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Due to 'pressures' to publish research papers, a group of novice researchers (n = 9) was encouraged to attend a 'Write right' workshop. The participants were asked to fill out a self-report anxiety questionnaire to understand their worries in writing research papers in English. Afterwards, they were asked to write an essay on situations that provoke their anxiety when writing research papers. Descriptive analysis of the survey questionnaire revealed their worries on the process of research paper writing and evaluation. Additionally, responses of the participants in the open-ended question included their worries on the following situations: grammar usage (n = 6), appropriateness of word use (n = 4), weak English writing skills (n = 3), negative perception of the readers, writing arguments, writing the discussion, difficulty of the research topic, lack of research background, unsure of methods in writing 'arts' research, unsure if its research, difficulty of finding the topic, data analysis, writing a sentence, and designing the paper. Such worries were thematized into technical writing-related worries, research writing-related worries, research knowledge-related worries, and negative perception. Further, error analysis, which was used to explore their written outputs, showed grammatical, lexical and syntactic errors. Data triangulation confirmed that their writing apprehensions are due to lack of writing skill and lack of confidence in writing research papers. The responses of the participants were used to redesign the workshop as series of group and individualized sessions to respond to their needs. Some resources on technical and research writing, research methods and publishing papers are also recommended. [This paper was published in: "International and National Conference on Learning Innovation in Science and Technology" (ICLIST & NCLIST 2018). p171-180.]

This study reports initial findings from a small-scale qualitative study aimed at gaining insights into English language teachers' assessment practices in Turkey by examining the formal exam papers. Based on the technique of content analysis, formal exam papers were analyzed in terms of assessment items, language skills tested as well as the feedback provided to the students. The findings indicate that traditional ways of assessment such as multiple-choice and gap filling are the most preferred assessment items. The results also indicate that listening and speaking appear to be the ignored skills on the examinations.

This publication follows the tradition of publishing selected papers from the Pacific Islands Association of Libraries, Archives and Museums (PIALA) annual conferences. This 24th annual conference was held in Koror, Republic of Palau, November 10-15, 2014. This volume includes a listing of the PIALA 2014 Organizing Committee and PIALA Officers and Executive Board, Acknowledgements and Conference schedule. Presentations include: (1) Customer Service Training by William O. Wally; (2) Palauan Language Materials in Bernice P. Bishop Museum Library by Ruth Horie; (3) Lyon Declaration by Atarino A. Helieisar; (4) The Ridge to Reef Program by Yalap P. Yalap; (5) Saltwater Intrusion in Taro Patches & Identification of Salt Tolerant Taro Varieties in Palau; Impacts of Climate Change on Taro Production by Thomas Taro; (6) Mesei: Restoration, Development and Management of Ngarchelong Taro Fields Landscapes by Faustina K. Rehuher-Marugg and Julita Tellei; (7) Library Science Students Poster Exhibitions; (8) Grant Opportunities for the Pacific Region from the Institute of Museum and Library Services by James Lonergan; (9) The Journey Towards Wellness: The Story of the 680 Kitchen by Pearl L. Marumoto; (10) Ho'oulu i ka Papa: To Grow the Class…..by D. Keali'i MacKenzie; (11) Collaborative Summer Literacy Program "Fizz Boom Read," AV2 (Added Value, Audio Visual) demonstration, JKPL Digital Literacy Bookmobile Library Outreach by Erlinda C. Naputi; (12) The Future of Libraries: Management, Information Literacy, Resources and Spaces by Daniel McKay; (13) Regional Publishing from a Publisher's Perspective by Benjamin "Buddy" Bess; (14) Setting Up A School Archives: The Father Duenas Memorial School Experience by Dante O. Perez; (15) What the FSM Supreme Court Website Has For You by Atarino A. Helieisar; (16) Making KOHA Work For You by Jennifer H. Helieisar; (17) Identifying Culturally Relevant Books by Paul B. Drake; and (18) Hawai'i Pacific Law Libraries Initiative Report To PIALA 2014 Palau by Ruth Horie. Presentations include individual references. The agenda for the Association's Annual Business Meeting is included along with the entity report from the Republic of Palau, U.S. Territory of Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Yap State and Pohnpei State in the Federated States of Micronesia. Appended are (1) Brief: Highlights from the 24th Annual PIALA Conference In Koror, by Atarino A. Helieisar; (2) Report of 2013 Hawai`i Library Association Conference by the receipt of 2013 Karen Peacock Scholarship Award by Jennifer Hainrich Helieisar; (3) Report to Hawai'i Library Association on PIALA 2014 Palau by Ruth Horie; (4) Call for Papers; (5) Conference Registration forms; (6) List of Koror Hotels and Motels within Close Proximity to Palau Community College and Car Rentals; and (7) United Airlines Discount Program. [Individual papers contain references.]

This publication follows the tradition of publishing selected papers from the Pacific Islands Association of Libraries, Archives and Museums (PIALA) annual conferences. This 26th annual conference was held in Colonia, Yap State, Federated States of Micronesia, November 21-26, 2016 and celebrated the Association's Twenty-Fifth anniversary. This volume includes a listing PIALA Officers and Executive Board, Conference schedule, Abstracts of Presentation. Presentations include: (1) Yap Catholic High School Literacy Program by Michael Wiencek; (2) Blue Shield Pasifika by Atarino Helieisar; (3) The UOG RFK and MARC Digital Repository by Jefrey L. Libao; (4) Looking Back, Moving Forward: the Father Duenas Memorial School Library, Archives and Museum by Dante O. Perez; (5) Impact of Information Technology Inventions of Library Development by Lola Schutz; (6) Issues and Challenges in Establishing a Digital Repository for Solomon Islands National University by Lucas Dosung; (7) PIALA: Strategic Plan by Roland A. San Nicolas and Jennifer Helieisar; (8) Professional Paddling Collaborations: the Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association by Paul B. Drake; (9) State of Reference & Information Literacy: RFK Library, University of Guam by Roland A. San Nicolas; (10) Resource Sharing in Micronesia by Roland A. San Nicolas; (11) Entity report from the Republic of Palau by Omar Faustino; (12) Entity Report: Kosrae State by Aaron Sigrah; (13) Entity Report: Pohnpei State by Jenny Helieisar; (14) Entity Report: Territory of Guam by Dante O. Perez; (15) Karen Peacock Scholarship and the 2016 Hawai`i Library Association Annual Conference by Roland A. San Nicolas; Appended are (1) Appendix 1: Chronology of PIALA Conferences (2) Appendix 2: Letter to Conference Attendees from Daniel Peacock; (3) Appendix 3: Message to Conference Attendees from Arlene Cohen; (4) Appendix 4: Letter from APALA President Lessa Kananl'opua Pelayo-Lozada; (5) Appendix 5: T-shirt Fundraiser from Friends of Joeten-Kiyo Public Library (CNMI); (6) Appendix 6: Conference Invitation Letter; (7) Appendix 7: Call for Presenters; (8) Appendix 8: Conference Registration Form; (9) Appendix 9: Getting There; (10) Appendix 10: Lodging; and (11) Photographs from Farewell Banquet. [Individual papers contain references.]

This publication follows the tradition of publishing selected papers from Pacific Islands Association of Libraries, Archives and Museums (PIALA) annual conferences. This 21st annual conference was held in Kosrae, Federated States of Micronesia, November 14-17, 2011. The volume begins with a listing of the members of the PIALA 2011 Planning Committee and PIALA Officers and Executive Board, Acknowledgements, and the Conference program schedule. Welcoming remarks from Kosrae State Governor Lyndon L. Jackson and Kosrae State Legislature Speaker Lyndon P. Abraham are provided. Kalwin Kephas, Director of the College of Micronesia-FSM, Kosrae Campus presented the keynote address "Ask a Librarian." The presentations include: Kosrae Island and Growth on Tourism (Grant H. Ismael); FSM Legal Information System (LIS) Website (Atarino A. Helieisar); Palau Community College Library & Information Services Program (Megan Beard); Archive It! Preserving the Pacific Internet (Eleanor Kleiber); It Was Then, It's Now, It's New and It's Ours (Lester Ezelias, Dosihner Jose & Kurt Erwin); Subject Headings (Ruth Horie); PIHOA Declaration on NCDs: What is PIALA's Role? (Jane Barnwell); Entity Reports from Republic of Palau, Pohnpei State FSM, and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; Hawaii Pacific Law Libraries Initiative Report (Keiko Okuhara and Ruth Horie); Report--104th AALL Annual Meeting and Conference; and Title Guidelines for Pacific Digital Library (Ruth Horie). The volume ends with an appended chronology of PIALA conferences (with links to fulltext availability) and selected photographs from the Conference. (Individual papers contain references.)

This publication follows the tradition of publishing selected papers from Pacific Islands Association of Libraries, Archives and Museums (PIALA) annual conferences. The volume begins with a listing of the members of the PIALA 2008 Planning Committee, the Officers and Executive Board, and Acknowledgements, followed by the Schedule of Events and a list of Conference Participants. The conference theme is reflected in the title: New Beginnings: The Library as an Information and Resource Basket. The conference was held in Colonia, Yap, Federated States of Micronesia, November 17-21, 2008. Papers contain references. [This report was published by the Pacific Islands Association of Libraries, Archives and Museums.]

"Proceedings of International Conference on Research in Education and Science" includes full papers presented at the International Conference on Research in Education and Science (ICRES) which took place on April 1-4, 2021 in Antalya, Turkey. The aim of the conference is to offer opportunities to share ideas, to discuss theoretical and practical issues and to connect with the leaders in the fields of education and science. The conference is organized annually by the International Society for Technology, Education, and Science (ISTES). The ICRES invites submissions which address the theory, research or applications in all disciplines of education and science. The ICRES is organized for: faculty members in all disciplines of education and science, graduate students, K-12 administrators, teachers, principals and all interested in education and science. After peer-reviewing process, all full papers are published in the Conference Proceedings.

"International Conference on Social and Education Sciences" includes full papers presented at the International Conference on Social and Education Sciences (IConSES) which took place on October 15-18, 2020 in Chicago, IL, USA. The aim of the conference is to offer opportunities to share your ideas, to discuss theoretical and practical issues and to connect with the leaders in the fields of education and social sciences. The conference is organized annually by the International Society for Technology, Education, and Science (ISTES). The IConSES invites submissions which address the theory, research or applications in all disciplines of education and social sciences. The IConSES is organized for: faculty members in all disciplines of education and social sciences, graduate students, K-12 administrators, teachers, principals and all interested in education and social sciences. After peer-reviewing process, all full papers are published in the Conference Proceedings. [For the 2019 proceedings, see ED602587.]

This publication follows the tradition of publishing selected papers from Pacific Islands Association of Libraries, Archives and Museums (PIALA) annual conferences. This 22th annual conference was held in Tumon, Territory of Guam USA, November 13-16, 2012. The volume begins with a listing of the members of the PIALA 2012 Planning Committee and PIALA Officers and Executive Board, Acknowledgements, and the Conference program schedule. John Fernandez, Superintendent of the Guam Department of Education, provided the keynote address. James Lonergan, U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services provided opening remarks. Presentations include: (1) Pathways to Excellence And Achievement in Research and Learning (PEARL): Training K-12 School Teams to Support Student Research (Violet H. Harada and Michael-Brian Ogawa); (2) 21st Century Skills and Web Tools for the Library (Sudi Q. Napalan); (3) Guam And Chamorro Educational Facility (Ken Baki); (4) Web 2.0 Technology Tools for the School Library (Alicia Diego and Rose Unpingco); (5) Localizing History for Community Relevance author talk (Judy Flores); (6) "Let Go and Let God" author talk (Genevieve Leon Guerrero); (7) Data Mining Techniques Using a Spreadsheet (Manny Hechanova); (8) Highlights from the IFLA International Leaders Programme (Atarino A. Helieisar); (9) The Instrument of the Book, the Instrument of the Internet: "Thinking" "Information" in the Pacific (Nicholas J. Goetzfridt); (10) Creating Quality Services: Palau Bookmobile Panel Discussion (Joycelene Moses, Mary Arius, Grace Merong, and Pasquana Tirso) and (11) Guam Public Library Bookmobile Outreach Services (Terry Kennimer, Doris A Francisco, and Victor Palomo). Presentations contain individual references. Appended are: (1) PIALA Executive Board Meeting Agenda; (2) American Pacific Territories' "Librarians Say Books Are Here to Stay". "Radio Australia "Pacific Beat" interview : November 15, 2012; (3) Program from Welcome Dinner; (4) Guam Public Library System Bookmobile Brochure; (5) Guam Public Library System Bookmobile Cutout; (6) Guam Public Library System Bookmobile Library Card Group Form; (7) Guam Public Library System Bookmobile Tour Request Form; (8) Guam Public Library System Bookmobile schedule November, 2012; (9) Chronology of PIALA Conferences; and (10) Conference Registration Form.

This publication follows the tradition of publishing selected papers from Pacific Islands Association of Libraries, Archives and Museums (PIALA) annual conferences. This 19th annual conference was held in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, November 16-21, 2009. The volume begins with a listing of the members of the PIALA 2009 Planning Committee and PIALA Officers and Executive Board, Acknowledgements, and the Conference program schedule. Fr. Francis X. Hezel of the Micronesian Seminar presented the keynote address "Pacific Visions: Finding, Selecting, and Using Films for Your Libraries, Archives, & Museums." The presentations include: Library Marketing that Works (Megan Beard); Hospital Medical Libraries Populating the Micronesian Islands (Arlene Cohen); SPC Library's Most Useful and Interesting Resources (Eleanor Kleiber); Go Local: Sharing Knowledge on Local Foods, by the Island Food Community of Pohnpei group (Lois Englberger, Rainer Jimmy, and Adelino Lorens); Switching Library Management Software for the Better: The Experience of The University Of Goroka Library (Leah Kalamoroh); Finding Excellence With a Personal Touch: A Look at Service Benchmarking (Paul B. Drake); Entity Reports from Republic of Palau, Territory of American Samoa, Chuuk State FSM, Territory of Guam, and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; Introducing PARBICA (Naomi Ngirakamerang); Boost Literacy @ Your Library: Working Together to Promote Literacy, (Imengel Mad and Cerilla Michael); A Tribute to Lifetime Achievement Award (recipient Iris Falcam); and attendee group photograph. The volume ends with an appended chronology of PIALA conferences and link to fulltext availability. (Individual papers contain references.)

This publication follows the tradition of publishing selected papers from Pacific Islands Association of Libraries, Archives and Museums (PIALA) annual conferences. This 20th annual conference was held in Weno, Chuuk State, Federated States of Micronesia, November 15-19, 2010. The volume begins with a listing of the members of the PIALA 2010 Planning Committee and PIALA Officers and Executive Board, Acknowledgements, and the Conference program schedule. Joakim Peter, Director of the College of Micronesia-FSM Chuuk State campus, provided the keynote address "Building on Culture, Knowledge, and Information through Collaboration and Resource Sharing." Presentations include: (1) LEAP! Library Education in the U.S.-Affiliated Pacific (Yvonne Chandler and Jane Barnwell); (2) Palau Community College Library & Information Services Pilot Program (Megan Beard, Journey Teruzi, Ilong Roduk, Joycelene Moses, Getta Setts, Halora Paulus, and Jeremiah Hagelilipiy); (3) "Chronicling America" Covering the Pacific: The National Digital Newspaper Program in Hawai'i (Dore Minatodani); (4) Blue Trunk Library: An information Resource for District Health Personnel (Julio Dizon); (5) Developing an Effective Student and Volunteer Program (Paul B. Drake); (6) Copy Cataloging (Ruth Horie); (7) Hawaii Library Association Report (Ruth Horie); (8) Hawaii-Pacific Law Libraries Initiative (Keiko Okuhara); and (9) Relationship Building and Leadership (Lance Linke). Includes a copy of PIALA's By-laws as revised at the Membership Meeting. The volume ends with an appended chronology of PIALA conferences (with links to fulltext availability) and selected photographs from the Conference.

This publication follows the tradition of publishing selected papers from Pacific Islands Association of Libraries, Archives and Museums (PIALA) annual conferences. The volume begins with a listing of the members of the PIALA 2007 Planning Committee, the Officers and Executive Board, and Acknowledgements, followed by the Pre-Conference Workshop outline, the agenda of the PIALA Executive Board Meeting, and the Conference Program schedule. The presentations include: In the Spirit of Friendship: PIALA and HLA, by Keiko Okuhara; Web-accessible Resources: Expanding Library Collection Horizons, by Suzanne T. Bell and Maria B. Ovalles; An Introduction to Cataloging, by Pam Bidwell; Internet Resources for Cataloging, by Ruth Horie; Introduction to Map Cataloging, by Ruth Horie; Using Ulukau, the Hawaiian Electronic Library, by Robert H. "Bob" Stauffer; Tribute to Arlene Cohen, Distinguished Librarian, by Lynn Sipenuk; Message from Arlene Cohen. The volume ends with a list of conference participants.

This research article examines self-challenge, self-flexibility, and self-recognition as the first set of variables, and its relationship with entrepreneurial self-efficacy and entrepreneurial intention as the second set of variables. This research was conducted on business-management students at the Faculty of Economics and Business, State University of Malang. The subjects in the study had taken entrepreneurship courses and entrepreneurship programs held on campus. There were 113 students who participated voluntarily as research respondents. Data were collected using the Google form and analyzed with canonical correlation to examine the relationship between the two sets of variables. The research results reveal that there is a relationship between the two sets of variables, and there is a congruence in direction between the two sets of variables. [This paper was published in: "Proceedings of the BISTIC Business Innovation Sustainability and Technology International Conference (BISTIC 2023)," edited by I. Zutiasari and D. T. Kurniawan, 2023, pp. 123-31.]

This publication follows the tradition of publishing selected papers from PIALA annual conferences, however, for the first time, two PIALA conferences (PIALA 2004 and PIALA 2005) are published in one volume, containing papers from both events. Both conferences featured papers by local Micronesian and Pacific Islands experts, as well as presenters from throughout the world. The volume begins with the preface, a chronology of PIALA conferences, and acknowledgments. The proceedings of the PIALA 2004 Conference follow, beginning with the Welcoming Remarks of Wilfred I. Kendall, Republic of the Marshall Islands Minister of Education, and then Dealing with Disaster, the Keynote Speech by Karen Peacock. Waan Aelon in Majel (WAM) Building the Marshallese Canoe by Alson Kelen is the next paper and the volume continues with The Information Literacy Program at the University of the South Pacific Library by Ane Teilauea; An Overview of the National Library of Medicine AIDS Community Information Outreach Project by Franda Liu; Marshall Islands Health Information Partnership (HIP) Institute by Sonja Evensen, Franda Liu and Marie Maddison; Republic of the Marshall Islands Historic Preservation Activities by Josepha Maddison-Hill, Frederick Langmoir, Clary Makroro and Frank R. Thomas; Birth of the Pohnpei Public Library by Carmina Lihpai and Lester Ezekias; Empowering Library Staff through Library/Information Studies at the University of the South Pacific by Liviana Tabalala; South Pacific Periodicals Index by Sin Joan Yee; Localizing Digital Electronic Resources at the University of the South Pacific by Sin Joan Yee; Preserving and Managing Traditional Knowledge of the Pacific: What We Know and What We Can Do? by Vilimaina Vakaciwa; Need to Do Research? Accessing EBSCO via PREL by Franda Liu; and Finding Consumer Health Information on the WWW by Arlene Cohen. The volume then continues with the PIALA 2005 Conference Proceedings beginning with Three A's for PIALA, the Keynote Speech by Jean Thoulag. The Overview of U.S. Government, United Nations and FAO Documents on the WWW by Atarino Heileisar is the next paper and the volume continues with Pohnpei Public Library Bookmobile Program by Carmina Lihpai and Lester Ezekias; Library of Congress Subject Heading for the Pacific Islands by Nancy Sack; Exploring HIV/AIDS Prevention Resources via PREL by Harvey Lee; Implementing a Win-Win Model in Library Technical Services: A Case Study by Rosalind Meno Ram; Doing the Best with What You Have--The Harold B. Lee Library: A Case Study by Valerie Buck and ends with a list of contributors.

At the beginning of the new century, education of students faces an ambitious task, namely to realize the vision in which an individuals and institutions, all around the world, appreciate learning, not only as means of accomplishing an aim, but as an aim itself. To pursue the realization of that aim, Department for Educational and Psychological Training at Faculty of Arts in Osijek, has organized an international scientific seminar on Modern Teaching. Teaching is the central topic of the seminar, with emphasis on communication in teaching process, different approaches to the lesson plans, lesson realization and lesson evaluation. All aspects of educational system have been taken into consideration: pre-school education, primary school, secondary school and undergraduate university education. Partly, the works presented here have been directed towards theoretical analysis, and partly towards empirical approach. Collected papers give a survey on a nine-year primary school system in The Republic of Slovenia, as well as a comment on the changes that were brought along by the new educational system in Slovenia. This Collection of papers (further in the text--Collection) also deals with the issues of students' satisfaction with their studies and students' study interests. There is also a mention of the influence of constructivism, a scientific approach in pedagogy, on education of pre-school teachers. Communication in teaching process has been examined, as well as the realistic situation in primary schools. Modern education requires students' active participation in the educational process, and Collection attempts to present the realistic situation in our schools. Theory and practice in teachers' education have also been presented here. Collection points to the necessity of a practical training in the education of future teachers and to the importance of keeping the pace with modern trends in their education. Modern teaching includes all factors of education; therefore Collection examines the importance of cooperation between parents and teachers. What is also stressed here is the irreplaceable role of teachers and parents in the upbringing process. Children's rights are foundation of modern teaching, and they have become one of the everyday-school problems. One of the tasks of the modern education is to develop intercultural awareness, tolerance and prevention of discrimination, stereotypes and prejudices. Modern teaching brings along different changes and challenges, and Collection demonstrates how it influences children's value system. Another important issue mentioned in Collection is the necessity of setting precise evaluation standards for all aspects of educational activities. Teaching mathematics, as well as other natural sciences, particularly requires the modernization of education of its teachers and introduction of the new teaching technologies. Art education is still an important part of education. The influence of gender in development of artistic skills has been also presented here. Papers include: (1) Teaching in a Nine-Year Primary School in the Republic of Slovenia (Milena Ivanus Grmek); (2) Students' Study Interests and Satisfaction with Study (Marko Palekcic and Izabela Soric); (3) Constructivism and Education of Pre-School Teachers (Nada Babic and Stanislava Irovic); (4) Teaching as a (Non-)Mutual Process (Adelka Peko and Marija Sablic); (5) Paradoxes in Teaching and Learning: Synthesis of Theoretical Knowledge, Practical Experience and Personal Reflection (Marija Bratanic); (6) Teachers and Parents as Promoters of Learning and Responsible Behavior in Children (Sofija Vrcelj and Jasminka Zlokovic); (7) Cooperation Between Parents and School (Vesnica Mlinarevic and Edita Boric); (8) Contemporary Teaching and Teaching Values (Emerik Munjiza and Blanka Skender); (9) Contemporary Teaching: Intercultural Paradigms (Neven Hrvatic); (10) Precise Evaluation Standards--Conditions for Successful Teaching (Edita Boric and Andelka Peko); (11) Initial Natural Science and the Use of Contemporary Educational Technology (Samo Fosnaric); (12) Teachers' Contribution to the Modernization of Teaching Mathematics (Margita Pavlekovic and Zdenka Kolar-Begovic); (13) The Role of Gender in the Innovative Approach to the Evaluation of Fine Arts in the Primary School (Matjaz Duh); (14) Art Education: About Students' Spacial Experience in Contemporary Visual Media World (Beatriz Tomsic-Cerke); (15) Didactic Foundations for Visual Art Education (Tonka Tacol); and (16) Effectiveness of Different Methods in Developing the Feeling for Common Meters (Janja Crcinovic Rozman). (Individual papers contain tables, graphs, and references.) [This proceedings was published by the University Josip Juraj Strossmayer in Osijek, Faculty of Philosophy in Osijek. Abstract modified to meet ERIC guidelines.]

This proceedings combines presentations from the jointly held 10th Annual PIALA 2000 Conference and the 13th Annual Regional Language Arts Conference. The volume begins with the welcoming remarks of Mary L. Silk, Christine Ku Scott-Smith, Antonio R. Umpingco, Delia Munoz Rosal, Lawrence Kasperbauer, Rosie Tainatongo, Richard S. Tom, Mary L. Spencer, John C. Salas and Paul J. Steere, followed by the joint keynote speech, Elected Officials and Education: The Meaning of Being a Political Priority by the Honorable Robert A. Underwood. The PIALA keynote speech, Library Associations in Developing Countries: The Caribbean Islands as a Point of Comparison with Micronesia by Norma Amenu-Kpodo is the next paper and the following selected papers are included: Enhancing Library Services Through Information and Communication Technology by Felina D. Ferro; Folklore in the Classroom by Judy Flores; Micronesian Bibliography Update by Roger Goodwill; Library Prescriptions for Health Information by Claire Hamasu; Reading Instruction for Students Learning English as a Second Language by Yukiko Inoue; Why Can't Johnny Read or Write? The Psychology of the Behavior by George Kallingal; A Digital Classroom for a Foreign Language Course: A Case Study of Japanese Language Courses by Poong-Ja Toyoko Kang; Strategies for Teaching Critical Thinking by Lawrence Kodiyanplakkal; Moving Ahead in the Solomon Islands: Information Access and Dissemination in the Forum Fisheries Agency Library by Nancy D. Kwalea; Libraries Lead to Lifelong Learning by Steve Lin; Powerful Searching for Web Resources by Franda F. Lui; The Pacific Manuscripts Bureau and Other Preservation Microfilm Projects in the Pacific Islands by Ewan Maidment; Providing Library Services to Support the Curriculum for the Northern Marianas College School of Education and College Lab School by Christine B. Matson; Development of the Yap State Archives by Richard Ovary; Give Your Students a Break! Spelling, Irregular Word Forms and the Story of English by Clarisa G. Quan; Storytelling in the Pacific by Marilyn C. Salas and Agnes Rose Indelacio; The Role of School Libraries in Promoting Literacy by Dilgit Singh; IMLS: What It Funds and Its Relation to the Pacific by Trish Skaptason; Natural Learning and Acquisition of Literacy in the Classroom by Catherine Stoicovy, Nancy Diaz, Jasmin Advani, Olympia Ancheta, and Valerie Quinata; What Makes Our Special Libraries "Special"? The Guam Law Library by Margaret Tarnate; the "Florence Nalezny Warpeha Book Award" Bibliography; and ends with a list of contributors. (Individual papers contain references.)

This publication follows the tradition of publishing selected papers from Pacific Islands Association of Libraries, Archives and Museums (PIALA) annual conferences. This 13th annual conference was held in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, November 4-6, 2003. The volume begins with a listing of the members of the PIALA 2003 Planning & Steering Committee and PIALA Officers and Executive Board, and the Conference program schedule. Jane Barnwell, Pacific Specialist at the University of Hawaii at Manoa Library, provided the keynote address "Personal Heroes." Presentations included: (1) Kosrae State Entity Report (Aaron Sigrah); (2) Special Libraries in Vanuatu (Betsie Leisale Kaltabang); (3) Secretariat of the Pacific Community Library Activities 2003 (Rachele Oirente); (4) Traditional Island Crops Website & ADAP Program Resources (Eileen Herring); (5) It's Just a Piece of Paper, or Is It: The Story of Records in Micronesia (Tom Beckman); (6) Practical Techniques for Managing Library Electronic Resources (Thomas Hodge); (7) Access to Free Materials: Support for Education Collections with Government Documents (Suzanne T. Bell); (8) Searching EBSCO via PREL (Frandu Liu); and (9) Presenting and Preserving Photographs (Lynn Davis). Includes results of the library professional development survey taken at PIALA 2002 (Nancy Lane) and a report on the project to create and expand digital databases for three collections in the University of Hawaii at Manoa Library (Martha Chantiny). The volume ends with an appended conference report, chronology of PIALA conferences (with links to fulltext availability), Hawaii Library Association Resolution on the International Partnership between HLA and PIALA, and PIALA flyer and conference registration materials.

Among the many options for a learning management system (LMS), Office 365 is one of the most popular among colleges and universities in the Philippines and abroad. While there are substantial studies conducted on the use of LMS for online communication in general, action research conducted to a specific higher education institution is still needed to produce immediate evidence that are readily applicable to a particular academic milieu. This study aims to generate a substantive grounded theory that can be immediately applied to the research writing courses in St. Jude College of Dasmariñas, Cavite (SJCDC). Twenty-two private conversations in Microsoft Teams were selected and analyzed using a grounded theory approach. The results revealed that "routes of online communication," "functions of online communication," "the role of the research instructor," and "student feedback" constitute the dynamics of students-instructor online communication in Microsoft Teams. Therefore, consideration of the multiple aspects presented in the R2F2 model for online communication is necessary to achieve greater understanding of the dynamics of students-to-instructor online communication in research. As such, continuous use of Microsoft Teams, faculty training emphasis on effective online communication using Office 365, and verificatory studies for other courses beside research are recommended for SJCDC.

This study collaborated with 372 students in three universities to explore methods of curriculum designs bridging the gap between typical English courses and global education concepts. By applying survey questionnaires and qualitative methods, the researchers investigate how globalization education is related to internationalism and "English Education" (Sifakis & Sougari, 2003). The 18-week research project introduced seventeen significant issues (e.g., UN 2008) and measured their noteworthy sequences from Taiwanese aspects. It contributes to English language teaching pedagogies under the current globalization trend. Globalization is a genuine and relevant historical phenomenon; therefore, educators should look at possible changes in the role of teachers, and incorporate more practice in inter-cultural communication, especially in English classrooms like all classrooms all over the world. What's different from all national of the world is that Zoom is banned by government that should be paid attentions by Taiwanese teachers, although all nations on the globe use it. (Cheung, 2021)

The characteristics of early-age children, such as curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, align with the essential attributes of STEM education. Consequently, it is important to examine the perspectives of children's picture books regarding STEM professions (gender, field of study, inferred action, etc.). Children's picture books tailored for this purpose should be designed in a simple way in terms of form and content, written in an understandable language, and supported by visuals. In this way, opportunities will be provided for children to learn various concepts, events, and situations more easily through books. In this study, the representation of STEM professions in children's picture books during early childhood was examined. The study utilized document analysis, and the study group consisted of STEM-themed books available from publishing houses specializing in illustrated children's literature in Turkey. After forming the keywords and searching relevant publishing houses, ten books were included in the data analysis. The books were analyzed using the book review form developed by the researchers. The main findings of the study revealed that female characters were prominent in STEM professions in these books. Furthermore, the majority of the characters in STEM-themed picture books depicted engaging in product design and invention when examining the inferred actions. Additionally, objects such as writing tools, construction tools, and fictional machines were widely used by the characters in STEM-themed picture books. The representation of STEM professions in these picture books offers children inspiring role models, showcasing potential success and providing impactful narratives. Consequently, books emerge as effective tools in aiding children's understanding of specific concepts during their early years. [This paper was published in: "EJER Congress 2023 International Eurasian Educational Research Congress Conference Proceedings," Ani Publishing, 2023, pp. 163-178.]

The study aimed to explore the integration of lesson study into science teacher education programs to enhance preservice science teachers' pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) for STEM. The lesson study cycle encompassed planning, teaching, reflecting, re-teaching, and re-reflecting phases, and the participants' experiences regarding PCK for STEM in these phases were investigated. Lesson study was incorporated into the Practice in a Science Teaching course within the science teacher education program, and four lesson study cycles were completed. Participants designed four research lessons in the format of content representation focusing on different science units and implemented them in middle school classrooms. A case study was employed, and the four preservice science teachers in their final year participated in the study. In-depth data were collected through various sources, including interviews, content representation, and observation protocols, and descriptive analysis was used to analyze the data. The main findings of the study revealed that the phases of lesson study were influential in improving preservice science teachers' PCK for STEM. The collaborative nature of lesson study allowed preservice science teachers to construct knowledge collectively, teach in real classroom environments, observe their peers, and reflect on the lessons. These activities enhanced their understanding of the curriculum, learners, instructional strategies, and assessment in the context of STEM education at the end of the study. [This paper was published in: "EJER Congress 2023 International Eurasian Educational Research Congress Conference Proceedings," Ani Publishing, 2023, pp. 148-162.]

This study aimed to reveal general landscape of research on teacher resilience, employing descriptive and bibliometric analyses. Descriptive analyses were performed utilizing Web of Science's internal system, while bibliometric analyses were executed through the VOSviewer program. Web of Science Core Collection was used as a data source. Citation analyses of publications, authors, and journals, as well as co-authorship, co-citation, and common word analyses were conducted. The research reveals a timeline of publications, indicating a notable surge in 2006, and a substantial increase in 2021. The countries with the highest number of publications on teacher resilience, in descending order, are the United States of America (USA), Australia, the United Kingdom (UK), and the People's Republic of China (PRC), according to the research findings. Authors such as Gu, C. Day, S. Beltman, C. Mansfield, and A. Price emerged from the citation analysis. Based on the results from the co-citation analysis, C. Day and Q. Gu were identified as the most frequently co-cited authors. The co-occurrence analysis of keywords highlighted key terms like resilience, teacher education, early career teachers, teacher candidates, professional learning, school leadership, and COVID-19. The findings were contextualized within the existing literature, leading to recommendations for future research. [This paper was published in: "EJER Congress 2023 International Eurasian Educational Research Congress Conference Proceedings," Ani Publishing, 2023, pp. 591-611.]

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education is an interdisciplinary approach aimed at enhancing students' understanding of these disciplines and fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This study investigates the experiences and perceptions of 20 third-year pre-service science teachers (PSSTs) participating in STEM practices at a Turkish public university. The research addresses three key questions: (1) What are the opinions of STEM teacher candidates? (2) What benefits and challenges did they encounter during STEM practices? (3) How do they perceive STEM education and its implications for students and teachers? A qualitative case study methodology was employed to gather in-depth insights from PSSTs. The sample was selected using criterion sampling to ensure relevance to the study's focus. Over a four-week period, PSSTs engaged in STEM activities designed to align with the science education curriculum. Data collection involved a "Views on STEM Education Questionnaire" developed by the researcher and reviewed by two experts in STEM education. Content analysis was used to analyze the collected data, ensuring reliability through inter-coder agreement assessment. The results indicated that STEM education encompasses not only the four core disciplines but also interdisciplinary interactions. Participants recognized its positive impact on cognitive and psychomotor skills, creative thinking, problem-solving abilities, and its real-world relevance. However, limitations in time, resources, and pedagogical technological content knowledge were noted as potential challenges. Effective STEM instructors were described as possessing strong communication skills, creativity, innovation, and a passion for research. The findings of this study contribute to a deeper understanding of STEM teacher candidates' perspectives, shedding light on the importance of interdisciplinary approaches and the qualities required for successful STEM educators. [This paper was published in: "EJER Congress 2023 International Eurasian Educational Research Congress Conference Proceedings," Ani Publishing, 2023, pp. 554-569.]

Reading is one of the most significant academic skills and numerous students have difficulties with reading including students who are deaf and hard of hearing. An average student with hearing impairments graduates from a high school with a fourth-grade reading comprehension level that is alarmingly poor. Several reasons may cause this low reading achievement and one of them is a lack of phonological knowledge. Unfortunately, deaf and hard of hearing students mostly do not receive instruction that is phonics based. Even though the curriculum should be the same for all students, instructions need to be differentiated based on students' needs. Visual Phonics is a teaching tool to improve phonological skills using multisensory modalities and has the promise to improve the phonological skills of students with reading difficulties, especially for students who are deaf and hard of hearing. A growing body of research studies supported the effectiveness of this evidenced based strategy. Although Visual Phonics has been successfully utilized for almost four decades in the USA, it has not been used in Turkey and there is no strategy similar to it. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to inform educators and parents about Visual Phonics and to adapt it to the Turkish Language. [This paper was published in: "EJER Congress 2023 International Eurasian Educational Research Congress Conference Proceedings," Ani Publishing, 2023, pp. 308-321.]

This study examined the effects of forest education on the environmental awareness and environmental attitudes of vocational high school students and their self-evaluations toward forest education. The study, in which the mixed research method was adopted, was designed with an explanatory design. Forest education was given within the scope of the experimental study carried out at the quantitative level. The importance of the education was emphasized and forest ecology, eco-social functions of forests, forest products were discussed with an interdisciplinary approach. The study group consists of 32 vocational high school students studying at vocational high schools in different provinces from the Thrace region. Data collection tools are the sustainable environmental awareness scale and environmental attitude scale at the quantitative level and structured interviews at the qualitative level. Related samples t-test was used for quantitative data and content analysis was performed for qualitative data. The results of the study show a permanent increase in environmental awareness and attitude of vocational high school students thanks to forest education. According to the self-evaluations of vocational high school students, it can be said that forest education provides positive environmental and academic contributions to them. Based on the results obtained, it can be suggested that forest education should be given importance to direct qualified intermediate staff candidates who can have a say in human-environment interaction to sustainable pro-environmental behaviors. [This paper was published in: "EJER Congress 2023 International Eurasian Educational Research Congress Conference Proceedings," Ani Publishing, 2023, pp. 463-475.]

Rules are often created based on the needs and values of society. Social rules, on the other hand, are guidelines that state whether we should or should not do certain behaviors. In addition to educational activities, schools also include activities aimed at teaching social rules. The concept of rule, its formation, implementation, classification and diversity, its changing borders, its importance for human education, order, and life has a structure that is highly questioned among people. It is important to know the perspectives of primary school children regarding the rules, one of the ages where this questioning is made deeply, in order to plan educational activities. The aim of this research is to reveal the cognitive structures of primary school students regarding the rules through the Word Association Test (WAT). In this study, descriptive survey model, one of the quantitative research methods, was used. The study group of the research consists of 185 primary school second, third and fourth grade students studying in a Turkish province in the 2022-2023 academic year. The study group was selected according to easily accessible case sampling, one of the purposive sampling strategies. While primary school 2nd grade students associated the concept of rule with 52 different words, third grade students associated 56 different words and fourth grade students associated 75 different words. When the words with a cut-off point of 25 and above were examined, it was seen that school and traffic answers were given at every grade level. When the words at each grade level were examined, it was seen that the students generally did not write the concepts with close meaning and similar meanings related to the concept in which they explained the rules with examples. However, it has been determined that the written words are mostly associated with social and school rules. [This paper was published in: "EJER Congress 2023 International Eurasian Educational Research Congress Conference Proceedings," Ani Publishing, 2023, pp. 225-240.]

Privatization of education has expanded dramatically worldwide in the last two decades, and Turkey is no exception. It is seen that the developments affecting the transformation of public services began with the implementation of neoliberal education policies, especially after the 1980s. These policies have led to a significant transformation in the field of education. After this period, the field of education, which was offered as a public service, began to be increasingly privatized. This process, which causes significant effects in all areas of education, shows that the privatization of education also has a significant impact on school choice processes. The main problem of this research is to try to understand the appearance of the segregations in education that arise due to school choice processes and the possible effects of educational segregations. Therefore, this research aims to focus on school choices, educational segregation, and the possible effects of this process during the privatization of education in Turkey. As a result of the research, it was revealed that exam scores and the distance from the school to home were the most determining factors in school choice for students studying in public high schools. Therefore, it can be said that there is a compulsory school choice process for students studying in public high schools. It is seen that students and parents studying in private high schools choose qualified private schools with high academic success due to the aim of accessing a qualified education. Parents' view of education as an investment and deficiencies in public education are other important factors in choosing a private school. Among the important results revealed by this research study is that school choice leads to students accessing schools of different qualities, deepening educational disparities depending on class position and educational inequalities. [This paper was published in: "EJER Congress 2023 International Eurasian Educational Research Congress Conference Proceedings," Ani Publishing, 2023, pp. 337-350.]

Clear knowledge of managerial roles allows for understanding the various functions and responsibilities that administrators undertake daily. Additionally, this knowledge offers a balanced perspective on management work, acknowledging that managers must do several responsibilities at once. This study reveals how the Public Education Center (PEC) vice-principals who work with a busy schedule perceive their managerial roles and how they operate their tasks rather than the statements on the formal regulations. This research study utilized a qualitative, phenomenological research design to explore the roles and workload of PEC administrators. We conducted in-depth interviews with four PEC vice-principals who all had worked in Izmir. We aimed to elicit detailed descriptions of their managerial experiences and thoughts on their work. The data were analyzed with the qualitative content-analysis method to identify the patterns and themes. Findings were shaped within the framework of Mintzberg's managerial roles and gathered under three main themes, namely Interpersonal, Informational, and Decisional responsibilities. These results showed that PEC vice-principals were active in all three primary responsibilities. Moreover, according to the participants, the most crucial roles were the roles of leadership, problem-solving, negotiation, dissemination, and representation. The study makes a few implications and recommendations, such as that PECs could use Mintzberg's managerial roles as a framework for assessing performance or that PECs could ensure that their managers have the necessary knowledge and abilities to carry out their duties successfully by understanding their managerial roles. [This paper was published in: "EJER Congress 2023 International Eurasian Educational Research Congress Conference Proceedings," Ani Publishing, 2023, pp. 449-462.]

This research aimed to develop a valid and reliable test to be used to detect sixth grade students' misconceptions and errors regarding the subject of fractions. A misconception diagnostic test has been developed that includes the concept of fractions, different representations of fractions, ordering and comparing fractions, equivalence of fractions, representation of fractions on the number line, and addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of fractions. Studies in the literature on misconceptions in fractions were examined and 22 misconceptions were listed. An open-ended test consisting of 23 questions was created in which students justified their answers to the questions. The developed test was applied to 215 sixth grade students studying in a public secondary school in Istanbul. The average item difficulty index of the test was calculated as 0.37. The test was found to be of average difficulty. The average discrimination index of the test was measured as 0.69. This value shows that the test items are quite successful in distinguishing between students who know and those who do not. In addition, when the discrimination values of the test items were taken into consideration separately, there was no need for item removal or item change since there were no items below 0.30. The KR-20 reliability coefficient was calculated for the first stage of the test and was calculated as 0.93. A graded classification system was used for the first part and second part of the test. To determine that the two stages work in harmony, the Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient was calculated and found to be 0.95. These results prove that the developed test is highly valid and reliable. [This paper was published in: "EJER Congress 2023 International Eurasian Educational Research Congress Conference Proceedings," Ani Publishing, 2023, pp. 255-272.]

This study aims to explain the relation between school administrators' instructional leadership and teachers' instructional moods according to teacher opinions. The research is quantitative in nature and designed in a correlational survey pattern using quantitative research methods. A total of 160 participants took part in the study, selected through simple random sampling method. In data analysis, t-tests and ANOVA were used. Pearson product-moment correlational analysis was employed to determine the relation between school administrators' instructional leadership and teachers' instructional moods. The impact of school administrators' instructional leadership on teachers' instructional moods were analyzed using simple linear regression analysis. It was found that the level of school administrators' instructional leadership was high, and teachers' instructional moods were at a moderate level. Teachers were found to have a higher sense of enjoyment in their instructional moods, while their anxiety levels were relatively low. School administrators' instructional leadership behaviors were found to be consistent across gender, educational level, years of service in the school, and duration of working with the current school administrator. Similarly, no differences were found in teachers' instructional moods concerning gender, educational level, years of service in the school, and duration of working with the current school administrator. A low level of positive correlation was found between school administrators' instructional leadership and teachers' instructional moods. The study concluded that the instructional leadership of school administrators has a minimal impact on teachers' instructional mood states. [This paper was published in: "EJER Congress 2023 Conference Proceedings," Ani Publishing, 2023, pp. 1-23.]

Augmented reality (AR), a cutting-edge technology, has the potential to change the way students learn by superimposing virtual items and information onto the real environment. Through more immersive and interesting interactions with digital content, AR might help students better understand difficult concepts and boost their drive to learn. As a result of its contribution to student learning, AR has become increasingly appealing to educational researchers. This study aimed to descriptively explore the characteristics of AR studies in education and to qualitatively analyze the most influential ones indexed in the Web of Science (WoS) between 2000 and 2022. A scoping review was conducted to determine the sample of the AR studies in education based on the inclusion criteria. Accordingly, descriptive analyses were conducted to identify the characteristics of the AR studies in education between 2000 and 2022 in terms of publication year, country, affiliations, journals, funding agencies, and citation trends. Then, the research methodologies and implications were found among the most influential AR studies in education between 2000 and 2022 by synthesizing qualitatively. The overall results indicated that AR studies in education have been conducted since 2008, with an increasing number of studies over time. Based on the implications of the most influential studies identified in terms of citation numbers, it was detected that AR has the potential to enhance education and training by providing interactive and engaging environments, linking real-world contexts with digital resources, and promoting efficiency and effectiveness in learning. [This paper was published in: "EJER Congress 2023 International Eurasian Educational Research Congress Conference Proceedings," Ani Publishing, 2023, pp. 273-291.]

The aim of this research study was to examine the opinions and experiences of teachers and pre-service teachers about number sense and its development. The participants of this research were 25 teachers and pre-service teachers studying at undergraduate or graduate level in different regions and different departments of Turkey, who participated in the number sense training project prepared within the scope of teacher training. Research data were collected through open-ended questions and activities developed by the participants. Open-ended questions developed by the researchers consisted of questions about the development and application of the number sense. The data were analyzed through content analysis. Results showed that most of the participants generally emphasized the use of materials such as number cards and ten frame cards for the development of number sense in the classroom environment and the development of number sense components such as having number talk. However, the number sense activities developed by the participants as a group at the end of the training reveal that they need to have more experience in number sense. In addition, the participants see teacher competence and the content and intensity of the objectives in the mathematics curriculum as the biggest obstacle to the use of number sense in the math classroom. [This paper was published in: "EJER Congress 2023 International Eurasian Educational Research Congress Conference Proceedings," Ani Publishing, 2023, pp. 131-147.]

This study aimed to present a political analysis on how the political power uses the neocorporatist strategy while generating consent to education policies and what role civil society associations such as educational associations and unions play in generating consent to the education policies implemented in Turkey. [This paper was published in: "EJER Congress 2023 International Eurasian Educational Research Congress Conference Proceedings," Ani Publishing, 2023, pp. 351-365.]

The aim of the study was to evaluate how the media covered distance education practices carried out by the Turkish Ministry of National Education between March 16, 2020, and September 6, 2021. The study employed qualitative research methods, specifically the document analysis design. In this context, the study focused on newspapers as a media platform. The research assessed the perspectives on distance education from four newspapers with different ideologies. The primary objective of the study was to raise awareness of existing issues, inform the public, and promote action-oriented solutions, especially in the field of education. Within the scope of the study, instead of emphasizing biased or unbiased media, the fundamental role of the media, which is often more significant than commonly perceived, is underscored. Based on the findings of the research, it is emphasized that the media should be aware of the critical role it plays and that providing inaccurate or misleading information, particularly in the field of education, can have adverse consequences. Additionally, the study draws attention to how and to what extent the topic of distance education is addressed. As a result of the study, the importance of informing the society about the distance education process is discussed, emphasizing the need for accurate and effective communication in this regard. [This paper was published in: "EJER Congress 2023 International Eurasian Educational Research Congress Conference Proceedings," Ani Publishing, 2023, pp. 83-96.]

For learners to be individuals equipped with the 21st-century skills when they start business life after graduation, they must be able to gain these skills during their education. However, due to their nature, it's not possible for students to acquire these skills under a specific course. For these skills to be achieved, they must be integrated across all curricula. In this study, an evaluation was conducted to see whether various countries incorporate the 21st-century skills in their curricula, how these skills are applied, and how these skills should be handled in their curricula. Within the scope of this research, the curricula applied in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, England, Ireland, and Turkey were examined. When the 12 skills defined by the P21 platform are considered, it can be seen that all skills are interconnected and that one cannot fully exist without the other. It can be said that starting to gain these skills, which are required by the 21st-century professions and which employers expect from graduates, from an early age it is important for individuals to be properly and fully prepared for the future. In accordance with the 21st-century expectations, evaluations, educational materials, teaching methods, professional growth opportunities, and learning environments should all be synchronized to create a supportive framework that generates the 21st-century results for contemporary students. [This paper was published in: "EJER Congress 2023 International Eurasian Educational Research Congress Conference Proceedings," Ani Publishing, 2023, pp. 97-126.]

Some studies state that teachers do not have sufficient knowledge for the implementation of the program, do not find the teaching and evaluation activities applicable, and have difficulty in implementing the program due to the lack of materials-tools and equipment. In this context, this research aims to determine the opinions of pre-service teachers about the Physical Education and Sports Education Program (5-8). In line with this purpose, we tried to find answers to the following questions: What are the teacher candidates' opinions in relation to their teaching programs gains, its content, learning-teaching processes, and measurement and evaluation practices. This research was carried out by utilizing the scanning model. In the study, quantitative research methods were used, and a questionnaire prepared by the researchers was used in order to determine the views of teacher candidates on the Physical Education and Sports Education Program. The universe of the research consists of 100 students studying at the Faculty of Sports Sciences of Bayburt University. When the research findings were examined, it was seen that the evaluations of the novice teachers toward the objectives of the education program were generally positive. On the other hand, it is seen that the novice teachers concentrate on the expression "I am undecided" about whether there are scientific errors in the outcome statements. [This paper was published in: "EJER Congress 2023 International Eurasian Educational Research Congress Conference Proceedings," Ani Publishing, 2023, pp. 634-644.]

In order to keep up with the speed of science and technology in today's conditions, it is important for human beings to constantly renew themselves and adapt to the changing world and living conditions. In this content, education plays a significant role, and art education, in particular, hold a pioneering role in nurturing civilized individuals. Art education, which is considered important at a young age, takes on the locomotive task of developing a child's creative power and integrating the knowledge and skills they acquire into real-life applications by incorporating current techniques and tools. The importance of drawing in a child's development can be expressed by its role as a means for perceiving the external world and self-expression. Studies also demonstrate that children utilize the knowledge and skills they acquire on touch screens in their real lives. Drawing applications with fun themes for children attract attention. However, these applications are generally designed for entertainment purpose and targeted towards children who can read and write. The lack of an educational software that provides audio guidance and teaches drawing with the support of artificial intelligence has led to the development of the 'Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Directed Drawing Technique' as identified in the literature research. This technique supports a child's creativity, enhances their fine motor skills, increases their digital literacy, and provides an enjoyable learning experience. Additionally, it enables children to create original drawings and express their ideas while guiding their progress and supporting their learning process. The artificial intelligence-assisted directed drawing application is believed to contribute to the development of a child's self-drawing skills, beneficial use of technological devices like tablets by preschoolers, and increasing the interest and talent of future generations in artistic activities. [This paper was published in: "EJER Congress 2023 International Eurasian Educational Research Congress Conference Proceedings," Ani Publishing, 2023, pp. 511-519.]

21st-century skills are among the qualifications that teacher candidates should have in order to provide quality education, as in every business field. To achieve this, the renovation of educational programs and integration of those skills into the course process is recommended. Exploring the experiences of physical education teacher education students (PETE) in the learning ecosystem, which is created with peer mentoring in the movement education course, was the purpose of this research. In this case study, a movement education course was designed with three peer mentors and 25 peer learners. Data were collected through Instagram page posts, field notes, researcher meetings, and student reflections and then analysed with inductively constant comparison. It was found that peer mentors and peer learners showed flexibility and adaptability in working in their teams if teammates were making an effort and otherwise ignored each other. Because all peer groups prepared content and taught others, they used their productivity, and accountability was shown through reflections among peer mentors, peer groups and course leaders. So, PETE took responsibility for the learning process. Story-creating provided permanent learning, connected knowledge to daily life and raised awareness of PETEs. So, when the 21st-century skills are embedded in the nature of courses, quality education can be achieved. [This paper was published in: "EJER Congress 2023 International Eurasian Educational Research Congress Conference Proceedings," Ani Publishing, 2023, pp. 179-193.]

The current study aimed to determine the awareness of teachers from different branches about the characteristics of gifted students and to examine whether this awareness varies significantly depending on gender, graduated faculty, professional experience, education level and branch. The study used the relational survey design, one of the quantitative research methods. The study group was comprised of a total of 448 teachers (297 women and 151 men) from different branches. The participants were selected by using the purposive sampling method. A questionnaire and a personal information form were administered to the teachers working in schools across different cities in Turkey in the second term of the 2022-2023 school year through digital platforms. The obtained data were analysed using the SPSS 20 software program. The study revealed that the teachers' awareness of the characteristics of gifted students is at a medium level, and it was determined that the variables of gender, graduated faculty and education level do not affect this awareness, but the variables of professional experience and branch make a significant difference. In this context, it is recommended to design various activities to increase teachers' awareness of the characteristics of gifted students and determine the effectiveness of these activities through qualitative or mixed methods. [This paper was published in: "EJER Congress 2023 International Eurasian Educational Research Congress Conference Proceedings," Ani Publishing, 2023, pp. 612-633.]

The aim of the study was to examine the effect of the educational practice including growth-mindset strategies on the self-efficacy, self-regulation, academic achievement and mind development scores of 8th grade students who are continuing their secondary education in Turkey. In order to examine the effect of the use of growth-mindset strategies on the self-efficacy, self-regulation, academic achievement and mindset scores of the 8th grade students, the results obtained as a result of the four-week pilot application carried out with the participation of 42 eighth grade students (experimental group: 21, control group: 21). In this study, which was designed in accordance with the nested mixed pattern, data were obtained through Mindset Scale, Self-Efficacy Scale, and Metacognitive Skills Scale before and after the application. In the qualitative aspect of the research, the data obtained from the interviews with the students, reflection reports filled by the students, self-evaluation forms, peer assessment forms and course observations were subjected to content analysis. The categories and codes that emerged as a result of the analysis were structured under three themes that also constituted the interview questions. Within the scope of the research, semi-structured one-to-one interviews were conducted with 4 students in the experimental group, and after the application, self-assessment, peer assessment forms and reflection reports were filled by the students. Before the application, no significant difference was observed between the experimental and control groups in terms of the average scores showing academic success in mathematics, metacognitive skills and self-efficacy skills. A significant difference was observed only between the average scores of mind development among the posttest scores performed after the mind development training. A positive change was observed between the mindset scores of the experimental group students before and after the application. [This paper was published in: "EJER Congress 2023 International Eurasian Educational Research Congress Conference Proceedings," Ani Publishing, 2023, pp. 383-401.]

Gifted students are future leaders in society. In order to support and encourage them, it's important to have a thorough understanding of the nature of giftedness and the perceptions, and anticipations of gifted students. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the perceptions and anticipations of 6th-grade gifted students about four commonly used assessment methods, namely, exams, homework, project and performance assessments, and in-class assessments in mathematics classes. The present study is a case study, which is a type of qualitative methodology. The participants of this study consisted of three 6th-grade gifted students who attended Science and Art Centers (BILSEM) in Ankara. To collect the data, semi-structured interviews were conducted, and data were analyzed through content analysis. The findings indicated that although their perceptions and anticipations varied, three gifted students mostly like project and performance assessments out of these four methods, prefer group assessment to individual assessment, and do not like exams and excessive amounts of homework. In addition, the reflections of gifted students' perceptions can be seen in their anticipations. The findings of this study would be helpful to provide teachers and researchers insight into the perceptions and anticipations of gifted students regarding the assessment to diversify assessment, which would contribute to revealing and enhancing gifted students' potential. [This paper was published in: "EJER Congress 2023 International Eurasian Educational Research Congress Conference Proceedings," Ani Publishing, 2023, pp. 675-685.]

This paper is a slightly revised version of a keynote address given at the 2015 National Quemoy University English Conference, Reimagining the Teaching of Language, Literature, and Culture, in Kinmen, Taiwan, on 5 June 2015. The author contends that teaching English as a Foreign Language is changing rapidly, and successful teachers and scholars need to be prepared for the future. He present six predictions about teaching and researching in the EFL discipline in the year 2020 and beyond, that there will be: (1) A growth of outcome-based instructional engineering, (2) A growth of affordance-based planning, (3) A growth of task-based instructional design, (4) A growth of affordance-based research, (5) Pressure for more curriculum integration of research findings, and (6) Increased scrutiny of peer review, including an expectation that raw data used in studies must be made available for public scrutiny.

This study aims to investigate the satisfaction level of students regarding the education of Turkish as a foreign language (TFL) during the pandemic caused by COVID-19. This study, which was carried out to shed light on the effect of distance education practices on teaching Turkish as a foreign language, is essential in providing students with the opportunity to evaluate the process and raising awareness in the organization of education programs. The participants were 50 international university students who enrolled in the Turkish preparatory classes of Bursa Uludag University in the Turkish Teaching Application and Research Center (ULUTÖMER) during the academic years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021. The study applied quantitative research descriptive, relational, and causal comparison methods. The data within the research scope were obtained using an attitude scale developed by the researcher through a questionnaire applied to 50 volunteer students online via Google Docs Form. The survey data was analyzed using SPSS 26.0.0.0, and statistical methods such as Mann-Whitney 2, Independent Sample Test, Kruskal Wallis K, Independent Sample Test, and Spearman Correlation Analysis were used to calculate the statistical findings. The statistical analysis of the questionnaire data showed that most participants who filled in the questionnaire stated that they were satisfied with the quality of online learning. In addition, students also indicated that they were more confident with online teaching than face-to-face teaching. On the other hand, the statistical analysis further revealed no significant relationship between students' satisfaction levels learning Turkish and socio-demographic variables such as age and gender. Finally, no meaningful relationship was found between the comparative satisfaction levels of Turkish students and socio-demographic variables.