A New Method for the Science Teaching: 6-Sigma Method

Today, in order to increase the academic achievement of the students, new methods are investigated in the field of education and many studies are done on their effectiveness. In this article, 6-Sigma method implemented recently in different areas is introduced and it is aimed to discuss the applicability of the 6-Sigma method in science teaching. In this framework, the study was carried out by using phenomenographic research method. Semi-structured interviews were conducted on the opinions of six science teacherswho voluntarily applied the 6-Sigma method with DMAIC process in their classes. Keywords: Six Sigma, DMAIC, Science Teaching, Heat and Temperatur

Physics Teachers' Opinions on Algodoo Training

The purpose of this research is to reveal the feelings and thoughts of physics teachers towards Algodoo training within the scope of the 4005 TUBITAK project named Innovative and Technology Supported Applications in Physics Education. This study was carried out with phenomenological research within the context of the qualitative research approach. The study group of the research consisted of 22 physics teachers trained in the 4005 TUBITAK project and volunteered to participate in the research. Data were obtained from semi-structured interviews. The data were carried out following the descriptive analysis method with the help of the NVivo 9 program. As a result of descriptive analysis, four categories emerged. These are the installation and application of the Algodoo program, physics teaching activities, and apps similar to Algodoo and Algodoo training. Based on the findings obtained from the research, it was concluded that most of the teachers were very interested in using Algodoo in their lessons, could benefit from Algodoo in their lessons, and could prepare simple physics simulations. Based on the results, Suggestions such as disseminating Algodoo training with in-service training for teaching physics subjects with interactive applications were presented to those interested in the subject

Examination of national studies on activity-based learning

Etkinlik temelli öğrenme, öğrencilerin yeni bir bilgiyle karşılaştığında, o bilgiyi tanımak ve yorumlamak için önceki bilgilerinden ve öğrenme kurallarından yararlanarak onu yeniden anlamlandırmaktır. Son yıllarda etkinlik temelli araştırmaların sayısı giderek artmaktadır. Bu araştırmada 2006 ve 2021 yılları arasında etkinlik temelli öğrenmeye yönelik yapılan tez, makale ve bildiri çalışmalarının bazı ölçütlere göre incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda araştırma, nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden doküman inceleme kullanılarak yürütülmüştür. Araştırmada dokümanlara ulaşmada YÖK Akademik Arama ve YÖK Tez Merkezi’nden yararlanılmıştır. Gerçekleştirilen tarama sonucunda, tez, makale ve bildiri olmak üzere toplam 134 bilimsel araştırmaya ulaşılmıştır. Elde edilen veriler betimsel analiz ile çözümlenmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda, incelenen araştırmaların yarıdan fazlasının nicel araştırma yaklaşımına uygun olarak hazırlandığı ortaya çıkmıştır. Bu araştırmalarda ise çoğunlukla yarı deneysel yöntem kullanılmıştır. Ayrıca, araştırmalarda daha çok ortaokul düzeyindeki öğrenci gruplarının tercih edildiği ve eğitim bilimleri ile temel eğitim alanlarında yürütüldüğü belirlenmiştir. Araştırmada varılan sonuçlar bağlamında etkinlik temelli öğrenme üzerine çalışmalar yapacak olan araştırmacılara gerekli öneriler sunulmuştur.When students encounter new information, activity-based learning allows them to make sense of it by applying prior knowledge and learning rules to recognize and interpret that information. In recent years, the number of activity-based studies has increased. The aim of this study is to examine thesis, article, and proceeding type studies on activity-based learning between 2006 and 2021 using specific criteria. Document analysis, one of the qualitative research methods, was used to achieve this aim. To reach the documents in the study, the YÖK Academic Search and Council of Higher Education Thesis Center were used. The searching resulted in a total of 134 scientific researches, including theses, articles, and proceedings. Descriptive analysis was used to examine the collected data. As a result of the research, it was revealed that more than half of the studies examined were prepared in accordance with the quantitative research approach. In these studies, mostly quasi-experimental method was used. In addition, it has been determined that in the researches, student groups at the secondary school level are preferred and carried out in the fields of educational sciences and basic education. In the context of the results of the research, necessary suggestions were presented to the researchers who will work on activity-based learning

A Comparative Investigation of Environmental Behaviors of Gifted Students and Their Peers

The main purpose of this study was to compare gifted and non-gifted students’ behaviors towards environment. The sample of the study consisted of 364 sixth, seventh and eighth graders attending six different middle schools in the city of Amasya and 34 gifted sixth, seventh and eighth graders attending the Amasya Science and Art Center in Turkey. Data was collected through a 12-item “Environmental Behavior Scale (EBS)” developed by the researchers. Independent samples t-test was used to compare scores. The findings showed that gifted students were superior to their peers in terms of showing positive environmental behaviors