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Karademir, Yavuz; Demir, Selcuk Besir – Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2015
The aim of this study is to ascertain the problems social studies teachers face in the teaching of topics covered in 8th grade TRHRK Course. The study was conducted in line with explanatory sequential mixed method design, which is one of the mixed research method, was used. The study involves three phases. In the first step, exploratory process…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Grade 8, Middle School Students, History Instruction
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Velayutham, Sunitadevi; Aldridge, Jill; Fraser, Barry – International Journal of Science Education, 2011
Students' motivational beliefs and self-regulatory practices have been identified as instrumental in influencing the engagement of students in the learning process. An important aim of science education is to empower students by nurturing the belief that they can succeed in science learning and to cultivate the adaptive learning strategies…
Descriptors: Learning Strategies, Construct Validity, Grade 8, Science Education
Gomez, Martin Omar – ProQuest LLC, 2010
American educators and researchers have spent decades attempting to determine the most effective middle level school configuration. Although various models have been conceptualized in order to resolve one of our most extensive educational reform movements, a recent nationwide increase in K-8 schools suggest interested parties have accepted the K-8…
Descriptors: Middle Schools, School Culture, Grouping (Instructional Purposes), School Organization