International Journal of Eurasia Social Sciences

15-24

Authors: Yılmaz GEÇİT, Ayşegül ŞEYİHOĞLU, Ayça KARTAL

In this study, worksheets are used in teaching the concepts of “Flag” and “Republic” in “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” theme of 3rd grade’s “Life Science” course. In this way, the effect of worksheets on the students' academic success and the students’ views in relation to the worksheets are tried to be uncovered. The population of the study consisted of 3rd grade students in Rize, and the sample of the study consisted of the students of 3A and 3B classes in Köprüköy Elementary School in Ardeşen, Rize.An experimental model with pre-test and post-test control group was used in the study. In addition, the students have been interviewed and content analysis of the findings acquired has been conducted in order to support quantitative data. As a result of the research, it has been found out that worksheets used in “Life Science” course increased the academic success of the students. The results of the interview have revealed that students liked worksheets, and they frequently needed assistance during the activities. The research have also revealed that worksheets which have been found to be contributing in learning, reviewing, and correcting some incorrect information may contribute the course to be likeable and increase the success in the class. In accordance to the results of the study, it has been suggested to extend the use of worksheets at and the different levels and courses; enrich the contents technically by supporting them with visuals; rearrange them in color.

20-37

Authors: Ali MEYDAN, Arzu BAHÇE

This study which was applied to make evaluation of make gaining values level according to teacher’s views in science of life teaching is descriptive study in general scanning model. The classroom teachers who employ in different schools in Sarıkaya District of Yozgat Province in 2009–2010 Education & Teaching Year composed the work group of this study. Criteria Sampling Method from sampling methods has been used as sample. The data of study has been gathered through semi-structured negotiations with the teachers. According to results of reseacrh; The teachers stated that they mostly prefer drama and sample event method to make gaining values in Life of Science Course program and also stated that they find sufficient the activities in Life of Science Course Book. The teachers stated that the environment has big importance to make gain to the students and so family-school-environment cooperation was very important in this point. The teachers consider that the support of family is very important to make gain students.

51-58

Authors: Şahin ORUÇ, İsmail Hakan AKGÜN

This research has been carried out in order to find out the acquisition level of the students studying social studies of abilities to interpret graphics. The necessary datum for the research has been gathered from 136 7th grade students studying social studies at 3 primary schools in the city centre of Adıyaman and a village school in the city centre. The results obtained through the research; the general graphic interpretation ability of the students is near the average (%47). Commonly, while the abilities of the students to interpret the one dimensional graphics are above %90, the success level decrease down to %11 in questions containing both column and line graphics. The graphic interpretation ability of the students do not show a significant difference depending on gender and school type.

76-93

Authors: Tuğba SELANİK AY

One of the main goals of Social Science course is to gain students a social personality. Hence, one of the important feature of a social personality is to be a good citizen and thus to have an environmental awareness. In this context, this study used media products to gain the students the environmental awareness through “Let’s know our Region” unit at the 5th grade Social Science course. Through questionnaire with open-ended questions, 12 girls and 10 boys; totally 22 students’ opinions about the use of media products to gain the environment awareness were examined and the obtained findings were supported with direct quotations. Consequently, most of the students enjoyed the activities and found them as beneficial. Additionally, they explained that using media products to gain the environmental awareness contributed to attain information about issue related to environment, gain environmental awareness; improve the research skills; realize environmental problems; keep up with the agenda; have interesting teaching process and increase their environmental conscience.