The Regression Level of Constructivist Learning Environment Characteristics on Classroom Environment Characteristics Supporting Critical Thinking

Cilt: 15 Sayı: 60 30 Ekim 2015
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The Regression Level of Constructivist Learning Environment Characteristics on Classroom Environment Characteristics Supporting Critical Thinking

Abstract

Problem Statement:One of the main aims of constructivism is to improve critical thinking skills/tendencies via experiences. In this sense, it is believed that the more the constructivist learning environment is improved, the more the appropriateness of supporting critical thinking is improved. However, no study has yet statistically tested thisbelief.

Purpose of the Study:The aim ofthis study is to determine the regression level of constructivist learning environment characteristics on classroom environment characteristics supporting critical thinking according to the teachers participating in the study.

Method: The study is a regression study at relational screening model. The sample of the study consists of 351 teachers working at primary and secondary schools in Kutahya city center and surroundingvillages. The Constructivist Learning Environments Questionnaire and Critical Thinking Supportive Teachers’ Behaviors Inventory were used as data collection tools. During the data analysis, the Pearson correlation test was conducted to determine the relation between the two variables.To determine the regression level of constructivist learning environment characteristics on classroom environment characteristics supporting critical thinking, multiple regression analysis was conducted.

Findings and Results: The results of the regression analysis revealed that constructivist learning environment characteristics explain the 44% of the total variance of classroom environment characteristics supporting Open Mindedness; 50% of the total variance of classroom environment characteristics supporting High-Level Questioning; 40% of the total variance of classroom environment characteristics supporting Questioning of the Accuracy and Reliability of Information; 47% of the total variance of classroom environment characteristics supporting Seeking Causes and Evidence; 48% of the total variance of classroom environment characteristics supporting Openness.

Conclusion and Recommendations: In general, a medium-level, positive and significant relation was found between the subdimensions of the Constructivist Learning Environments Questionnaire and the subdimensions of the Critical Thinking Supportive Teachers’ Behaviors Inventory. Furthermore, it was found that the constructivist learning environment characteristics could explain nearly half of the total variance in classroom environment characteristics supporting critical thinking. These results show that the belief expressed in the existing literature that aligning the classroom environment with constructivist learning environment characteristics is also effective in supporting critical thinking is true to agreat extent.

Keywords: Constructivism, critical thinking, learning environment, constructivist learning environments, classroom environment supporting critical thinking.

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30 Ekim 2015

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30 Ekim 2015

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Yıl 2015 Cilt: 15 Sayı: 60

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APA
Tunca, N. (2015). The Regression Level of Constructivist Learning Environment Characteristics on Classroom Environment Characteristics Supporting Critical Thinking. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research, 15(60), 181-200. https://doi.org/10.14689/ejer.2015.60.11
AMA
1.Tunca N. The Regression Level of Constructivist Learning Environment Characteristics on Classroom Environment Characteristics Supporting Critical Thinking. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research. 2015;15(60):181-200. doi:10.14689/ejer.2015.60.11
Chicago
Tunca, Nihal. 2015. “The Regression Level of Constructivist Learning Environment Characteristics on Classroom Environment Characteristics Supporting Critical Thinking”. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research 15 (60): 181-200. https://doi.org/10.14689/ejer.2015.60.11.
EndNote
Tunca N (01 Ekim 2015) The Regression Level of Constructivist Learning Environment Characteristics on Classroom Environment Characteristics Supporting Critical Thinking. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research 15 60 181–200.
IEEE
[1]N. Tunca, “The Regression Level of Constructivist Learning Environment Characteristics on Classroom Environment Characteristics Supporting Critical Thinking”, Eurasian Journal of Educational Research, c. 15, sy 60, ss. 181–200, Eki. 2015, doi: 10.14689/ejer.2015.60.11.
ISNAD
Tunca, Nihal. “The Regression Level of Constructivist Learning Environment Characteristics on Classroom Environment Characteristics Supporting Critical Thinking”. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research 15/60 (01 Ekim 2015): 181-200. https://doi.org/10.14689/ejer.2015.60.11.
JAMA
1.Tunca N. The Regression Level of Constructivist Learning Environment Characteristics on Classroom Environment Characteristics Supporting Critical Thinking. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research. 2015;15:181–200.
MLA
Tunca, Nihal. “The Regression Level of Constructivist Learning Environment Characteristics on Classroom Environment Characteristics Supporting Critical Thinking”. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research, c. 15, sy 60, Ekim 2015, ss. 181-00, doi:10.14689/ejer.2015.60.11.
Vancouver
1.Nihal Tunca. The Regression Level of Constructivist Learning Environment Characteristics on Classroom Environment Characteristics Supporting Critical Thinking. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research. 01 Ekim 2015;15(60):181-200. doi:10.14689/ejer.2015.60.11