2nd World Conference on Educational Sciences
(WCES-2010)
Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences Volume 2, Issue 2
Istanbul, Turkey
4-8 February 2010
Part 1 of 7
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PART 1
Message from the Guest Editor...... 225
Cervical Cancer: Education for Everybody ...... 229 Antonio Bazarra-Fernandez
Identifying Student's Misconceptions about SALT...... 234 Nilgün Seçken
Attitudes Toward the University of Israeli Executive Master's Students: Will the Public Save the Public University? ...... 246 Abraham Yogev
Current Thinking and Future View: Participatory Management a Dynamic System for Developing Organizational Commitment...... 250 Reihaneh Shagholi, Sufean Hussin, Saedah Siraj, Zahra Naimie, Fereshteh Assadzadeh, Farzaneh Moayedi
Value Creation Through Trust, Decision Making and Teamwork in Educational Environment ...... 255 Reihaneh Shagholi, Sufean Hussin, Saedah Siraj, Zahra Naimie, Fereshteh Assadzadeh, Farzaneh Moayedi
Gender Differences of Children's Social Skills and Parenting Using Interaction Rating Scale (IRS)...... 260 T. Anme, R. Shinohara, Y. Sugisawa, L. Tong, E. Tanaka, T. Watanabe, Y. Onda, Y. Kawashima, M. Hirano, E. Tomisaki, H. Mochizuki, K. Morita, A. Gan-Yadam, Y. Yato, N. Yamakawa
Educational Decentralization As Part of Public Administration Reform in Turkey...... 269 Derya Sen, Alankar Bandyopadhyay
The Role of Teacher Talk in Young Learners’ Language Process ...... 277 Görsev Inceçay
The Comparision of the Science and Technology Curriculum with the Physics, Chemistry and Biology Curriculums ...... 282 Melih Koçakoglu, Elif Bakar, Özgül Keles
Bone Education: Innovation and Creativity...... 290 Antonio Bazarra-Fernandez
CLES-ICT: A Scale to Measure ICT Constructivist Learning Environments in Malaysia ...... 295 Wong Su Luan, Ab Rahim Bakar, Lo Yoon Mee, Ahmad Fauzi Mohd Ayub
Dysfunctional Relationship Beliefs of Late Adolescence in Adjustment to University...... 300 Zeynep Hamamci, Aysel Esen-Coban
Classroom Questioning: Teachers’ Perceptions and Practices ...... 305 Patrícia Albergaria-Almeida
The Effect of a New Teaching Methodology on Learning Performances of Automotive - Mechatronics Students...... 310 Sezgin Ersoy, Haluk Küçük
A Case Study on Needs Assessment of English Language Teachers...... 317 Görsev Inceçay, Volkan Inceçay
The Effects of Instruction of Graphic Organizers in Terms of Students’ Attitudes Towards Reading in English...... 322 Enisa Mede
Congruence and Dissonance Between Micro-teaching and Macro- Teaching ...... 326 Feryal Cubukcu
A Comparison of the Loneliness Levels of Mainstreamed Primary Students According to Their Sociometric Status...... 330 Hatice Bakkaloglu
Sense of Efficacy from Student Teaching to the Induction Year ...... 337 F. Esin Sahin, Derin Atay
Investigation of Teacher Trainees’ Psychological Well-being in Terms of Time Management ...... 342 Jale Eldeleklioglu, Aynur Yilmaz, Filiz Gültekin
Do You Think Your Match is Made in Heaven? Teaching Styles/Learning Styles Match and Mismatch Revisited ...... 349 Zahra Naimie, Saedah Siraj, Chua Yang Piaw, Reihaneh Shagholi, Rana Ahmed Abuzaid
Online Tasks As a Tool to Promote Teachers’ Expertise Within the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK)...... 354 Anat Oster-Levinz, Aviva Klieger
A Study of Parents’ Participation in the High Schools Administration and Its Effect on School Activities...... 359 Majid Vahedi
Relationship Between Vegetable Growing Conditions and Scores of Agriculture Practical Examination...... 364 Moreetsi Thobega
Are There Gender Differences in E-learning Use and Assessment? Evidence from an Interuniversity Online Project in Europe...... 367 Manuel Cuadrado-García, María-Eugenia Ruiz-Molina, Juan D. Montoro-Pons
Remote Accessible Laboratory for Error Controlled Coding Techniques with the Labview Software...... 372 Berkay Erder, Aynur Akar
Investigation on Participatory Management and Identify the Constraints ...... 378 Reihaneh Shagholi, Sufean Hussin, Saedah Siraj, Zahra Naimie, Fereshteh Assadzadeh, Huda Al-Hejaili
Did You Cook Your Lesson Based on Right Recipe? (Accommodating the Students Preferences in Class)...... 383 Zahra Naimie, Saedah Siraj, Rana Ahmed Abuzaid, Reihaneh Shagholi
Exploring Teachers’ Perceptions of Their Pedagogical Role with Computers: A Case Study in Malaysia...... 388 Wong Su Luan, Hanafi Atan, Shahril Sabudin
The Use of Community Based Learning in Educating College Students in Midwestern USA ...... 392 Mona Ibrahim
Group Learning Strategies for Online Course...... 397 Lih-Juan Chanlin, Kung-Chi Chan
Rural Education in Romania: Present and Perspectives ...... 402 Tomuletiu Adriana Elena, Moraru Adela
Contemporary Engineer Pedagogic's Project Research - Using Multimedia at Technology Classes in Technical and Vocational Schools...... 407 Jožica Bezjak
Islamic Perspective of Creativity: A Model for Teachers of Social Studies As Leaders ...... 412 Samih Mahmoud Al-Karasneh, Ali Mohammad Jubran Saleh
How Valid and Useful is the Notion of Learning Style? A Multicultural Investigation...... 427 Tony Young
Critical Thinking Abilities Assessment Tools: Reliability Generalization...... 434 Natcha Mahapoonyanont, Rewadee Krahomwong, Duenpen Kochakornjarupong, Worawanninee Rachasong
Teaching English Vocabulary to Young Learners Via Drama...... 439 Serife Demircioglu
Portfolio for Assessment of Prior Learning (APL)...... 444 Natcha Mahapoonyanont
Factors Affecting the Locus of Control of the University Students ...... 449 Nerguz Bulut Serin, Oguz Serin, F. Sülen Sahin
Invisible Differences: A Pedagogical Approach to Personalizing Diversity for Pre-service Teachers ...... 453 Nancye E. McCrary
Comprasion of Primary School Maths Program a Case Study for Cosova-Turkey...... 458 Necla Tektas, A. Sükrü Özdemir, Engül Galo
Pre-service Mathematical Teachers’ Knowledge of Different Teaching Methods of the Limit and Continuity Concept ...... 462 Gulden Donmez, Savas Basturk
Virtual Classroom Site in French Written Expression Lesson: a Practice Sample ...... 466 Veda Aslim-Yetis
Design and Development of a Collaborative Mlearning Module for Secondary School Science in Malaysia: Addressing Learners’ Needs of the Use and Perceptions of Technology ...... 471 Dorothy Dewitt, Saedah Siraj
Students’ Ideas About School History: A View from Greece...... 476 Chrysa Tamisoglou
A Comparison of Two Different Technologies Tools in Tutoring Calculus...... 481 Ahmad Fauzi Mohd Ayub, Mohd Zin Mokhtar, Wong Su Luan, Rohani Ahmad Tarmizi
Turkish Parental Involvement Scale: Validity and Reliability Studies...... 487 Oguz Gürbüztürk, Süleyman Nihat Sad
The Development of Chemistry Concept in 7th Grade and 11th Grade: A Cross-age Study ...... 492 Neslihan Ültay, Eser Ültay
Do You Know Where I Can Find the New Center Which is Called “Cognitive Styles and Language Learning Strategies Link”?...... 497 Zahra Naimie, Rana Ahmed Abuzaid, Saedah Siraj, Reihaneh Shagholi, Huda Al Hejaili
Implementing “System Thinking” in the Design of a “Learning Environment”...... 501 Erol Inelmen
Online Discussion in Blended Courses at Saudi Universities ...... 507 Reem Alebaikan, Salah Troudi
Competing in a Globalising World: International Ranking of South African Universities...... 515 Anthipi Pouris, Anastassios Pouris
Semantic Web-based System for Managing the Educative Curriculum...... 521 D. Castellanos-Nieves, R. González-Martínez, C. Soler-Segovia, M. C. Robles, J. Hernández-Franco, M. P. Prendes-Espinosa, J. T. Fernández-Breis
An Extension of the OeLE Platform for Generating Semantic Feedback for Students and Teachers...... 527 F. Frutos-Morales, M. M. Sánchez-Vera, D. Castellanos-Nieves, A. Esteban-Gil, C. Cruz-Corona, M. P. Prendes-Espinosa, J. T. Fernández-Breis
The Determination of Primary School First Year Students’ Phonological Awareness Skills...... 532 Tolga Erdogan, Özge Erdogan
Evaluating the Effect of Teaching Chemical Equilibrium Based on Analogy and Laboratuary on Students Achievement...... 537 Nagihan Yildirim, Yasemin Sengün, Zeliha Ceng, Alipasa Ayas
Organizational Study on Multi-discipline Based Engineering Education in China ...... 542 Feifan Ye
Principal Trust in Students and Parents: Its Relationship with Principal Burnout...... 547 Burhanettin Dönmez, Niyazi Özer, Melike Cömert
Building a Test to Assess Creative and Critical Thinking Simultaneously...... 551 Chua Yan Piaw
The Student Attitudes in Terms of the Usage of English Activities and Materials and Their Contributions to English Learning Process ...... 560 Gürbüz Ocak, Hande Özçalisan, Nurcay Kuru
Teaching Robot Navigation in the Presence of Obstacles Using a Computer Simulation Program...... 565 B. Erin, R. Abiyev, D. Ibrahim
Research on Mother Tongue's Learning Strategies of Pupils in Singapore ...... 572 Dong Yan, Lim Kian Chye, Zhu Lin, Wang Ying
Children's Social Rights in Social Studies Textbooks in Turkish Elementary Education ...... 576 Yasemin Karaman Kepenekci
A Research on Some Variables Regarding the Frequency of Violent and Aggressive Behaviors Among Elementary School Students and Their Families ...... 582 Zekavet Kabasakal, Asli Uz Bas
Teachers’ Strategies to Cope with Student Misbehavior ...... 587 Süheda Özben
Statistics for Cowards: A Field Study of the Effects of Re-designing Order and Presentation in Statistics Courses for Social Science College Students ...... 595 Leehu Zysberg
Children's Museums and Necessity for Children's Museums in Turkey...... 600 Ceren Karadeniz
Visual Culture in Art Teacher Education: A Turkish Case ...... 609 Nur Balkir Kuru
Motivational Styles in Problem-based Learning...... 615 Melih Koçakoglu, Lütfullah Türkmen, Kemal Solak
Study the Effect of Juice of Two Variety of Pomegranate on Decreasing Plasma LDL Cholesterol...... 620 Eghdamikoorkabijari Anoosh, Eizadi Mojtaba, Sadeghy Fatemeh
Parent's Literacy and Pre-school Education: A Study of Practices and Problems of Early Childhood Education in Pakistan ...... 624 Irshad Hussain, Sarwat Sultan
“Teaching is a Female Profession in the Eyes of a Beholder” Or Is It? ...... 629 Sibel Ariogul, Nilufer Can
How the Education Affects Female Labor Force? Empirical Evidence from Turkey ...... 634 Meltem Ince
Cognitive and Motivational Effects of Digital Concept Maps in Pre-service Science Teacher Training ...... 640 Steffen Schaal
Using POE Strategy to Investigate Student Teachers’ Understanding About the Effect of Substance Type on Solubility...... 648 Hava Ipek, Nesli Kala, Fatma Yaman, Alipasa Ayas
Development of a Classroom Observation Schedule for Measuring the Efficacy of a Teacher Development Programme...... 654 Meher Rizvi
As a Classroom Language, Students’ Attitudes Towards Speaking Turkish in English Prep Classes...... 661 Gürbüz Ocak, Nurcay Kuru, Hande Özçalisan
Socio-economic and Culturel Factors Effecting Self Efficacy on Reading Comprehension ...... 666 Cahit Epçaçan, Cevdet Epçaçan
The Attitudes of University Students to Women's Labouring ...... 672 Recep Özkan
Students’ Readiness in Using Mathematics Online Portal: a Preliminary Study Among Undergraduates...... 677 Chiang Yan Chiou, Ahmad Fauzi Mohd Ayub, Wong Su Luan
The Relationship Between Language Learning Strategies, Gender, Proficiency and Self-efficacy Beliefs: A Study of ELT Learners in Turkey ...... 682 Cevdet Yilmaz
RETRACTED: Impact of Dramatics on Composition Skills of Secondary School English Language Learners ...... N/A Muhammad Rashid Hafeez, Saiqa Imtiaz Asif
Romanian Experiences of Primary School Teachers on School Counseling ...... 694 Gianina-Ana Masari
Enhancing Self-Directed Learning Skills Through e-SOLMS for Malaysian Learners ...... 698 Sharifah Norhaidah Syed Idros, Abdul Rashid Mohamed, Norizan Esa, Mohd Ali Samsudin, Khairul Azhar Mat Daud
Problems Encountered by Student-teachers During Their Practicum Studies...... 707 Arif Sariçoban
The Opinions of the Pre-service Teachers About E-Democracy in Turkey...... 712 E. Özlem Yigit, Kerem Çolak
The Effect of Visual Query Languages on the Improvement of Information Retrieval Skills ...... 717 Jozef Hvorecký, Martin Drlík, Michal Munk
Perceived Parenting Style, Depression and Anxiety Levels in a Turkish Late-adolescent Population...... 724 Irem Anli, T. Alper Karsli
Web-Ob for Multiple Intelligences Observation...... 728 Paola Nicolini, Giuseppe Alessandri, Giuseppe Bilancioni
Implementing of a Worksheet Related to Physical and Chemical Change Concepts...... 733 Zeynep Bak Kibar, Alipasa Ayas
Developing a Worksheet About Physical and Chemical Event...... 739 Zeynep Bak Kibar, Alipasa Ayas
Analysis of Ego Identity Process of Adolescents in Terms of Attachment Styles and Gender ...... 744 Emel Arslan, Ramazan Ari
Questioning Patterns and Teaching Strategies in Secondary Education ...... 751 Patrícia Albergaria-Almeida
Design Research and Training: Views of Educators in a University of Technology in Australia...... 757 Gavin Melles
Analysis of Elementary School Ict Textbooks in Taiwan and the Importance of Content About Computer Virus ...... 762 Lin Chun Hung, Liu Eric Zhi Feng
The Predictive Role of Basic Ability Levels and Metacognitive Strategies of Students on Their Academic Success ...... 767 Recep Koçak, Mehmet Boyaci
A Research on Blogging As a Platform to Enhance Language Skills ...... 773 Begoña Montero-Fleta, Carmen Pérez-Sabater
Prospective Chemistry Teachers’ Competency of Evaluation of Chemical Experiments in Terms of Science Process Skills ...... 778 Fethiye Karsli, Fatma Yaman, Alipasa Ayas
Language and Cognition: Is Critical Thinking a Myth in Turkish Educational System? ...... 782 Nuray Alagözlü, Sezgi Saraç Süzer
Relationship Among Introvertism - Extrovertism, Narcissistic Developmental Line, Locus of Control and Level of Trait and State Anxiety in a Turkish Adolescent Population Preparing for University Enterance Exam ...... 787 Temel Alper Karsli, Irem Anli
Self-directed Practice Scheduling is Equivalent to Instructor Guided Practice When Learning a Complex Surgical Skill...... 792 Oleg Safir, Adam Dubrowski, Yvonne Hui, David Backstein, Heather Carnahan
The Characteristics of a Learning School in Information Age ...... 797 Ali Kis, Necdet Konan
From the Classroom to the Street: Bridging the Gap Between Formal Language Education and Practical Usage...... 803 Tarana Mahmudova
A Small-scale Study Comparing the Impacts of Problem-based Learning and Traditional Methods on Student Satisfaction in the Introductory Physics Course...... 809 Gamze Sezgin Selçuk, Serap Çaliskan
An Investigation of Loneliness and Perfectionism in University Students...... 814 Coskun Arslan, Erdal Hamarta, Ömer Üre, Zümra Özyesil
Motivating Factors in Online Courses ...... 819 Kiymet Selvi
Educational Performance of Foster Children with Disabilities in Taiwan ...... 825 Lillian Ren
RETRACTED: A Study of the Attitudes of the Teacher Educators Towards Secondary School Teacher Education Programme in Pakistan ...... N/A Aijaz Ahmed Gujjar, Bushra Naoreen
A Comparative Study of Student Support Services: The United Kingdom, Pakistan and Sri Lanka...... 839 Aijaz Ahmed Gujjar, Bushara Naoreen, Amtul Hafeez Chaudhry
Comparison of the Emotional Intelligence of the University Students of the Punjab Province...... 847 Aijaz Ahmed Gujjar, Bushra Naoreen, Saima Aslam, Zafar Iqbal Khattak
RETRACTED: Comparison of Students’ Learning Achievements in the Subject of Mathematics Taught by Trained Teachers and Untrained Teachers at Primary Level ...... N/A Muhammad Aslam Adeeb, Bushra Naoreen
Educational Motivation and Students’ Achievement Goal Orientations...... 859 Fatma Kayan Fadlelmula
RETRACTED: A Study of the Reported Language Skill Development Strategies of the Student Teachers ...... N/A Bushra Naoreen, Aijaz Ahmed Gujjar, Saima Aslam
The Importance of Moral Training in Sports Performance ...... 869 Popescu Veronica
Introduction of Technology Into Workplace and the Need for Change in Pedagogy...... 875 Gholam Reza Emad
An Analysis of Turkish and French Literature Textbooks’ Outer Structure and Visual Elements...... 880 Canan Aslan
Conducting Preliminary Steps to Usability Testing: Investigating the Website of Uludag University ...... 890 Erhan Sengel, Semiral Öncü
Self Report and Self Image: A Study on a Sample of Italian Adolescents ...... 895 Paola Nicolini, Luisa Cherubini, Michela Bomprezzi
Evaluation of Student Performance in Laboratory Applications Using Fuzzy Logic ...... 902 Gokhan Gokmen, Tahir Çetin Akinci, Mehmet Tektas, Nevzat Onat, Gokhan Kocyigit, Necla Tektas
Investigating Elementary School Administrators’ and Teachers’ Perceptions on Children with Autism...... 910 Nuray Yumak, Esra Macaroglu Akgul
Nonverbal Intelligence of Soccer Players According to Their Age, Gender and Educational Level...... 915 Erkut Konter, Irfan Yurdabakan
Computer Supported Conceptual Change Text: Fluid Pressure ...... 922 Çigdem Sahin, Hava Ipek, Salih Çepni
The Impact of Cognitive Behavioral Interventions on SOC, Perceived Stress and Mood States of Nurses ...... 928 Orly Sarid, Rivka Berger, Dorit Segal-Engelchin
A Study on Biology Student Teachers’ Conceptions of Learning...... 933 Musa Dikmenli, Osman Cardak
Effective Use of Cloud Computing in Educational Institutions ...... 938 Tuncay Ercan
Teaching Problematic Consonants in English to Young Learners ...... 943 Arif Sariçoban, Albina Kuç
In What Level and How Medical Students Use Metacognition? A Case from Hacettepe University...... 948 Sevgi Turan, Özcan Demirel
RETRACTED: The Effect of Weblog (Blog) Students’ Writing Performance...... N/A Özgür Simsek
Tracing Legitimate Learning in Formal Vocational Education...... 959 Gholam Reza Emad
Comparative Examination of Children's School Readiness Level Who Have Attended Mother Child Education Program...... 964 Sema Büyüktaskapu, Ayse Öztürk Samur
A Language Needs Analysis Research at an English Medium University in Turkey ...... 969 Ayse S. Akyel, Yesim Ozek
Predictability of Engineering Students’ Performance at the University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar from Admission Test Conducted by Educational Testing and Evaluation Agency (ETEA), NWFP, Pakistan...... 976 Arshad Ali, Umar Ali
Language Teachers’ Preferences of Pronunciation Teaching Techniques: Traditional Or Modern? ...... 983 Murat Hismanoglu, Sibel Hismanoglu
Effective Professional Development Strategies of English Language Teachers ...... 990 Murat Hismanoglu
A Qualitative Analysis: How is Elementary Reading and Writing Curriculum Constructed by First Graders?...... 996 Koray Kasapoglu
A Study on the Effects of Seat Belt Posters on Drivers ...... 1002 Oktay Akbas, Resul Güven, Gonca Cebeci, Seydi Battal Bertlek, Gülsah Aldemir, Elif Bal
How Does Attachment Styles Relate to Intimate Relationship to Aggravate the Depressive Symptoms?...... 1008 Müjgan Altin, Serife Terzi
Design Research Studies for the New Needs: Balance in Theoretical Study and Design Practice ...... 1016 Kin Wai Michael Siu
The State of Technology Integration in a Rural Pennsylvania School District ...... 1024 Vahid Motamedi
Exploring Fractal Dimension by Experiment: Pre-service Teachers’ Gains...... 1032 Fatih Karakus, Temel Kösa
PART 2
Using Graphic Illustrations with Social Studies Textbooks...... 1037 Sahin Oruç, Nihal Baloglu Ugurlu, Halil Tokcan
Evolution of Distance Education in Iran...... 1043 Tabatabaie Minou
Analysis of the Dynamics of Seperation Between the Urban Primary Schools ...... 1048 Zafer Kiraz
Quality of Written Summary Texts: An Analysis in the Context of Gender and School Variables ...... 1057 Hakan Ülper, Hülya Yazici Okuyan
Alternatively Certified Elementary School Teachers in Turkey...... 1064 Asiye Toker Gökçe
A Comparison of Different Teaching Applications Based on Questioning in Terms of Their Effects Upon Pre- service Teachers’ Good Questioning Skills...... 1075 Rüstü Yesil, Özgen Korkmaz
Using the Education Strategy with Directing Questions in the Teaching Period Sample Lesson: One Dimensional Motion...... 1083 Ibrahim Karaman
Developing the Agora in the 21st Century – An Analysis of a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) As a Platform for Engaging with Adult Literacies Practitioners in Scotland ...... 1096 Gary Roberts, Ann Swinney, Kathleen Marjoribanks
Teaching Square Root Numbers: From the Perspective of Ibrahim Hakki of Erzurum...... 1102 Enver Tatar, Tevfik Isleyen, Yasin Soylu, Levent Akgün
The Suggested Metaphors Regarding on the Concept of “Cell” by Teacher Candidates of Biology, Science and Primary...... 1107 Yesim Yener, Sema Özkadif
Nonverbal Intelligence of Soccer Players According to Their Level of Play ...... 1114 Erkut Konter
Models of Lifelong Learning in Rural and Alpine Environments ...... 1121 Johann Kiem
Weblogs Enhancing EFL Students’ English Language Learning...... 1127 Usa Noytim
Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence, Two Branches of the Same Tree...... 1133 Angel Garrido
Learning Mathematics Through Its History ...... 1137 Piedad Yuste
Algebraic Generalization Strategies of Number Patterns Used by Pre-service Elementary Mathematics Teachers ...... 1142 Sibel Yesildere, Hatice Akkoç
A Study on the Work Lives of Child Laborers ...... 1148 Aysel Köksal Akyol, Günes Sali
Culture-process and Phenomenon, Synchronic and Diachronic, Particular and Universal...... 1154 Doina David, Calin Florea, Anisoara Pop
The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Predicting Students’ Academic Achievement in Distance Education System...... 1158 Adel Zahed-Babelan, Mahdi Moenikia
The Role of Models in Science: an Experience with Drosophila ...... 1164 Maria Enrica Pasini, Francesca Bertolotto, Paola Fasano
The Role of Learning Styles in Second Language Learning Among Distance Education Students ...... 1169 Mahdi Moenikia, Adel Zahed-Babelan
A Web Based System for Project-based Learning Activities in “Web Design and Programming” Course ...... 1174 Utku Köse
The Impact of the New Technologies in Foreign Language Instruction Our Experience...... 1185 Anisoara Pop
The Effects of Inquiry-based Learning on Elementary Students’ Conceptual Understanding of Matter, Scientific Process Skills and Science Attitudes...... 1190 Pinar Simsek, Filiz Kabapinar
The Using of Blogs in Turkish Education...... 1195 Ahmet Akçay, Akif Arslan
Stress and Academic Self Esteem in Primary School Children Who Applied to the Hospital: A Research in Pediatric Hospitals in Turkey ...... 1200 Pinar Erturgut, Ramazan Erturgut
Investigation of the Effects of the Program “Utilization of the Museums for Pre-school Education” on 6 Year-Old Children...... 1205 Oya Abaci, Hande Usbas
Dimensions of Mental Health: Life Satisfaction, Anxiety and Depression: A Preventive Mental Health Study in Ankara University Students Population ...... 1210 Sevgi Guney, Temel Kalafat, Murat Boysan
Designing and Evaluating a Specific Teaching Intervention on Chemical Changes Based on the Notion of Argumentation in Science...... 1214 Ayla Gümrah, Filiz Kabapinar
The Effects of Parent Education Program on the State Anxiety Levels of Parents of First Graders...... 1219 Oya Ramazan, Fergül Kiliç, Kader Arkan
Turkish Prospective Teachers’ Images of the Constructivist View of Teaching: Are They Compatible with the Epistemological Foundations of Constructivism?...... 1223 Yücel Kabapinar
Ethic Dimension and Social Consequences of Distance Education Applications...... 1229 Ramazan Erturgut, Serhat Soysekerci
Are Creative Students Really Welcome in the Classrooms? Implicit Theories of “Good” and “Creative” Student’ Personality Among Polish Teachers...... 1233 Maciej Karwowski
An Analysis of Nutrition Level of Adolescent School Children with Respect to the Educational Levels and Child- raising Attitudes of Their Parents ...... 1238 Pinar Erturgut, Ramazan Erturgut
Comparing the Expectations of Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Students...... 1244 Necla Tektas, Mehmet Tektas, Zuhal Polat, Ali Süleyman Topuz
UNO and the Human Rights Education...... 1249 Tavassoli-Naini Manuchehr
E-University: Critical Success Factors...... 1253 Zuhal Tanrikulu, Cicek Tugcu, Selda Yilmaz
Instructional Congruence and Changing Students’ Attitudes and Interests Toward Science in “low Performing” Secondary Schools ...... 1260 Ahmad Nurulazam Md Zain, Rohandi, Azman Jusoh
Knowing What We Know and Do Not Know: Educational and Real World Implications ...... 1266 Karen M. Zabrucky
Bridging the Gap Between the E-Learning Environment and E-Resources: A Case Study in Saudi Arabia ...... 1270 Rana Ahmed S. Abuzaid
The Status on the Level of Environmental Awareness in the Concept of Sustainable Development Amongst Secondary School Students...... 1276 Arba’At Hassan, Tajul Ariffin Noordin, Suriati Sulaiman
SWIMMY: A Virtual Neurophysiology Exercise Examining Central Pattern Generators Involved in Locomotion (Virtual Neurophysiological Research on a Virtual Animal) ...... 1281 Franklin B. Krasne, Paul F. Wimmers, William Grisham
Does Basic Science Knowledge Correlate with Clinical Reasoning in Assessments of First-year Medical Students?...... 1287 Sally Krasne, Carl D Stevens
Validating the University Entrance English Test to the Vietnam National University: A Conceptual Framework and Methodology ...... 1295 Hoai Phuong Tran, Patrick Griffin, Cuc Nguyen
Enhancing the Development of Speaking Skills for Non-native Speakers of English...... 1305 Kamonpan Boonkit
Evaluation of the Basic Technology Competency of the Teachers Candidate According to the Various Variables...... 1310 A. Seda Yücel, Canan Koçak
Facilitation Skills of Basic Sciences Faculty and Fresh Medical Graduates: An AKU Experience...... 1316 S. Abdul Saeed, Nukhba Zia, Yureeda Qazi
Impact of Education in Terms of Housing Opportunities ...... 1321 Teodor Mircea Alexiu, Dorel Ungureanu, Andreea Dorobantu
Evaluation of the Skills of 5th Grade Primary School Students’ High-order Thinking Levels in Reading...... 1326 Gülhiz Pilten
Evaluation of Metacognitive Knowledge of 5th Grade Primary School Students Related to Non-routine Mathematical Problems...... 1332 Pusat Pilten, Dündar Yener
Sample Drama Plans for Preschool Education ...... 1338 Duygu Çetingöz, Berna Cantürk Günhan
Innocence Lost: The Rights of Human Trafficking Victims...... 1345 Jeana Fowler, Nicolette Che, Lindsay Fowler
Becoming a Junior Teacher...... 1350 Merve Oflaz
A Study on Learning Environments of Elementary School Students Taking Social Studies Course: Bursa Sample ...... 1356 Yadigar Dogan, Gönül Onur Sezer
Prospective Chemistry Teachers’ Learning Styles and Learning Preferences ...... 1362 Özge Özyalçin Oskay, Emine Erdem, Buket Akkoyunlu, Ayhan Yilmaz
Project–based Learning in Engineering Higher Education: Two Decades of Teaching Competences in Real Environments...... 1368 Ignacio De Los Ríos, Adolfo Cazorla, José M. Díaz-Puente, José L. Yagüe
Communications of Teachers Working in Schools at Different Socio-economic Levels with Their Students and Other Teachers ...... 1379 Yadigar Dogan, Gönül Onur Sezer
Using Dynamic Geometry Software Cabri 3D for Teaching Analytic Geometry ...... 1385 Temel Kösa, Fatih Karakus
The Effects of Learning Styles and Gender on the Academic Performance of Interior Architecture Students ...... 1390 Halime Demirkan, Ö. Osman Demirbas
An Analyze of Teacher Candidate Students’ Perception of Self Efficacy...... 1394b Mustafa Yavuz
An Empirical Analysis on Burnout Levels Among Second Year Vocational Schools Students ...... 1399 Ramazan Erturgut, Serhat Soysekerci
The Effect of the Material Based on the 7E Model on the Fourth Grade Students’ Comprehension Skill About Fraction Concepts...... 1405 Gül Kaleli Yilmaz, Elif Ertem, Salih Çepni
Investigating Development of Pre-service Elementary Mathematics Teachers’ Pedagogical Content Knowledge Through a School Practicum Course ...... 1410 Hatice Akkoç, Sibel Yesildere
The Teaching Profession: Knowledge of Subject Matter, Teaching Skills and Personality Traits...... 1416 Davut Hotaman
The Pedagogical Content Knowledge Development of Prospective Teachers Through an Experiential Task...... 1421 Derin Atay, Ozlem Kaslioglu, Gokce Kurt
Determining Attachment Styles of the Pre-school Teacher Candidates ...... 1426 Dilek Acer, Ege Akgun
Common Misconceptions in Nuclear Chemistry Unit...... 1432 Necla Dönmez Usta, Alipasa Ayas
Educational Projects Evaluation: Willingness to Pay VS Social Utility...... 1437 Emiliano Colantonio, Donatella Furia, Nicola Mattoscio
The Utilization of Comics in the Teaching of the “Human Rights” Concept ...... 1447 Gül Tuncel, Özge Ayva
Importance of Educated Human Resources in the Information Age and View of Information Society Organizations on Human ...... 1452 Metin Atak, Ramazan Erturgut
A Comparison of Acceptance and Hopelessness Levels of Disabled Preschool Children's Mothers ...... 1457 Rengin Zembat, Dilber Yildiz
Policy Change and Its Anticipated Impact on Educational Outcomes; Evidence from a Greek University ...... 1462 Elias Katsikas, Theologos Dergiades
Learning Mathematics using a Wiki ...... 1469 Mathias Krebs, Matthias Ludwig, Wolfgang Müller
The Effects of E-Portfolio Based Assessment on Students’ Perceptions of Educational Environment...... 1477 Eda Üstünel, Ertan Deren
The Turkish Adaptation Study Results of Constructivist Learning Environments Scale: Confirmatory Factor Analysis Results ...... 1482 Sengül S. Anagün, Hüseyin Anilan
Conceptions of Students About Renewable Energy Sources: a Need to Teach Based on Contextual Approaches...... 1488 Bünyamin Çoker, Hakan Çatlioglu, Osman Birgin
Virtual Models for Interactive E-Learning in Medical Biochemistry ...... 1493 Tanya Monova, Alexey Alexeev, Ganka Kossekova
Student Teachers’ Subject Matter Knowledge (SMK) on Electric Current and Magnetic Field ...... 1498 Isik S. Karal, Nedim Alev, Zeynep Baskan
A Study on the Emotional Indicators in 5-6 Year-old Girls’ and Boys’ Human Figure Drawings...... 1503 H. Elif Daglioglu, Ümit Deniz, Adnan Kan
A Comparative Perspective on the Secondary and Post-secondary Education Systems in Six Nations: Hong Kong, Japan, Switzerland, South Korea, Thailand and the United States...... 1511 Christoph Metzger, Rebecca Maynard, Julie Vultaggio, Tsukasa Daizen, Sumonta Promboon, Kin Yuen Ip, So-Young Park
Counseling Needs of Educational Sciences Students at the Ankara University ...... 1520 Gökhan Atik, Ilhan Yalçin
Comprehension Test in Calculus Course...... 1527 Levent Akgün, Tevfik Isleyen, Enver Tatar, Yasin Soylu, Adem Duru
A Study of Simple and Multiple Relations Between Organizational Health and Faculty Trust in Female High Schools ...... 1532 Adel Zahed-Babelan, Mahdi Moenikia
A Study of Simple and Multiple Relations Between Mathematics Attitude, Academic Motivation and Intelligence Quotient with Mathematics Achievement...... 1537 Mahdi Moenikia, Adel Zahed-Babelan
What is the Motivation Difference Between University Students and High School Students? ...... 1543 Mustafa Tüysüz, Demet Yildiran, Nilgün Demirci
Web Site Designers’ Opinions About the Visual Elements...... 1549 Ömer Engin Akbulut, Kübra Akbulut
Comparing Self-esteem and Self-concept of Handicapped and Normal Students ...... 1554 Mohammad Narimani, Tavakko Mousazadeh
Physics and Mathematics Teachers’ Ideas About Topics That Could Be Related Or Integrated ...... 1558 Zeynep Baskan, Nedim Alev, Isik Saliha Karal
A Comparison Between the Metacognitive Beliefs of Gifted and Normal Children...... 1563 Mohammad Narimani, Tavakko Mousazadeh
The Causes of the Schwa Phoneme As a Fossilized Pronunciation Problem for Turks ...... 1567 Mehmet Demirezen
The Specification of the Difficulties in the Perception and Articulation of the English Schwa Phoneme by Turkish English Teachers and Students ...... 1572 Mehmet Demirezen
The Relation Between the Problem Posing and Problem Solving Skills of Prospective Elementary Mathematics Teachers...... 1577 Tugrul Kar, Ercan Özdemir, Ali Sabri Ipek, Mustafa Albayrak
Multicultural Aspects in HCI-Curricula ...... 1584 César A. Collazos, Toni Granollers, Rosa Gil, Luis A. Guerrero, Sergio F. Ochoa
Investigation of First Year Pre-service Teachers’ Computer and Internet Uses in Terms of Gender ...... 1588 Osman Birgin, Bünyamin Çoker, Hakan Çatlioglu
Reflections of Individual Differences on Students’ Personal Development Plans...... 1593 Gülden Ilin, Rana Yildirim
Creation of Web-based Clinical Case Simulations and PBL Tutorials in Medical Biochemistry: Turkish-bulgarian Collaboration ...... 1597 Ganka Kossekova, Gül Güner-Akdogan
What Are the Most Important Environmental Problems According to the Second Grade Primary School Students? ...... 1605 Gülfem Dilek Yurttas, Yusuf Sülün
Teaching Mathematics and Science Using Computers: How Prepared Are South African Teachers to Do This? ...... 1610 Peter L. S Mofokeng, Andile Mji
Young Learner English Teacher Profile from Students’ Perspective ...... 1615 Rana Yildirim, Yesim Dogan
School As a Risk Factor for Psychoactive Substance Use by Middle School Students...... 1620 Katarzyna Okulicz-Kozaryn
Primary School Pupils Deriving Word Meaning from Written Context ...... 1625 Tuula Merisuo-Storm, Marjaana Soininen
The Perceived Problem Solving Skills of Primary Mathematics and Primary Social Sciences Prospective Teachers...... 1630 Gunes Yavuz, Cigdem Arslan, Dilek C. Gulten
Student-teacher Relationship: A Protective Factor Against School Dropout? ...... 1636 Anne Lessard, Martine Poirier, Laurier Fortin
Building the Connection Between Mind, Brain and Educational Practice; Roadblocks and Some Prospects...... 1644 M. Semih Summak, A. Elçin Gören Summak, P. Sahika Summak
A Study of Parents’ Child Raising Styles and Marital Harmony ...... 1648 Müzeyyen Sevinç, E. Sibel Garip
Teachers’ Views and Knowledge About Reactive and Proactive Aggression: Findings from a Survey in Turkey ...... 1654 Asli Uz Bas, Zekavet Topçu Kabasakal
Current Trends on Syllabus Design in Foreign Language Instruction ...... 1660 Massoud Rahimpour
The Life Style of the Youth, Their Every Day Life and Relationships in Finland...... 1665 Marjaana Soininen, Tuula Merisuo-Storm
Internet Mediated, Peer-to-peer Feedback for Learning of Patient Transfer Skills: Prototype Development and Testing...... 1670 Joanne McGregor, Shawn Meng, Bill Kapralos, Heather Carnahan, Adam Dubrowski
Identifying Preschool Teachers’ Opinion About Peer Bullying ...... 1675 G. Sule Tepetas, Ege Akgun, Sadegül Akbaba Altun
Non-classroom Special Education Effectiveness for Students with Severe Developmental, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders...... 1680 Linda S. Butler, Nicole E. Boivin, Eric J. Campbell
University-community Bridge: Service Learnining to Society...... 1687 Arzu Cansaran, Keziban Orbay, Melek Kalkan
The Use of Virtual Simulations in a Laptop-based University...... 1694 Casey Albuquerque, Tyler Brown, Bill Kapralos, Michelle Hogan, Adam Dubrowski
An Approach to the Didactic Activity Involving the Use of New Information and Communication Technology...... 1699 Calin Florea, Doina David, Anisoara Pop
Teacher Perception Related to Ideal and Real Situation About Behaviours in Teacher Control Form ...... 1703 Ridvan Küçükali
Determining In-service Training Programs’ Characteristics Given to Teachers by Conjoint Analysis ...... 1709 Aysegül Altun, Bilge Gök
Pre-service Biology, Chemistry, and Physics Teachers’ Expectations in Science Courses ...... 1715 Nilgun Demirci, Zubeyde Demet Kirbulut, Oktay Bektas, Ayse Yalcin Celik, Ayla Cetin-Dindar, Ziya Kilic
Pre-service Teachers’ Attitudes Towards Teaching of Evolution Theory ...... 1720 M. Ikbal Yetisir, Mustafa Kahyaoglu
Technology Integration and Assesment in Educational Settings ...... 1725 M. Semih Summak, Mustafa Samancioglu, Murat Baglibel
Transfer of Learning in a Boundary Crossing Training: the Case of Speech Therapists...... 1730 Alexandra Bugnon, Francesco Arcidiacono, Anne-Nelly Perret-Clermont
A Mobile Learning Tool for Improving Grammar Skills ...... 1735 Luis A. Guerrero, Sergio Ochoa, Cesar Collazos
The Impact of Explicit Instruction on Foreign Language Learners’ Performance...... 1740 Massoud Rahimpour, Asghar Salimi
Are Creativity Teachers Creative? A 6-year Qualitative Follow-up ...... 1747 Izabela Lebuda
Teaching Skills Training Trough E-learning ...... 1752 Catalin-Cosmin Glava, Adina-Elena Glava
Schooling Ex Machina: E-learning and the Koan of Subjectivity ...... 1757 George Fogarasi
Evaluating the Ability of Prospective Teachers to Involve Passive Students in the Lesson During Practice Teaching ...... 1761 Soner Mehmet Özdemir
Implementation of Podcast and Clickers in Two Biology Courses at Los Andes University and Impact Evaluation in the Teaching-learning Process...... 1767 Maria C. Montealegre Ortiz, Diógenes Carvajal, Andrés Holguín Coral, Ricardo Pedraza Barrios, Carlos A. Jaramillo Henao
An Evaluation of Education Relations Together with Technology, Employement and Economic Development Components...... 1771 H. Tamer Hava, Ramazan Erturgut
Peer Assessment of Oral Presentation Skills ...... 1776 De Grez, Valcke, Berings
Promotion and Protection of the Rights of the Child ...... 1781 Cotoi Emilia
Student Response System and Learning Oral Presentation Skills...... 1786 De Grez, Valcke, Berings
Message in a Bottle Telling Stories in a Digital World...... 1790 Ramona Bran
Cross - Cultural Education...... 1794 Rina Manuela Contini, Antonio Maturo
Early Twentieth Century Advice to Parents: The Transition to Psychology in America ...... 1806 Dennis Thompson, Ferda Aysan
School Achievement and Personality Dynamics in Adolescence...... 1809 Anca Munteanu, Iuliana Costea
An Analysis of the Relationship Between Attitudes Towards Seeking Psychological Help and Problem Solving Among University Students...... 1814 Leyla Esentürk Ercan
A Comparison of the Classroom Management Approaches of the Teachers Implementing “ Constructivist Learning Approach” and Not Implementing This Approach ...... 1820 Ahmet Kaya, Burhanettin Dönmez
Developing Links in Creative Group Training at University Level...... 1825 Anca Munteanu, Iuliana Costea, Adrian Jinaru
Enhancing Students’ Environmental Awareness...... 1830 Gulcan Cetin, Seda Hilal Nisanci
Personal and Organizational Development in Education in the Context of the Economical and Technological Changes...... 1835 Romita Iucu, Magdalena Platis
Free to Be Me: A Survey Study on Customization with World of Warcraft and City of Heroes/Villains Players ...... 1840 Selen Turkay, Sonam Adinolf
PART 3
The Construction of Interactions Between Manager and Assistant Manager: Applications for Improving Specific Decision in Education...... 1846 Magdalena Platis, Oana Iucu
Improvement of Non-governmental Organization Entrepreneurship in Vocational Schools: Turkey Case...... 1849 Serhat Soysekerci, Ramazan Erturgut
The Effect of Quality of Educational Resources on Mathematics Achievement: Turkish Case from PISA-2006 ...... 1855 Ibrahim Demir, Hasan Ünal, Serpil Kiliç
Trainee Teachers’ Developing Values and Practice in Relation to Assessment ...... 1860 Mark Winterbottom
Effects of Gradual Release of Responsibility Model on Language Learning ...... 1866 Nina Chiulan Lin, Hsiao-Fang Cheng
Factors Influencing Student Achievement in Vietnam...... 1871 Cuc Nguyen, Patrick Griffin
Prospective Teachers’ Proficiency in Punctuation Rules and Opinions Related to Punctuation Problems ...... 1878 Ahmet Benzer
Design Principles of M-Learning for ESL ...... 1884 Sungho Kwon, Jeong Eun Lee
Greek School Career Counselors Competencies and Burnout Syndrome...... 1890 Kalliopi Kounenou, Georgia Koumoundourou, Evi Makri-Botsari
Environmental Education (EE): Current Situational and the Challenges Among Trainee Teachers at Teachers Training Institute in Malaysia ...... 1896 Habibah Lateh, Punitha Muniandy
Study Barriers to Entrepreneurship Promotion in Agriculture Higher Education...... 1901 Jafar Yaghoubi
Exploration of the Relationship Among Drug Use & Alcohol Drinking, Entertainment Activities and Self-esteem in Greek University Students...... 1906 Kalliope Kounenou
Assessing Medical Students’ Empathy and Attitudes Towards Patient-centered Care with an Existing Clinical Performance Exam (OSCE) ...... 1911 Paul F. Wimmers, Margaret L. Stuber
Evaluation of Life Sciences Teachers’ Books According to Teachers’ Opinions ...... 1914 Semra Güven
Can Confucianism Add Value to Democracy Education? ...... 1919 Betty Yung
Studying the Effects of Applied and Professional Education in the Field of Industrial Design on Psychomotor Skills, By Test of Trace in Mirror...... 1927 Razieh Jafari, Maryam Hosseinzadeh, Hassan Sadeghi Naeini
Item Revision to Improve Construct Validity: A Study on Released Science Items in Turkish PISA 2006 ...... 1931 Ali Baykal, Ruhan Circi
Affective Characteristics of University Students About English Course and Their Attitude and Thoughts Toward the Course...... 1936 Nerguz Bulut Serin, Oguz Serin, Ali Ceylan
Investigating Causal Attributions of Success and Failure on Mathematics Instructions of Students in Turkish High Schools ...... 1940 Savas Basturk, Ilyas Yavuz
Investigating False Belief Levels of Typically Developed Children and Children with Autism...... 1944 Alev Girli, Deniz Tekin
Preschool Teachers’ Expectations and Evaluations on the Effects of In-service Teacher Education in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus...... 1951 Mehmet Yildizlar, Eda Kargi
Integration of Virtual and Academic Counseling System in Distance Education for Health Management (DEHM)...... 1955 Akin Marsap, Serpil Aytac
Mathematical Creativity: Usage of Technology...... 1963 Noraini Idris, Norjoharuddeen Mohd Nor
Design Principle of Playgrounds’ Equipments and Spaces for Children: an Interaction Education Approach...... 1968 Zeinab Amouzegar, Hassan Sadeghi Naeini, Razieh Jafari
Pedagogy in Architecture: Visiting Construction Sites...... 1972 Carlo Pozzi
Place Arrangements and Motivation Methods of Preschool Teachers Use in Science and Nature Activities ...... 1977 Hakan Sevki Ayvaci, Yasemin Devecioglu
Turkish High School Students’ Conceptions of the Nature of Science...... 1982 Oktay Bektas, Omer Geban
Analysis of Empathic Artifice Level of Teacher Candidates Who Study in the School of Physical Education and Sport...... 1987 Murat Tekin, Mehmet Güllü
The Awareness Levels of Pre-school Education Teachers Regarding Science Process Skills...... 1993 Kaan Bati, Gözde Ertürk, Fitnat Kaptan
Developing Disciplinary Tasks to Improve Mathematics Assessment and Pedagogy: An Exploratory Study in Singapore Schools...... 2000 Fan Lianghuo, Zhao Dongsheng, Cheang Wai Kwong, Teo Kok Meng, Ling Peng Yap
A Study of EFL College Students’ Self-Handicapping and English Performance...... 2006 Yu-Ping Chang
Regions Segmentation Based on the Level of Development for Quota Allocation to Graduate Students for Entrance to Governmental Universities...... 2011 Alireza Aliahmadi, Ali Mobasseri, Somayeh Alizadeh
The Relationship of the Traditional Drawing Education with Technology and Graphic Design ...... 2019 Banu Bulduk
An Alternative Assessment Scale for Student Work Produced in the Architectural Studio ...... 2024 Yavuz Taneli, Selay Yurtkuran Tok
Evaluating Social and National Education Textbooks Based on the Criteria of Knowledge-based Economy from the Perspectives of Elementary Teachers in Jordan...... 2029 Zaid S. Aledwan, Diala A. Hamaidi
Views of Undergraduate Students on “The History of Atatürk's Principles and Revolutions” Course and Its Instructors ...... 2035 Gülay Sariçoban
Use of Cabri 2D Software in Drawing Height, Perpendicular Bisector and Diagonal ...... 2040 Cemalettin Yildiz, Bülent Güven, Timur Koparan
An Alternative Approach to Improve Mathematics Performance of Fourth Graders: GA's in Mathematics Education...... 2046 Mehmet Ali Tut
Prospective Teachers’ Opinions on the Value of Powerpoint Presentations in Lecturing...... 2051 Çigdem Uz, Feza Orhan, Gülsah Bilgiç
The Turkish Adaptation of the Program Administration Scale ...... 2060 Elif Kalkan, Berrin Akman
An Analysis of the Vocational Education Undergraduate Students’ Levels of Assertiveness and Problem-solving Skills ...... 2064 Mehmet Güven
Using User-centered Design Approach in Course Design...... 2071 Z. Ezgi Haliloglu Kahraman
Personal Uses of Internet and Perceptions of Parental Mediation: A Research with Children 10 and 11 Years Old...... 2077 Sara Tabone, Laura Messina
Computer-assisted Instruction to Teach Concepts in Pre-school Education...... 2083 Hakan Sevki Ayvaci, Yasemin Devecioglu
Investigation of Science and Technology Textbook in Terms of the Factors That May Lead to Misconceptions ...... 2088 Gülten Kavsut
Turkish Adolescents’ Attitudes Toward Violence ...... 2092 Rukiye Sahin, Mustafa Baloglu, Mehmet Ünalmis
Concept Mapping As a Formative Assessment in College Classrooms: Measuring Usefulness and Student Satisfaction ...... 2099 Mehmet Buldu, Nihal Buldu
How Much Science and Technology Lesson Student Studying Books Support Creative Thinking?...... 2105 Canan Lacin Simsek, Fatime Balkan Kiyici
Prospective Elementary Teachers’ Conceptions of Volume...... 2111 Ismail Ozgur Zembat
Closing the Gap Between Current Knowledge Level of UAE Mathematics Teachers and the Ideal Level...... 2116 Ismail Ozgur Zembat
The Explanation of the Academic Procrastination Behaviour of University Students with Perfectionism, Obsessive – Compulsive and Five Factor Personality Traits ...... 2121 Mücahit Kagan, Osman Çakir, Tahsin Ilhan, Mehmet Kandemir
E-learning for Accountability in Nonprofit Organizations a Networked Collaborative Learning Experience for Managers of Blood Donors’ Organizations ...... 2126 Laura Berardi, Michele A. Rea
The Comparison of Prospective Preschool Teachers’ Thinking Styles and Intelligence Types ...... 2131 Burcu Özdemir Beceren, Atiye Adak Özdemir
Factors Affecting Biology Lesseon Motivation of High School Students ...... 2137 Gülay Ekici
The Use of Internet by High School Students for Educational Purposes in Respect to Their Learning Approaches ...... 2143 M. Betül Yilmaz, Feza Orhan
Microblogging Multimedia-based Teaching Methods Best Practices with Cirip.eu...... 2151 Gabriela Grosseck, Carmen Holotescu
Ways of Intervention in the Education and Recovery of Children with Multiple Visual Disabilities ...... 2156 Elena Liliana Danciu
Nursing Students’ Opinions Regarding the Clinical Practice Guide...... 2162 Nalan Özhan Elbas, Hülya Bulut, Sevil Güler Demir, Sevilay Yüceer
Berkeley Parenting Self- Efficacy Scale- Second Grade Version: Reliability-Validity Studies Among Turkish Families...... 2166 Gülden Uyanik Balat, Rengin Zembat, Melike Acar
Students’ Perceptions of a Situated Learning Environment ...... 2171 Cezmi Ünal, Hatice Zeynep Inan
Does Instruction of “Integers” Subject with Cartoons Effect Students’ Mathematics Anxiety?...... 2176 Sare Sengül, Mehtap Dereli
Evaluation of Two Type of Collaborative Activities in the Subject Zootecnia I ...... 2181 M. R. Alvir, N. Nicodemus, J. García
The Reliability and Validity Study of the Attitude Scale for Biology Course ...... 2185 Hülya Pehlivan, Pinar Köseoglu
The Tendencies and Difficulties Experienced by Pre-service Science Teachers During Basic Measuring ...... 2189 Sahide Maral, Ayse Oguz-Unver, Kemal Yurumezoglu
Effect of Computer Aided Teaching of Acid-base Subject on the Attitude Towards Science and Technology Class ...... 2194 Beyza Karadeniz Bayrak, Hale Bayram
Using the ACOLEP-MD Architecture: Application to Edutainment...... 2197 N. Padilla Zea, F. J. Rodríguez-Díaz, M. J. Cabrera, J. Morales
Turkey's Position in Terms of Classroom Teacher Activities According to the PISA 2006 Results in Comparison to Other Countries ...... 2202 Ali Günay Balim, Huriye Denis, Ertug Evrekli, Didem Inel
School Leadership Innovations and Creativity: The Case of Communication Between School and Parents...... 2207 Anastasia Athanasoula Reppa, Evi Makri Botsari, Kalliopi Kounenou, Sarantos Psycharis
The Enjoyment of Two Teaching Programs (Creative and Non-Creative One) in Physical Education. The Case of 4th and 6th Grade in Greek Elementary School...... 2212 Glykeria P. Reppa
Effects of Video Podcast Technology on Peer Learning and Project Quality ...... 2217 Nesrin Özdener, Yasemin Güngör
Sufficiency of Undergraduate Education in Developing Mathematical Pedagogical Content Knowledge: Student Teachers’ Views...... 2222 Esra Bukova-Güzel, Semiha Kula, Isikhan Ugurel, Zekiye Özgür
Pre-service Teachers’ Perceptions and Preferences About Visualization...... 2227 Sengül S. Anagün, Cansu Filik Iscen
The Review of Undergraduate Courses Aimed at Developing Subject Matter Knowledge by Mathematics Student Teachers...... 2233 Esra Bukova-Güzel, Isikhan Ugurel, Zekiye Özgür, Semiha Kula
Effects of the Problem Solving Strategies Instruction on the Students’ Physics Problem Solving Performances and Strategy Usage...... 2239 Serap Çaliskan, Gamze Sezgin Selçuk, Mustafa Erol
How to Help Children Understand and Respect Nature?...... 2244 Snezana Stavreva Veselinovska, Sonja Petrovska, Jordan Zivanovic
Exploring Engagement in the University Context: the Role of Justice and Social Identification ...... 2248 Berti Chiara, Di Battista Silvia, Pivetti Monica
Interactive Learning in Programmed Teaching of the Subject “Based of Nature Science” at Pedagogical Faculties in the Republic of Macedonia (ICT Tools in Biology Education) ...... 2253 Snezana Stavreva Veselinovska, Jordan Zivanovik, Sonja Petrovska, Milena Gokik
Lurking in Online Asynchronous Discussion ...... 2260 Mestan Küçük
The Effect of Student Opinions About Course Content on Student Engagement and Achievement in Computer Literacy Courses...... 2264 Semiral Öncü, Erhan Sengel
The Relationship Between the Effectiveness of Preschools and Leadership Styles of School Managers ...... 2269 Rengin Zembat, Sinan Koçyigit, Mehmet N. Tugluk, Handan Dogan
Analysis of Mathematical Tasks in Turkish Elementary School Mathematics Textbooks...... 2277 Meriç Özgeldi, Yasemin Esen
Preservice Computer Teachers’ Views on Developing Chemistry Software Based on Constructivist 7E Model ...... 2282 Eralp Altun, Burak Feyzioglu, Baris Demirdag, Alev Ates, Ilker Çobanoglu
Student-teachers’ Opinions About Education and Teaching Profession Example of Anadolu University...... 2287 Müyesser Ceylan, Esra Turhan
Motional Intelligence and Life Satisfaction of Teachers Working at Private Special Education Institutions...... 2300 Metin Deniz, Selahattin Avsaroglu, M. Engin Deniz, Hafiz Bek
Assessing Turkey's Secondary Schools Performance by Different Region in 2006 ...... 2305 Ibrahim Demir, Özer Depren
The Effect of Implementation of Science Writing Heuristic on Students’ Achievement and Attitudes Toward Laboratory in Introductory Physics Laboratory...... 2310 Mehmet Erkol, Mustafa Kisoglu, Erdogan Büyükkasap
Ethical Qualities of the Educator for a Society Humanly Sustainable...... 2315 Ana Costa Paris, Alfredo Rodríguez-Sedano, Luz Yolanda Sandoval, Inés Ecima
Determination and Comparison of the Competency Levels of In-service and Pre-service Mathematics Teachers...... 2320 Ayten Erduran, Berna Tataroglu, Hüseyin Alkan
Factors Affecting Performance of Tutors During Problem-based Learning Implementations ...... 2325 Ozlem Ates, Ali Eryilmaz
Development of a Scoring System to Assess Mind Maps ...... 2330 Ertug Evrekli, Didem Inel, Ali Günay Balim
Conceptualization and Operationalization of a Baccalaureate Nursing Curriculum in Pakistan: Challenges; Hurdles and Lessons Learnt...... 2335 Jacqueline Maria Dias, Khairunisa Ajani, Yasmin Mithani
Daily Life and Youth in TRNC ...... 2338 Mesude Atay, Isik Gursimsek
A Review on Department of Urban Regional Planning Students Gained During Internship ...... 2345 Seda H. Bostanci
Analysis of High School Students’ Opinions on the Benefits and Harms of Nuclear Energy in Terms of Environmental Values...... 2350 Ahmet Gökmen, Ali Derya Atik, Gülay Ekici, Osman Çimen, Sultan Altunsoy
A Study to Adapt the Big Five Inventory to Turkish ...... 2357 Neslihan Güney Karaman, Turkan Dogan, Aysel Esen Coban
First Class High School Students’ Behaviour in Non-routine Problems Related to Graphic Representation ...... 2360 Ilyas Yavuz, Mustafa Egin
Primary School Education: Standards for Student's Assessment in Primary School...... 2366 Biljana Petkovska, Dragana Koceva, Tatjana Ulanska, Snezana Savin Kirova
The Effectiveness of Teachers to Recognize the Symptoms of Depression for Their Depressive Students...... 2371 Nilüfer Özabaci
An Assessment of the Factors That Influence Biology Teacher Candidates’ Levels of Academic Self-efficacy...... 2377 Sultan Altunsoy, Osman Çimen, Gülay Ekici, Ali Derya Atik, Ahmet Gökmen
Knowledge Based Approaches for English-Chinese Interpretation Teaching and Learning...... 2383 Sally Wu
Environmental Variables That Affect Level Assessment Exam Scores of the Eighth Year Students in Turkey ...... 2388 Rasit Emre, Nehir Sert
Attitudes of Distance Education Students Towards Web Based Learning – A Case Study ...... 2393 Serdar Çiftci, Erhan Günes, Mutlu Tahsin Üstündag
Examining Pre-service Teachers’ Beliefs on Democracy and Democratic Education...... 2397 H. Sezgi Saraç-Süzer, Nuray Alagözlü
Conflict Management Among Secondary School Students...... 2402 Giulia Mura, Vincenza Bonsignore, Davide Diamantini
The Effects of Problem Based Learning and Traditional Teaching Methods on Students’ Academic Achievements, Conceptual Developments and Scientific Process Skills According to Their Graduated High School Types ...... 2409 Aslihan Kartal Tasoglu, Mustafa Bakaç
Towards an Indigenous African Epistemology of Community in Education Research ...... 2414 Philip Higgs
Young People, Elderly and ICT...... 2422 Michelle Pieri, Davide Diamantinir
Elementary Teachers’ Views About Their Roles in Curriculum Development and Evaluation Process: The Case of Denizli ...... 2427 Seda Saracaloglu, Serap Yilmaz, Meltem Çengel, Suna Çögmen, Çigdem Aldan Karademir, Ahmet Kanmaz
Classroom Teacher Candidates’ Efficiency on the Music Culture and Their Music Preferences ...... 2435 Aysen Arslan
Reflection of Sibling Relationships Into the Kinetic Family Drawings During the Preschool Period ...... 2440 Özge Metin, Elif Üstün
Teacher Education, Emotional Competencies and Development Education...... 2448 Róisín Corcoran, Roland Tormey
Quality of Life As a Predictor of Depression...... 2458 Nilüfer Özabaci
An Examination of Concept Maps Created by Prospective Teachers on Teacher Roles...... 2464 Melek Çakmak
Eutopia-Mt. Teaching Mediation Skills Using Multiplayer On-line Role Playing Games...... 2469 Orazio Miglino, Alberto Venditti, Alessandra Delli Veneri, Andrea Di Ferdinando
Determining Multiple Intelligences Pre-school Children (4-6 Age) in Learning Process ...... 2473 Burcu Özdemir Beceren
Cooperation Between Non-governmental Organizations and University in Sustainable Development...... 2481 Zühal Çubukçu
Profile and Working Expectations of Spanish Physical Education University Students ...... 2487 J. M. Cancela, C. Ayán
Teaching to Teach with Technology - A Project to Encourage Take-up of Advanced Technology in Education...... 2492 Orazio Miglino, Richard Walker
Mentoring of New Teachers: Correlates of Activities and Mentors’ Attitudes...... 2497 Fadia Nasser-Abu Alhija, Barbara Fresko
Vocational Education Faculty Students’ Impressions of Practice Teaching Schools and Teachers...... 2501 Semra Güven
Activity-based Chemistry Teaching: A Case of “Elements and Compounds” ...... 2506 Dilek Duvarci
Initial English Language Competences in Elementary State Schools in Macedonia ...... 2510 Tatjana Ulanska, Snezana Kirova, Biljana Petkovska, Dragana Koceva
Analysis of Multi-user Video Games in Teacher Training ...... 2514 Mehmet Nur. Tugluk
An Observation from Different Variables on the Democratic Approaches of Acedemicians in the Universities Towards Students ...... 2517 Ümit Polat
The Attitudes of Student Teachers Towards Educational Technologies According to Their Status of Receiving Teaching Application Lessons...... 2523 Fatma Alkan, Emine Erdem
Primary School Students’ Conceptions of Citizenship...... 2528 Ramazan Alabas
Examining Students’ Attitudes and Views Towards Usage an Interactive Whiteboard in Mathematics Lessons ...... 2533 Berna Tataroglu, Ayten Erduran
The Impact of an Education Program About Evolution on the Shift from Teleological to Evolutionary Explanations Among Belgian Children Around the Age of Ten...... 2539 J. Maex, A. De Laet, C. De Backer, S. Blancke, J. Braeckman, J. De Meyere
The Views of High School Students About Proof and Their Levels of Proof (The Case of Trabzon) ...... 2544 Davut Kögce, Mehmet Aydin, Cemalettin Yildiz
What Should Be Learned in Kindergarten? A Project Approach Example ...... 2550 Burcu Çabuk, Gelengül Haktanir
The Investigation of the Relationship Between Students’ Decision Making Skills and Parental Attitudes...... 2556 Türkan Dogan, Mine Kazak
Mothers’ Evaluation of Cartoons’ Influence on Early Childhood Children ...... 2561 Asiye Ivrendi, Atiye Adak Özdemir
Computer Literacy Levels of Teachers...... 2567 Necdet Konan
Attitudes of the Students of Primary Education Class Teaching Department to the Visual Arts Education Course ...... 2572 Vicdan Nalbur Tasdemir
Evaluating of the Reasons for Absenteeism in Terms of Different Variables According to Their Own Perceptions of Pre-service Teachers ...... 2577 Aslihan Alyildiz, Ibrahim Hayri Kuguoglu
Photography in Architectural Education: A Tool for Assessing Social Aspects of the Built Environment ...... 2583 Selay Yurtkuran Tok, Ian Kaplan, Yavuz Taneli
Ethical Qualities of Professional Development of the Educator a Humanistic Perspective Needed to Manage a New Way to See the Quality of Education...... 2589 Luz Yolanda Sandoval, Alfredo Rodríguez-Sedano, Inés Ecima
Student's Voices on Science Teaching and Learning Based on Virtual Instrumentations. An International Comparative View...... 2594 Catalin-Cosmin Glava, Adina-Elena Glava
Teacher Education Student's Epistemological Beliefs and Their Conceptions About Teaching and Learning...... 2599 Ayse Aypay
High Teacher Training School's Teacher Application Exams in the Late Ottoman Empire (Second Constitutionalist Period)...... 2605 Sahin Oruç
The Three T's of the Structure of Online Collaborative Activities...... 2610 Donatella Persico, Francesca Pozzi
The Study of the Subjects Distribution Inorganic and Organic Chemistry in Elementary and High School Education Curriculum...... 2616 Filiz Avci, Zeliha Özsoy-Günes, Fatma Gülay Kirbaslar
Promoting Active Learning in High School Chemistry: Learning Achievement and Attitude...... 2625 Burcin Acar Sesen, Leman Tarhan
Investigation the Effectiveness of Laboratory Works Related to “Acids and Bases” On Learning Achievements and Attitudes Toward Laboratory...... 2631 Leman Tarhan, Burcin Acar Sesen
Enhancing Quality of Tertiary Education Through Programme Accreditation: A Case of Botswana...... 2637 Moreetsi Thobega
Turkish Adaptation of the Trait Meta-mood Scale ...... 2642 Idil Aksöz, Asli Bugay, Özgür Erdur-Baker
Internet Perceptions, Online Participation and Language Learning in Moodle Forums: A Case Study on Nursing Students in Taiwan...... 2647 Yufang Yang, Nina Chiulan Lin
Expectations of the Students of Mechatronics in the Conversion of Technical Training Faculties Into Technology Faculties of Technology...... 2652 Özgür Yilmaz, Tahir Çetin Akinci, Koray Tunçalp
PART 4
Why Does Life Speed Up? The Impact of Cognitive Aging...... 2657 Rebecca Bays
Teachers’ Knowledge and Practices of Performance Assessment ...... 2661 Sabiha Odabasi Cimer, Ilknur Cakir
Science Teachers and Teacher Candidates’ Basic Knowledge, Opinions and Risk Perceptions About Nanotechnology...... 2667 Emel Ekli, Nurettin Sahin
Technology Readiness of Primary School Teachers: A Case Study in Turkey ...... 2671 M. Semih Summak, Murat Baglibel, Mustafa Samancioglu
Exploring Students’ Perceptions of Self-access English Learning...... 2676 Hsiao-Fang Cheng, Nina Chiulan Lin
Analyzing Students’ Conceptualization Through Their Drawings...... 2681 Sirin Ilkörücü-Göçmençelebi, Menekse Seden Tapan
Addressing Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning in the Classroom: Experiences in Engineering Education...... 2685 Ignacio Casas, Cesar Collazos, Luis A. Guerrero, Claudia Leiva, Sergio Ochoa, Jaime Puente
A Sample Study for Classroom Teachers Addressing the Importance of Utilizing History of Math in Math Education...... 2689 Gulsah Batdal Karaduman
Brushless Direct Current (BLDC) Machine Bipolar – Unipolar Driving Circuit Education Study...... 2694 Gokhan Yan, N. Füsun Oyman Serteller
Investigation of Undergraduate Students’ Perceptions of Mathematical Proof ...... 2700 Pinar Anapa, Hatice Samkar
Relationship Between Math Teacher Candidates’ Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) and Achievement Levels ...... 2707 Ahmet Erdogan, Ismail Sahin
ICT and New Methodologies in Language Learning...... 2712 Giuliana Dettori, Valentina Lupi
Effectiveness of Analogy Technique on Students’ Achievement in General Chemistry Laboratory ...... 2717 Fatma Türk, Alipasa Ayas, Fethiye Karsli
Reliability and Validity Study of the Achievement Scale of Electromechanic Systems Course ...... 2722 Özgür Yilmaz, Koray Tunçalp, Ahmet Arslan
Investigating the Effects of Incorporating Collaborative Action Research Into an In-service Teacher Training Program...... 2728 Chiou-Hui Chou
On Strategies for E-Education Development Under Ecological Thinking Paradigm...... 2735 Yonghai Zhu, Aiqun Zhang, Chuanxu Wang, Zhuming Nie
Satisfaction with Professional Development: Relationship to Teacher and Professional Development Program Characteristics ...... 2739 Fadia Nasser, Anava Shabti
Teachers and Students’ Views on the Teaching and Learning Process of the Social Studies Course ...... 2744 Mehmet Gültekin, Hüseyin Anilan, Zeynep Kiliç
Interactive Methodology Improves the Learning Process for Engineering Students...... 2750 M. J. Villamide, R. Carabaño, J. García, D. Menoyo, J. González, M. Alvir
Investigating the Effects of Implementing Online Tutoring in an English Afterschool Program...... 2755 Hung-Hsuan Kao
A New Lifelong Learning Model Based on Intergenerational Exchange: Premises and Foreseen Benefits ...... 2761 Raluca Lupou, Andreea Dorobantu, Feliciana Fiore
Role of Institutions of Higher Learning Towards a Knowledge-based Community Utilising Mobile Devices...... 2766 Rozhan M. Idrus, Issham Ismail
Psychological Consequences of Cyber Bullying Experiences Among Turkish Secondary School Children...... 2771 Özgür Erdur Baker, Ibrahim Tanrikulu
Credibility of Trainer's Competences Assessment ...... 2777 Raluca Lupou, Ekkehard Nuissl, Simona Sava
Bullying Behavior in Children with Intellectual Disability ...... 2784 Nenad Glumbic, Vesna Žunic-Pavlovic
The Comparison of Finnish and Turkish Physics Curricula...... 2789 Ulas Üstün
A Blended Learning Model Supported with Web 2.0 Technologies...... 2794 Utku Köse
Preschool Education on Protective Behavior and Practice Against Over-Exposure to Sun...... 2803 Agnes Šömen Joksic
Human Rights and Immigration the Right to Education of Foreigners in Spain ...... 2808 María Ángeles Sotés-Elizalde
Using Web Conferencing for Disseminating the Educational Projects Results ...... 2813 Ana Maria Suduc, Mihai Bîzoi, Gabriel Gorghiu, Laura Monica Gorghiu
Opera and Aesthetic Formation a Proposal from an Artistic Education Perspective...... 2819 Ana Costa París, María Ángeles Sotés-Elizalde
The Effects of Using Geometry Software Supported by Digital Daily Life Photographs on Geometry Learning...... 2824 Zeynep Gecü, Nesrin Özdener
Teachers’ Convictions and Beliefs Regarding the Professional Debut...... 2829 Mariana Crasovana, Dorel Ungureanu
Risk Assessment of Information and Communication Technology Use in Multinational Educational Projects ...... 2836 Mihai Bîzoi, Ana-Maria Suduc, Gabriel Gorghiu, Laura Monica Gorghiu
Values of Some Strategies of Teaching and Learning in Fine Art Education ...... 2841 Biljana Cvetkova, Daniela Andonovska-Trajkovska, Tatjana Atanasoska
ICT Implementation Among Malaysian Schools: GIS, Obstacles and Opportunities ...... 2846 Habibah Lateh, Vasugiammai Muniandy
Strategies Used by Elementary Schoolchildren Solving Robotics-based Complex Tasks: Innovative Potential of Technology ...... 2851 Samuel Blanchard, Viktor Freiman, Nicole Lirrete-Pitre
Determining In-service Training Needs of Chemistry Teachers: a Study on the 9th Grade New Chemistry Program...... 2858 Zeliha Ceng, Necla Dönmez Usta, Nagihan Yildirim, Alipasa Ayas
Reliability and Validity Study of the Technology Proficiency Self-Assessment Scale ...... 2863 Ebru Gençtürk, Tuba Gökçek, Gönül Günes
Action Research As Instructional Supervision: Impact on the Professional Development of University Based Supervisors and Science Student Teachers ...... 2868 Lilia Halim, Nor Aishah Buang, T. Subahan Meerah
A Comparison of the Current and Former Chemistry Programs for 9th Grade ...... 2872 Zeliha Ceng, Necla Dönmez Usta, Fethiye Karsli, Alipasa Ayas
The Views of Class Teachers on the Integration Between Social Studies and Mathematics ...... 2876 Nihan Sahinkaya, Elif Aladag
The Adaptation of a Scale for Preschool Teachers’ Attitudes Towards Science Teaching...... 2881 Merve Pepele Ünal, Berrin Akman, Selahattin Gelbal
The Wiki – A Virtual Home Base for Constructivist Blended Learning Courses...... 2885 Marinella Muscarà, Steven Beercock
Free Circulation of Ideas As a Means of Communication in a Political Democracy...... 2890 Diletta Petralia
Study Methods and Learning Groups: Research on Virtual and Face-to-face Groups ...... 2894 Sergio Severino
Plurilingual Education: Teaching and Learning in Other Languages...... 2902 Marinella Muscarà
Setting Up of a Web Educational Video-clips Exhibition Related to the Implementation of Virtual Experiments in Sciences Education ...... 2906 Gabriel Gorghiu, Laura Monica Gorghiu, Mihai Bîzoi, Ana-Maria Suduc
Practical Strategies to Improve Learning and Achievements of Pupils with Special Educational Needs in Elementary School...... 2911 Dijana Hristovska, Snezana Jovanova-Mitkovska
Differences in Educational Achievements of Pupils Belonging to Different Ethnicities in R. Macedonia ...... 2917 Daniela Jakimova
The Need of Continuous Professional Teacher Development...... 2921 Snezana Jovanova-Mitkovska
Educating Law Students As Good Citizens is the Romanian Legal Education System Ready to Fulfill Its Social Mission?...... 2927 Brindusa Camelia Gorea, Elena Adriana Tomuletiu, Dorina Maria Costin, Anca Maria Slev
The Relationship Between the Methods Teachers Use Against the Misbehaviour Performed in the Classroom and Emphatic Tendencies of Teachers ...... 2932 Seda Yilmaz, Nihan Sahinkaya
Video Stream and Teaching Channels: Quantitative Analysis of the Use of Low-cost Educational Videos on the Web ...... 2937 Pep Simo, Vicenc Fernandez, Ines Algaba, Nuria Salan, Mihaela Enache, Maria Albareda-Sambola, Edna R. Bravo, Albert Suñe, Daniel Garcia-Almiñana, Beatriz Amante, Manuel Rajadell
The Influence of the Social Studies Course on the Students’ Perceptions of Violence ...... 2942 Özlem Bektas Öztaskin
Implementing Virtual Experiments in Sciences Education - Challenges and Experiences Achieved in the Frame of VccSSe Comenius 2.1. Project...... 2952 Laura Monica Gorghiu, Gabriel Gorghiu, Crinela Dumitrescu, Radu Lucian Olteanu, Mihai Bîzoi, Ana-Maria Suduc
Examination of Facial Expressions in Illustrated Pre-school Children Books in Relation to “Signifier and Signified” ...... 2957 Elif Songür Dag
An Alternative Technique to Use in Science Education: Aim-gapped Experimentation ...... 2962 Ilknur Guven, Ayla Gurdal
Usage of Non-routine Problem Solving Strategies at First Grade Level...... 2968 Burcu Celebioglu, Yeliz Yazgan, Ridvan Ezentas
Evaluation of Mathematical Powers of 5th Grade Primary School Students ...... 2975 Pusat Pilten
Making a Shift Towards New CMC Modes...... 2980 Eray Sevingil, Yasemin Bayyurt
Faculty Perceptions of Communication Education ...... 2985 Hasan Çaliskan, Figen Ünal Çolak, Murat Ataizi, Rüçhan Gökdag
Intersection of Different Disciplines: Elements...... 2992 Fatma Sahin, Aylin Sari, Sibel Demir, Nilüfer Demirci, Seda Usta
The Construct Validity of the Scale of Young Pupils’ Metacognitive Abilities in Mathematics ...... 2997 Zeynep Çigdem Özcan
The Factors Influencing Childrens’ Drawings...... 3003 Vuslat Oguz
Prediction of Public and Private University Students’ Communication Apprehension with Lecturers ...... 3008 Aynur Kolburan Geçer, Aynur Eren Gümüs
Assessment for Learning: Assessing the Theory and Evidence...... 3015 Maddalena Taras
The Nordic Social Tradition in Early Childhood Education and Care Meeting Readiness for School Tradition ...... 3023 Ann Merete Otterstad, Hans Jørgen Braathe
The Effects of Residential Conditions on the Problem Solving Skils of University Students ...... 3031 Mustafa Uslu, Çagla Girgin
Identifying the In-service Training Needs of the Social Studies Teachers Within the Context of Lifelong Learning...... 3036 Özlem Bektas Öztaskin
The Effect of PowerPoint Presentations Prepared and Presented by Prospective Teachers on Biology Achievement and Attitudes Toward Biology ...... 3043 Hasan Gürbüz, Mustafa Kisoglu, Mehmet Erkol, Ali Alas, Sakip Kahraman
Enhancing Self-regulated Learning Skills Through the Implementation of an E-Portfolio Tool ...... 3048 Aikaterini Alexiou, Fotini Paraskeva
The Use of ICT in Preschool Music Education ...... 3055 Christina Panagiotakou, Jenny Pange
Digital Storytelling As Web Passport to Success in the 21st Century ...... 3060 Laura Malita, Catalin Martin
Coherency in Strategies of Lifelong Learning National Approaches in Scotland, Germany and Denmark ...... 3065 Simona Sava, Ekkehard Nuissl, Raluca Lupou, Dorel Ungureanu
Culture Tips of Online Job Searching...... 3070 Laura Malita, Ilie Badescu, Romulus Dabu
The Role of Constructivist Approach on Creativity in Primary School Music Curriculum in the Republic of Turkey...... 3075 Dilek Göktürk
The Use of Extended Piano Techniques at Conservatories in Turkey ...... 3080 Sirin Akbulut
The Socio-educational Model of Second Language Acquisition: the Turkish Context ...... 3088 Derin Atay, Gokce Kurt
Language Development of a 1 to 2 Years Old Child in Macedonian Context: Morphological and Semantic Approach (Case Study) ...... 3094 Daniela Andonovska-Trajkovska, Biljana Cvetkova, Tatjana Atanasoska
Effects of Students’ and Schools’ Characteristics on Mathematics Achievement: Findings from PISA 2006 ...... 3099 Ibrahim Demir, Serpil Kiliç, Hasan Ünal
School Mathematics Education in Uganda: Its Successes and Its Failures...... 3104 Immaculate K Namukasa, Madge Quinn, Janet Kaahwa
Determination of Student Misconceptions in “Photosynthesis and Respiration” Unit and Correcting Them with the Help of Cai Material...... 3111 Esra Keles, Pinar Kefeli
Music Teacher Training Institutions in Turkey and a Research About Today's General Condition of These Institutions...... 3119 Hatice Onuray Egilmez
An Instrument for Measuring Self-efficacy Beliefs of Secondary School Physics Teachers...... 3129 Marcelo Alves Barros, Carlos Eduardo Laburú, Fábio Ramos Da Silva
A Study Towards Correcting Student Misconceptions Related to the Color Issue in Light Unit with POE Technique ...... 3134 Esra Keles, Pinar Demirel
Support for Checking Plagiarism in E-learning ...... 3140 Daniela Chuda, Pavol Navrat
Continuing Education in Structural Biology for Science Teachers ...... 3145 Nelma Regina Segnini Bossolan, Aparecido Rodrigues Da Silva, Leila Maria Beltramini
“Shoes and Squares”: a Computer-based Probabilistic Game for Preschoolers ...... 3150 Zoi Nikiforidou, Jenny Pange
Activity Models About Using Drama Method in History Lessons...... 3155 Tuba Sengül
Boys’ Underachievement: Causes and strategies...... 3160 Rohaty Mohd Majzub, Maisarah Muhammad Rais
School Violence: A Qualitative Case Study ...... 3165 Sadegül Akbaba Altun, Özgür Erdur Baker
Content and Language Integrated Learning in Higher Technical Education Using the Ingenio Online Multimedia Authoring Tool...... 3170 Ana Gimeno, Rafael Seiz, Jose Macario De Siqueira, Antonio Martínez
Youth Leadership Development in Virtual Worlds: A Case Study ...... 3175 Selen Turkay, Devayani Tirthali
Education for Global Citizenship: The Role of Universities in the Maintenance of Civilization in the Context of Late Modernity and Globalization Some Comments on the Mexican Case ...... 3180 Héctor Raúl Solís-Gadea
Using Participatory Approaches to Promote Assessment in Postsecondary Institutions...... 3185 Susan Boser
Experiences and Motivations of the Young for Participation in Virtual Worlds...... 3190 Ahmer Iqbal, Marja Kankaanranta, Pekka Neittaanmäki
Engaging Learners Through Virtual Worlds...... 3198 Ahmer Iqbal, Marja Kankaanranta, Pekka Neittaanmäki
Perseverance of Male Students in Early Childhood Educator Training...... 3206 Besnard Thérèse, Diren Ayse
Enhancement of Critical Thinking in Curriculum Design and Delivery: A Randomized Controlled Trial for Educators...... 3219 Raisa Gul, Shanaz Cassum, Azra Ahmad, Shehla Khan, Tanveer Saeed, Yasmin Parpio
Effects of Part-time Work on Adolescent Development in Korea ...... 3226 Moosung Lee, Eunsu Ju
A Social Network Analysis of Acting White ...... 3231 Na’Im Madyun, Moosung Lee, Mustafa Jumale
Relationship Between Styles of Humor and Divergent Thinking ...... 3236 Nur Cayirdag, Selcuk Acar
Promoting Political Participation Through Adult Education ...... 3241 Mihai Predescu, Ioana Darjan
A Comparative Analysis of Pre-service Teachers’ Perceptions of Self Efficacy and Emotional Intelligence...... 3246 Aysun Gürol, Mümine Güher Özercan, Hülya Yalçin
The Relationship Between Pre-service Teachers’ Self Efficacy and Their Internet Self-efficacy...... 3252 Aysun Gürol, Seda Akti
The Relationship Between Motivational Systems and Second Language Learning ...... 3258 Maryam Mohammadi, Mahdi Moenikia, Adel Zahed-Babelan
The Impact of Academic Procrastination Behaviors of the Students in the Certificate Program in English Language Teaching on Their Learning Modalities and Academic Achievements...... 3263 Cem Babadogan
Supporting Online Collaboration: Drawing Guidelines from an Empirical Study on E-Tutors ...... 3270 M. C. Matteucci, C. Tomasetto, E. Mazzoni, P. Gaffuri, P. Selleri, F. Carugati
Determination of Multiple Intelligence Domains and Learning Styles of the Teacher Candidates...... 3274 Nilgün Yenice, Hilal Aktamis
Determination of the Science Process Skills and Critical Thinking Skill Levels...... 3282 Hilal Aktamis, Nilgün Yenice
Developmental Dyslexia and Implicit Learning: Evidence from an AGL Transfer Study...... 3289 Elpis V. Pavlidou, Joanne M. Williams
Promoting Social Competence Development to Reduce Children's Social Aggression...... 3297 Ioana Darjan, Anca Lustrea
Plagiarism in Higher Education: A Case Study with Prospective Academicians ...... 3303 Esra Eret, Tuba Gokmenoglu
Sharing the Responsibility of Education: The Relationship Between Teachers and Parents in 0-6 Year-old Children Services and Schools ...... 3308 Monica Guerra, Elena Luciano
The Influence of the Perceptions of Department Heads on the Integration of Sustainable Content in Computer and Telecommunication Engineering Schools ...... 3314 M. V. Hurtado-Torres, M. Bermúdez-Edo, K. Benghazi, N. E. Hurtado-Torres
Enabling Customizable Virtual Debate Environments in Higher Education...... 3319 K. Benghazi, M. V. Hurtado, M. Bermúdez-Edo, M. Noguera
Function of Planning in Adult Education ...... 3324 H. Tamer Hava, Ramazan Erturgut
Instigation and Development of Gifted in School ...... 3329 Despina Sivevska
Learning in Industrial Organizations - A Multisource Feedback Study ...... 3334 Sorin Vlad Predescu
Programme Evaluation: Skill-based Language Teaching Approach in EFL...... 3339 Figen Arkin
Examined of Creativity Level of Primary School Students Who Make Sports and Do Not Make Sports...... 3351 Murat Tekin, Mehmet Güllü
Interactive Communication and the Improvement of Children's Speech in Pre-school Institutions ...... 3358 Biljana Gramatkovski
German Not Only a Foreign Language But Also a Language for Special Purposes ...... 3363 Maria-Dana Grosseck
Status of Social Studies Teacher at Primary Stages Evaluation Tools in the Using Alternative Measurement...... 3368 Nihat Simsek
An Analysis of Self-esteem Levels and Parental Attitudes of the Students Attending Child Development Program...... 3373 Vuslat Oguz, Özlem Körükçü
Investigating the Effects of Gender and School Type on Students’ Learning Orientations ...... 3378 Didem Kiliç, Necdet Saglam
Assessment and evaluation in infinited blue project 9-12 graders module...... 3383 Ömer Kutlu, Cem Babadogan
Design and Development of Infinited Blue Project 9th–12th Grades Modular Program ...... 3389 Cem Babadogan, Ömer Kutlu, Selahiddin Ögülmüs
Development of Creativity As a Basic Task of the Modern Educational System...... 3395 Biljana Stojanova
The Impact of Course-taking on Academic Achievements a Systematic Review and Meta Analysis...... 3401 Boaz Shulruf, Dominic Keuskamp, Dulcie Brake
The Impact of Family Influence on the Career Choice of Adolescents ...... 3407 Ramona Palos, Loredana Drobot
What Are the Most Important Environmental Problems According to the Pre-service Science Teachers? ...... 3412 Gülfem Dilek Yurttas, Yusuf Sülün
Characteristics of Higher Education in Romania During Transition ...... 3417 Tudorel Andrei, Daniel Teodorescu, Bogdan Oancea
Considerations About Medical Research in Romanian Universities...... 3422 Catalina Liliana Andrei, Bogdan Oancea, Stelian Stancu
The Analysis of Health Education of the Population As an Important Factor in Optimizing Medical Expenses...... 3427 Catalina Liliana Andrei, Stelian Stancu, Tudorel Andrei
The Role of Local Public Authorities in Decentralizing Romanian Public Education System...... 3432 Catana Emilia Lucia, Catana Marius Cristian
University-industry Cooperation in Terms of Textile-apparel Education...... 3437 Candan Durak Ayla, Nuriye Çevik Isgören
Textile Program Students’ Evaluation of Lecturers...... 3442 Nuriye Çevik Isgören, Erkan Isgören, Demet Öznaz, Candan Durak Ayla
Evaluation of Educational and Technical Structure at Vocational Schools ...... 3447 Selçuk Uzmanoglu, Nuriye Çevik Isgören, Ayse Çinar, Necla Tektas, Bekir Oral, Gülhan Büyükpehlivan, Leyla Ulusman, Demet Öznaz, Zuhal Polat
Internship Education Analysis of Vocational School Students ...... 3452 Zuhal Polat, Selçuk Uzmanoglu, Nuriye Çevik Isgören, Ayse Çinar, Necla Tektas, Bekir Oral, Gülhan Büyükpehlivan, Leyla Ulusman, Demet Öznaz
The Alternative Evaluation Tools Choosen by Social and Science Teacher Candidates ...... 3457 Seda Usta, Derya Çigir Dikyol, Elif Ince
The Social and Science Teacher Candidates’ Creativity on Material Using and Designing...... 3463 Elif Ince, Seda Usta, Derya Çigir Dikyol
PART 5
The Vigesimal Numerical System in the Communities Practices of the Maya's Culture...... 3468 Miriam Moramay Micalco Méndez
An Empirical Analysis on the Relation Between Learning Organization and Organizational Commitment ...... 3472 Metin Atak, Ramazan Erturgut
Anatomy of a Period: Structural Transformation in the Turkish Higher Education System Between 1981 and 2009...... 3477 Serhat Soysekerci, Ramazan Erturgut
Serious Games for Knee Replacement Surgery Procedure Education and Training...... 3483 Hamed Sabri, Brent Cowan, Bill Kapralos, Mark Porte, David Backstein, Adam Dubrowskie
Examining the Relationship Between Two Year Vocational School Students’ Beliefs About Language Learning and Their Academic Success ...... 3489 Eda Üstünel, Ersin Samur
Analysing Attitudes of Candidate Teachers Towards Computer in Terms of Various Factors ...... 3494 A. Seda Saracaloglu, Oguz Serin, Nerguz Bulut Serin, Ugur Serin
The Effect of Groups Created on the Basis of Different Variables Upon Success and Attitudes Toward the Use of Technology, and Student Opinions...... 3500 Özgen Korkmaz, Rüstü Yesil
Self-esteem, Self-concept, Self-talk and Significant Others’ Statements in Fifth Grade Students: Differences According to Gender and School Type ...... 3506 Huseyin Yaratan, Rusen Yucesoylu
How Long Does it Take to Earn a Higher Education Degree in Spain? ...... 3519 Gérard Lassibille, M. Lucía Navarro Gómez
WebQuests in EFL Reading/Writing Classroom...... 3524 Zeynep Kocoglu
Student Teachers’ Perceptions of Gendered Texts in English Language Textbooks ...... 3528 Irem Kizilaslan
Towards a Model to Evaluate Creativity-Oriented Learning Activities ...... 3532 Michela Ott, Francesca Pozzi
Analysing the Results of PISA Maths Literacy in Terms of Social Justice and Equality in Educational Opportunities ...... 3537 Ayhan Aydin, Sengül Uysal, Yilmaz Sarier
An Investigation of Conflict Resolution Strategies of Adolescents ...... 3545 Tuncay Ayas, Metin Deniz, Mücahit Kagan, M. Fuat Kenç
Deviating Technologies to Design Personal and Creative Help in E-learning...... 3552 Chrysta Pélissier, Stéphanie Mailles-Viard Metz
Adaptation of Mathematical Processing Instrument Into Turkish ...... 3558 Yasemin Saglam, Ali Bülbül
E-Portfolio: A Pedagogical Tool to Enhance Creativity in Student's Project Design...... 3563 Stephanie Mailles-Viard Metz, Huguette Albernhe-Giordan
Developing Sustainable Environmental Behavior in Secondary Education Students (12-16) Analysis of a Didactic Strategy...... 3568 Álvarez Suárez Pedro, Vega Marcote Pedro
Improving the Speaking Ability in English: the Students’ Perspective ...... 3575 Nadeem Khan, Arshad Ali
Paradigm Shift in Engineering Education More Time is Needed...... 3580 Constantin Oprean, Claudiu V. Kifor, Sorin C. Negulescu, Boldur E. Barbat
Item Transformation for Computer Assisted Language Testing: the Adaptation of the Spanish University Entrance Examination ...... 3586 Jesus Garcia Laborda, Margarita Bakieva, José González-Such, Ana Sevilla Pavón
Contextual Clues in Semi-direct Interviews for Computer Assisted Language Testing ...... 3591 Jesús García Laborda
The Effect of Ethnic Relations Course on the Students Perceptions Towards Ethnic Relations Among First Year Students of One Public University in Malaysia...... 3596 Khalim Zainal, Datuk Taip Abu, Zulkifli Mohamad
Challenges of Teaching English in the Arab World: Why Can’t EFL Programs Deliver As Expected?...... 3600 Shehdeh Fareh
Young Children's Perceptions of Their School Experience: a Comparative Study Between England and India...... 3605 Mallika Kanyal, Linda Cooper
The Effect of the System Dynamics Approach on Understanding Causal Relationship Skills in Science Education...... 3614 Hasret Nuhoglu
Polygonal Examples in Art Education from Point to Line ...... 3619 Nermin Özcan Özer
Conceptual Map – Didactic Method of Constructivist Type During the Physics Lessons ...... 3622 Mihaela Garabet, Cristina Miron
Learning Styles of Primary Education Prospective Mathematics Teachers; States of Trait-anxiety and Academic Success ...... 3632 Muzaffer Okur, Hüseyin Hüsnü Bahar
Evaluation of the Teachers’ Views on the Rhythm Practices in Musical Activities in Preschool Institutions...... 3638 Ali Öztürk
Cloud Computing for Authoring Process Automation ...... 3646 Malinka Ivanova, George Ivanov
Strategies and Personality Types Used by Primary School Principals in Turkey to Influence Teachers (Ankara Case)...... 3652 Inayet Aydin, Zeki Pehlivan
Development of Materials in Instruction of Decimals According to Constructivist Approach...... 3660 Cemalettin Yildiz, Adnan Baki, Mehmet Aydin, Davut Kögce
How Do Students Know That They Have Learned? An Investigation of Students’ Strategies...... 3666 Mehmet Altan Kurnaz, Sabiha Odabasi Çimer
Some Suggestions About the High School Literature Curriculum and Education in Turkey...... 3673 Bahar Derviscemaloglu
The Impact of Task Structure and Planning Conditions on Oral Performance of EFL Learners ...... 3678 Faezeh Mehrang, Massoud Rahimpour
The Compare of Self Regulated Learning Strategies Between Computer - Based and Print - Based Learning Students ...... 3687 Mehran Farajollahi, Mahdi Moenikia
The Adoption of Digital Learning Tools in Academy-Industry Partnerships...... 3693 Ayse Kok
Early Foreign Language Learning: Implementation of a Project in a Game-based Context...... 3700 Eleni Griva, Klio Semoglou, Athina Geladari
One Minute More: Adolescent Addiction for Virtual World...... 3706 Runcan Patricia Luciana
The Assessment of the UAE's In-service and Pre-service Elementary Science Teachers in the Integrated Science Process Skills...... 3711 Nagib Mahfood Balfakih
New Frontiers of the Teaching Process...... 3716 Ioana Stoica, Silvia Moraru, Cristina Miron
Active Strategies - Option and Necessity for Teaching Science in Secondary and High School Education...... 3724 Luminita Dinescu, Maria Dinica, Cristina Miron
Developing the Students’ Creative Potential by Using Visual Methods While Studying Physics ...... 3731 Maria Dinica, Luminita Dinescu, Cristina Miron
Setting New Learning Targets for the 21st Century Science Education in Malaysia...... 3737 Kamisah Osman, Neelavany Marimuthu
Does Education Play a Relevant Role in Globalization?...... 3742 Alina Castagna, Emiliano Colantonio, Donatella Furia, Nicola Mattoscio
The Influence of the Simulation Strategy Over the Improvement of the Classroom Climate...... 3751 Jasminka Kocoska
Trichomes Morphology of Stachys Lavandulifolia Vahl. (Labiatae) of Iran ...... 3755 A. Rezakhanlo, S. M. Talebi
A Record of Bilingual Elementary Students’ Reading Strategies in Greek As a Second Language...... 3764 Athina Geladari, Eleni Griva, Kostas Mastrothanasis
The Cultural Representations of an Ethnic Identity: Aspects of Greek University Students About the Concept of Culture...... 3770 Stella Kassidou, Paraskevi Golia, Simeon Kotsou
Innovative Apparoah in Inculcating Positive Attitudes Towards Environmental Management ...... 3775 Yustina, Kamisah Osman, Subahan Mohd Meerah
Teachers’ Opinions About Science Project Development Process...... 3780 Meryem Nur Aydede, Teoman Kesercioglu
The Effect of Active Learning Applications on Students’ Views About Scientific Knowledge ...... 3783 Meryem Nur Aydede, Teoman Kesercioglu
Boards of Trustees (BOTs) As Avenues for Shared Decision-making in Egyptian Schools: Teachers’ Perceptions...... 3787 Waheed Hammad
Applying the Sufficient Economical Theory in Personal Money Planning: A Class Room Action Research at Sirindhron Public Health College Khon Kaen Province, Thailand ...... 3792 Rujee Charupash, Kalaya Taksinajenkit, Siripak Somjaipen
Language Learning Stories of University Summer School Students...... 3796 Demet Yayli
The Effects of Gender, Perceived Social Support and Sociometric Status on Academic Success...... 3801 Hüseyin Hüsnü Bahar
The Use of Virtual Instruments in Engineering Education ...... 3806 Gilbert-Rainer Gillich, Doina Frunzaverde, Nicoleta Gillich, Daniel Amariei
Student Speech As an Instructional Priority: Mathematics Classrooms in Seven Culturally-differentiated Cities...... 3811 David Clarke, Li Hua Xu, May Ee Vivien Wan
Evaluating an Infusion Approach to the Teaching of Critical Thinking Skills Through Mathematics ...... 3818 Einav Aizikovitsh, Miri Amit
Experiments with Living Animals - Effects on Learning Success, Experimental Competency and Emotions...... 3823 Eberhard Hummel, Christoph Randler
Explicit Versus Tacit Knowledge in Early Science: Young Children's Understanding of Object Speed and Acceleration...... 3831 Michael Hast, Christine Howe
Improving Lecturers’ Facilitative Approach in the Problem-based Learning Method of GR6223 Course Through Action Research: The Case of Malaysia...... 3832 Nor Aishah Buang, Lilia Halim, Subhan T Meerah
Error Analysis and the Corresponding Cognitive Activities Committed by Year Five Primary Students in Solving Mathematical Word Problems...... 3836 Ismail Hj Raduan
Principal's Practices in the Performance Appraisal for Teachers in Al-sharqiah South Zone's Schools in Oman ...... 3839 Nasser Salim Al-Ghanabousi, Abdul Rahman Idris
The Effect of Perceived Social Support on Subjective Well-being...... 3844 Fikret Gülaçti
Regulation of Learning and Study Orientations of Medical Students ...... 3850 Erkki Olkinuora, Henna Virtanen, Mirjamaija Mikkilä-Erdmann
Classroom Dialogic Discourse: An Observational Study...... 3857 Luisa Molinari, Consuelo Mameli
Cultural and Ethical Positioning: A Teacher and His Mazahua Students Reinvent the National Curriculum in a Mexican Rural School...... 3861 Adriana Robles Valle
Explore the Influences to Taiwan Students’ Information Literacy with the Urban-rural Differences from the Perspective of Globalization...... 3866 Chin-Hsien Liao, Hsueh-Sheng Chang
The Teaching of Science Through the Performing Arts ...... 3871 David T. Overton, Maria Chatzichristodoulou
Formation of a Children's University: Formative Issues and Initial Concerns ...... 3876 David T. Overton
Theory of Mind Abilities in Children with Down Syndrome and Non-specific Intellectual Disabilities: An Empirical Study with Some Educational Implications ...... 3883 Stergiani Giaouri, Anastasia Alevriadou, Eleni Tsakiridou
The Effects of Collaborative Reflection on EFL Teaching ...... 3888 Enisa Mede
Structure, Function and Readability of New Textbooks in Relation to Comprehension ...... 3892 Sylvia Rottensteiner
School Counselor Education with Observation in Schools ...... 3899 Enver Sari
Strategic Planning in Iranian Educational Organizations...... 3904 Hamid Tohidi, Aida Jafari, Aslan Azimi Afshar
Validation of Objective-type Test in Biology at Secondary School Level ...... 3909 Syed Imtiaz Hussain Naqvi, Muhammad Aamir Hashmi, Akhtar Hussain
The Role of Vocational Education and Training Curricula in Economic Development ...... 3914 George S. Mouzakitis
Students’ Perceptions of the Concept of Function: The Case of Turkish Students Attending Vocational High School on Industry...... 3921 Vesife Hatisaru, Ayhan Kürsat Erbas
The Effect of Conceptual Change Approach on 9th Grade Students’ Achievement...... 3926 Timur Koparan, Cemalettin Yildiz, Davut Kögce, Bülent Güven
A Comparison on of Self-efficacy Perception and Social Physical Anxiety Levels of Teacher Candidates at Physical Education Department...... 3932 Senay Koparan, Ersin Sahin, Füsun Kuter
Impact of Methodology Courses on Pre-service EFL Teachers’ Beliefs ...... 3938 Naciye Kunt, Çigdem Özdemir
The Effectiveness of Using Module Instruction in a Masters Degree of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacy Management): A Case Study of Faculty of the Pharmaceutical Sciences Khon Kaen University ...... 3945 Chanchai Charupash
The Analysis of Organizational Creativity in Schools Regarding Principals’ Ethical Leadership Characteristics...... 3949 Ercan Yilmaz
Effect of Concept Map Supported Teaching Approaches from Rules to Sample and Sample to Rules to Grammar Teaching ...... 3954 H. Ömer Beydogan, Gürsel Bayindir
The Influence of Constructivism with Family and Instructor Support on Students’ Success and Conceptual Learning Capabilities in Science Lessons ...... 3965 Nurdan Özkarsli Kiliç, Ayla Gürdal
High School Students’ Perceptions of Argumentation...... 3971 Ebru Kaya, Sibel Erduran, Pinar Seda Cetin
The Effects of Internal-external Locus of Control Variables on Burnout Levels of Teachers ...... 3976 Figen Akça, Banu Yaman
A Personalized Model Design for Gifted Children’ Education...... 3981 Gabriela Kelemen
RETRACTED: Purpose of Dictionary use in Professional Education: A Study of Dictionary using Habits in Medical Students ...... N/A Hafiz Mansoor-Ul-Haq, Ali Ahmad
RETRACTED: Effects of using Urdu Dictionary as a Teaching Tool for Teaching Urdu in Urdu Language Class Room ...... N/A Ali Ahmad, Rana Faqir Muhammad Aslam, Muhammad Sajid Akbar
Examination of University Students’ Attitudes Towards Biotechnological Studies in Terms of Faculty and Gender Variables...... 3999 Hikmet Surmeli, Fatma Sahin
Prospective English Language Teachers’ Views on Computer and Paper-based Instructional Materials in Developing Language Components ...... 4006 Arda Arikan, Ebrahem Khezerlou
Are Teachers Technophobes? Investigating Professional Competency in the Use of ICT to Support Teaching and Learning ...... 4010 David Morris
The Study of Relationship Among Personality Factors (Introversion, Extroversion) of Students and Their Effects to Selecting a Good Teacher...... 4016 Akbar Salehi
Languages Learning Strategies and the Vocabulary Size...... 4021 Anber Nacera
Special Education: Myths and Reality ...... 4026 George S. Mouzakitis
Using GPS to Design Narrative-centered Environments for Guided Discovery Learning: “Façade” - A Case Study of a Nonlinear Story ...... 4032 Huang Lingyi
An Item Response Theory Analysis of Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale...... 4038 Jahanvash Karim
The Relation Between Attachment and Personal and Social Adjustment Mediated by Separation-individuation ...... 4048 Aslan Sevda
The Intel Teach® Program Versus Traditionally Education Paradigm...... 4054 Silviu Paragina, Florica Paragina, Alexandru Jipa
Interactive Whiteboards in Romania ...... 4059 Florica Paragina, Silviu Paragina, Alexandru Jipa
Adaptive Intelligent Tutoring Systems for E-learning Systems ...... 4064 Pipatsarun Phobun, Jiracha Vicheanpanya
Empirical Analysis of the Correlation of Factors Impacting on the Scale of Higher Education Based on the Gross Enrollment Rate...... 4070 Yan Gao, Ruey-Shin Chen
Instruction Design and Educational Quality ...... 4074 Walid Alzand
Validity and Reliability of Turkish Form of Children's Self-efficacy Scale on Turkish Primary School Students ...... 4082 Gülsah Basol
Assessment of Students’ Learning Styles Preferences in the Faculty of Science, Tishreen University, Syria ...... 4087 Abdullatif Ismail, Raja Maznah Raja Hussain, Shahrir Jamaluddin
The Recognition Level of the Students of Science Education About the Hazard Symbols of Chemicals (Case of ESOGU, Eskisehir)...... 4092 Burcu Anilan
University Students’ Learning Processes of Note-taking Strategies...... 4098 Duygu Çetingöz
Teachers’ Views About Ethical Leadership Behaviors of Primary School Directors ...... 4109 Atila Yildirim, Ibrahim Bastug
Easy Biotechnology: Practical Material Designs Within Team Activities in Learning Biotechnological Concepts & Processes ...... 4115 Melek Altiparmak, Nigda Nermin Yazici
Preservice Science Teachers’ Ability to Identify Good Teaching Practices...... 4120 Duygu Sonmez, Meral Hakverdi Can
Science Fiction Aided Biotechnology Instruction: Effects of Bioethics Group Discussions on Achievement and Attitudes ...... 4125 Nigda Nermin Yazici, Melek Altiparmak
Effect of Science and Technology Learning with Foreign Langauge on the Attitude and Success of Students ...... 4130 Askin Kiraz, Ahmet Güneyli, Engin Baysen, Serife Gündüz, Fatma Baysen
Determination of the Learning Styles of the Pre-school Teacher Candidates (The Case of Mugla University, Turkey) ...... 4137 Sendil Can
The Problems of Teacher Candidate's About Teaching Skills During Teaching Practice ...... 4142 Sükran Tok
The Cognition of Grammatical Structures...... 4147 Gloria Gitlin
The Application of Traditional and Alternative Assessment and Evaluation Tools by Teachers in Social Studies ...... 4152 Hüseyin Çaliskan, Yasemin Kasikçi
Assessment in Mathematics Course and Evaluating Primary School Coursebooks in Terms of Assessment...... 4157 Selahattin Arslan, Ilknur Özpinar
Forms of Quasi Coercive Treatment for Resocialization of Juvenile Offenders...... 4164 Mihaela Tomita, Ciprian Panzaru
Learning Enviroments: Ege University Open Course Ware Project (EUADM) ...... 4172 Beril Ceylan, Mustafa Murat Inceoglu
Developing University Social Responsibility: A Model for the Challenges of the New Civil Society...... 4177 Ruxandra Vasilescu, Cristina Barna, Manuela Epure, Claudia Baicu
The Influence of Higher Education Experiences on ELT Students’ Learning Outcomes ...... 4183 Sehnaz Sahinkarakas, Julide Inozu, Hulya Yumru
Forms of Implementing of the Quality in Preuniversitary Education at the Physics Lessons ...... 4189 Buzatu Aneta
Metacognitive Awareness of Grades 6, 7 and 8 Students in Reading Process...... 4193 Turan Temur, Tolga Kargin, Saadet Aylin Bayar, Volkan Bayar
Citizenship Education at High School a Comparative Study Between Bolzano and Padova (Italy) ...... 4200 Sara Rivelli
Pupils As Action Researchers - Benefits and Limitations...... 4208 Dean Iliev
Relative Weight-age in Textbook and Examination of Secondary School Chemistry-implications for Selective Study Among Students...... 4212 Akhtar Hussain, Muhammad Amir Hashmi, Syed Imtiaz Hussain Naqvi, Shafqat Naeem Akhtar
A Comparative Study of Job Satisfaction in Public and Private School Teachers at Secondary Level ...... 4222 Shafqat Naeem Akhtar, Muhammad Amir Hashmi, Syed Imtiaz Hussain Naqvi
Brand Management Model of Vocational High Schools in Taiwan...... 4229 Yi-Ling Hung, Ching-Sheue Fu
Postgraduate Students’perceptions of Their Supervisors’ Mentoring Skills (Gaziosmanpasa University Example) ...... 4234 I. Bakir Arabaci, Alpay Ersözlü
Evaluation and Use of the Standards in of the Technical Drawings in the Final Year Project...... 4239 M. Luisa Martinez, Antonio Carretero, Gregorio Romero, Jose Manuel Mera
Determination of the Factors Motivating and Motivation Level of the Weightlifters Participating in Turkish Weightlifting Championship ...... 4245 Süleyman Can
Preservice Elementary Teachers’ Perceptions of Their Self-Efficacy in Teaching Thinking Skills ...... 4250 Z. Nurdan Baysal, Kader Arkan, Aylin Yildirim
Pre-service Science Teachers’ Competence to Design an Inquiry Based Lab Lesson ...... 4255 Ebru Mugaloglu, Deniz Saribas
Predicting the Students’ Perfectionism from Their Parents’ Perfectionism ...... 4260 Fatih Camadan
Pupils’ Motivation As One of the Indicators for Self-evaluation in the School...... 4266 Marija Ristevska
The Influence of Using the Information and Communications Technology in Primary Education ...... 4270 Sivakova Dance
E-learning Activities for Articulation in Speech Language Therapy and Learning for Preschool Children ...... 4274 Eugenia I. Toki, Jenny Pange
PART 6
Evaluation of the Primary School Level Students’ Attitudes Towards Mobile Phones ...... 4279 Z. Nurdan Baysal, Senem Seda Sahenk, Yesim Özden Hazneci
The Effect of Teaching Animal Physiology Through “V-Diagrams” on Students’ Success and Retention Level...... 4285 Aysegül Evren, Yusuf Sülün
A Descriptive Analysis of Prospective Science Teachers’ Beliefs and Expectations About Laboratory Course...... 4293 Deniz Saribas, Hale Bayram
Characteristics of the Headmasters, Teachers and Students in an Effective School ...... 4298 Senem Seda Sahenk
Discourses Shape Foreign Language Learning and Teaching: the Story of a Language Institution...... 4305 Alev Ozbilgin
Effective Strategies for Developing Independence in Movement and Travel of Blind Students...... 4310 Claudia Vasilica Borca
Comparing Computer Supported Or Concrete Material Assisted Instructions in Terms of Effectiveness and Classroom Management ...... 4314 Selahattin Arslan, Selcen Çalik Uzun, Hatice Aydin Yalçinkaya, Ilknur Özpinar
Learning Opportunities Through Generating Speech from Written Texts...... 4319 Mentor Hamiti, Agni Dika
The School Inclusion of Children with Special Educational Needs in Romania ...... 4325 Claudia Vasilica Borca
Differentiated Trust in Today's Schools ...... 4330 Tuba Yavas, Vehbi Çelik
An Investigation of Alternative Architectures for an Expert System Enhanced Multimedia Training Tool...... 4336 Tariq M. Khan
The Effects of Multimedia Learning on Children with Different Special Education Needs...... 4341 Tariq M. Khan
Promoting Students’ Note-taking Skills Through Task-based Learning...... 4346 Yasemin Kirkgöz
An Analysis of Written Errors of Turkish Adult Learners of English...... 4352 Yasemin Kirkgöz
The Evaluation of the Perspectives of Music Teachers Concerning the Influence of the Program from Which They Have Graduated on the Profession...... 4359 Banu Özevin Tokinan
Self-esteem Assessment Form Development Study...... 4366 Banu Özevin Tokinan, Sermin Bilen
Pre-service Teachers’ Perceived Internet Self-efficacy and Levels of Internet Use for Research...... 4370 Sinan Kaya, Alpaslan Durmus
A Methodological Evaluation of Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal Content ...... 4377 Gülsah Basol, Recep Koçak
The Importance of In-service Training in Restructuring Sectors...... 4383 Bülent Oral, Safak Saglam
Analyzing the Novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” in Literature Class ...... 4387 Ayfer Tanis, Lütfiye Cengizhan
Computer Aided School Administration System Using RFID Technology ...... 4392 Samet Akpinar, Hakan Kaptan
Primary School Students’ Basic Knowledge, Opinions and Risk Perceptions About Microorganisms ...... 4398 Hediye Deniz Karadon, Nurettin Sahin
The Relationship Between the Perceived Learning Strategies of Prospective Teachers and Their Interaction and Monitoring Anxiety ...... 4402 Ertugrul Usta
An Argument for a Paradigm Shift in the Science Teaching Process by Means of Educational Software...... 4407 Ioana Stoica, Silvia Moraru, Cristina Miron
Roles Assigned by Prospective Teachers to Themselves in Terms of Use of Educational Technology: A Metaphor Study ...... 4412 Hakki Bagci, Ahmet Naci Çoklar
A New Approach for Integrating Teams in Multidisciplinary Project Based Learning ...... 4417 Gregorio Romero, M. Luisa Martinez, Juan De J. Marquez, Jesus M. Perez
Literacy Models Across Nations: Literacy and Critical Literacy in Teacher Training Programs in India...... 4424 Radha Iyer
A Study on the Assesment of Undergraduate Students’ Learning Preference...... 4429 Melek Demirel, Yelkin Diker Coskun
A Process for Knowledge Reuse in Communities of Practice of E-learning...... 4436 Lamia Berkani, Azeddine Chikh
Multicultural Education and Administration and General Ethic Standards...... 4444 Murtezan Ismaili, Merxhivan Ismaili, Mentor Hamiti
Academic and Administration Personnel's Perceptions of Organizational Climate (Sample of Educational Faculty of Firat University)...... 4445 I. Bakir Arabaci
The Study of Relation Between Students Support Services and Distance Students’ Academic Achievement ...... 4451 Mehran Farajollahi, Mahdi Moenikia
Preschool Children's Using of Play Materials Creatively...... 4457 Elif Celebi Oncu, Esra Unluer
How Compatible Are the 9th Grade Mathematics Written Exams with Mathematical Power Assessment Criteria ...... 4462 Emre Ev Çimen
In Romania, Parents of Children with and Without Disabilities Are in Favor of Inclusive Education ...... 4468 Fotinica Gliga, Mariana Popa
The Effectiveness of Creative Drama Education on the Teaching of Social Communication Skills in Mainstreamed Students ...... 4475 Filiz Erbay, S. Sunay Yildirim Dogru
Evaluating Working Memory Capacity and Cognitive Load in Learning from Goal Based Scenario Centered 3D Multimedia ...... 4480 Eylem Kilic, Zahide Yildirim
Active Methodology in the Audiovisual Communication Degree ...... 4487 J. L. Gimenez-Lopez, T. Magal Royo, Jesus García Laborda, Larisa Dunai
New Educative Methods in the Usage of Audiovisual Content in Mobiles ...... 4492 T. Magal-Royo, Ignacio Tortajada Montañana, J. L Gimenez-López, Fernando Gimenez Alcalde
Promoting Computer Assisted Learning for Persons with Disabilities...... 4497 Narcisa Isaila, Irina Nicolau
Factors Affecting Students’ Attidude Towards Math: ABC Theory and Its Reflection on Practice...... 4502 Çigdem Yilmaz, Sadegül Akbaba Altun, Sinan Olkun
A Needs Analysis Approach to ESP Syllabus Design in Greek Tertiary Education: a Descriptive Account of Students’ Needs...... 4507 Dora Chostelidou
Transformation of Technical Education Faculties in Turkey in the Process of European Union: Faculty of Applied Sciences ...... 4513 Safak Saglam, Bülent Oral
Primary Teacher Education Students’ Ability to Use Functions As Modeling Tools...... 4518 Abdulkadir Erdogan
The Way That Greek Pupils Understand the Concept of “Race” As a Basic Historical and Cultural Term...... 4523 Paraskevi Golia, Stella Kassidou, Konstantinos Sechidis
Environmental Literacy in the Science Education Curriculum in Macedonia and Turkey ...... 4528 Mile Srbinovski, Mehmet Erdogan, Murtezan Ismaili
Examination on Self-efficacy of the Pre-service Teachers of Classroom Teacher and Pre-school Teacher According to Creative Drama Method...... 4533 Nilüfer Bircan Kaya
The Web Based Simulation Proposal to 8th Grade Primary School Students’ Difficulties in Problem Solving...... 4540 Hasan Karal, Ayça Çebi, Memnune Peksen
The Perceptions of “Homeland”: Greek Universities Students Define the Term ...... 4546 Ifigenia Vamvakidou, Paraskevi Golia, Stella Kassidou, Elena Zigouri
Personality Characteristics of Teachers in Romanian Special Education Schools ...... 4551 Catalin Nedelcea
Creativity-provoking Design Education Based on Jungian Psychoanalysis Theory ...... 4555 Kuanhua Chen, Tien Ling
Developing Critical Thinking Disposition by Task-based Learning in Chemistry Experiment Teaching...... 4561 Zhou Qing, Shen Ni, Tian Hong
I Think I Can, I Think I Can, I Think I Can…i Know I Can Multi-user Virtual Environments (MUVEs) As a Means of Developing Competence and Confidence in Undergraduate Nursing Students an Australian Perspective...... 4571 Blake Peck, Charlynn Miller
Education Faculty Students’ Preferred Learning Situation About Computer Literacy...... 4576 Alpaslan Durmus, Sinan Kaya
Student Views on Learning Stations About Smoking ...... 4581 Cem Gercek
The Effect of Computer Simulations Over Students’ Beliefs on Physics and Physics Success...... 4587 Ersin Bozkurt, Aslan Ilik
Creation of Ideology Through the Language of Cinema: a Feminist Discourse Study of Media Education...... 4592 Munazza Batool Tahir
Promoting Preservice Teachers’ Critical Thinking Skills by Inquiry-based Chemical Experiment...... 4597 Zhou Qing, Guo Jing, Wang Yan
Teacher Candidates’ Opinions About Student Resistance ...... 4604 Demet Sever, Emine Aysin Küçükyilmaz, Mustafa Saglam, Meral Güven
Education for All and Child Labour in Kenya: A Conflict of Capabilities? ...... 4613 Angela Githitho-Muriithi
Preservice Teachers’ Performances at Mathematical Modeling Process and Views on Mathematical Modeling...... 4622 Belma Türker, Yasemin Saglam, Aysun Umay
Chemistry Teachers’ Attitude Towards ICT in Xi’an ...... 4629 Qing Zhou, Jiani Hu, Shan Gao
Comparison of the Attitudes of the Pre-service Teachers from SESMTE and SESSTE Departments Against Computer Use (The Case of Mugla University, Turkey) ...... 4638 Sendil Can
The Views of Tourism Management Teacher Program Students on the Five Step Learning Strategy: The Example of the National and Regional Planning Tourism Course ...... 4643 Eriman Topbas, R. Pars Sahbaz
Exploring Secondary School Students’ Motivation Using Technologies in Teaching and Learning Mathematics ...... 4650 Kamariah Abu Bakar, Ahmad Fauzi Mohd Ayub, Wong Su Luan, Rohani Ahmad Tarmizi
Developing ICT Skills of Visually Impaired Learners ...... 4655 Ömer Simsek, Eralp Altun, Alev Ates
Turkish Students' Motivation to Learn English at Public and Private Universities ...... 4662 Yesim Bektas-çetinkaya, Nesrin Oruç
The Role of Advance Organizer on English Language Learning As a Second Language ...... 4667 Maryam Mohammadi, Mahdi Moenikia, Adel Zahed-Babelan
Non-native Student Teachers’ Feelings of Foreign Language Anxiety ...... 4672 Naciye Kunt, Danyal Öztas Tüm
Effects of the Evidence-based History Teaching on Turkish Primary Students’ Perception of History and Related Concepts ...... 4677 Nihal Dogan, Yücel Kabapinar
Problem-based Learning: Engaging Students in Acquisition of Mathematical Competency...... 4683 Rohani Ahmad Tarmizi, Mohd Ariff Ahmad Tarmizi, Nur Izzati Lojinin, Mohd Zin Mokhtar
Gender Differences in Pakistani High School Students’ Views About Science ...... 4689 Hafiz Mohammad Iqbal, Shumaila Shahzad, Shahida Sohail
The Importance of Interdisciplinary Planning of the Learning Process...... 4695 Barbara Sicherl-Kafol, Olga Denac
Analysis of Mathematical Beliefs of Malaysian Secondary School Students...... 4702 Rohani Ahmad Tarmizi, Mohd Ariff Ahmad Tarmizi
Spatial Location of Movement by Children with Intellectual Disabilities: Automatically Encoded Or Not? ...... 4707 Anastasia Alevriadou
Storyboarding Issues in Online Course Production Process ...... 4712 M. Recep Okur, Salih Gümüs
Learning and Study Strategies Used by University Students in Pakistan...... 4717 Hafiz M. Iqbal, Shahida Sohail, Shumaila Shahzad
Examination of Relationship Between Preservice Science Teachers’ Sense of Efficacy and Communication Skills...... 4722 Mehpare Saka, Hikmet Surmeli
Scheduled Child ...... 4728 Patricia Luciana Runcan, Carmen Barbat, Sorin Vlad Predescu, Mircea Teodor Alexiu
Implicit Theories of Creativity in Schoolchildren an Exploratory Study ...... 4732 Paola Pizzingrilli, Alessandro Antonietti
Pre-service Teachers’ Perceptions About Web 2.0 Technologies ...... 4737 Sehnaz Baltaci-Goktalay, Zehra Ozdilek
Relationship Between Attitudes to Reading and Time Allotted to Writing in Primary Education ...... 4742 Nevin Akkaya, Fatma Susar Kirmizi
Automated Real-live Performance-based Assessment of ICT Skills ...... 4747 Daniela Tuparova, Georgi Tuparov
Relationship Between Reading Comprehension Strategy Use and Daily Free Reading Time ...... 4752 Fatma Susar Kirmizi
Management of Students’ Participation in E-learning Collaborative Activities...... 4757 Daniela Tuparova, Georgi Tuparov
Quality of Life of Children with Chronic Illnesses: A Review of the Literature ...... 4763 Elias Kourkoutas, Maria Georgiadi, Stefanos Plexousakis
Creativity in Poetic Expression: A Contrastive Analysis of Pseudo-longinus ...... 4768 Munazza Batool Tahir
An Ecosystemic Intervention in the Context of a Special Education Setting ...... 4773 Elias Kourkoutas, Stefanos Plexousakis, Maria Georgiadi
A Practical Alternative to Destructive Testing Practices in Educational Programs...... 4780 Paul Zachos
Aggressiveness Within the High School Students Sector: Comparison Between Two Measurement Instruments ...... 4781 Aurora Carmen Barbat, Constantin Caraion-Buzdea, Patricia Luciana Runcan, Brigitha Vlaicu
Children's Collaborative Storytelling with Linear and Nonlinear Approaches...... 4787 Chen-Chung Liu, Kuo-Ping Liu, Gwo-Dong Chen, Baw-Jhiune Liu
Strategies to Teach Information Technology Courses to International Students As Future Global Professionals: an Australian Case...... 4793 Ergun Gide, Mingxuan Wu
The Teacher As the ‘Digital Perpetrator’: Implementing Web 2.0 Technology Activity As Assessment Practice for Higher Education Innovation Or Imposition? ...... 4800 Andrew Smith, Blake Peck
Assessing Students’ Informal Inferential Reasoning using SOLO Taxonomy based Framework...... 4805 Norjoharuddeen Mohd Nor, Noraini Idris
Personality Features and School Performance Within the Romanian High School Students Sector...... 4810 Constantin Caraion-Buzdea, Aurora Carmen Barbat, Patricia Luciana Runcan, Brighita Vlaicu
Students’ Understanding of Generic Skills Development in a University in Hong Kong ...... 4815 Wincy S. C. Chan
Organizational Cynicism of the Research Assistants: A Case of Akdeniz University...... 4820 Gamze Kalagan, Mualla Bigin Aksu
The Problems of Urban-rural Teachers Exchange Policy and Reforms in China...... 4826 Bao Chuanyou
Museum Lifelong Learning of the Aging People ...... 4831 Hui-Jong Hsieh
The Study of the Attitudes of the Students at Vocational Training High School Towards the Internet Through Certain Variables...... 4836 Semseddin Gündüz, Agah Tugrul Korucu
The Development of Interference Control: A Pilot Study Using the Manual Colour Word Stroop Paradigm...... 4842 Clare Killikelly, Dénes Szücs
One-to-one with Shared-display Groupware for Supporting Face-to-face Web Co-discovery...... 4848 Chia-Jung Chang, Chen-Chung Liu, Gwo-Dong Chen, Chin-Yuan Liu
Organizational Stressors for the Students Teachers in State Universities...... 4853 Süleyman Can
To What Extent Do Different Multiple Intelligences Affect Sixth Grade Students’ Achievement Level on the Particle Model of Matter? ...... 4858 Zehra Özdilek
The Effect of Pre-service Science Teachers’ Prior Experiences on Their Interests About Chemistry Experiments...... 4863 Zehra Özdilek, Sevgul Calis
The Level of Understanding of Elementary Education Students’ Some Chemistry Subjects ...... 4868 Sevgül Calis
The Effect of Cooperative Learning on the Ability of Prospect of Music Teachers to Apply Orff-Schulwerk Activities ...... 4872 Sermin Bilen
A Study of Need Analysis on Individual Voice Education Course for Music Teacher Training...... 4878 Tülay Ekici, Sermin Bilen
What's the Matter in Class? Preschool Teachers’ Emotions Expression...... 4887 Ching-Sheue Fu, Si-Ting Lin, Shu-Han Syu, Cai-Yu Guo
Examining Life Satisfaction Level Depending on Physical Activity in Turkish and German Societies...... 4892 Gülsüm Bastug, Savas Duman
Everyday Life Experiences Among Relatives of Persons with Mental Disabilities...... 4896 Anna-Britta Wilhelmsson, Ulla Hällgren Graneheim, Britt-Marie Berge, Sigurd Johansson, Sture Åström
An Investigation of Job Satisfaction Levels of Sports Managers Working in Amateur Sports Clubs ...... 4901 I. Bülent Fisekçioglu, Savas Duman
Relationships Between University Students’ Achievement Motivation, Attitude and Academic Performance in Malaysia...... 4906 Kamariah Abu Bakar, Rohani Ahmad Tarmizi, Rahil Mahyuddin, Habibah Elias, Wong Su Luan, Ahmad Fauzi Mohd Ayub
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of In-service Teacher Training Courses of the CALL Sub-committee of the ELTR Project in Pakistan ...... 4911 Zafar Iqbal Khattak, Muhammad Gulfraz Abbasi
The Investion Effect of Using WebQuest on Logical Thinking Ability in Science Education ...... 4918 Ersen Çigrik, Remziye Ergül
Advantages and Conditions for Effective Teacher-parent Co-operation...... 4923 Jana Kalin, Barbara Šteh
The Relationship Between Teacher Professional Development and Burnout ...... 4928 Niyazi Özer, Kadir Beycioglu
Educational Styles, Peers’ Approval and Adolescent Self-injurious Behaviours...... 4933 Cinzia Novara, Gioacchino Lavanco, Floriana Romano, Carolina Messina
Negative Influence of Large Scale Assessment on Language Learning Strategies of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Students...... 4938 Muhammad Gulfraz Abbasi, Ayaz Ahmad, Zafar Iqbal Khattak
An Investigation of Teacher Candidates’ Value Preferences ...... 4943 Ercan Yilmaz, Selahattin Avsaroglu, Metin Deniz
Proposal for a New Method for Teaching Fundamental Motor Skills ...... 4949 A. Dania, V. Tyrovola, M. Koutsouba
Teaching Poetry in the Relationship of Phonetics and Semantics ...... 4955 Nilgün Açik Önkas
Innovation of Educational Process of Mathematics of Military Officers...... 4961 Šárka Hošková
The Emergence of Depression in the Elderly ...... 4966 Patricia Luciana Runcan, Mieta Hategan, Carmen Barbat, Mircea Teodor Alexiu
The Teacher's Depression Case Study ...... 4972 Runcan Patricia Luciana
WCES-2010 Investigation of the Environmental Attitudes of the Early Childhood Teacher Candidates...... 4977 Özlem Yurt, Nilgün Cevher-Kalburan, Adalet Kandir
A Study on Preservice English Teachers’ Self-efficacy Perceptions and Tendency Towards Academic Dishonesty ...... 4985 Seval Eminoglu Küçüktepe
Social Integration Levels of Turkish Students Doing Sports, Not Doing Sports and Living in Germany ...... 4991 Savas Duman, Emin Kuru
Attitude Scale Development Study in Relation to Music History ...... 4996 Ceren Saygi, Sermin Bilen
A Case Study: Self-efficacy Beliefs of Teacher Candidates Regarding Developing Educational Software ...... 5001 Adem Uzun, Rüçhan Özkiliç, Aysan Sentürk
Critically Responsible Teachers, Schools’ Modernisation and Intergenerational Cooperation...... 5006 Petra Javrh, Jana Kalin
The Views of the 8th Grade Students About Nature of Scientific Knowledge ...... 5012 Nilgün Yenice, Gözde Saydam
A Case Study: Analysis of Teacher Self-efficacy of Teacher Candidates ...... 5018 Adem Uzun, Rüçhan Özkiliç, Aysan Sentürk
Communities of Practice of E-learning, an Innovative Learning Space for E-learning Actors ...... 5022 Azeddine Chikh, Lamia Berkani
Analysis of Perception on Supervisors in Primary Education ...... 5028 Ali Ünal
How Can Podcasts Support Engaging Students in Learning Activities?...... 5034 Anguelina Popova, Palitha Edirisingha
Experimental Experience in Design Education As a Resource for Innovative Thinking: The Case of Bruno Munari...... 5039 Ayse E. Coskun Orlandi
The Effect of C-R Activities on Personal Pronoun Acquisition ...... 5045 Cheah Su Ming, Nooreiny Maarof
Master Theses and Doctoral Dissertations Conducted Between 1986 and 2009 in Music Education...... 5051 Gamze Elif Taninmis, Sebnem Yildirim Orhan
The Integrated Access in the Preparation and Planning of the Teaching Process at the Primary Schools in Republic of Macedonia ...... 5059 Snezana Mirascieva
The Necessity of Cultural Knowledge During the Foreign Language Studies ...... 5066 Marijana Kroteva, Snezana Mirascieva
A General Infrastructure for Basic Education Course Design Using the ASPI Model ...... 5069 Latifa Mahdaoui
The Integration of the Subject Environmental Studies with Other Subjects: The Teachers’ Views...... 5078 Vlasta Hus
The Curriculum for the Subject Enviromental Studies in the Primary School in Slovenia ...... 5084 Vlasta Hus
PART 7
EPS Instructors’ Perceptions of Factors That Affect Students’ Oral Performance...... 5089 Nazan Dogruer, Ipek Menevis, Ramadan Eyyam
The Attitudes of EPS Instructors Towards Using Instructional Technology in Their Classes ...... 5095 Ramadan Eyyam, Ipek Menevis, Nazan Dogruer
Examination of the Correlation Between Depression and Hopelessness Levels in Mothers of Children Who Attend Rehabiliatation Centers ...... 5100 Cengiz Sahin
Educational Stand Using Shape Memory Alloys to Enhance Teaching of Smart Materials ...... 5104 Daniel Amariei, Doina Frunzaverde, Ion Vela, Gilbert Rainer Gillich
Semantic Web and Its Reflections in Distance Education ...... 5109 Tuncay Sevindik, Korhan Kayisli, Orhan Ünlükahraman
Hidden Programme and Application Development in Web-based Education ...... 5114 Tuncay Sevindik, Aysun Gürol, Korhan Kayisli, Ahmet Basal
Virtual Education Environments and Web Mining ...... 5120 Tuncay Sevindik, Necmi Demirkeser, Zafer Cömert
Human Resources Management at South East European University As a New Model of Higher Education in the Republic of Macedonia ...... 5125 Diturije Ismaili, Muharem Etemi
The Development of the Oral Communicative Ability at Pupils During the Physics Lessons Through the Project Method...... 5130 Mihaela Garabet, Cristina Miron
Continuous Training of Human Resources – A Solution to Crisis Going Out ...... 5139 Mariana Iatagan, Cristina Dinu, Ana Maria Stoica
Determining of the Student Teachers’ Learning and Studying Strategies ...... 5147 Zehra Nur Ersözlü
Children As Researchers: A Report from 6 Year Old Turkish 'Students‘ Science Classroom...... 5152 Derya Sahhüseyinoglu
Using Multimedia Objects in Online Learning Environment ...... 5157 Salih Gümüs, M. Recep Okur
Observing the Paraverbal Communicative Style of Expert and Novice PE Teachers by Means of SOCOP: A Sequential Analysis...... 5162 Marta Castañer, Oleguer Camerino, M. Teresa Anguera, Gudberg K. Jonsson
A Study on Addition and Subtraction of Fractions: The Use of Pirie and Kieren Model and Hands-on Activities ...... 5168 Nurgul Duzenli-Gokalp, Manjula Devi Sharma
Prospective Teachers’ Wait-times ...... 5172 Engin Baysen, Fatma Baysen
Evaluation of 7th Grade Mathematics Teachers’ Guide Book Along with the Teacher Opinions ...... 5177 Esma Yildirim
The Investigation of Factors Affecting University Students’ Attitudes Towards Participation in Scientific Research ...... 5183 Kaan Zülfikar Deniz, Göksu Gözen Çitak
Examination of Question Types Used by Elementary School Teachers in the Process of Teaching and Learning ...... 5190 Coskun Kucuktepe
Teacher Candidates’ Attitudes Towards Teaching Profession and Life Satisfaction Levels...... 5196 F. Sülen Sahin
The Effect of Cartoon Movies on Children's Gender Development ...... 5202 Armagan Gökçearslan
Teachers’ Beliefs on Strategies Based Instruction in EFL Classes of Young Learners...... 5208 Hasan Bedir
Contextualizing Young Learners’ English Lessons with Cartoons: Focus on Grammar and Vocabulary ...... 5212 Arda Arikan, Hayriye Ulas Taraf
Attitude, Motivation, and Difficulties Involved in Learning the English Language and Factors That Affect Motivation in Learning It ...... 5216 Nada Al Rifai
Legitimating Industrial Design As an Academic Discipline in the Context of an Australian Cooperative Centre...... 5228 Gavin Melles, Blair Kuys
Automatic Control Simulation Environment System (ACSES) Designed As a Virtual Tool for Control Education...... 5233 Kenan Savas, Hasan Erdal
Contours of the Teacher Training Course: an Empirical Investigation Into the Teachign and Professional Needs of the Newly-inducted University Teachers at the Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan (Pakistan)...... 5238 Zafar Iqbal, Yasmeen Zafar
A Case Study of Educational Game Design by Kids and for Kids...... 5242 Ahmet Baytak, Susan M. Land
A Comparison of Curricula Related to the Teaching of Addition and Subtraction Concepts ...... 5247 Emel Özdemir Erdogan
Data Mining Application on Students’ Data ...... 5251 Ali Buldu, Kerem Üçgün
Creationism and Intelligent Design: Presence in the Brazilian Educational Policy ...... 5260 Heslley Machado Silva, Isabelle Gonçalves De Oliveira Prado
Institutional Barriers in the Integration of Technology to Education and Turkey Case ...... 5265 Nuray Parlak Yilmaz
A Modular and Low-cost Data Acquisition Card Design with Multitasking Support ...... 5266 Sevan Katrancioglu, Kenan Savas, Hasan Erdal
An Internet-based Real-time Remote Automatic Control Laboratory for Control Education...... 5271 Mehmet Ugur, Kenan Savas, Hasan Erdal
A Web Based Clustering Analysis Toolbox (WBCA) Design Using MATLAB...... 5276 Kenan Savas, Kazim Yildiz
The Assessment of Children with Special Needs...... 5281 Amelija Mozetic Hussu, Marko Strle
IPV4/IPV6 Security and Threat Comparisons...... 5285 Emre Durdagi, Ali Buldu
Level Determination Exam (SBS-2008) the Determination of the Validity and Reliability of 7th Grade Mathematics Sub- Test ...... 5292 Duygu Anil, Cem Oktay Güzeller, Ömay Çokluk, Güçlü Sekercioglu
Lexical Errors in Elementary Level EFL Learners’ Compositions...... 5299 Süheyla Ander, Özgür Yildirim
Scientific Network and Performance of Human Resources: Evidence from Italian University in Chemistry Field ...... 5304 Riccardo Palumbo, Daniela Di Berardino
Practicum Students’ Life in a Nutshell ...... 5313 Mutlu Soykurt
Purification of the Medical Terms in Turkish...... 5326 Lütfiye Cengizhan, Ayfer Tanis
The Effects of Different Student Backgrounds in Basic Design Education ...... 5331 Dilek Akbulut
Metaphors on “Literature” by Teachers-to-be Graduates of Turkish Language and Literature Departments...... 5339 Nermin Yazici
Driver Education As a Part of Upper Secondary Education – Arguments and Perspectives...... 5344 Heidi Engesbak, Christin Tønseth
Towards a Learning City the Neighborhood Lab and the Lab Net...... 5349 Michele Di Sivo, Daniela Ladiana
The Effect of Using Animations on Pre-service Science Teachers’ Science Achievement ...... 5357 Ibrahim Ünal, Nilüfer Okur, Serkan Kapucu
The Effect of Application of Picture Into Picture Audio- Visual Aids on Vocabulary Learning of Young Iranian ELF Learners...... 5362 Ghasem Barani, Omid Mazandarani, Seyyed Hassan Seyyed Rezaie
The Competency Levels of School Principals in Implementing Knowledge Management Strategies the Views of Principals and Teachers According to Gender Variable ...... 5370 Fatma Ozmen, Vecihe Muratoglu
School Security Problems and the Ways of Tackling Them...... 5377 Fatma Ozmen, Ceyhun Dur, Tulin Akgul
Does Transformational Leadership Style Foster Commitment to Change? the Case of Higher Education in Malaysia...... 5384 May-Chiun Lo, T. Ramayah, Ernest Cyril De Run
The Relationship Between Arts Education, Museum Education and Drama Education in Elementary Education ...... 5389 Ayse Okvuran
Creationism and Intelligent Design: Presence in the Brazilian Educational Policy ...... 5393 Heslley Machado Silva, Isabelle Gonçalves De Oliveira Prado
A Study on the Primary School Teachers’ Attitudes Towards Rubrics with Reference to Different Variables ...... 5398 Ömer Kutlu, Safiye Bilican, Özen Yildirim
Educational Aspects of Business Simulation Softwares ...... 5403 Maziar Mahboubian
Qualitative Indicators for the Evaluation of Universities Performance...... 5408 Fereydoon Azma
Investigation Relationship Between %VO2MAX Versus %HRMAX in Children with Cerebral Palsy ...... 5412 Eizadi Mojtaba, Khorshidi Davood, Dooali Housein, Kiani Fatemeh
The Effect of Rehabilitation Program on Mechanical Efficiency, Heat Rate and Vo2max in Spastic Children...... 5417 Eizadi Mojtaba, Khorshidi Davood, Dooali Housein, Kiani Fatemeh
The Role of Quality Factors in Intention to Continue Using an E-learning System in Malaysia...... 5422 T. Ramayah, Noor Hazlina Ahmad, May-Chiun Lo
The Comparison Analysis of the Science Textbooks and Teacher's Guide in Iran with America (Science Anytime) ...... 5427 Mostafa Ghaderi
What is the Impact of the Teaching “Algebraic Expressions and Equations” Topic with Concept Cartoons on the Students’ Logical Thinking Abilities?...... 5441 Sare Sengül, Ilker Üner
A Study Examining the Students Satisfaction in Higher Education...... 5446 Babar Zaheer Butt, Kashif Ur Rehman
Attitude Scale Development Study in Relation to Music Teaching Course ...... 5451 Ceren Saygi
An Investigation on Turkish Military School Students: Are There Associations Among Big Five Personality Factors, Perceived Family Environment and Hopelessness?...... 5458 Bahattin Göktan, Müge Akbag
Virtual Learning and Students Perception-a Research Study ...... 5463 Abid H Shahzad, Adnan Khan
Mathematics Teacher Educators’ Beliefs About Teacher Role ...... 5468 Mehmet Aydin, Adnan Baki, Cemalettin Yildiz, Davut Kögce
A Study on the Impact of Real, Virtual and Comprehensive Experimenting on Students’ Conceptual Understanding of DC Electric Circuits and Their Skills in Undergraduate Electricity Laboratory...... 5474 Mohammad Reza Farrokhnia, Ayoub Esmailpour
Teachers’ Professional Development Through the English in Action Secondary Teaching and Learning Programme in Bangladesh: Experience from the UCEP Schools...... 5483 M. Mahruf C. Shohel, Frank Banks
The Relationship Between Transformation-oriented Leadership and Physical Education Managers‘ Productivity in Sport Clubs ...... 5495 Habib Honari, Mahmoud Goudarzi, Akbar Heidari, Afsane Emami
An Investigation of the Ways Tehran University Students Follow a Specific Life Style and Pass Their Leisure Time with an Emphasis on Sport...... 5498 Habib Honari, Mahmoud Goudarzi, Akbar Heidari
Development of Education on Environmental and Climate Change Impacts in Romania...... 5502 Gabriela Teodorescu, Calin Oros
Borrowing a Little from Research to Enhance Undergraduate Teaching...... 5507 Syed Salman Ashraf
The Effect of Private Tutoring on Performance in Mathematics in Turkey: A Comparison Across Occupational Types ...... 5512 Hasan Ünal, E. Mehmet Özkan, Sande Milton, Kacey Price, Fely Curva
An Alternative Placement As an Effective Measure for Easing Negative Consequences of Child Sexual Abuse ...... 5518 Nareadi Phasha
A Psychometric Analysis of the Self-Efficacy Encouragement Questionnaire (SEEQ) in the University Environment...... 5523 Rohaty Mohd. Majzub, Muhammed Yusuf, Halim Tamuri
Comparison by Gender of Students with Behavior Problems Who Dropped Out of School ...... 5530 Laurier Fortin, Anne Lessard, Diane Marcotte
The Relationship Between Self-regulation Strategies and Prospective Elementary School Teachers’ Academic Achievement in Mathematics Teaching Course...... 5539 Esin Acar, Hilal Aktamis
Using Balanced Scorecard in Educational Organizations ...... 5544 Hamid Tohidi, Aida Jafari, Aslan Azimi Afshar
The Effect of “Laboratory Practices in Science Teaching” Course on Development of Prospective Science Teachers’ Self- Regulation Skills ...... 5549 Hilal Aktamis, Esin Acar
Management Puzzle for Economic Problems Solution...... 5554 K. Niaz-Azari, M. Salehi
Employee Satisfaction of Corporate E-Training Programs ...... 5561 Meltem Ozturan, Birgul Kutlu
An Analysis of the Knowledge Level of Prospective Teachers Who Have Taken Drama Classes ...... 5566 Mubeccel Gonen, Mefharet Veziroglu
Effectiveness of Japan's Extended/night Child Care: A Five-year Follow Up ...... 5573 T. Anme, H. Tanaka, R. Shinohara, Y. Sugisawa, E. Tanaka, L. Tong, T. Watanabe, Y. Onda, Y. Kawashima, E. Tomisaki, H. Mochizuki, M. Hirano, K. Morita, A. Gan-Yadam, Uma Segal
Analysis of Community College Students’ Educational Internet Use and Metacognitive Learning Strategies ...... 5581 Ahmet Oguz Akturk, Ismail Sahin
The Quality Consulting Services Management in the University Educational System...... 5586 Cristian Stefan Craciun
A Structural Equation Model Analysis of Turkish School Managers’ Views on Social Responsibility ...... 5590 Çigdem Apaydin, Basak Ercan
Assessment of the Degree to Which Primary School Teachers Use Alternative Assessment and Evaluation Methods ...... 5599 Ege Ak, Mustafa Güvendi
Content Related Support and Listening Comprehension: Some Limitations ...... 5605 Hedayat Sarandi
A Study on the Achievement Level of Social Skills Objectives and Outcomes in the Preschool Curriculum for Six- Year-Olds ...... 5612 Nesrin Çimen, Sinan Koçyigit
Comparison Teaching Strategies of Videotaped and Demonstration Experiments in Inquiry-based Science Education...... 5619 Songul Sever, Kemal Yurumezoglu, Ayse Oguz-Unver
Structural Funds and the Concept of Lifelong Learning in Romania...... 5625 Adrian Nicolau
Developing a Common Framework for Foreign Language Teaching in Romanian Technical Universities ...... 5630 Delia Tanase-Robescu, Mirela Pop
Democratic Society and Moral Education...... 5635 Emilija Petrova-Gjorgjeva
Using Modern Technology for Improving Learning Process at Different Educational Levels ...... 5641 Nicoleta Gudanescu
New Educational Technologies ...... 5646 Stefania Gudanescu
If Knowledge is Power Why Keep it Secret?...... 5650 Nazime Tuncay, Hafize Keser, Hüseyin Uzunboylu
A Comparison of the Viewpoints of Tourists, Interested Managers and Cultural Heritage Organization Managers Regarding Sport Tourism-driven Job and Income Creation in Mazandaran- Iran...... 5659 Habib Honari, Mahmoud Goudarzi, Akbar Heidari, Afsane Emami
Bridging Achievement Gaps by “Free” Project Based Learning...... 5664 Nazime Tuncay, Nihat Ekizoglu
Implementing an Alternative Cooperative Learning Method...... 5670 Sibel Güneysu, Belkis Tekmen
The Influence of Internationalisation of Higher Education: A China's Study...... 5675 Ergun Gide, Mingxuan Wu, Xiuping Wang
A Working Successor of Learning Management Systems: SLOODLE ...... 5682 Ozge Yasar, Tufan Adiguzel
Does One-to-One Access to Laptops Improve Learning: Lessons from New Brunswick's Individual Laptop School Initiative...... 5686 Viktor Freiman, Jacinthe Beauchamp, Sylvie Blain, Nicole Lirette-Pitre, Hélène Fournier
Emerging Patterns of Learning About Environment by Grade 3 Schoolchildren Solving Local Sedimentation Problem...... 5693 Pierre-Yves Barbier, Viktor Freiman, Diane Pruneau, Joanne Langis
Biology Teacher Candidates’ Misconceptions About Surface Tension, Adhesion And Cohesion ...... 5700 Fulya Oztas, Ersin Bozkurt
Postgraduate Design Research: Serving the Society and the Industry...... 5706 Kin Wai, Michael Siu
Environmental Citizenship: What Level of Knowledge, Attitude, Skill and Participation the Students Own? ...... 5715 Tamby Subahan Mohd Meerah, Lilia Halim, Thiagarajan Nadeson
Using Internet Applications As a Solution for Vocational Adult Education ...... 5720 Hüseyin Uzunboylu, Turan Tolga Vuranok, Birol Celik, Hasan Bilgin
Social Perception of Homosexuality in Romania ...... 5726 Moraru Adela
Which One is Smarter? Teacher Or Board...... 5731 Fatih Gursul, Gulsah Bilgic Tozmaz
Nonmath Analogies in Teaching Mathematics...... 5738 Vera Sarina, Immaculate K. Namukasa
Designing a Project Management E-course by Using Project Based Learning...... 5744 Hafize Keser, Dilek Karahoca
Illustrating an Ideal Adaptive E-learning: A Conceptual Framework ...... 5755 Behram Beldagli, Tufan Adiguzel
Being Ready for the Paradigm Shifts in E-learning: Where is the Change Happening and How to Catch the Change? ...... 5762 Ilker Yengin, Dilek Karahoca, Adem Karahoca, Zehra Ozcinar
Re-thinking Virtual Universities...... 5769 Ilker Yengin, Dilek Karahoca, Adem Karahoca, Huseyin Uzunboylu
Roles of Teachers in E-learning: How to Engage Students & How to Get Free E-learning and the Future ...... 5775 Ilker Yengin, Dilek Karahoca, Adem Karahoca, Ahmet Yücel
Gender Differences Between Theoretical and Practical Achievements of CS Students...... 5788 Erdem Alparslan, Dilek Karahoca, Adem Karahoca, Huseyin Uzunboylu, Zehra Ozcinar
Teaching Information Technologies Via Interactive Ways on Secondary Education ...... 5793 Dilek Karahoca, Erdal Küpçüoglu, Adem Karahoca, Tamer Uçar, Ahmet Yücel
Comparision Model of the Primary Teacher Training in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and Some EU Countries During the Process of the EU ...... 5798 Gülsün Atanur Baskan, Çigdem Hürsen
The Relationship Between Mathematics Anxiety and Mathematical Problem Solving Skills Among Primary School Students ...... 5804 Nedime Karasel, Orçun Ayda, Murat Tezer
Attitudes of Primary School 2nd and 3rd Grade Students Towards Mathematics Course...... 5808 Murat Tezer, Nedime Karasel
Evaluation of Web Based Learning on Student Achievement in Primary School Computer Courses ...... 5813 Dilek Karahoca, Adem Karahoca, Ahmet Karaoglu, Batuhan Gulluoglu, Evren Arifoglu
Implementation of Semantic Web Mining on E-Learning...... 5820 Oguz Mustapasa, Dilek Karahoca, Adem Karahoca, Ahmet Yücel, Huseyin Uzunboylu
Designation of Web 2.0 Tools Expected by the Students on Technology-based Learning Environment ...... 5824 Nadire Cavus, Sezer Kanbul
Correlation Between the Graduate-students’ Perception of Educational Philosophies and Their Democratic Attitudes ...... 5830 Bilal Duman
Preservice Teachers’ Purposes of Utilizing Concrete Materials ...... 5835 Emel Topbas Tat, Safure Bulut
Teacher Opinions in the Implementation of the Drama Method in Mathematics Teaching...... 5836 Murat Tezer, Emine Aktunç
A Model for the Evaluation of ESL Web Links for Greek Students ...... 5841 Evriklea Dogoriti, Jenny Pagge
Interactive E-content Development for Vocational and Technical Education ...... 5842 Dilek Karahoca, Ibrahim Dulda, Adem Karahoca, Ahmet Yücel, Batuhan Gulluoglu, Evren Arifoglu
Contributions of English Teachers’ Behaviours on Students’ Creative Thinking Abilities ...... 5850 Deniz Özcan
RETRACTED: In the Red? Debt Levels at Higher Education Institutions in China ...... N/A Daguang Wu, Yan Gao
The Most Preferred Social Network Sites by Students ...... 5864 Huseyin Bicen, Nadire Cavus
Secondary Education Teachers’ Training Needs Towards Web Based Collaborative Learning in TRNC...... 5870 Fezile Ozdamli, Huseyin Bicen, Erinc Ercag, Emrah Demirbilek, Eser Ceker
Multicultural Education and Administration and General Ethic Standards...... 5875 Murtezan Ismaili, Merxhivan Ismaili, Mentor Hamiti
Education Needs of Teacher Candidates Towards Web Based Collaborative Learning Studies ...... 5876 Huseyin Bicen, Fezile Ozdamli, Dogus Ertac, Tahir Tavukcu, Ibrahim Arap, Munur Terali
The Relationship Between the Teacher Candidates’ Computer and Internet Based Anxiety and Perceived Self- efficacy ...... 5881 Nihat Ekizoglu, Zehra Ozcinar
The Comparison of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and EU Countries of Upper Secondary Teacher Training Models Within the EU Process (Turkey, England, Greece, TRNC, Republic of Cyprus)...... 5891 Gülsün Atanur Baskan, Mukaddes Sakalli Demirok
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