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6th Cyprus International Conference on Educational

ABSTRACTS BOOK
Organization

Academic World Education and Research Center -Non-profit international organization

www.awer-center.org

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 Organization

Organized by
Akdeniz University
Istanbul University
Near East University
University of Kyrenia
Academic World Education and Research Center
Association for Human, Science, Natura, Education and Technology

President
Prof. Dr. Huseyin Uzunboylu

Co-presidents
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sibel Dinyrek, Eastern Mediterranean University, North Cyprus

Program Committee
Prof. Dr. Fato Silman, Cyprus International University, North Cyprus
Prof. Dr. Oguz Serin, European University of Lefke, North Cyprus
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fahriye Altnay, Near East University, North Cyprus
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gkmen Dal, University of Kyrenia, North Cyprus
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zehra znar, Ataturk Teacher Training Academy, North Cyprus
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Olga Pilli, Girne American University, North Cyprus
Assist. Prof. Dr. Behcet znacar, Near East University, North Cyprus

Organization Committee
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Deniz zcan, Near East University, North Cyprus
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sarka Hoskova-Mayerova, University of Defence, Czech Republic
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nur Yeliz Glcan, Girne American University, North Cyprus
Assist. Prof. Dr. Cidem Hrsen, Near East University, North Cyprus
Assist. Prof. Dr. Nazan Comunolu, Ataturk Teacher Training Academy, North Cyprus
Assist. Prof. Dr. Seren Baaran, Near East University, North Cyprus
Assist. Prof. Dr. Sibel Kaymakamolu, European University of Lefke, North Cyprus
Assist. Prof. Dr. Vasfi Tuun, University of Kyrenia, North Cyprus

Secretariat
Nazli Uzunboylu, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
[email protected]

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 International Advisory Board
Ahmet Pehlivan, Eastern Mediterranean University, Turkey
Akbar Salehi, Kharazmi University, Iran
Ali Amiri, University of Zanjan, Iran
Ali Rahimi, Bangkok University, Thailand
Ana Loureiro, Polytechnics Institute of Santarem, Portugal
Aydn Ankay, Girne American University, Turkey
Aye akr lhan, Ankara University, Turkey
Ayegl Ataman, European University of Lefke, Turkey
Bekir zer, Eastern Mediterranean University, Turkey
Bimbola Kemi Odu, University of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
Carmen Prez Sabater, Universitat Politcnica de Valncia, Spain
Cevat Celep, Kocaeli University, Turkey
Cihan Cobanoglu, University of Southern Florida-Manatee, USA
Dennis A. Conrad, University of New York, USA
Elena Lupu, Oil and Gas University, Romania
Emmanuel Hooper, Harvard University, USA
Fato Silman, Cyprus International University, Turkey
Funminiyi Olajide, University of Portsmouth, UK
George S. Mouzakitis, Retired Professor, Greece
Ghadir Golkarian, Girne American University, Turkey
Gnl Akamete, Near East University, Turkey
Glsn A. Baskan, Hacettepe University, Turkey
H. Ferhan Odaba, Anadolu University, Turkey
Hafize Keser, Ankara University, Turkey
Halil brahim Yaln, Eastern Mediterranean University, Turkey
Hseyin Uzunboylu, Near East University, Turkey
Gergana Argirova, University of Denver, USA
Ioan-Gheorghe Rotaru, Timotheus Brethren Theological Institute of Bucharest, Romania
Jacobus G. Maree, University Of Pretoria, South Africa
Janet Parker, Open University, UK
Jean Underwood, Nottingham Trent University, UK
Jess Garca Laborda, University of Alcal, Spain
Jung-Cheol Shini, Seoul National University, South Korea
Kamisah Osman, Universiti Kebangsaan, Malaysia
Kinshuk, Athabasca University, Canada
Kobus Maree, Pretoria University, South Africa
Lan Jiang, University of Nevada Las Vegas, USA
Maria Helena Esteves, University of Lisbon, Portugal
Marilyn Campbell, Queensland University of Technology, Australia
Martha Burkle, SAIT Polytechnic, Canada
Mehmet alar, Near East University, Turkey
Mehmet Erdem, University of Nevada Las Vegas, USA
Milan Matijevi, University of Zagreb, Croatia
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Mohammad H. Yarmohammadian, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Iran
Mona OMoore, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
Nejat Seferciolu, Girne American University, Turkey
Nejdet Osam, Eastern Mediterranean University, Turkey
Nick Rusby, British Journal of Educational Technology, UK
Norma Nel, University of South Africa, South Africa
Orhan Aknolu, Marmara University, Turkey
Osman Cankoy, Ataturk Teacher Training Academy, Turkey
Pablo Gonzlez Blasco, Sobramfa, Brazil
Rengin Zenbat, Marmara University, Turkey
Robert Foster, University of Wolverhampton, UK
Sarka Hoskova Mayerova, University of Defence, Czech Republic
Servet Bayram, Marmara University, Turkey
Sevda Asqarova, Girne American University, Turkey
Steven M. Ross, John Hopkins University, USA
Sleyman elenk, Girne American University, Turkey
Tanju Grkan, European University of Lefke, Turkey
Wildova Radka, Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic
Zehra Altunay, Near East University, Turkey

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 ABSTRACTS
Review of Scobus Data Published Documents on School
Administrators' Technology Leadership Strategies: A Content
Analysis

Timucin Ozkan, Near East University

Huseyin Uzunboylu, Near East University

Abstract

Technology is gaining importance in reaching its educational goals.The person who is the manager in the school must
carry and exhibit the leadership qualities. Information and communication technologies (ICT) have been moving at a
dizzying in recent years. The aim of this study is to examine the school leaders in terms of technology leadership by
examining what are the strategies of school leaders for technology leadership and the related basic concepts. School
manager, Technology, Leadership, Technology leadership, Educational role concepts were searched in the literature and
the existing information was systematically achieved. The research was conducted using qualitative research methods
based on the document analysis technique. In order to identify the articles to be used in the study, Evaluation of Opinions
of School Administrators Towards Technology Leadership by the Researcher and Worked Publications Obtained by
reviewing the documents in the database. The articles published in the Scopus data base in 2012-2016 were screened
based on the keywords ,Screening results of 9 pre-determined temps were made. As a result of the various findings, it
has been revealed that the leadership of the school leaders in the education and training process of the students, the
leadership of the technology in the development of the teaching and the skills of the students can be developed
positively with the in-service courses which are planned as well as the students and their individual and professional
developments. In this study, it is evaluated that the findings can be shed light on the researches to be done in the future.

Key words: School Administrator, Technology, Leadership, Technology Leadership, Education

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Timucin Ozkan, Near East University

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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 Duties and Roles of Universities in the Context of Change

Kemal Cakmak, Near East University

Huseyin Uzunboylu, Near East University

Abstract

Every society is in constant dynamism and change. There are social institutions that guide social changes In every society,
which are the means of change and the condition of changewithin these social institutions, educationhas an important
influence in terms of educational structure and functions. Universities are organizations that manage a wide range of
research processes, which contribute to the development of information and technology and are making infrastructure
for social change. According to the Graz Declaration of the European Union (EUA), "the roles of the university" are: To
ensure that universities remain public responsibility, To view research as an integral part of higher education, To raise
academic quality by creating sound institutions,To improve mobility and social dimension, To support the development
of a policy framework for Europe within quality assurance, Being in the center of reform as universities.Today the duties
of the university are; Education, Scientific research, Community services when evaluated according to the relative values
of the universities, Mass training universities There are two groups as research universities.Parallel to changes in society,
new missions of the university have emerged. The functionalization of these newly emerging duties is the case for
universities in our country as well as for the universities in other countries.

Key words: University, role, mission, change.

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Kemal Cakmak, Near East University

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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 Eitimde Sanatla Terapi Teknikleri Kullanlarak lkokul
rencilerinin Lider Kavram zerinden Benlik Alglarnn
ncelenmesi

Nalan Akduman, MEB

Seval Elmaci, Gazi University

Oya Taneri, Cankr Karatekin University

Ceyla Acar, MEB

Abstract

Eitim programlarmzn temel hedeflerinden biri ocuklarda benlik saygsn gelitirmektir bu amala eitmenlerin sanat
ve oyunu eitimde ska kullanmalar gerekir. Alan yazn incelendiinde sanatla terapi tekniklerini kullanarak kk yastaki
rencilerin alglarn ortaya koyan ok az sayda almaya rastlanmtr. Bu aratrmada sanatla terapi tekniklerinden biri
olan fotoraftan yola klarak lider kavramn Atatrk zelinde incelemek ve ocuklarn lider kavramna yaptklar atflar
yardm ile z benlik alglar hakknda fikir sahibi olmak hedeflenmitir. alma gurubunu, Ankara ili Etimesgut ilesinde
bir devlet okulunda 2. Snfa devam eden 102 renci oluturmaktadr. Form ift tarafldr ve iki blmde de lk nn
yz silinmitir. Bu bo blme kendilerine ait fotoraf yaptrmalar sylenmitir. Fotoraf yaptracaklar sayfa
konusunda renciler serbest braklmtr.Formun n sayfasnda Burada Atatrke ne anlatyor olabilirsin? arkada
Atatrk sana ne anlatyor olabilir? eklinde ak ulu sorular yneltilmitir. Uygulamada zaman kstlamas yaplmam
ve ortalama 15-25 dakikada tamamlanmtr. Tm veriler toplandktan sonra cevaplar betimsel analiz yntemi ile
zetlenmi ve yorumlanmtr. Analiz sonucunda 85 renciden 62sinin fotoraf; kendilerini konuturduklar sayfaya
yaptrdklar gzlenmitir. Dolaysyla ocuklarn kendilerini dinleyen deil, konuan tarafta grmek istedikleri
karmnda bulunulabilir. alma gurubu, farkl gr ve yasam tarzlarndan ailelerden olumu ya da farkl snf
retmenlerinden renim grm olduklar halde sevgi ve sayg kavramlarnda benzer tepkiler verdii dikkat
ekmektedir. Kz rencilerde daha youn olmakla birlikte genelde kendilerini lidere beendirme ve vme eiliminde
olduklar gzlenmitir. rencilerin neredeyse tamam Atatrk kurtarc ve koruyucu olarak grmektedir. almada
erkek rencilerin sava, terr ve 15 Temmuz darbe giriiminden kz rencilere gre daha fazla etkilendikleri
grnmektedir. Atatrkn ocuk sevgisini sorgulamalar, zel hayatn merak etmeleri de elde edilen dier nemli
bulgulardandr. Sonu olarak okullarda anlatlan Atatrkn farkl boyutlar ile ele alnmas gerektii ve bir liderin her
ynyle ocuklar iin bir rol- model olabilecei fikri ortaya kmaktadr.

Anahtar Kelimeler: Atatrk, lider, sanatla terapi, benlik algs

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Nalan Akduman, MEB

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6th grade students mistakes and misconceptions on Teaching of
Area of a Parallelogram

zlem Tomoolu, Eskiehir Osmangazi University

Ayta Kurtulu, Eskiehir Osmangazi University

Abstract

In this study, It is aimed to investigate the mistakes and misconceptions made by the 6th grade students about the
measurement of the area of the parallelogram. There are two objectives releted with 6th grade geometry and
measurement learning area, measurement of parallel area of sub learning area in the Ministry of National Education
(MoNE)/TTKB in Turkey in mathematics cirricula for middle school. These are related with measurement of area and
the drawing of height, which is also used for area measurement. Thats why, this study is limited with parallel field area
calculation and drawing the height of parallel. The study was conducted with 6th grade students in a middle school
which is located in Alpu / Eskiehir. In this study, survey model was used. Datas were obtained by 8-question
achievement test consisting of open-ended questions prepared by the researchers for the measurement of the area of
the parallelograms. Students had one class hour to solve the test. Content analysis will be done to determine the codes
and themes. Results will be shared with samples from students papers in the framework of themes obtained from
analysis of student responses.

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: zlem Tomoolu, Eskiehir Osmangazi University

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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 Special education teacher candidates Critical Thinking Levels
and Attitudes Towards Reading Habit

Sla Daomaz, Dokuz Eylul University

Sla balm, Dokuz Eylul University

Abstract

The research was carried out as descriptive study in order to determine the special education students critical thinking
levels and attitudes towards reading habit. The sample of study consist of 160 special education students who enrolled
in vocational courses during the fall semester of 2016-2017 educational year at Dokuz Eyll University Faculty of Health
Education Special Education Department. Data was collected by Data Sheet, California Critical Thinking Disposition
Inventory and Attitude Scale Towards Reading Habit. One-way variance analysis, t-test, MannWhitney U test, Kruskal-
Wallis Variance Analysis, Tukey test, Spearman correlation analysis, mean, standard deviation; calculations of median,
frequency and percentage were used for analysis. According to the findings of the study; it was found that students level
of critical thinking is medium and their attitudes towards reading habit is generally positive. In the study, it was found
that students vocational courses, usage of library, number of books read per year, number of books apart from course
books and the way of obtaining books have statistical significance on their critical thinking levels and attitudes towards
reading habit. Moreover, it was also determined that there was positive correlation between students level of critical
thinking and their attitude towards reading habit. According to the results of the study it was suggested that the students
should be directed towards developing critical thinking skills and reading habit.

Keywords: Critical thinking, Reading habit, Special education teacher candidates

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Sla Daomaz, Dokuz Eylul University

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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 An Experience on Analogy and Metaphor: Creative Design Tools
To Increase Students Creativities

S. Selhan Yaln Usal, Hali University

Ayse Nilay Evcil, Hali University

Abstract

Using analogy and metaphors are very common in architecture, as well as in literature, poetry and art works like painting.
Analogy and metaphor are innovative tool for designers. By using similarities between two things, analogy could emerge
and suggest new ways to refine and revise designers ideas (Suwa and Tuersky, 1996) whereas metaphors (essentially)
shape the way we value things as a result of seeing as (Gulari, 2015). There is a consensus that form borrowing and visual
metaphor inspire architects. On the other hand, designers creative ideas are usually based on visual images rather than
abstract concepts (Ayran, 2012). Therefore, some images from nature are commonly used to develop architectural
designs. Traditional architecture like other design domain grow on the absence of non-visual features and architects tend
to think, know and work in visual way (Herssns and Heylighen, 2011). The aim of this paper is to indicate the capability
of a design approach based on the usage of analogy and creation of verbal metaphors to increase architecture students
creativities on the first year. What is unique on this experience is the usage of abstract concepts instead of images. During
four weeks, students experienced to find a design solution to the following question: Do abstract concepts and
geometrical shapes (euclidian and non-euclidian) and colors may influence architect? In other words, the first year
students drew an analogy between abstract concepts and shapes and colors. Instead of visual images as reference forms
they tried to use verbal metaphors. Then, they applied verbal metaphors to create a three dimentional model. This studio-
based experience showed us that analogy and metaphor are powerful tools to increase students creativity even visual
images were not used. It is beneficial for instructors to encourage students to use analogy and metaphor in design studios.
This new tool may also inspire architecture students to develop new forms along with emotional and verbal concepts

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: S. Selhan Yaln Usal, Hali University

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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 Approval of different users characteristics in interior
architecture education: The case of store design

Selhan Yalcin Usal, Halic University

Nilay Evcil, Beykent University

Abstract

The universal design is a design concept which aims to pay attention to different users characteristics such as cultural,
physical, mental and dimensional. It has a similar meaning with inclusive design or design for all which makes places
usable by everyone regardless of physical or mental or emotional differences (Evcil, 2012; Helvacolu and Karamaolu,
2012). Approval of these concepts in interior architecture education is an obligation when we consider different users
characteristics benefitting inside the buildings. The aim of this study is to examine both, how interior architecture
students interpret different human characteristics during their design process and to improve methodology for interior
design curricula by using these findings. The study group consisted of third and fourth grade interior architecture students
from two foundation universities in Istanbul. At the beginning of the study, students write their first ideas about how
store design can be more inclusive. Then, they try to understand different peoples requirements and problems causing
disablement with the help of empathy. Finally, they draw sketches concerning the process. The study provided important
findings for design trainers who deal with the adoption of inclusive design approach into the current interior design
curricula. The students achieved to create more inclusive store design through empathy. They point out almost physically
and sensory differences among users. According to diverse perception of students, circulation areas and accessibility to
payment counter and shelves come first in design solution. In addition, they consider rarely some graphical expressions
such as product labels and guiding tools.

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Selhan Yalcin Usal, Halic University

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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 Investigating of the Subjective Well-Being of Gifted Adolescents

Cemre ERTEN TATLI, Near East University

Abstract

The Purpose of the Study: As highly gifted adolescents both maintain their personal development salubriously while
coping with the differences caused by being highly gifted and adapt to quick changes in every field of teenage life, they
are thought to be a group that has to be specially emphasized. This study aims to analyse the subjective well-being in
terms of giftedness, gender and age. Method: The participants of the study consisted of 80 students studying in the 5-6-
7-8 th grades of secondary schools in Ankara. 32 of the students were diagnosed as gifted while 48 of them were in the
regular group. Data was collected using personal detail form and Adolescent Subjective Well Being Scale. The research is
a descriptive study in survey model. The data gathered in the study was analysed using SPSS (Version 22.0) The data was
analyzed by using Pearson Correlation Coefficient, t-test and ANOVA. Results: In the light of obtained findings, the results
have been discussed.

Keywords: Subjective well-being, gifted, age groups, gender, adolescents.

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Cemre ERTEN TATLI, Near East University

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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 PRE-SERVICE SCIENCE TEACHERS IMAGES AND
MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT DIFFUSION, ALLOTROPY AND IONIC
STRUCTURE CONCEPTS

Glseda eyceyurt trk,

mmye nur tzn,

Abstract
Properly constructed science lessons make students able to think critically, solve daily problems and compete in business
with the others. So its so important to educate science teachers capable of constructing well-designed educational
environments. So the purpose of this research was to determine pre-service science teachers images and misconceptions
about three main science concepts in order to give advices for organizing higher education to bring up more qualified
science teachers so then students. In this qualitative research, participants were 68 pre-service science teachers studying
at a public university in 2015-2016 academic year. Worksheets that make teachers draw and explain the diffusion,
allotropy and ionic structure concepts were used as data collecting devices. Content analysis was used for the gathered
data. Two researchers checked data collecting devices for validity. And the same researchers categorizing consistency
was used for reliability. After analyzing the data, it was found that 63 percentages of teachers had wrong scientific images
and 37 percentages of teachers had partly correct scientific images about diffusion. For allotropy, 60 percentages of
teachers had wrong scientific images, 25 percentages of teachers had partly correct scientific images and two percentages
of teachers had scientifically correct images. For ionic structure, 98 percentages of teachers had wrong scientific images
and two percentages of teachers had partly correct scientific images. Its important to highlight that pre-service science
teachers dont have scientifically correct images about main science concepts according to this researchs findings. It was
also found that they had misconceptions such as Molecular mass and molecular weight were same, Chemical reaction
means adjunction, Electron and atom are same, Elements form ionic structure. As a conclusion it can be said that pre-
service science teachers images about main science concepts are insufficient. So in order to bring up more qualified
science teachers, academicians must be aware of the pre-service science teachers insufficiency and then construct their
educational environments according to that need. When qualified science teachers are brought up, so the students are.

Key words: Image, misconception, diffusion, allotropy, ionic structure

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Glseda eyceyurt trk,

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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 ARGUMENTATON SUPPORTED PROBLEM BASED LEARNNG
APPLICATIONS
Glseda eyceyurt trk,

mmye nur tzn,

Abstract

Problem based learning (PBL) is an instructional approach where students learn by solving challenging, open-ended
problems. The problems are authentic tasks and are solved in socially and contextually based teams of students. The
students rely on their current knowledge of the problem, identify information they need to know to solve the problem,
and the strategies they use to solve the problem (Stanford University Newsletter on Teaching, 2001). In many studies
done, a problem-based learner has been described as a disadvantage of acquiring incomplete knowledge (Banta, T. W.,
Black, K. E., & Kline, K. A., 2000, Dochy, Segers, Bossche & Gijbels, 2003; Tatar, 2007; Tatar, Oktay &Tysz, 2009; Tosun
2010). In this research problem based learning was supported with argumentation. The purpose of this research is to
determine the effect of argumentation supported problem based learning to candidate science teachers academic
scores. In this research pre and post tests semi-experimental design was used. The universe of the research consists of
candidate science teachers educating at a university in Central Anatolian Region in the 2013-2014 academic year. The
sample of the research consist of 90 third class candidate science teachers educating in three different classes and taking
the lesson of science lab applications. In the control group (N=44) problem based learning was conducted, in the
experiment group (N=46) argumentation supported problem based learning was conducted. The applications lasted eight
weeks in each group. Chemistry Concepts Tests was implicated to each of the groups as pre and post tests for
researching the studys sub problems. In order to test the hypotheses the t-test was conducted. According the analysis
results, it was observed that argumentation supported problem based teaching students conceptual understandings
were significantly higher problem based groups students.

Key words: Argumentation, Problem Based Learning, Pre-service Science Teachers

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Glseda eyceyurt trk,

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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 The Effects of Organizational Toxicity in Higher Education:
Coping Strategies

Seyithan Demirdag, Bulent Ecevit University

Abstract

The main goal of this study was to examine organizational toxicity in terms of its effects, sources, and coping strategies
perceived by faculty members at a university. In addition, the relationships between such factors were analyzed. This
quantitative study included non-random selection of participants from a state university, which is located in Northwest
part of Turkey. The study included three data collection instruments: Organizational Toxicity Scale (OTS) including four
subscales, Perceived Effects of Toxicity (PET) including three subscales, and Coping Strategies with Toxicity (CST) including
four subscales. All of the instruments also included a five-point Likert scale. For the internal consistency, all instruments
were pilot tested, and the results indicated that they were reliable for this study. The data were analyzed using SPSS 20.0
program. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze data. The findings showed that there were significant
relationships between some of the subscales of the instruments.

Key words: Organizational toxicity, higher education, faculty members

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Seyithan Demirdag, Bulent Ecevit University

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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 KARAGZ ve HACVAT LE SAYISINI RENYORUM

FERDE BULUT, MEB

Ayta KURTULU, Eskisehit Osmangazi University

Abstract

Karagz oyunu, baoyuncular olan Karagz ve Hacivatn karlkl atmalaryla dikkat eken konumalarna dayanan bir
glge oyunudur. Bu glge oyunun bakahramanlar kullanlarak yazlan Karagz akademisi adl izgi romann(Koak, 2009)
ayn zamanda matematik retiminde kullanlabilecek elenceli bir eitim materyali olarak izgi filmi hazrlanmtr. Bu
izgi filmlerde Trk kltrnn deerlerinden olan Karagz ve Hacivat ile 7 den 77 ye her yatan kiilerin dikkati
matematie ekerek toplumda olumsuz tutum iinde bulunulan matematii sevdirerek retmek amalanmtr. Karagz
akademisinde yer alan izgi filmlerde, Karagz ve Hacivatn tartma iinde olduklar atmal diyaloglar ile matematiin
nasl ortaya kt, ne ie yarad, dnyann-evrenin anlalmasnda matematiin gereklilii Hacivat tarafndan Karagze
anlatlmaktadr. Bu alma kapsamnda karagz akademisi iin hazrlanan 13 blmlk izgi filmin 11. Blm olan
Arimet ve El-kaifi blm .okulunda renim gren rencilere izletilmitir. Bu blmde yer alan ierik pi saysnn
kefini anlatmakta olup 6. Snf matematik retim programnda yer alan pi sabitinin emberin evresinin apna oran
olarak kefettirilmesi kazanmyla uyumlu olduu grlmektedir. Uygulama sonunda etkinlik hakknda renci ve
retmen grleri alnmtr. renciler uygulamay; elenceli, bilgilendirici, eitici bulurken retmenler eleterek
reten bir ara olduunu, Karagz ve Hacivat karakterlerinin rencilerin ilgisini ektiini derse motive ettiini
belirtmilerdir. Matematik, Karagz ve Hacivatn atmalarn ieren izgi filmler ile yaamn iine tandndan Karagz
akademisi ile hem elenceli bir ekilde matematik retebilir hem de kltrmzn devam salanarak yeni nesillere
aktarlabilir.

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: FERDE BULUT, MEB

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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 The Study Of The Effects Of Football Thematic Educational
Games Applied To 8-10 Years Elementary Deafnes Students To
Psycho-Motor Skills

Ahmet irinkan, Ataturk University

Nazm SARAOLU, Ataturk University

Abstract

Purpose of study: The purpose of this research is to study the effects of football thematic educational games applied to
elementary deafness students to gross motor skills. Material and methods: 34 children (26 male+8 female) participated
to the research. A specially prepared educational game program for twelve weeks (2 times in a week for 45-60 minutes)
was prepared for the research. Educational games were produced according to childrens gross motor skills ( 25 metres
running, jumping after stepping, jumping vertically, jumping after stepping once, long jump, rhythmic jumping) and
controlling objects ( sliding step, hitting the thrown ball with a stick, skipping balls, holding the thrown ball, kicking the
ball, throwing tennis ball). Before starting the study a preliminary (gross motor skills test) was applied to the children.
After twelve weeks, tests were reapplied and childrens developments were evaluated by comparing the results. Analyze:
The research data was analyzed by SSPS 16.00 program and T test was defined according to frequency, percentage and
the comparison between pre-test and last-test. Findings and Results: As a result of research it was understood that
educational games thematic specially prepared games have positive effect on childrens gross motor skills (25 metres
running, jumping after stepping, jumping vertically, jumping after stepping once, long jump, rhythmic jumping) and
controlling objects (sliding step, hitting the thrown ball with a stick, skipping balls, holding the thrown ball, kicking the
ball, throwing tennis ball).

Key words: educational games, psychomotor, gross motor skills, controlling objects

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Ahmet irinkan, Ataturk University

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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 Sports Science Students of Disabled And Handicapped With
Investigation Of Opinion About The Study Area (Erzurum
Sample)

Serta ERC, Ataturk University

Ahmet RNKAN, Ataturk University

Nazm SARAOLU, Ataturk University

Nurcan DEMREL, Ataturk University

Abstract
Purpose of study: The purpose of this research, Ataturk University, Faculty of Sports Science students to investigate their
views on areas of study related to handicapped and disabled. Material and methods: Research Ataturk University, Faculty
of Sport Sciences in 4 parts of the 235 number of students who attended the training. 85 female students and 150 consist
of the male students. age of the subjects participating in the study is about 17-26 years. The students of the faculty of
physical education and sports teaching, coaching, sports management and recreation section 1 is composed of 2 Faculty
of Education students A questionnaire consisting of 22 questions was prepared for the research. In the first part of the
survey question 6 it was held to determine the demographic characteristics of the respondents. The 16 questions are
about people with disabilities and business areas of disability. The survey was preparing a pilot group of 20 people. One
month later re-survey the same group validity and reliability coefficients were calculated. The reliability coefficient of the
questionnaire was found to be 0.82. Analyze: Research data were tabulated and analyzed SPSS.16 statistics program. The
obtained data of the arithmetic mean, maximum and minimum values were interpreted on the chi-square value. Findings
and Results: According to the survey, students' physical education and sports in disabled "that before taking the course,
50% of the world and lack of information about the number of disabled people in our country, that the information about
70% of the rehabilitation centers, private educational institutions and sufficient 65% on special education departments
of universities they do not have information about the social rights of persons with disabilities stated that the knowledge
of 79%. The majority of students (76%) said they would find a job in the disability field with the training they receive and
request stated that the work in this area.

Keywords: Disability, work areas, recreation, coaching, sports management.

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Ahmet RNKAN, Ataturk University

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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 The Effect of Special Activity Education Program Applied in
Special Education Rehabilitation Centers to Female Students

Nurcan DEMREL, Ataturk University

Ahmet RNKAN, Ataturk University

Abstract

Subject of the Study: The purpose of this study is to search the effect of Special Activity Education Program applied to
female students studying in Special Education Rehabilitation Centers to physical parameters of these students. Material
and Method: 28 female students having special education attended to the study. These students aged 8-16 were divided
into groups as 8-10, 11-13 and 14-16 aged and they were included to the study. For the study Special Activity Education
Program was prepared with Academic Members in Faculty of Sports Sciences and Physical Education Teachers from
Special Education Schools. The program was applied in 12 weeks, 3 days in a week and 50-60 minutes in a day. Before
and after the study, Eurofit Tests (25 meter Sprint Test, Flamingo Balance Test, Touching the Discs Test, Sit and Reach
Flexibility Test, Standing Long Jump Test, Right-Left Handgrip Test, Sit-Ups in 30 seconds Test, Bent Arm Hang in 30
seconds Test, Vertical Jump Test, 10x5 meter Shuttle Run Test) and Anthropometric Tests (Length and Body Weight )
were applied. Analysis: Gained data were analyzed by SPSS.16 program and were commented by finding arithmetic mean,
minimum and maximum values and z values. Findings and Results: According to pretest and posttest results of the study;
significant data were found from pre test and post test results of Flamingo Balance Test, Sit and Reach Flexibility Test,
Standing Long Jump Test, Right Handgrip Test, Sit-Ups in 30 seconds Test, Bent Arm Hang in 30 seconds Test, Vertical
Jump Test of Eurofit Tests (p>0.05). However, no significant data were found from 25 meter Sprint Test, Touching the
Discs Test,10x5 meter Shuttle Run and Left Handgrip Tests (p>0.05).

Key Words: Special Education, Rehabilitation, Eurofit Tests, Female Students

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Nurcan DEMREL, Ataturk University

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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 The Analysis of Experimental and Descriptive Studies on the
Effectiveness of Distance Learning in Turkey

Bulut Atay, Kocaeli University

Ahmet Akkaya, Kocaeli University

Zeynel Kablan, Kocaeli University

Sibel Kaya, Kocaeli University

Abstract

Distance learning applications have increased in Turkey in recent years. From primary school level to graduate level,
distance learning applications with varying methods and time spans are observed. Studies that compare the effectiveness
of distance learning with traditional schools can be found in the literature. The purpose of the current study is to
systematically examine studies that evaluated distance learning in regard to certain variables. Hence, masters and
doctoral theses as well as studies published in refereed journals have been documented and analyzed. The first study
was reached on September 29, 2016; and the last study was reached on December 1, 2016. Among the 200 studies on
distance learning that were conducted between 2000 and 2016, 35 were selected based on the criteria developed by
researchers. A descriptive, document analysis method was used in breaking down the studies. Based on the findings of
the experimental studies, it was concluded that there was no significant difference between the effectieness of traditional
schools and distance learning. Based on the findings of the descriptive studies, teachers and students reported both
positive and negative views on various issues regarding distance learning. Among the positive views, the most frequently
reported one was that distance learning improves academic achievement, motivation and attitudes. The most frequently
reported negative view was the weakness of teacher-student dialogues and academic guidance due to the lack of face to
face conversations. The findings were discussed in detail. These findings could shed light on lifelong learning applications
in formal, informal and adult education in Turkey.

Keywords: Lifelong learning, distance learning, mixed-gender education, adult learning

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Zeynel Kablan, Kocaeli University

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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 Farkl ki Ynteme Gre Elde Edilen Madde Glk Dzeylerinin
Karlatrlmas

Metin YAAR, Pamukkale University

Sema ERK, Pamukkale University

Abstract

Bu almada lme ve Deerlendirme dersine ynelik olarak gelitirilen baar testinde yer alan maddelerin Klasik Test
Teorisine (KTT) gre belirlenen madde glk indeksleri ile Sralama Yarglaryla lekleme yntemine gre maddelerin
alglanan glk dzeylerinin karlatrlmas ele alnacaktr. Klasik Test Teorisine (KTT) gre, madde glk indeksi yzde
yirmi yedilik alt ve st gruba gre eitlii kullanlarak hesaplanmaktadr. Sralama yarglarna gre lekleme ynteminde
ise test maddelerinin cevaplayclar tarafndan algladklar glk dzeylerini 1-5 arasnda bir sra numaras vermek
kouluyla belirlemeleri sz konusudur. Test maddelerinin en zordan (1den) en kolaya (5e) doru bir sra numaras
verilerek cevaplandrlmas sz konusu olmaktadr. Bu almada iki farkl yntemden elde edilen madde glk dzeyleri
karlatrlrken u sorulara cevap aranmaktadr; 1- Sralama yarglaryla elde edilen alglanan madde glk dzeyi ile
Klasik Test Teorisine gre elde edilen madde glk dzeyleri deikenlik gsterecek midir? 2- retmen adaylarnn
cinsiyeti dikkate alndnda Sralama yarglaryla elde edilen alglanan madde glk dzeyi ile Klasik Test Teorisine gre
elde edilen madde glk dzeyleri deikenlik gsterecek midir? 3- retmen adaylarnn retim trleri dikkate
alndnda Sralama yarglaryla elde edilen alglanan madde glk dzeyi ile Klasik Test Teorisine gre elde edilen madde
glk dzeyleri deikenlik gsterecek midir? 4- lme ve Deerlendirme baar testinin ara snavnda ve Final bitirme
snavndan elde edilen veriler dikkate alndnda, Sralama yarglaryla elde edilen alglanan madde glk dzeyi ile Klasik
Test Teorisine gre elde edilen madde glk dzeyleri deikenlik gsterecek midir? 5- lme ve Deerlendirme baar
testinin ara snavnda ve Final bitirme snavndan elde edilen veriler dikkate alndnda, retmen adaylarnn cinsiyetine
gre sralama yarglaryla elde edilen alglanan madde glk dzeyi ile Klasik Test Teorisine gre elde edilen madde
glk dzeyleri deikenlik gsterecek midir? 6- lme ve Deerlendirme baar testinin ara snavnda ve Final bitirme
snavndan elde edilen veriler dikkate alndnda. retmen adaylarnn retim trlerine gre Sralama yarglaryla elde
edilen alglanan madde glk dzeyi ile Klasik Test Teorisine gre elde edilen madde glk dzeyleri deikenlik
gsterecek midir?

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Metin YAAR, Pamukkale University

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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 DEVELOPING THE MOTIVATION SCALE FOR THE MATH CLASS

Berk Hasar, Balikesir University

zgn akr, Balikesir University

Devrim zel, Balikesir University

Nihat Uyangr, Balikesir University

Abstract

The aim of this study is to develop a motivation scale for math class. To develop this scale; firstly, a draft scale which
includes 61 items has been prepared by reviewing of literature and asking experts opinion. This draft scale has been
reduced to 49 items after this was broached to concerned domain experts and linguists and necessary corrections were
done in accordance with the experts suggestions. In 2016-2017 school year, fall term; 49-item draft scale was applied in
201 students who were on 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade in Zbeyde Hanm Regional Secondary Boarding School in Balya
which is a county of Balkesir. By eliminating 9 scales which were incomplete and were completed incorrectly out of these
scales, 192 scales have been assessed. While analyzing survey data SPSS 22.0 program was used. As a result of analysis
for reliability, 9 items were not taken into the scale which had total item correlation under 0,30 and decreased Cronbach
Alpha reliability coefficient. As a result of factor analysis for validity, 26 items have been sum up into 3 factors (Motivation
for Performance, Mathematical Satisfaction, and Lack of Motivation). 18 of these items are positive, 8 of them are
negative. For reliability of remaining 26 items, 3 sub dimension as a result of varimax rotation and for the whole scale,
Cronbach Alpha (0.88) coefficients have been calculated.

Key Words: Motivation, Motivation scale, Mathematics, Mathematics education, Math class.

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Berk Hasar, Balikesir University

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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 THE DETECTION HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS CHRONIC KIDNEY
DEFICIENCY PERCEIVED FAMILY SUPPORT IN TURKISH REPUBLIC
OF NORTHERN CYPRUS

Gozde Sevindik, Near East University

BRSEN YRGEN, Near East University

Abstract

This research was conducted as descriptive to be aimed to determine perceived family support of hemodialysis patients.
The universe of this research is composed of 169 patients from all the hospitals having dialysis unit in Turkish Republic of
Northern Cyprus (KKTC). Socio-demographic data form with 17 question and Perceived Family Support Scale were used
as data as data collection. The data of the research was analyzed via SPSS for Windows 22.0 programme. In the evaluation
of data; number, percent, average, standars deviation and Kruskall Whallis-H test, in the compare of quantitative
continual data between two independent group, were applied as descriptive statistical method. ndications were
evaluated %95 confidence interval, %5 level of significance. In the research, according to age, gender, civil status, the
number of child, living place, working status, the period of profession, communication difficulties among family members
and support person status except family members, perceived family support averages can not be defined as
meaningful(p>0.05). The points among income rate, education level, the influence status of family relations, feeling
state of the family support, the positive effect to the illness of family and relatives support, support person status except
family members are determined significant difference statistically. As a conclusion, in our search, the patients level of
perceived family support was determined at intermediate level and it was stated that the patients need family support.
For this reason, it is suggested some arrangements like educational works related to the possible problems of the illness
and developing communication skills each other for patientsclose circle to increase perceived family support. Key Words:
Family, Hemodialysis, Perception, Support,

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Gozde Sevindik, Near East University

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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Integration of 21st century skills in lesson planning in English as a
foreign language (EFL) teacher education

Kamile Hamilolu, Marmara University

Abstract

Lesson planning has been considered as one of the requirements of high quality teaching since the revolutionary times
of the 1970s when curriculum design was mentioned initially in foreign language teaching. Yearly plans, term plans,
monthly plans, unit plans, weekly plans and finally lesson plans have been an eminent part of teaching a foreign
language as one of the developments provided by notional-functional and communicative approaches in curriculum
and syllabus design in foreign language education. Even the developments and innovations in technology have not
diminished the prominence of planning classes and lessons since we still in need of using our time effectively and
efficiently in a language class, as all other disciplines do. Many approaches, methods, styles and strategies have been
used in planning EFL classes from the structural to the task based and communicative strands in methodology from the
late 1800s to the 2000s. Today, we need more variety in planning EFL lessons, since we have now 21st century skills
which are mainly based on communication, technology, critical thinking, collaboration and co-operation in education.
This requires us, EFL teacher educators, to integrate these skills in lesson planning while teaching our student teachers
how to teach and while they are learning how to teach. This paper intends to scrutinise the chronological and historical
review of lesson planning in EFL and Second language teacher education (SLTE) and also to present how they have been
used and developed within the scope of both in foreign language methodology and also my own lesson planning
courses at a state university in stanbul, Turkey from 1990s so far by presenting the sample work including the
integration of 21st century skills today. My basic aim here is to provide both teacher educators and student teachers to
be able to examine the developments in lesson planning and also to help them use the sample work in todays EFL
classes.

.ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Kamile Hamilolu, Marmara University

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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 Technology in Modeling Instruction: How the Modeling
Process was Shaped?

Arzu Aydoan Yenmez, Omer Halis Demir University

Semirhan GKE, Omer Halis Demir University

lknur ZPINAR, Omer Halis Demir University

Abstract

The fact that students adapting properly to the rapidly changed technological developments in the world is possible by
looking at the problem situations from different perspectives as a problem solver and by using their meaningful learning
in mathematics. The main idea of using modeling in mathematics education is based on the assumption that it provides
more meaningful learning environment associated with daily life. In the recent years, mathematical modeling applications
have been studied at all levels of mathematics education and have been placed more in the mathematics curriculum.
Mathematical modeling of real-life situations is a process that can be quite difficult for the students. For this complex
mathematical modeling cycle, technology has been described as a necessary tool. In this context, the purpose of this
study is to examine how the mathematical modeling process is shaped within technology supported and unsupported
environments. The mathematical modeling study, carried out within technology supported and unsupported
environments, was investigated by considering the process model developed by Stillman, Galbraith, Brown and Edward
(2007). The participants of the study constitute 33 teacher candidates studying at the department of elementary
mathematics education in a state university. In the study, there is an environment in which participants shared their ideas
with each other, produced solutions to the problems and at the same time recorded the steps of their solutions. On the
other hand, the researcher took observation notes about the solution process and did one-legged interviews with group
members. All these transactions in the classroom environment played an effective role in exposing the mental processes
of teacher candidates. This study contributes the field by examining the effect of technology on modeling process in both
technology supported and unsupported environments so that the processes of both conditions are compared and the
differences are revealed.

Keywords: Mathematical modeling, technology in modeling, modeling process, mathematics education, teacher
candidates

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Arzu Aydoan Yenmez, Omer Halis Demir University

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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 Using Webquests in Teaching Mathematics

Semirhan Gke, Omer Halisdemir University

lknur zpnar, Omer Halisdemir University

Arzu Aydoan Yenmez, Omer Halisdemir University

Abstract

Substantial developments within information and communication technologies in the last three decades have led to the
intensive use of the Internet in many fields as well as in education. According to Segers and Verhoeven (2009), the
Internet enables students to create their own learning experiences. One of the most popular Internet applications that
has been developed to promote student learning are the webquests. After first introduced in 1995, webquests have been
used to provide students take part in an inquiry oriented activity by interacting with the resources on the Internet either
in or out of the classroom. But in any case, each webquest activity is likely to be group-based and may also be
interdisciplinary (Dodge, 1995). The purpose of this study is both to examine the effects of webquests on the mathematics
achievement of students and to analyze the student and teacher views on webquests. The study used quasi-experimental
research design comparing pretest, post-test and delayed post test scores of students mathematics achievement. The
subject of the study were from the two 9 th grade classrooms of an high school in Osmaniye province that were randomly
assigned as experimental and control groups. Each classroom contained 32 students, so a total of 64 high school students
constituted the sample of the study. Preliminary findings of the study showed that the use of webquests involving a
challenging and interesting daily life problem contributed significantly to the learning of students. Additionally, student
and teacher views indicated positive components of mathematics learning with webquests.

Keywords: webquest, mathematics teaching, mathematics achievement, teacher view, student view

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Semirhan Gke, Omer Halisdemir University

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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 Opinions of early childhood education teacher candidates
towards the profession

Shendan ER, Ted University

Abstract

The qualifications of preschool teachers have a great importance as they are the people whom little children share
most of their time apart from their parents. Therefore preschool teachers have a quite important mission. Moving
from this point this study aimed at obtaining the candidates opinions about the field of early childhood education
as a profession. A qualitative research was designed and a semi-structured interview was performed with early
childhood teacher candidates all of whom were studying at a foundation university in Turkey. The candidates were
from the second, third and the fourth year. Volunteers were asked questions in order to reveal their opinions about
the profession such as, the characteristics of the profession, positive and negative sides of the profession or the
conditions of the profession. The interviews were decoded by the researcher and the collected data was analyzed
by using descriptive statistics. The results showed that there was no significant difference between the opinions
towards the profession and candidates study years and the common adjective for the description of early childhood
profession was patience.

Key words: early childhood education, teacher candidates, opinions about profession.

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Shendan ER, Ted University

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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 A CONTENT ANALYSIS OF THE STUDIES ABOUT CONSTRUCTIVE
LEARNING

Tlay Kaya Tekman, Near East University

Huseyin Uzunboylu, Near East University

Abstract

In the study, it was aimed to conduct a content analysis on the research studies about Contructivist Learning. Examining
these theses and collecting on a single study, will provide to understand constructivist learning approach more clearly.
So, there is a need to consider constructivist learning studies. To do this, articles from 2012 to 2016 on the subject area
were examined. Content analysis was used at this study. Articles were found on Scopus database by searching with key
words. Literature was reviewed for this aim and the studies in question were examined on the basis of the year of
publication, the type of research, the type of research method, the topic of research, the field of research, the method
of selecting the sample, data collection tools, and data analysis method. In total, 50 studies were found about
constructivist learning. On evaluating the results of the study, it was found that the quantitative research methods were
employed in general and that the data collection tools methods were determined accordingly.

Keywords: Constructivist learning, content analysis.

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Tlay Kaya Tekman, Near East University

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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 Importance of Anatomy Education in Physical Therapy and
Rehabilitation in Turkey: A Qualitative Study
Fatma Duman, Mustafa Kemal University

rem Hzmeli, Mustafa Kemal University

Bircan Ycekaya, Mustafa Kemal University

Hasan Hallaeli, Mustafa Kemal University

Muharrem Gne, Mustafa Kemal University

Abstract

Purpose:Anatomy is a main course in any Physical Therapy programs curriculum and there is a close relationship between
vocational courses and basis for professional practise.Aim of this study is to investigate how physiotherapists evaluate
the anatomy education they receive on clinical courses and practices in their professional lives. Methods:The mean age
of the 50(27F,23M) physiotherapists was 33,788,89 and they work in public(26) and private sectors(24).Face-to-face
interviews with physiotherapists were questioned about the duration of the anatomy education and methods.Anatomy
educations effect on vocational courses, assessment-treatment programs and different physiotherapy disciplines has
been investigated. Findings and Results:Anatomy education in %70 of the participants curriculum was 3 semester and
%88 of them received from medicine faculties academic staff.In theoretical courses overhead and powerpoint were used
more often and %44 of them reported that they never saw cadaver.Besides for their educational competence reports
%30 were theoretically and %46 were practically inadequate.The effect of the anatomy education on clinical course was
%36 very important,%44 important; on career %30 very important,%50 important; on palpation %48 very important,%34
important; on exercise approaches %34 very important,%36 important; on musculoskeletal assessment and evaluation
%54 very important,%38 important.When we asked 4 lessons with order of importance, they specify Kinesiology(%28)
was the first and orthopedic rehabilitation(78) was the common. When the effect of anatomy on different physiotherapy
disciplines were evaluated, the most important effect on orthopedic rehabilitation(%92) the least on cardiopulmonary
rehabilitation(%54) were decleaired.%24 of the participants stated their educational quality great and %6 of them poor.
%94 of physiotherapist think anatomic education must continue after graduation. Conclusion:It is concluded that
anatomy education is insufficient especially practically, therefore its quality must be increased in graduate and
continuity must be ensured whole career.Additionally, to integrate physiotherapy and anatomy better we suggest
opening departments of basic sciences in physiotherapy .

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Fatma Duman, Mustafa Kemal University

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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 Mimarlk eitiminde tasarm stdyolarnn ileyiinin
sorgulanmas
Fulay Uysal Bilge, Atilim University

Abstract

GR-AMA: Mimarlk eitiminin temel amac renciye tasarm ve yaratclk becerisi kazandrmaktr. Bu eitim
srecinde uygulamal tasarm stdyo dersleri; renciye tasarm olgusunu alglatp, mekan kavramn zihinlerinde
oluturarak, meslee hazrlanmalarnda yardmc olur. Eitim srecinde; stdyo dersleri tasarlanan rnn kritik
edilmesiyle yrtlr. Tasarm stdyolar; mimarlk eitim srecinde stdyo derslerinin yrtld, rencilerin en ok
zaman geirdikleri, belirli zaman dilimlerinde farkl renme etkinlikleri iin kullandklar herkese ait ortak meknlardr.
Stdyo derslerinde; renciler ile retim elemanlarnn iletiim ve etkileiminde hangi yntem ve aralarn etkin
olduunun, tasarm stdyolarnn nasl mekanlar olmas gerektiinin belirlenmesi nem kazanmaktadr. Bu iletiim ve
etkileimin gelimesi rencinin tasarlama, sunma ve yorumlama becerisine katk salamaktadr. Bu alma kapsamnda;
mimarlk eitiminde nemli bir yer tutan tasarm stdyolarnn ileyiinin ve etkinliinin sorgulanmas amalanmaktadr.
YNTEM: alma kapsamnda mimarlk eitiminin tarihsel geliimi ve mimarlk eitiminde tasarm sreci irdelenerek,
tasarm stdyolarndaki tasarm sreci sorgulanacaktr. Mimari proje derslerinin yrtld tasarm stdyolar
incelenirken; literatrde aktarlan bilgiler yannda rneklem okullarda aratrmalar yaplacaktr. rneklem okullarda; hem
renciler hem de retim elemanlaryla anketler dzenlenecek, anket sonularna gre eitim srecinde hangi yntem
ve aralarn etkin olduuna dair verilerin deerlendirilmesi yaplacaktr. Bu veriler sonucunda, bulgular ortaya koyulacak
ve bu bulgular dorultusunda sonu blm oluturulacaktr.

Anahtar Kelimeler: Mimarlk eitimi, tasarm stdyolar, tasarm eitimi

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Fulay Uysal Bilge, Atilim University

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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 Mimarlk Eitiminde Etik retim Yaklamlar

Melike Orhan, Atilim University

Abstract

Bu almann amac, niversite srecinde renciye kazandrlmas gerekli olan etik eitimin, mimarlk eitimi esnasnda
hangi yntemlerle ve hangi derecede renciye kazandrldn ortaya koyabilmektir. Ayn zamanda mimarlk eitiminde
etik retim yaklamlarnn, hangi yntemlerle daha kalc hale getirilebileceini irdelemektir. Etik bireysel ve sosyal
ahlaki deneyimlerimizi sistematik anlama abasdr. Bakalar hakknda ahlki yarglarda bulunan, baka insanlarn
eylemlerini ven ya da knayan herkesle ilgilidir. Toplumun tamamn etkileyen eitim gibi nemli bir etkinlik alannn etik
deerleri ve meslek ilkeleri asndan deerlendirilmesi nemlidir. niversite eitiminin esas, mesleki veya beeri
kararlarn iyi ve dorudan yana olmasn salayacak saduyunun gelitirilmesi olmaldr. Eitim uygulamalarnda ortaya
kan etik sorunlar ve ahlki yargnn ltlerine ilikin sorunlar hem teorik hem de pratik dzlemde ele almak
gerekmektedir. Eitimli bir insan olmann en nemli paras, etik deerlendirme yapabilmektir. Etik deerler evrenseldir.
Etik, insann doru veya yanl davranlarnn ve bunlarn sonucu ortaya kacak iyilik-ktlk durumlarnn ilikilendii
deerleri tartan bir felsefe daldr. Mimarlk rencileri de bu balamda, eitiminin omurgasn oluturan derslerde, etik
deerler dorultusunda iyi ve doruyu, yararl olan aramay renirler. Daha basit ve snrl bir dnce sisteminden, daha
karmak, ok sonulu ve ok boyutlu bir sisteme geerler. zmcl ve insani fikir retebilmeye, baka fikirlerle
tartabilmeye, deerlendirme yapabilmeye ve en nemlisi dndkleri ile yaptklarnn sorumluluunu almaya balarlar.
Tasarm eitiminin getirisi olan bu bak asna sahip olurken, etik retileri de kazanrlar ve mevcut etik deerlerini
glendirirler. Etik dnceyi gelitirmek, farkl zamanlardan, farkl mesafelerden farkl insanlarn bak alarn
anlayabilmemiz iin gereklidir. Tasarm ve etik, ikisi de dnyann daha yaanabilir, daha hakkaniyetli, daha iyi bir yer
olmasn amalar. Sonu olarak; bu alma kapsamnda, Trkiye ve Kuzey Kbrs Trk Cumhuriyetinde bulunan, seilecek
olan farkl niversitelerin Mimarlk Blmlerinde, etik eitimi hangi yollarla renciye kazandrld zerine aratrma
yaplacaktr. Veri toplama yntemi olarak anket yntemi kullanlacaktr. Anket sonularndan elde edilen veriler
oranlarna gre deerlendirilecek ve mimarlk eitimi kapsamnda etik yaklamn yeri, nemi, etik retilerin ne derece
ve hangi dersler araclyla rencilere kazandrld ve yaklamlar ortaya konulmaya allacaktr.

Anahtar Kelimeler: Etik Eitimi, niversitede Etik, Mimarlk Eitiminde Etik

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Melike Orhan, Atilim University

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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 MESLEK ARAYITA FARKLI BR ALANDAN MMARLIA GE

Derya AKIR AYDIN, Dicle University

Y. Berivan ZBUDAK AKA, Dicle University

F. Meral HALFEOLU, Dicle University

Abstract

Mimarlk meslei, gemiten gnmze kadar toplumda daima saygnlk ve beklentinin yksek olduu meslekler arasnda
yer almtr. Gsterdii yaratc, teknik, sosyal ve iletiim kurma ynleriyle toplum ierisinde cazibesini hi kaybetmemi,
her dnem tercih edilen meslekler arasnda grlmtr. Bu bakmdan bir meslek sahibi olan bireylerde bile mimarlk
ikinci bir meslek olarak seilebilmektedir. kinci bir meslek olarak mimarln tercih edilme nedenlerini belirlemek
amacyla daha nce baka bir meslek sahibi olup Dicle niversitesi Mimarlk Blmnde eitimine devam eden ve mezun
olan renciler ile bir aratrma balatlmtr. Bu aratrma kapsamnda rencileri ikinci bir meslek olarak mimarla
ynlendiren faktrlerin belirlenmesi iin iki renci grubu ile (eitimine devam eden-mezun olan) anket almas
yrtlmtr. Bu bildiride, mimarlk blmnden mezun olan gurubun, bu blm tercih etme nedenleri ile
beklentilerinin karlanp karlanmamas zerine elde edilen tespitler ve deerlendirmeler sunulmaktadr. 33 katlmcyla
gerekletirilen alma, iki aamal olarak deerlendirilmitir. Birinci aamada katlmclarn ilk mezun olduklar blmleri
tercih etme ve bu blmlerin beklentilerini karlamama nedenleri tespit edilmitir. kinci aamada ise katlmclarn
mimarlk blmnden nce mezun olduklar blm tercih nedenleri ile mezun olduklar mimarlk blmn tercih etme
nedenleri arasndaki iliki belirlenmeye allmtr. Ayrca mezun olduktan sonra sahip olduklar mesleklerden hangi
meslee devam ettikleri ve mimarlktan memnuniyetleri sorgulanarak tercihlerinin beklentilerini karlayp karlamad
belirlenmeye allmtr. zellikle hayatlarnda mimar olarak aktif bir yaam tercih edenlerin bu yolda birok giriim
tercihinde bulunduu tespit edilmitir.

Anahtar szckler: Mesleki aray, Mimarlk, Dicle niversitesi

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Derya AKIR AYDIN, Dicle University

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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Standardizing the Cognitive Abilities Screening Test (CogAt 7) for
Identifying Gifted and Talented Children in Kindergarten and
Elementary Schools in Jordan

Ali M Alodat, Yarmouk University

Marshall F. Zumberg, Yarmouk University

Abstract

This study aimed to standardize the Cognitive Abilities Screening Test (CogAT) Form Seven for identifying gifted and
talented children ages five-eight years in Jordan. A sample of 280 students was randomly chosen from public and private
elementary schools and kindergartens in the city of Amman, the capital city of Jordan, and used teachers' nomination for
gifted students. The results indicated significant and high reliability correlations for the total score of the two-time
administration (r = .927) and highly significant internal consistency reliability correlations where Alpha coefficients were
.941 for the subtest scores and .962 for the total score and split-half reliability was .904 for the subtest scores and .927
for the total score. Furthermore, the content validity results demonstrated unanimous agreement among reviewers (6
experts and 10 teachers) about the translation match of the original test, suitability to Jordanian culture, and extracting
and interpreting the results. One the other hand, the criterion validity results showed that there were no significant
correlations (r = .434) between the Arabic version of CogAT Screening Test results and teachers' nomination of gifted
students.

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Ali M Alodat, Yarmouk University

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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 The Effectiveness of Weblog on Writing Tendency and Ctirical
Thinking Skills

Hanife Gulhan Orhan Karsak, Kirklareli University

Abstract

Writing, whether integrated with technology or not, is an essential skill for today's graduates. However, motivating and
improving students' life skills by web 2.0 tools integrated writing activities, can be an effective way. Because of this
reason, the aim of this study is to investigate the effect of weblog environment which is using for writing on writing
tendency and critical thinking skill. A quantitative research design was used for this study. In this context, the pretest-
posttest control group design was applied as an experimental study. Fourteen students who are at the 5th grade level
in a public school, participated in the study, 7 in the experimental group and 7 in the control group. While the experiment
group worked on a weblog, the control group worked on a face-to-face environment. A writing tendency scale and a
critical thinking scale was applied as pretest and posttest. The results are discussed in terms of findings.

Keywords: Weblog, writing tendency, critical thinking, 5th grade, web 2.0 tools

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Hanife Gulhan Orhan Karsak, Kirklareli University

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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 Examining Reading Comprehension and Summarizing Strategy
Skills of Successful and Unsuccessful Readers

Zeynep Bahap Kudret, Ankara University

Berrin Baydk, Ankara University

Abstract

In this study it aimed examining reading comprehension and summarizing strategy skills and also morphosyntax and
vocabulary skills of poor and successful readers who were at fourth grade. 122 poor reader and 122 successful reader,
totally 244 fourth graders participated in the study which comparative descriptive model was used in. Findings showed
that poor readers' reading comprehension achievement were less than those of their successful peers at all the question
types and in terms of total comprehension score. However, it was determined that both student groups had most
difficulty in finding main idea of the text and inferential questions requiring use of personal knowledge and experience.
When comparing summarizing skills of the groups, it was seen that the poor readers had more failures than their peers
at all summarizing subskills.

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Zeynep Bahap Kudret, Ankara University

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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 4. SINIF TRKE DERSNDE VERLEN EV DEVLERNN
NCELENMES

Begm Oluum, Hacettepe University

Sevgi Kngr, Hacettepe University

Ali Ekber ahin, Hacettepe University

Abstract

Ev devleri, retmenlerin yardmc materyali olarak dnlmektedir. Bunun yannda ev devleri; rencilere,
rendiklerini tekrarlama veya ders ncesinde renileceklere hazrlanma frsat tanmaktadr. devler, ok eitli olup
snf seviyesine, dersin ieriine, ihtiyaca ve rencinin seviyesine gre farkllk gstermektedir. Bunun yannda ev devleri
rencilerin sorumluluk gelitirmelerine yardmc olmaktadr. devlerin verili amac, doru kullanl ve deerlendirmesi
de nem arz etmektedir. Bu aratrma, Kuzey Kbrs Trk Cumhuriyeti (KKTC) devlet ilkokullarnda Trke dersinde hangi
ev devlerin ne sklkla verildiini renmeye ynelik bir almadr. Nicel aratrma ynteminin kullanld bu almada
veriler anket ve anketi yorumlamak iin yaplan grme teknii ile toplanmtr. Aratrmada veriler 20142015 eitim-
retim ylnda, KKTC ilkokullarnda 4.snf okutan 61 ve daha nce 4.snf okutmu 51 olmak zere toplam 112 retmene
uygulanan anketle ve 9 retmen ile yaplan yaplandrlm grmeler yoluyla toplanmtr. Aratrma sonucunda,
okuduunu anlama alan ile ilgili devlerin daha ok verildii, konuma ve sunma alannda verilen devlerin ok az olduu
grlmtr. retmenlerin az verilen devlerin neminin farknda olmalar ise umut verici bir sonu olarak ortaya
kmtr. retmenlerin her eit devi verememelerinin nedenleri yaplan grmelerle ortaya konulmu ve verimlilii
artrc nerilerde bulunulmutur. zellikle programn younluunun tekrar gzden geirilmesi ve yaplandrmaclk
yaklamna gre retmenlerin nasl devler vermeleri gerektii konusunda eitim almalar gerektii vurgulanmtr.

Anahtar szckler: Ev devi, snf retmeni, 4. Snf, Trke dersi, KKTC

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Begm Oluum, Hacettepe University

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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 METADATA BASED LEARNING OBJECT DEVELOPMENT
SOFTWARE
Tuncay Yigit, Suleyman Demirel University

Murat nce, Suleyman Demirel University

Abstract

Becoming widespread of computer-assisted learning and distance education in the web environment has led to a
significant increase in e-content requirements. This study propose to develop intelligent learning content management
framework (ZONESA) in order to eliminate the need of e-content with covering production, storage, classification,
replacing, intelligent learning object selection, the development of new content, reusing, publication of the content. The
developmental research method, which is a derivative of instructional and learning design-based research tools, will be
used in the software development stage of this research. For this purpose, the development of the research is planned
to consist of the main stages as; the development of learning object repository, the development of content creation
tool, developing example learning objects using developed content creation tool and uploading them with metadata to
the system, the development of intelligent learning object selection tool, packaging and distributing content module and
user analysis. In this study, the analytical hierarchy process, fuzzy analytic hierarchy process and genetic algorithm, which
were not used for evaluation and selection of learning objects, have been used. In addition, integrated content
development system to the learning object repository enables the preparation of e-content and z-books. Developed
software provides metadata for other learning object repositories by using web services. Moreover, in order to evaluate
the software, questionnaire and interview were applied to users. Results show that ZONESA software is helpful and easy
to use for e-content development.

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Tuncay Yigit, Suleyman Demirel University

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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 INTERACTION WITH THE SOCIETY IN THE EDUCATION OF
ARCHITECTURE: SHARING THE STUDENTS DESIGN STUDIO
PROJECTS WITH THE LOCALS ON SITE

Emel Akn, Atilim University

Abstract

The focal point of the architectural education is the design studios in its nature. The projects developed in the process of
communication and interaction between the studio coordinator and the students are presented to the jury and discussed
with them. It is important to share the projects produced at school with the society because of the interaction between
architectural education and society. Students projects should also be exhibited apart from the school, in places related
to architecture. This study aims to present the findings obtained by sharing the students projects with the locals (users)
and on the project site (place), and to discuss the relationship between architectural education and society based on
these findings. Within the academic term, an alternative living space/housing zone was designed by the students for the
people living in a gecekondu area in Mamak. At the end of the given period, the projects were exhibited in an open-air
cinema, a place for common activities of the local people, possibly a space of memory, following a panel discussion with
the participation of academics and the members of The Chamber of Architects. The local people of the gecekondu area
were informed by the students about their projects for the area, and they listened to the panellists with great interest.
Finally, a forum was held with the participation of the students, the academics, the members of The Chamber of
Architects and the gecekondu people. Positive feedback was received from all participants, especially from the students.
Additionally, the students motivation was observed to increase considerably. As far as we know, this study is the first to
be done as the projects developed in an architectural design studio were exhibited in the local area and discussed
together with the designers (architectural students), the users (local people), and the experts. This leading experimental
study has been carried out in different design studios since then. In the study, architectural education and its social
interaction will be discussed in a theoretical framework based on the data and the results from the above mentioned
practise.

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Emel Akn, Atilim University

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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 Trkiyede Uzaktan Eitimin Etkiliini Belirlemeyi Amalayan
Deneysel ve Betimsel Aratrmalarn Analizi

Bulut Atay, Kocaeli University

Ahmet Akkaya, Kocaeli University

Zeynel Kablan, Kocaeli University

Sibel Kaya, Kocaeli University

Abstract

Trkiyede uzaktan eitime ynelik gelimeler her geen gn artmaktadr. lkokul seviyesindeki rgn eitime destek
salayan uygulamalarndan balayarak, lisans st eitime kadar her kademede eitli yntemlerle belirli sreli uzaktan
eitim almalar yapld grlmektedir. Trkiyede eitim alanndaki alanyaznda uzaktan eitimin gerek geleneksel
ynteme kyasla gerekse geleneksel retimle harmanlanarak yrtlmesinin etkililik dzeyine ynelik aratrmalarn
yapld grlmektedir. Bu almann amac ise, uzaktan eitim uygulamalarnn deerlendirilmesi ile ilgili yaplan
almalar eitli deikenler asndan sistematik bir ekilde incelemektir. Dolaysyla, yksek lisans ve doktora tezleri ile
ulusal ve uluslararas hakemli dergilerdeki aratrma makaleleri sistematik bir ekilde incelenmitir. ncelenen ilk
almaya 29 Eyll 2016, son almaya ise 01 Aralk 2016 tarihinde ulalmtr. 2000-2016 yllar arasnda yaplan
almalar aratrma kapsamn oluturmaktadr. Uzaktan eitim uygulamlarnn etkililii ile ilgili ulalan son 16 ylda
yaplm 200 aratrmadan kriterlere uygun olan 35i alma kapsamna alnmtr. Bu almada betimsel analiz
yntemlerinden dokman incelemesi yntemi kullanlmtr. Bu almada deneysel aratrmalardan elde edilen bulgulara
dayal olarak uzaktan eitim ile geleneksel eitimin etkililii arasnda belirgin anlaml bir farkn bulunmad sonucuna
varlmtr. Betimsel aratrmalardan elde edilen bulgulara gre ise uzaktan eitimin etkililiine ynelik olarak gerek
renci gerekse retmenlerin deiik konularda olumlu ve olumsuz grlerinin olduu sylenebilir. Analiz edilen
betimsel aratrmalarda en sklkla tekrar eden retmen ve renci grlerini ieren bulgunun uzaktan eitimin
akademik baar, motivasyon ve tutum dzeyini artrd eklindedir. Olumsuz olarak en sklkla tekrar eden bulgunun ise
uzaktan eitimdeki yz yze iletiim eksikliinden kaynaklanan retmen-renci dialoglarnn ve akademik rehberliin
zayfl olduu sylenebilir. Bu almada belirtilen ama dorultusunda elde edilen bir ok bulgu ayrntl olarak
raporlanmtr. Bu almann Trkiyedeki hayat boyu renme kapsamnda yer alan gerek rgn, gerek yaygn, gerekse
yetikin eitim uygulamalarna k tutmas umut edilmektedir.

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Bulut Atay, Kocaeli University

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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 Creativity in Architectural Education

Ceren Hamiloglu, Maltepe University

Abstract

The precarious positioning of architecture as a creative discipline often raises questions about the role of creativity in
architectural education. As in other educational programs, architectural education is also led by paradigms. These
paradigms, in other words, established notions on a certain kind of approach about how to design or how to teach to
design can sometimes get ahead of the main essence in architectural education: creativity. The purpose of this paper is
to assert and substantiate that architectural education should be about constantly questioning the existing paradigms
and introducing, creating and testing new ones. The educational relationship between the architect and his student was
that of the master-apprentice between the Renaissance and early 20th century. This was partially because the architect
was simply a conductor of power, hired by patrons. However, this relationship was dismantled as architecture was
redefined as a way of producing discourse rather than a mere representative. Today, as architecture has taken on an
intricate relationship with the economical, political and social factors, architectural education becomes fundamental in
helping young architects to position themselves in this realm. A way to achieve this could be to expose young architecture
students with problems that they would not usually encounter in their professional lives. In the Architecture Department
of Maltepe University, this Spring term, 3rd year design studio students first work on a courthouse and later a bazaar.
What would happen if these two conventionally divergent functions were congregated to form a transcendent discourse?
Would these unlikely spatial situations stimulate the students creativity? It is such questions about architectural
education that this paper aims to answer. Thus, the paper will be based on observation as a research assistant in the
department of architecture as well as from personal undergraduate experiences. A courthouse and a bazaar combined
would start to form a dialectical relationship between spaces that are conceptually placed at the anomalous ends of the
society and the system we currently live in. When a young architect encounters such a design problem, the issues about
what a crime is or how this could be integrated to a traditional practice of consumption becomes a part of the educational
process.

Keywords: architectural education, creativity, paradigm, dialectical thinking

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Ceren Hamiloglu, Maltepe University

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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 TAX EXPENDITURE ASPECT OF UNIVERSITY EDUCATION: THE
MODEL OF TURKEY
Aye Nil Tosun, Hacettepe University

Abstract

All of the tax immunities and exemptions granted to universities are not considered tax expenditures and are not included
in tax expenditure calculations. In accordance with the literature, some of the tax immunities and exemptions are seen
as the benchmark of the standard tax system. However, these calculations may differ from country to country and are
not certain. In this study, an analysis of tax immunities and exemptions granted to the universities in Turkey has been
made under the concept of tax expenditures. It has adressed which tax immunities, exemptions are granted to the
universities are regarded as tax expenditures and which ones are regarded as a benchmark of the standard tax system,
and which taxes are to be paid by the universities along with the suitability of existing practices

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Aye Nil Tosun, Hacettepe University

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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 Developed communication in native language as a prerequisite
for the quality of lifelong learning

Jadranka Herceg, University of Rijeka

Anita Zovko, University of Rijeka

Daria Tot, University of Rijeka

Abstract

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Jadranka Herceg, University of Rijeka

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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 Model of information density measuring in e-learning videos

Kristian Dokic, Polytechnic in Pozega

Robert Idlbek, Polytechnic in Pozega

Dubravka Mandusic, Polytechnic in Pozega

Abstract

There are many benefits to using video in education as shown in several decades of research. When authors make
educational videos they must be especially careful that the content of that video material is adequate for the audience
and that the purpose is on the term level. Also authors must pay attention that the content does not cause information
overloading. Viewer can experience it if video has too much motions and movements. Information overload has become
an increasingly popular area of study and a lot of authors indicated that information density of movies and videos have
risen in the last few decades. High information density of videos and movies may cause information overloading and it
has been proved by Lang et al in their theoretic model named Limited Capacity Model of Motivated Mediated Message
Processing. This theoretic model suggests how to measure information density in videos and movies. This method is very
slow and only trained observers can do this measuring properly. In this paper a new model for information density
measuring in videos and movies is described and tested. This new model is based on special usage of background
subtraction algorithms and in this paper multi-layer background subtraction algorithm based on color and texture was
used. This algorithm is presented by authors Yao and Odobez on CVPR Visual Surveillance Workshop in 2007. Results of
our model are compared with the trained observers results and the same video clips that have been used by Lang et al
are used for testing. It can be seen that there is a significant correlation between information densities measured by
trained observers and our model. Our model can be used to determine some forms of information density in videos and
movies and it can be used to indicate higher possibility of information overloading.

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Kristian Dokic, Polytechnic in Pozega

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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 New Prediction Models for the Maximal Oxygen Uptake of
College-aged Students Using Non-Exercise Data

Mehmet Fatih Akay, Cukurova University

Ebru etin, Gazi University

mdat Yarm, Gazi University

Mustafa Mikail zilolu, Kilis 7 Aralik University

Abstract

Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) refers to the maximal amount of oxygen that an individual can utilize during intense
or maximal exercise. VO2max plays a significant role in sport science, education and research. The direct measurement
of VO2max is time-consuming, requires expensive laboratory equipment and trained staff. Because of these
disadvantages of direct measurement, numerous VO2max prediction models for a variety of subject groups have been
developed. The purpose of this study is to develop new Multiple Linear Regression based VO2max prediction models for
Turkish college students by using physiological and questionnaire variables. The dataset includes the data of 62 (28
females and 34 males) students, ranging in age from 18 to 27 years, from the College of Physical Education and Sports
Science at Gazi University. Seven different models consisting of the predictor variables gender, age, weight, height,
Perceived Functional Ability scores (PFA-1 and PFA-2), and Physical Activity Rating score (PA-R) have been used to predict
VO2max. The performance of the prediction models has been evaluated by calculating their standard error of estimates
(SEEs) and multiple correlation coefficients (Rs). The prediction equation, VO2max = (15.47 x gender) - (0.12 x age) +
(0.04 x height) - (0.45 x weight) + (1.74 x PFA-1) + (1.45 x PAR) + 49.74 yields the lowest SEE with 5.14 mL.kg-1.min-1 and
highest R with 0.93. It can be concluded that in situations where it is difficult to measure VO2max, the given equation
can be used to predict VO2max of college students with acceptable error rates.

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Mehmet Fatih Akay, Cukurova University

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

Mehmet Fatih Akay, Cukurova University

Fatih Mehmet Ta, Cukurova University

James George, Brigham Young University

Abstract

In this paper, we present a case study in regards to how sports science can benefit from the application of artificial neural
networks where experimental studies based on measurements are not feasible. The purpose of our study is to develop
prediction models for maximum endurance time, which is an important component influencing the performance of
athletes in various sport branches, using artificial neural networks. The dataset was obtained from the Department of
Exercise Sciences at Brigham Young University and includes the data of 77 healthy college-aged individuals, who
performed a right side isometric bridge test. The independent variables used to develop the prediction models are
gender, age, height, weight and Rating of Perceived Exertion Times (RPE-time), namely RPE4-time through RPE8-time.
Eight prediction models have been developed using different combinations of the RPE-times. By using 10-fold cross-
validation, the performance of the prediction models has been calculated with their multiple correlation coefficients (Rs)
and standard error of estimates (SEEs). The results show that the SEE's of the prediction models range from 12.23 to
17.29 seconds. The model consisting of the predictor variables gender, age, height, weight, RPE7-time and RPE8-time
yields the lowest SEE for prediction of maximum endurance time. This initial study shows that artificial neural networks
can be used for predicting the maximum endurance time of athletes within acceptable error rates.

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Mehmet Fatih Akay, Cukurova University

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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 Maximum-Likelihood Feature Selection for Prediction of
Maximal Oxygen Uptake Using Support Vector Machines

Fatih Abut, Cukurova University

Mehmet Fatih Akay, Cukurova University

James George Brigham Young University

Abstract

Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) is a crucial metric in sport physiology, indicating the performance level of athletes,
and is thus also used as an application criterion for student candidates in order to be admitted to sport and physical
education related programs. Consequently, creating accurate VO2max prediction models via promising machine learning
methods has been continuously gaining popularity. At the heart of accurate model creation, however, lies feature
selection algorithms which intend to reveal the best set of relevant and irredundant predictors to optimize the prediction
performance. In this study, for the first time in literature, the maximum-likelihood feature selector (MLFS) is used to
propose new VO2max prediction models using Support Vector Machines (SVMs), and the results are compared with
those obtained by General Regression Neural Networks (GRNNs) and Single Decision Trees (SDTs). The dataset contains
a rich set of maximal and submaximal exercise and physiological data related to 185 college students from Brigham Young
University. The results show that the SVM-based model including the variables gender, age, weight, maximal heart rate,
respiratory exchange ratio, exercise times at the 0.5, 1 and 1.5 mile marks and exercise heart rate at the 1.5 mile mark
yields the highest correlation coefficient (R) and the lowest root mean squared error (RMSE) with 0.90 and 2.53 mL.kg-
1.min-1, respectively. Moreover, compared with the results of the other prediction models in literature, that were
created using the Relief-F or minimum redundancy maximum relevance feature selectors, the average values of RMSE
and R in this study are more accurate.

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Fatih Abut, Cukurova University

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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