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 aims at evaluating applications and opinions of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Kura Publishing
2010-07-01
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| Series: | International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education |
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| Online Access: | https://iejee.com/index.php/IEJEE/article/view/246 |
| Summary: | 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 aims
at 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 and
therefore 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 teaching
process 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 in
the curriculum; and students have positive opinions about stages of learning and teaching
process. |
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| ISSN: | 1307-9298 1307-9298 |