Examining Graduate Dissertations in the Field of Critical Thinking: A Case from Turkey
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Purpose: The aim of this study is to conduct content analyses of graduate
dissertations about critical thinking skills in the field of educational
sciences in Turkey and to document general trends in dissertations. Research Methods: This
study is constructed using qualitative research methods and techniques. A
document review was used to gather data in the study. One hundred eighty-six
dissertations, available from the National Dissertations Center in the Higher
Education Council, have been analyzed in terms of various variables. Findings: Depending on the gathered data, it is clear that critical
thinking has been studied since 1999 and a majority of the dissertations have
been written for a master’s degree. It is also revealed that descriptive
research has been more favored than experimental research. Studies have been primarily
conducted through quantitative data gathering methods. The dissertations have
mainly been written by undergraduate students using primarily data collection
tools consisting of scales. Implications for Research and Practice: This study reveals
which theses were studied in Turkey mostly in terms of research methods,
sample/study group characteristics, data collection tools, and subject areas
concerning critical thinking. Therefore, new research about critical thinking
should focus on experimental designs and in-depth analyses of critical
thinking through qualitative methods. |
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
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Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yayımlanma Tarihi
15 Aralık 2016
Gönderilme Tarihi
15 Aralık 2016
Kabul Tarihi
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Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2016 Cilt: 16 Sayı: 67