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Elementary Students' Scientific Epistemological Beliefs in Relation to Socio-Economic Status and Gender
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Ozkal, Kudret; Tekkaya, Ceren; Sungur, Semra; Cakiroglu, Jale; Cakiroglu, Erdinc – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 2010
This study investigated students' scientific epistemological beliefs in relation to socio-economic status (SES) and gender. Data were obtained from 1,152 eight grade Turkish elementary school students using Scientific Epistemological Beliefs instrument. Canonical correlation analysis indicated that students with a working mother and educated…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Socioeconomic Status, Mothers, Multivariate Analysis
A Conceptual Model of Relationships among Constructivist Learning Environment Perceptions, Epistemological Beliefs, and Learning Approaches
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Ozkal, Kudret; Tekkaya, Ceren; Cakiroglu, Jale; Sungur, Semra – Learning and Individual Differences, 2009
This study proposed a conceptual model of relationships among constructivist learning environment perception variables (Personal Relevance, Uncertainty, Critical Voice, Shared Control, and Student Negotiation), scientific epistemological belief variables (fixed and tentative), and learning approach. It was proposed that learning environment…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Elementary School Students, Path Analysis, Educational Environment
An Evaluation of Environmental Responsibility and Its Associated Factors: Reflections from PISA 2006
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Erbas, Ayhan Kürsat; Tuncer Teksoz, Gaye; Tekkaya, Ceren – Eurasian Journal of Educational Research, 2012
Problem statement: Contemporary global environmental problems have highlighted the importance of acting responsibly towards natural resources and the environment. The role of science education in shaping how people interact with the environment, therefore, has gained importance. The science education community has responded to this challenge by…
Descriptors: Citizenship Responsibility, Conservation (Environment), Science Education, Environmental Education
A Cross Age Study of Elementary Students' Motivation towards Science Learning
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Guvercin, Ozge; Tekkaya, Ceren; Sungur, Semra – Hacettepe University Journal of Education, 2010
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of grade level and gender on elementary school students' motivation towards science learning. A total of 2231 sixth and eight grade students participated in the study. Data were collected through Students' Motivation towards Science Learning Questionnaire. Two-way Multivariate Analysis of…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Stimulation, Females, Self Efficacy
A Comparative Study on Pre-Service Teachers' and Elementary Students' Attitudes towards the Environment
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Tuncer, Gaye; Sungur, Semra; Tekkaya, Ceren; Ertepinar, Hamide – International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education, 2007
The purpose of the present study was to assess Turkish elementary school students' and pre-service teachers' environmental attitudes, and to explore whether there was a significant difference in the attitudes towards the environment of the above mentioned two groups. Data was gathered by circulating a 45-item "Environmental Attitude…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Student Attitudes, Environmental Education, Grade 8
Enhancing Students' Understanding of Photosynthesis and Respiration in Plant through Conceptual Change Approach
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Yenilmez, Ayse; Tekkaya, Ceren – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2006
This study investigated the effectiveness of combining conceptual change text and discussion web strategies on students' understanding of photosynthesis and respiration in plants. Students' conceptual understanding of photosynthesis and respiration in plants was measured using the two-tier diagnostic test developed by Haslam and Treagust (1987,…
Descriptors: Botany, Conventional Instruction, Diagnostic Tests, Concept Formation