مرکز منطقه ای اطلاع رساني علوم و فناوري - Predicting Academic Successes of Students on “Teaching Principles and Methods” Courses

Abstract :

The main purpose of this study is predicting academic successes of students on final exam of “Teaching Principles and Methods” courses. Arithmetic means of predictor variables were compared by programs: Teaching of Music, Turkish Language, English Language and Counseling and Psychological Guidance. In this study, the predictor equations of final exam performances were reported and interpreted both for programs and overall. Multiple regression analyses revealed that the following 3 variables contributed significantly to the prediction of students’ achievements on final exam of “Teaching Principles and Methods” courses: “Score gained in-class activities”, “first year grade of university”, and “accomplishing all course requirement and responsibilities.” The variable of “application score” was found a significant predictor for all programs. The variable of “first year grade of university” was a significant predictor for Turkish Language, English Language and Counseling and psychological Guidance programs. The variable of “accomplishing all course requirements and responsibilities” was a significant predictor for Music and English Language programs. The variable of “University entrance score” was found a significant predictor when all programs treated as a group.