Abstract This activity provides opportunities for middle school students to design bio-inspired, ... more Abstract This activity provides opportunities for middle school students to design bio-inspired, eco-friendly vehicles. Twenty-four 8th grade students (12 girls, 12 boys) engaged in the activity which was implemented in four class periods, 40 minutes each, in an elective Environmental Education course. During the activity, students engaged in engineering design process and they integrated eco-friendly systems that can be used to solve the problem of air pollution. In this process, the students researched and observed living organisms and made their designs inspired by the body and movement systems of grasshoppers, ants, spiders and red Japanese beetles, and added eco-friendly elements (such as solar panels, exhaust filtering systems, hybrid batteries, electric motors) to their prototype vehicles. Working as “engineers”, students had the opportunity to gain knowledge and engage in engineering design practices. The activity helped students explore science concepts such as biomimicry, air pollution, and structural features of different living organisms. This study suggests the use of biomimicry design activities in STEM classrooms.
ÖZET Bu çalışmanın amacı Zeilik ve arkadaşları (1999) tarafından geliştirilen,“Astronomi Tutum Öl... more ÖZET Bu çalışmanın amacı Zeilik ve arkadaşları (1999) tarafından geliştirilen,“Astronomi Tutum Ölçeği (ATÖ)” ni Türkçe'ye uyarlamak ve ölçeğin geçerlik ve güvenirlik analizlerini yapmaktır. Araştırmaya Ankara Üniversitesi Astronomi Bölümü'nden 83 öğrenci ve üç farklı ...
Problem Statement: Based on developments in the 21st century technology has become a large part o... more Problem Statement: Based on developments in the 21st century technology has become a large part of the classroom experience. Teachers need to have an understanding of how technology can be coordinated with pedagogy and content knowledge in order to integrate technology effectively into classroom instruction. Self-efficacy beliefs toward technology also play a key role in technology integration. It has been shown that the beliefs of a teacher are closely linked to the technologies that they use and the way in which they use them. More specifically, the beliefs of a teacher with regards to their technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) are pivotal in terms of using technology in the classroom because belief about their capability to use technology is a powerful predictor of their potential technology use. Hence, it is critical to measure pre-service teachers’ self-efficacy beliefs toward TPACK in order to identify the factors that contribute to a teacher’s use of technology...
e Ankara Directorate for National Education, 06500, Ankara, Turkey f Ankara Directorate for Natio... more e Ankara Directorate for National Education, 06500, Ankara, Turkey f Ankara Directorate for National Education, 06500, Ankara, Turkey Abstract The aim of this study is to determine the opinions of the primary and secondary school teachers about in-service teacher training programs in Turkish Educational System. In-service Teacher Training Inventory (ITTI) developed by Yamak et al. (2011) was administered to 681 teachers from 26 different schools in Ankara. prefer distance learning although nearly all of them have computers and internet access at home in- s, within working hours, by university lecturers who are experts in their fields.
Fen Bilgisi Ogretmen Adaylarinin Maddenin Tanecikli Yapisi Unitesine Ait Konu Alan Bilgileri ile ... more Fen Bilgisi Ogretmen Adaylarinin Maddenin Tanecikli Yapisi Unitesine Ait Konu Alan Bilgileri ile Pedagojik Alan Bilgileri Arasindaki Iliskinin Incelenmesi
Research in Science & Technological Education, 2016
Abstract Background: Technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) is critical for effectiv... more Abstract Background: Technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) is critical for effective teaching with technology. However, generally science teacher education programs do not help pre-service teachers develop TPACK. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess pre-service science teachers' TPACK over a semester-long Science Methods. Sample: Twenty-seven pre-service science teachers took the course toward the end of their four-year teacher education program. Design and method: The study employed the case study methodology. Lesson plans and microteaching observations were used as data collection tools. Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge-based lesson plan assessment instrument (TPACK-LpAI) and Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge Observation Protocol (TPACK-OP) were used to analyze data obtained from observations and lesson plans. Results: The results showed that the TPACK-focused Science Methods course had an impact on pre-service teachers’ TPACK to varying degrees. Most importantly, the course helped teachers gain knowledge of effective usage of educational technology tools. Conclusion: Teacher education programs should provide opportunities to pre-service teachers to develop their TPACK so that they can effectively integrate technology into their teaching.
ÖZET Bu çalışmanın amacı Zeilik ve arkadaşları (1999) tarafından geliştirilen,“Astronomi Tutum Öl... more ÖZET Bu çalışmanın amacı Zeilik ve arkadaşları (1999) tarafından geliştirilen,“Astronomi Tutum Ölçeği (ATÖ)” ni Türkçe'ye uyarlamak ve ölçeğin geçerlik ve güvenirlik analizlerini yapmaktır. Araştırmaya Ankara Üniversitesi Astronomi Bölümü'nden 83 öğrenci ve üç farklı ...
The purpose of this study was to examine preservice teachers’ perceptions of the support their te... more The purpose of this study was to examine preservice teachers’ perceptions of the support their teacher education programs provide for developing their technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK). The research was conducted with 215 preservice teachers in the last year of teacher education programs and teaching certificate programs in three universities in Turkey. Data sources were the synthesis of qualitative evidence (SQD) scale that was validated in the Turkish context as part of this study and the TPACK-practical scale. The strategies investigated in the SQD model included: using teacher educators as role models; reflecting on the role of technology in education; learning how to use technology by design; collaboration with peers; scaffolding authentic technology experiences; and providing continuous feedback. The linear regression analysis revealed a positive relation between teacher education strategies and preservice teachers’ TPACK. Reflection and teacher educators’ as role models were the most frequently used teacher education strategies in teacher education programs included in this study. Results provided recommendations for further research on the connection between the teacher education strategies and the development of preservice teachers’ TPACK in teacher education programs.
Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework has played an important role in ret... more Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework has played an important role in rethinking current teacher education and technology practices both in Turkey and around the world. Due to the recent increase in the number of research studies conducted on TPACK in Turkey, there has been an emerging need to investigate the research on TPACK to evaluate the current literature as well as to guide future research studies. To help better inform teacher educators and researchers, the authors embarked upon a systematic review of 30 research articles published between January 2005 and December 2013 and that investigated the TPACK framework in Turkey's teacher education contexts. To understand the research trends in the literature the research articles' contexts, subjects, TPACK approaches, research methods, participants, TPACK based activities, data collection tools, data analysis methods, validity and reliability studies, and main results were analyzed. The results of th...
Abstract This activity provides opportunities for middle school students to design bio-inspired, ... more Abstract This activity provides opportunities for middle school students to design bio-inspired, eco-friendly vehicles. Twenty-four 8th grade students (12 girls, 12 boys) engaged in the activity which was implemented in four class periods, 40 minutes each, in an elective Environmental Education course. During the activity, students engaged in engineering design process and they integrated eco-friendly systems that can be used to solve the problem of air pollution. In this process, the students researched and observed living organisms and made their designs inspired by the body and movement systems of grasshoppers, ants, spiders and red Japanese beetles, and added eco-friendly elements (such as solar panels, exhaust filtering systems, hybrid batteries, electric motors) to their prototype vehicles. Working as “engineers”, students had the opportunity to gain knowledge and engage in engineering design practices. The activity helped students explore science concepts such as biomimicry, air pollution, and structural features of different living organisms. This study suggests the use of biomimicry design activities in STEM classrooms.
ÖZET Bu çalışmanın amacı Zeilik ve arkadaşları (1999) tarafından geliştirilen,“Astronomi Tutum Öl... more ÖZET Bu çalışmanın amacı Zeilik ve arkadaşları (1999) tarafından geliştirilen,“Astronomi Tutum Ölçeği (ATÖ)” ni Türkçe'ye uyarlamak ve ölçeğin geçerlik ve güvenirlik analizlerini yapmaktır. Araştırmaya Ankara Üniversitesi Astronomi Bölümü'nden 83 öğrenci ve üç farklı ...
Problem Statement: Based on developments in the 21st century technology has become a large part o... more Problem Statement: Based on developments in the 21st century technology has become a large part of the classroom experience. Teachers need to have an understanding of how technology can be coordinated with pedagogy and content knowledge in order to integrate technology effectively into classroom instruction. Self-efficacy beliefs toward technology also play a key role in technology integration. It has been shown that the beliefs of a teacher are closely linked to the technologies that they use and the way in which they use them. More specifically, the beliefs of a teacher with regards to their technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) are pivotal in terms of using technology in the classroom because belief about their capability to use technology is a powerful predictor of their potential technology use. Hence, it is critical to measure pre-service teachers’ self-efficacy beliefs toward TPACK in order to identify the factors that contribute to a teacher’s use of technology...
e Ankara Directorate for National Education, 06500, Ankara, Turkey f Ankara Directorate for Natio... more e Ankara Directorate for National Education, 06500, Ankara, Turkey f Ankara Directorate for National Education, 06500, Ankara, Turkey Abstract The aim of this study is to determine the opinions of the primary and secondary school teachers about in-service teacher training programs in Turkish Educational System. In-service Teacher Training Inventory (ITTI) developed by Yamak et al. (2011) was administered to 681 teachers from 26 different schools in Ankara. prefer distance learning although nearly all of them have computers and internet access at home in- s, within working hours, by university lecturers who are experts in their fields.
Fen Bilgisi Ogretmen Adaylarinin Maddenin Tanecikli Yapisi Unitesine Ait Konu Alan Bilgileri ile ... more Fen Bilgisi Ogretmen Adaylarinin Maddenin Tanecikli Yapisi Unitesine Ait Konu Alan Bilgileri ile Pedagojik Alan Bilgileri Arasindaki Iliskinin Incelenmesi
Research in Science & Technological Education, 2016
Abstract Background: Technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) is critical for effectiv... more Abstract Background: Technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) is critical for effective teaching with technology. However, generally science teacher education programs do not help pre-service teachers develop TPACK. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess pre-service science teachers' TPACK over a semester-long Science Methods. Sample: Twenty-seven pre-service science teachers took the course toward the end of their four-year teacher education program. Design and method: The study employed the case study methodology. Lesson plans and microteaching observations were used as data collection tools. Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge-based lesson plan assessment instrument (TPACK-LpAI) and Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge Observation Protocol (TPACK-OP) were used to analyze data obtained from observations and lesson plans. Results: The results showed that the TPACK-focused Science Methods course had an impact on pre-service teachers’ TPACK to varying degrees. Most importantly, the course helped teachers gain knowledge of effective usage of educational technology tools. Conclusion: Teacher education programs should provide opportunities to pre-service teachers to develop their TPACK so that they can effectively integrate technology into their teaching.
ÖZET Bu çalışmanın amacı Zeilik ve arkadaşları (1999) tarafından geliştirilen,“Astronomi Tutum Öl... more ÖZET Bu çalışmanın amacı Zeilik ve arkadaşları (1999) tarafından geliştirilen,“Astronomi Tutum Ölçeği (ATÖ)” ni Türkçe'ye uyarlamak ve ölçeğin geçerlik ve güvenirlik analizlerini yapmaktır. Araştırmaya Ankara Üniversitesi Astronomi Bölümü'nden 83 öğrenci ve üç farklı ...
The purpose of this study was to examine preservice teachers’ perceptions of the support their te... more The purpose of this study was to examine preservice teachers’ perceptions of the support their teacher education programs provide for developing their technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK). The research was conducted with 215 preservice teachers in the last year of teacher education programs and teaching certificate programs in three universities in Turkey. Data sources were the synthesis of qualitative evidence (SQD) scale that was validated in the Turkish context as part of this study and the TPACK-practical scale. The strategies investigated in the SQD model included: using teacher educators as role models; reflecting on the role of technology in education; learning how to use technology by design; collaboration with peers; scaffolding authentic technology experiences; and providing continuous feedback. The linear regression analysis revealed a positive relation between teacher education strategies and preservice teachers’ TPACK. Reflection and teacher educators’ as role models were the most frequently used teacher education strategies in teacher education programs included in this study. Results provided recommendations for further research on the connection between the teacher education strategies and the development of preservice teachers’ TPACK in teacher education programs.
Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework has played an important role in ret... more Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework has played an important role in rethinking current teacher education and technology practices both in Turkey and around the world. Due to the recent increase in the number of research studies conducted on TPACK in Turkey, there has been an emerging need to investigate the research on TPACK to evaluate the current literature as well as to guide future research studies. To help better inform teacher educators and researchers, the authors embarked upon a systematic review of 30 research articles published between January 2005 and December 2013 and that investigated the TPACK framework in Turkey's teacher education contexts. To understand the research trends in the literature the research articles' contexts, subjects, TPACK approaches, research methods, participants, TPACK based activities, data collection tools, data analysis methods, validity and reliability studies, and main results were analyzed. The results of th...
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