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, Unsplash In an era where knowledge-based economies define global competitiveness, developing a highly skilled workforce is no longer a choice but a strategic necessity. For countries to thrive, sustainable development goals must be integrated with employment policies focusing on qualified human capital (Akgül, 2025). Turkey has actively...
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, provided by the author When Technology Meets Nature: Growing Smart Green Spaces at School What happens when students step outside the classroom and begin learning with their hands in the soil, sensors in their hands, and data on their screens? At Primary School “Strasho Pindjur” in Negotino,...
Image Source NASA/ Public Domain: Artemis II NASA astronauts (left to right) Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen In March 2026, humans are returning to the Moon. Four astronauts will strap into the Orion spacecraft and travel farther from Earth...
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 author Abstract The We Touch Lives by Coding eTwinning project aims to equip students with skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) while fostering collaboration and problem-solving abilities. This article presents the implementation of the project, emphasising project-based learning, interactive methods, and values such...