Critical thinking can be defined as: (1) a cognitive process that is formed by analysing, comparing and evaluating information obtained as a result of experience, as well as through observations and verbal communication; (2) a kind of combination of logical and creative thinking; (3) mental functions that are performed...
CC-BY, Adobe Stock We live in a time where technology is advancing at a rapid pace, and the innovations and developments that come with it are pretty impressive. After reading this, you might find yourself looking at things in a different way. Teachers are helping to build a future...
CC-BY, provided by the author Our school’s active participation in comprehensive STEM initiatives has continually driven us to explore innovative, project-based learning methodologies. Recently, this commitment culminated in the “KEY of STEAM” Erasmus+ mobility project, which created an educational bridge between our classrooms in Ankara and our collaborative partners...
CC-BY, provided by author Abstract We live in a world marked by climate crisis and scientific misinformation. In this context, the educational challenge lies in training future teachers capable of delivering meaningful science education. This document explores how citizen science, integrated into initial teacher training for primary education, transcends...
CC-BY, provided by author In Pursuit of the Future in Nature for a Sustainable World The rapid depletion of natural resources, environmental pollution, the increasing scarcity of energy resources, inadequacies in waste management, and climate change are among the most important problems facing the world. Developing awareness of...
CC-BY, Unsplash No formal debate, no panel of experts — just an ordinary classroom on an ordinary morning at a European secondary school. During a civic education lesson, the teacher introduces a topic that is quickly becoming impossible to ignore: artificial intelligence. No surveys needed. Just real voices,...
CC-BY, provided by author Project goal The “Taste Life” project, completed by 7th grade students, aims to encourage schoolchildren to take a conscious approach to their health, nutrition and lifestyle. The students investigated various aspects of nutrition and physical activity, as well as the issue of global hunger,...
CC-BY, provided by author In my view, applying STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) at elementary level is an incredibly exciting experience. The children’s curiosity and investigative spirit turn every lesson into a small journey of discovery. Using accessible and fun tools such as Google’s free Teachable Machine greatly...
CC-BY, provided by author A new addition has been made to the “Mathematics Mobilisation” studies initiated by our Ministry. 2022 was declared the Year of Mathematics within the framework of the “Cooperation Protocol in Education” signed by our Ministry and TÜBİTAK on 28 March. In this context, TÜBİTAK...
CC-BY, provided by authors The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) play a key role in education for several important reasons. They provide a comprehensive framework that fosters a global awareness among students of the challenges and issues affecting the world. When teaching the SDGs in a multi-disciplinary approach, students develop...