scholarly journals An Analysis of a School’s PYP Accreditation in Terms of System Elements

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 247
Author(s):  
Hatice Adiyaman ◽  
Zehra Keser Ozmantar
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Open System ◽  
School System ◽  
Decisive Role ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Study Results

This research is a qualitative case study aiming at analyzing the effects of accreditation on school system elements. Accordingly, interviews were conducted with administrators and teachers at an IB-PYP accredited school. There are questions directed towards understanding the impacts of the accreditation on the elements of open system in the semi-structured interview form used for the data collection tool in the interviews. Thematic analysis was utilized as the data analysis method. Inputs, process, outputs, feedback and envirionment elements of open system were used as the data analysis framework. According to the study results, the administrators and teachers think that accreditation has positive effects on the school system. However, the school community’s attitude, the staff’s professional competency, communication and teamwork skills have a decisive role in the formation of these positive effects and successful implemation of the program. Moreover, it could be stated that schools devise strategies to manage the dilemma they encounter among the national system, exam pressure and the program’s objectives, and learning outcomes.

scholarly journals Are Seminar Periods Supportive of the Professional Development of Social Studies Teachers?

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 218
Author(s):  
Selcuk Besir Demir ◽  
Soner Dogan ◽  
Turgay Atasoy
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Social Studies ◽  
Sampling Methods ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Social Studies Teachers ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Sample Method

<p>The purpose of this study is to determine the efficiency of the seminar periods intended for contributing to the professional development of social studies teachers based on their own perspectives. This study adopts a qualitative approach and is carried out in the form of a case study. Among the purposeful sampling methods, the criteria sample method was used in the study. The sampling consisted of six social studies teachers in Sivas: three males and three females. In the research, semi-structured interview form was used as a data collection tool. As a result of the analysis conducted in the study, two main themes were identified: 1) findings regarding the seminar period and the activities conducted during that period, and 2) findings regarding the factor of efficiency of the seminar period. Based on the study results, seminar periods are found to be unfruitful for social studies teachers.</p>

scholarly journals Profit Sharing Risk: Accountability Values in Local Cattle Sharing System

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Prasetyono Prasetyono ◽  
Yuliana Rakhmawati ◽  
Ach Fawaid As’ad ◽  
Erfan Muhammad
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Economic System ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Profit Sharing ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Mutual Support ◽  
Economic Perspective ◽  
Study Results

Beef cattle's sharing is an Indonesian traditional economic system that is formed naturally based on local wisdom values. Even though it is done traditionally, the principles of good cooperation have been practiced. Based on that, this research aims to describe the economic perspective, particularly the accountability values embedded in Indonesia's local cattle sharing system. This research employs a case study to obtain the accountability values in two local, regional cattle sharing locations in Java and Madura. Informants of this research are local cattle farmers, investors, and middlemen. Data analysis uses a single case-multilevel analysis method. The study results show that Javanese's accountability values apply in "mantep-mantepan lan percoyo" wisdom or mutualism trust. Meanwhile, the Madurese perform accountability values in "oreng jujur bakal pojur" or honest man will get his luck. The value of local wisdom affinity is also carried out in profit sharing management. The Javanese and Madurese considerate accountability in cattle sharing system based on mutual support within parties involved and brotherhood establishment. The added value of the local wisdom tends to reduce the profits sharing risk obtained by the parties.

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 EXAMINATION OF GRADUATE THESES CONDUCTED ON PRESCHOOL INCLUSION BETWEEN 2016-2020 IN TURKEY

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 88-99
Author(s):  
Mahide Özçelik ◽  
Mukaddes Sakallı Demirok
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Document Analysis ◽  
Research Trends ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Analysis Technique

  The aim of this study is to examine the current research trends in graduate theses on preschool inclusion in Turkey. Document analysis technique, one of the qualitative research methods, was used in the research. It was carried out on 31 graduate theses, which were obtained as a result of scanning the thesis archive of the Higher Education Council (YÖK) and were open to access between 2016 to 2020. The search was carried out by typing "pre-school integration" into the search engine of the Higher Education Institution's thesis archive. The theses included in the study were analyzed using the thesis analysis form prepared beforehand by the researchers. In the prepared form, the theses were analyzed according to the year, thesis level, university, institute, department, thesis supervisor title, research model, number of participants, data collection tool, data analysis method, and domestic and foreign references. The findings obtained within the framework of the examination were interpreted with percentage and frequency tables, and recommendations were made for future research. Key Words: Mainstreaming, preschool, thesis, document analysis.

scholarly journals Examining Distance Learners in Hybrid Synchronous Instruction: Successes and Challenges

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Enilda Romero-Hall ◽  
Cristiane Rocha Vicentini
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
The Other ◽  
Distance Learners ◽  
Electronic Journals ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Successes And Challenges

This paper reports on a case study investigating distance learners participating in graduate-level hybrid synchronous instruction. This research helps inform the design of hybrid synchronous instruction in which face-to-face and distance learners engage in class sessions. Data were collected using electronic journals, individual interviews, and a focus group. The results of the data analysis provide evidence that in this case, hybrid synchronous instruction improved the study habits of distance learners. On the other hand, the case study results also revealed that there are challenging pedogogical aspects which the distance learners had to overcome during hybrid synchronous instruction. Among such challenges were the interactions, relationships, and communication exchanges between distance learners, their face-to-face counterparts, and the instructor.

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 KETEPATAN DAN VARIASI PENGGUNAAN PELENGKAP ARAH BAHASA MANDARIN DALAM KARANGAN PEMBELAJAR

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Bossy Paskalis ◽  
Hana Nurul Hasanah
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Simple Calculation ◽  
The Other ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Chinese Study ◽  
Motion Verb ◽  
Directional Complements

 This research aims at describing the correct use of directional complements and elaborating the diversity and meanings of compound directional complement (CDC) used in Mandarin learners' interlanguage. This research is a case study on the essay of  Universitas Indonesia Chinese Study Program students. Results were obtained through qualitative data analysis method supported by simple calculation. Learners’ accuracy was reflected in identifying the direction of action, ordering the constituents in a sentence with directional complement, and selecting the motion verb. Meanwhile, inaccuracy appeared in four categories: misselection, misordering, overinclusion, and blends. On the other hand, the use of directional complements with literal meaning was very diverse, but not so for the metaphorical ones. Although the frequency of the metaphorical use of CDC was higher than the literal ones, there was a lack of the variation in the type of CDC used by the learners.  

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 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 REGARDİNG THE USE OF LİTERATURE TYPES İN MİDDLE SCHOOL MATHEMATİCS LESSON AN ASSESSMENT: STUDENT VİEWS

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 111-129
Author(s):  
Gökçen Gülru BULUT ◽  
Mine AKTAŞ
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Mathematics Teaching ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Mathematics Lesson ◽  
Literary Genres ◽  
National Education ◽  
Student Views

The aim of this study is to examine students' views on mathematics lessons conducted with writing activities structured using stories, tales, poems, memoirs and letter types. The study was conducted with the participation of 32 middle school 7th grade students studying in a state school affiliated to the Ministry of National Education in Ankara.The study is a case study, and an interview form consisting of 7 open-ended questions developed by the researcher-teacher was used as a data collection tool to determine students' views on the use of literary genres in mathematics lesson. Students' views were analyzed using the descriptive analysis method. As a result of the research, it was seen that the students' opinions about the use of literary genres in mathematics lesson developed positively. It was concluded that the students' views that the mathematics lesson conducted by using literary genres provides meaningful learning, is fun and interesting, and increases memorability, supports the use of literary genres as a learning tool in mathematics teaching. Keywords: Mathematics teaching, types of literature, learning by writing.

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