Online history coursesconducted during the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey: Aprocess evaluation from the perspective of high school students


Turan R., Bektaş Ö.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (IJCI), cilt.15, sa.2, ss.1126-1154, 2023 (Hakemli Dergi)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 15 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2023
  • Dergi Adı: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (IJCI)
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), MLA - Modern Language Association Database, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1126-1154
  • Erzincan Binali Yıldırım Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

T
he
aim of this research is to
evaluate
the
online history courses conducted in the emergency remote teaching
process in Turkey from the perspective of high school stude
nts.
The study group was composed of 193
high
school students
from different types of
high
schools in Aksaray province
of Turkey
. In the study, the case study
method, one of the qualitative research methods, was used. The data were collected using a personal
information form and a semi
-
structured interview form developed by the researchers. Within the framework
of the research, the
obtained data were analyzed via content analysis. The codes, themes, frequencies and
direct quotations from the participant's views were expressed and evaluated. The results of the research
showe
d that in the emergency remote teaching
process, online hist
ory lessons were mainly carried out through
the Educational Information Network (EBA) and ZOOM digital platforms, the microphones of the students
were usually turned on and the cameras were kept closed during the online lessons, the teachers mostly used
th
e conventional lecturing method, and utilized the teaching materials such as maps, various visuals and
videos. It was also revealed that students were mostly assigned for answering questions, watching videos and
preparing for the subjects, and students’ su
ccess was mostly assessed and evaluated through exams, class
participation and performance assignments