ERIC Number: EJ1052048
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010-Jul
Pages: 21
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ISSN: ISSN-1307-9298
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Evaluation of Learning and Teaching Process in Turkish Courses
Coskun, Eyyup; Alkan, Murat
International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, v2 n3 p387-407 Jul 2010
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.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Constructivism (Learning), Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Elementary School Curriculum, Elementary School Students, Elementary School Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Student Attitudes, Semi Structured Interviews, Teaching Methods, Instructional Effectiveness, Curriculum Evaluation, Lesson Plans, Praxis, Student Evaluation, Change Strategies, Access to Information, Learning Processes, Educational Resources, Observation
International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education. T&K Akademic Rosendalsvein 45, Oslo 1166, Norway. e-mail: iejee@iejee.com; Web site: http://www.iejee.com
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Turkey
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