Evaluation of learning and teaching process in Turkish courses

A radical educational reform occurred in Turkey in 2005; and curriculum of primary education courses was renewed. New curriculum was prepared based on constructivist approach. In this scope, curriculum of Turkish course was also renewed. This study aimsat evaluating applications and opinions of teac...

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Main Authors: Eyyup COŞKUN, Murat ALKAN
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Kura Publishing 2010-07-01
Series:International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education
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Online Access:http://www.iejee.com/2_3_2010/387-407.pdf
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description A radical educational reform occurred in Turkey in 2005; and curriculum of primary education courses was renewed. New curriculum was prepared based on constructivist approach. In this scope, curriculum of Turkish course was also renewed. This study aimsat evaluating applications and opinions of teachers and students about learning and teaching process prescribed in Turkish Course (1st-5th Grades) Curriculum. Within the scope of the study, semi-structured interview was made with 10 teachers and 12 students.In addition, process teaching a text was evaluated via structured observation method in 5 different classes. According to the results of the study, primary school teachers find some stages in learning – teaching process prescribed in the curriculum unnecessary andtherefore do not apply them. Teachers mentioned that some texts are above the student level; and they sometimes experience time and material problems. It was seen in the present study that teachers do not have enough information about learning and teachingprocess in the new curriculum; they do not have high success levels in the applications; and they usually do not apply the forms for evaluating the process in the curriculum. It was found out that, in spite of these problems, courses are student-centred as prescribed inthe curriculum; and students have positive opinions about stages of learning and teaching process.
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spelling doaj.art-0e14957f81a54582a0901af0d02683682023-02-15T16:20:55ZengKura PublishingInternational Electronic Journal of Elementary Education1307-92982010-07-0123387407Evaluation of learning and teaching process in Turkish coursesEyyup COŞKUNMurat ALKANA radical educational reform occurred in Turkey in 2005; and curriculum of primary education courses was renewed. New curriculum was prepared based on constructivist approach. In this scope, curriculum of Turkish course was also renewed. This study aimsat evaluating applications and opinions of teachers and students about learning and teaching process prescribed in Turkish Course (1st-5th Grades) Curriculum. Within the scope of the study, semi-structured interview was made with 10 teachers and 12 students.In addition, process teaching a text was evaluated via structured observation method in 5 different classes. According to the results of the study, primary school teachers find some stages in learning – teaching process prescribed in the curriculum unnecessary andtherefore do not apply them. Teachers mentioned that some texts are above the student level; and they sometimes experience time and material problems. It was seen in the present study that teachers do not have enough information about learning and teachingprocess in the new curriculum; they do not have high success levels in the applications; and they usually do not apply the forms for evaluating the process in the curriculum. It was found out that, in spite of these problems, courses are student-centred as prescribed inthe curriculum; and students have positive opinions about stages of learning and teaching process.http://www.iejee.com/2_3_2010/387-407.pdfTurkish CourseCurriculumLearning and Teaching Process
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title Evaluation of learning and teaching process in Turkish courses
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title_fullStr Evaluation of learning and teaching process in Turkish courses
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title_short Evaluation of learning and teaching process in Turkish courses
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Curriculum
Learning and Teaching Process
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