination of occupational anxiety levels of teacher candidates studying in a different departmentsFarklı bölümlerde öğrenim gören öğretmen adaylarının mesleki kaygı düzeylerinin belirlenmesi

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 2168
Author(s):  
Duygu Harmandar Demirel ◽  
Emrah Serdar ◽  
Mehmet Demirel
Keyword(s):  
Prospective Teachers ◽  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
Sampling Methods ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
English Summary ◽  
Teaching Profession ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Anxiety Levels

The aim of this study is to determine the anxiety levels of the students studying in the teaching departments and to examine these according to different variables. The sample of the study consisted of 400 non-random sampling methods and 400 prospective teachers who were studying at Dumlupinar University. The personal information form created by the researchers and the data related to the pre-service teachers' concerns about the teaching profession were provided by Caba and Yalçınalp (2009). In the research findings: “Gender”, “Age”, “Satisfaction Status”, “Class”, “Faculty” and “Sports Making Status” showed a significant difference in “OAST” total scores (p <0.05). As a result, it can be concluded that the vocational anxiety levels of the teacher candidates studying in different departments differ according to some variables.Extended English summary is in the end of Full Text PDF (TURKISH) file. ÖzetBu araştırma ile öğretmenlik bölümlerinde okuyan öğrencilerinin mesleğe yönelik kaygı düzeylerini belirlemek ve bunu farklı değişkenlere göre incelemektir. Araştırmanın örneklemini seçkisiz olmayan örnekleme yöntemlerinden uygun örnekleme yoluyla seçilen ve Dumlupınar Üniversitesinde öğrenim görmekte olan 400 öğretmen adayı oluşturmaktadır. Çalışmada oluşturulan demografik bilgi formu ve öğretmen adaylarının öğretmenlik mesleğine yönelik kaygılarına ilişkin veriler Cabı ve Yalçınalp (2009) tarafından geliştirilen Öğretmen Adaylarına Yönelik Mesleki Kaygı Ölçeği (ÖAYMK) ile sağlanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde; betimsel istatistik yöntemler, Man Whitney U ve Kruskal Wallis testlerinden faydalanılmıştır. Araştırma bulgularında: “Cinsiyet”, “Yaş”, “Okuduğu Bölümden Memnun Olma Durumu”, “Sınıf”, “Fakülte” ve “Spor Yapma Durumu” göre “ÖAYMK” toplam puanlarında manidar farklılık bulunmuştur. Araştırmaya gore, öğretmen adaylarının meslekleri ile ilgili kaygı seviyelerinin değişkenlere göre farklılaştığı sonucuna varılabilir.

scholarly journals The Opinion of Employees and Children Living in Foster Care Homes About Romanian National Clean Air Legislation on Tobacco Smoking

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 4-6
Author(s):  
Nimród Tubák ◽  
Iozsef Lorand Ferencz ◽  
Valentin Nădăşan ◽  
Enikő Nemes Nagy ◽  
Lóránd Kocsis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Foster Care ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Care Homes ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Quit Smoking ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Future ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Clean Air

AbstractThis study aims to assess the awareness and opinions of employees and children living in foster care homes about the Romanian Clean Air Legislation. The assessment was performed six months after the implementation of the antitobacco legislation (Romanian Law no.15/2016), in three Romanian counties (Alba, Mures, and Covasna) including 178 employees and 368 children from 59 foster care homes. Data were collected using an anonymous paper and pencil questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and chi-square test were used for data analysis (significant difference if p < 0.05). Almost one third of the employees and children were smokers from the forest care homes. Nearly, all the employees and most of the children were aware of the legislation, most of them have also noticed some kind of measures taken by foster care homes against smoking. As claimed by smokers, almost two-thirds of them smoked like they used to do before the legislation, more than a quarter stated that they decreased the number of daily smoked cigarettes and nearly a quarter intended to quit smoking in the future. A half year after the implementation of the legislation most of the employees and children living in foster care homes admitted that they knew about the change and it affected their smoking habits. Most of them have also observed some kind of measures taken against smoking. Despite these measures there were still smokers in the foster care homes, so there would be a need for more campaigns against smoking in the future.

scholarly journals ФЕРТИЛИТЕТ ЖЕНА НА РАДУ И БОРАВКУ У ИНОСТРАНСТВУ: ДА ЛИ СЕ РЕПРОДУКТИВНО ПОНАШАЊЕ МЕЊА СА ЕМИГРАЦИЈОМ? СТУДИЈА СЛУЧАЈА – ИСТОЧНА СРБИЈА

TEME ◽  
2017 ◽  
pp. 355
Author(s):  
Olica Radovanović ◽  
Danica Šantić ◽  
Dejan Đorđević
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Migration Process ◽  
Fertility Trends ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference ◽  
And Migration ◽  
Labour Migrant ◽  
Male Labour

The aim of this paper, which unifies two, usually separately studied areas of research, fertility and migration, is to determine trends in reproduction behaviour of women out-migrants. In the last decades, there has been an increasing amount of research on women and migration, which has begun to fill the gap created by the earlier focus on the stereotypical male labour migrant. The focus of this research is to observe and analyze the difference in fertility trends between women in different generations and according to women non migrants and out-migrants. The emphasis is on the question: whether the indicators of fertility are closely linked with the act of migration itself. For this purpose we used survey with the questions focused on fertility as well as on socio-demographic characteristics of women out-migrants. Survey data analysis was performed by descriptive statistics and analytical statistical methods. We try to identify how migration process affects the level of fertility of women out-migrants and if there is a significant difference between the level of fertility of the respondents and their mothers and grandmothers who didn’t participate in migration process. 

scholarly journals The Examination of Teachers’ Levels of Organizational Happiness

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 170
Author(s):  
Hatice Vatansever Bayraktar ◽  
Sinan Girgin
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Teaching Profession ◽  
Packaged Software ◽  
Screening Model ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Academic Year

This study aims to investigate the levels of organizational happiness of teachers working in primary, secondary, and high schools and to determine whether there is a significant difference in terms of some demographic characteristics. The screening model was employed in the study. The study population consists of teachers working in the K&uuml;&ccedil;&uuml;k&ccedil;ekmece, Bağcılar, Avcılar, and Esenyurt districts during the 2017-2018 academic year. The sample of the study comprises 297 teachers working in the K&uuml;&ccedil;&uuml;k&ccedil;ekmece, Bağcılar, Avcılar, and Esenyurt districts and selected via the convenience/incidental sampling method. In the study, the &ldquo;Personal Information Form&rdquo; created by the researchers and the &ldquo;School Happiness Scale&rdquo; developed by Bulut (2015) were used as data collection tools. The SPSS packaged software was used in the data analysis. According to the results of the data analysis, teachers&rsquo; general happiness perceptions and organizational happiness perceptions were observed to be high according to the subdimensions of management processes, attitudes towards the teaching profession, communication, commitment and economic provision of the School Happiness Scale. Teachers&rsquo; perceptions of organizational happiness differed significantly according to the level of education taught by teachers in the subdimensions of management processes and economic provision of the School Happiness Scale. Teachers&rsquo; perceptions of organizational happiness differed significantly according to professional seniority in the management processes subdimension of the School Happiness Scale. Teachers&rsquo; perceptions of organizational happiness differed significantly in the subdimensions of management processes, attitudes towards the teaching profession, commitment, and economic provision of the School Happiness Scale and according to the branch variable in the overall total. Teachers&rsquo; perceptions of organizational happiness did not differ significantly according to the variables of gender, educational status, age, and seniority in the school where they worked.

scholarly journals IDENTIFICATION AND COMPARISON STUDY OF MARKETING STUDENTS ETHICAL SENSITIVITY

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 42
Author(s):  
Tony Wijaya ◽  
Agung Utama ◽  
Nurhadi Nurhadi ◽  
Andreas M Kuncoro
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Data Sources ◽  
Ethical Sensitivity ◽  
Comparison Study ◽  
Font Size ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Sensitivity Level ◽  
Saturated Sample

<p><span class="fontstyle0">The research aimed to identify and compare the ethical sensitivity level of<br />marketing student. This research is descriptive-comparative using primary<br />data. Sources of data in the study is a student of marketing management. The study used a saturated sample of all students who are still active (3 batches). Data collection techniques are surveys using questionnaires. Data analysis techniques in this study using descriptive statistics and analysis of variance. Based on the result of the research, it can be concluded that there is a significant difference in students' ethical sensitivity in 2</span><span class="fontstyle0" style="font-size: 8pt;">nd</span><span class="fontstyle0">, 4</span><span class="fontstyle0" style="font-size: 8pt;">th </span><span class="fontstyle0">and 6</span><span class="fontstyle0" style="font-size: 8pt;">th </span><span class="fontstyle0">semesters significantly. 6</span><span class="fontstyle0" style="font-size: 8pt;">th</span><span class="fontstyle0">-semester students have better ethical sensitivity than 4</span><span class="fontstyle0" style="font-size: 8pt;">th </span><span class="fontstyle0">and 2</span><span class="fontstyle0" style="font-size: 8pt;">nd </span><span class="fontstyle0">semester. 4</span><span class="fontstyle0" style="font-size: 8pt;">th</span><span class="fontstyle0">-semester students have better ethical sensitivity than 2</span><span class="fontstyle0" style="font-size: 8pt;">nd</span><span class="fontstyle0">semester.</span></p><p><span class="fontstyle0"><br /></span><span class="fontstyle2">Keywords: </span><span class="fontstyle0">ethical sensitivity, marketing students, semester</span></p>

scholarly journals Examination of the Job Satisfaction of Teachers Working With Individuals in Need of Special Education With Regard to Certain Variables

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Mehmet Yavuz
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Special Education ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
T Test ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Study Group ◽  
General Survey ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
One Way Anova

In this study, the job satisfaction levels of teachers working with individuals in need of special education were examined with regard to certain variables. General survey model was used in the study and the study group of this research was comprised of teachers from all over Turkey who work at special education schools, integration and special education classrooms. The job satisfaction scale developed by Şahin (1999) was used in the study. The scale was developed using Google and administered online on December 08, 2017 and December 30, 2017. A total of 465 teachers participated in the study. SPSS 22 software was used for data analysis. Besides, descriptive statistics, independent sample t-test and one-way ANOVA test were used for data analysis. As for the results of the study, while no statistically significant difference was found in terms of gender, number of working years, considered income level, and age, statistically significant differences were observed according to salary, receiving support from colleagues, receiving praise from administrators, finding working at special education schools convenient variables.

Teacher Reflectivity Revisited: Is Teaching Reflectivity Gaining a Foothold in Iran?

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 993
Author(s):  
Ali Kazemi ◽  
Zahra Bazregarzadeh ◽  
Mohammadreza Firoozi
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
English Language ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Teaching Profession ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
English Language Teachers

Given that reflectivity could help keep the teaching profession vibrant and responsive, reflective teaching practice has become an essential component of teacher education. In recent years, some efforts have been underway to implement it in our educational system, in general and in language teaching, in particular. The present study aimed to investigate the extent to which Iranian English language teachers are reflective, if at all. To this end, a five-point Likert-scale questionnaire including 26 items, originally developed by Akbari et al. (2010) and validated for the purposes of the current study, was used. The participants of the study comprised 217 practicing EFL teachers selected through random sampling. Data analysis, conducted through descriptive statistics, revealed that Iranian English language teachers are reflective in all dimensions of reflection, though degree of reflectivity varies across these dimensions. This finding is promising and suggests that reflectivity is gaining a foothold in our language education.

scholarly journals IDENTIFICATION AND COMPARISON STUDY OF MARKETING STUDENTS ETHICAL SENSITIVITY

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (01) ◽  
pp. 42
Author(s):  
Tony Wijaya ◽  
Agung Utama ◽  
Nurhadi Nurhadi ◽  
Andreas M Kuncoro
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Data Sources ◽  
Ethical Sensitivity ◽  
Comparison Study ◽  
Font Size ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Sensitivity Level ◽  
Saturated Sample

<p><span class="fontstyle0">The research aimed to identify and compare the ethical sensitivity level of<br />marketing student. This research is descriptive-comparative using primary<br />data. Sources of data in the study is a student of marketing management. The study used a saturated sample of all students who are still active (3 batches). Data collection techniques are surveys using questionnaires. Data analysis techniques in this study using descriptive statistics and analysis of variance. Based on the result of the research, it can be concluded that there is a significant difference in students' ethical sensitivity in 2</span><span class="fontstyle0" style="font-size: 8pt;">nd</span><span class="fontstyle0">, 4</span><span class="fontstyle0" style="font-size: 8pt;">th </span><span class="fontstyle0">and 6</span><span class="fontstyle0" style="font-size: 8pt;">th </span><span class="fontstyle0">semesters significantly. 6</span><span class="fontstyle0" style="font-size: 8pt;">th</span><span class="fontstyle0">-semester students have better ethical sensitivity than 4</span><span class="fontstyle0" style="font-size: 8pt;">th </span><span class="fontstyle0">and 2</span><span class="fontstyle0" style="font-size: 8pt;">nd </span><span class="fontstyle0">semester. 4</span><span class="fontstyle0" style="font-size: 8pt;">th</span><span class="fontstyle0">-semester students have better ethical sensitivity than 2</span><span class="fontstyle0" style="font-size: 8pt;">nd</span><span class="fontstyle0">semester.</span></p><p><span class="fontstyle0"><br /></span><span class="fontstyle2">Keywords: </span><span class="fontstyle0">ethical sensitivity, marketing students, semester</span></p>

scholarly journals Rekonstruksi Pembelajaran Matematika di Era Revolusi Industri 4.0

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-25
Author(s):  
Sumaryanta Sumaryanta ◽  
Agus Dwi Wibawa
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Education ◽  
Education System ◽  
Mathematics Teaching ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Rapid Changes ◽  
Mathematics Teaching And Learning ◽  
New Perspective ◽  
New Generation

The 4th industrial revolution demands and encourages the educational reformation in many countries, including Indonesia. The rapid changes caused by the emergence of the 4th industrial revolution require adjustments in various aspects of life, including education. Mathematics education as the key component of the education system in Indonesia should be adapted to answer the challenge of the student’s needs in line with the dynamics changes at the 4th industrial revolution era. Mathematical renewal and updates is a necessity, essential and urgent point to execute. The mathematics teaching and learning should be designed and implemented to prepare new generation facing continuous uncertainty and alteration. This article is intended to present a new perspective on the reconstruction of mathematics teaching and learning in the era of the 4th industrial revolution. This article, as well, is expected to provide a new paradigm in viewing and organizing mathematics teaching and learning amidst the current changes in the 4th industrial revolution era.

scholarly journals A Study of Motivational Factors for Pre-service Teachers Choice of Teaching as a Career

2020 ◽  
Vol V (IV) ◽  
pp. 88-95
Author(s):  
Kamal Ud Din ◽  
Fasiha Altaf ◽  
Raima Mubashar
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Student Teachers ◽  
Positive Response ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Teaching Profession ◽  
Motivational Factors ◽  
Teaching Career ◽  
Academic Background ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Teachers Attitudes

This study explored 270 student-teachers' attitudes towards teaching profession in two public sector universities in Pakistan. A self-developed questionnaire was used to collect data. The questionnaire included 5-point Likert scaled items. The results of an initial descriptive analysis showed that 'teaching as a source of lifelong learning received the highest positive response. While 'I chose a teaching career because I had no other choice' was the lowest. Exploratory factor analysis revealed that there were three major motivational factors in choosing teaching career: (1) Relatively easy availability (2) being more respected job, and (3) teaching being a relaxing job. Comparisons on demographics showed no significant difference between universities, as t (268) = 3.476, p<.05. Gender wise difference was statistically significant, as t (268) = -2.589, p<.05. The respondents' academic background had no significant effect on their motivation towards a teaching career.

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