ÖCAL, Adem Aksaray Üniversitesi - Eğitim Fakültesi - İlk Böl, Turkey , POLAT, Recep Aksaray Üniversitesi - Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü, Turkey , ALTINOK, Ayşen Aksaray Üniversitesi - Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü, Turkey

Elementary School Secondary Stage Students’ Landmark Perceptions

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This study was conducted to determine landmark perception of elementary school students. The study was implemented with 1025 students from 8 cities (Şanlıurfa, Ardahan, Afyonkarahisar, Adana, Çorum, Kırşehir, Ankara, Aksaray) in Turkey. The students lived in different settlements (village, town, and city), being in different grade levels (6, 7 and 8th) and being in different economic features. The measurement tool prepared for this study applied in the period from March to May 2010. The study was designed as descriptive method and qualitative research method was used. The data were obtained with qualitative research methods, and the study designed as a descriptive survey method. Measurement tool was prepared in the form of open-ended questions and answers were analyzed in accordance with qualitative research methods. At the end of the study, it was determined that the places that 6, 7 and 8th grade students’ give importance in Turkey and around the world. Findings are important in terms of leading in teaching geographical space for students in primary education.

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Landmark , Spatial cognition , Place learning , Social studies , Geographical education.

Journal Of Uludag University Faculty Of Education

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