To investigate the role of early context in theory of mind development, institutionalized children living in a boarding home (n = 34) in Turkey were compared to home-reared children coming from low (n = 32) and middle socioeconomic backgrounds (n = 44). Theory of mind was assessed with one deception and three false belief tasks; Peabody PVT and…

Although the role of education in an economy is emphasized in theoretical studies, empirical literature finds mixed results for the relationship between growth and education. We examine the relationship between Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and enrollments in primary, secondary, and high schools, as well as universities in Turkey for 1937-1996, in…

In this study it was aimed to i) diagnose the topics that are perceived as difficult at the level of 6-8 science classes and ii) find out the reasons behind of these difficulties as well as propose suggestions to remedy these difficulties. Eighteen science teachers and three hundred students attending different types of secondary schools…

This paper presents a general rationale for investing in early childhood development (ECD) in Latin America that derives from scientific evidence about the importance of the early years in the formation of intelligence, personality, and social behavior. This rationale argues that the economic returns of ECD programs can be quite high (through…

The special problems for adult education presented by population planning programs are examined with particular attention to the relationship between adult education and school education in this field, with special reference to programs in Turkey. (DB)

Designing new models requires the educators to observe the educational settings in which computer assisted instruction (CAI) was implemented successfully. This paper proposes a CAI model for middle and high schools in Turkey based on the observations and interviews in K-12 schools in Arizona, USA in which computer technologies are implemented…

The purpose of this study was to collect and interpret views of prospective teachers on literature courses offered in Hacettepe University, Faculty of Education, English Language Teaching (ELT) department. Hence, such research encompasses experiential knowledge of the participants and the results aim to inform the curriculum development practice…

Postmethod condition refers to the qualities of the contemporary era in English language teaching in which previously well trusted methods are put under serious scrutiny and in which a body of methods and techniques collected from all previous methods and approaches are used pragmatically with a belief that such an eclectic practice leads to…

Introduction: Countries dwell upon the quality in teacher training when raising the young generations. The teacher is the one who trains the young generations as good consumers, good producers and as the acquirers of the self-interest of their country in both the borders of their country and the globe. In international teacher training, all…

In order to determine students' achievement, science teachers have to develop their own assessment tools. This study attempts to find out the relationship between the teachers' assessment tools and students' cognitive development according to the teachers' teaching experiences. Six open-ended survey questions were developed and delivered to 59…

Postmethod condition refers to the qualities of the contemporary era in English language teaching in which previously well trusted methods are put under serious scrutiny and in which a body of methods and techniques collected from all previous methods and approaches are used pragmatically with a belief that such an eclectic practice leads to…

Teachers can best process their duties by renewing themselves according to today's context. The modifications in science, technology, culture, and social life change the educational theory and its application. Teachers should have to effectively adapt themselves to these changes. This is possible only by arranging continual in-service training for…

This cross-sectional study identifies key conceptual difficulties experienced by upper secondary school and pre-service chemistry teachers (N = 191) in the area of reaction rates. Students' ideas about reaction rates were elicited through a series of written tasks and individual interviews. In this paper, students' ideas related to reaction rate…

The first volume of the 31st annual proceedings of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education conference presents plenary lectures; research forums; discussion groups; working sessions; short oral communications; and posters from the meeting. Plenary lecture papers include: (1) On Humanistic Mathematics Education: A…

The modern education system aims at promoting the life quality of individuals, and it requires a philosophical perception and curriculum development approach in line with this aim. In this context, the basic philosophy is to teach people how to learn, have democratic attitudes, convene for teamwork, be able to use information, and think in a…