ERIC Number: EJ1085236
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014-Jan
Pages: 12
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Learning Responsibility and Balance of Power
Çam, Sefika Sümeyye; Ünal Oruç, Eylem
International Journal of Instruction, v7 n1 p5-16 Jan 2014
This qualitative study aims to determine teacher perspectives on learning responsibility and balance of power. The research design is case study which was conducted on four primary school teachers. The data were collected with semi-structured interviews and the data obtained were analyzed with categorical analysis, a type of content analysis. The findings suggest that teachers think that learner should be at the center of teaching with LCT and they are incapable of applying learner-center teaching. It has been found that the class size and loaded teaching programs prevent them to apply LCT. Therefore, there have been some recommendations about the LCT by the researchers of the study.
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Teacher Attitudes, Student Centered Learning, Power Structure, Case Studies, Primary Education, Elementary School Teachers, Semi Structured Interviews, Content Analysis, Barriers, Class Size, Reliability, Validity, Learning Experience, Student Responsibility, Academic Failure, Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques, Assignments, Learning Motivation
International Journal of Instruction. Usak University, College of Education, Ankara Izmir Yolu, 1 Eylul Kampusu, Usak, 64200, Turkey. Tel: +90-5357355455; e-mail: iji@ogu.edu.tr; Web site: http://www.e-iji.net
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Primary Education; Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education
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Language: English
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