Menşure Alkış Küçükaydın
Biographic Data
| ID | 344970 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Menşure Alkış Küçükaydın |
| GIVEN NAMES | Menşure Alkış |
| FAMILY NAME | Küçükaydın |
| SIGNATURE | KÜÇÜKAYDIN M A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Necmettin Erbakan University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4410-1279 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 21 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 21 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Artificial intelligence-supported science education
This study explores how a generative artificial intelligence (GenAI)-supported learning experience influences the scientific reasoning processes of pre-service teachers. Fourteen participants enrolled in a primary school teacher education programme engaged in a science activity supported by GenAI tools. Data were collected through written outputs, reflective essays, and semi-structured interviews. The analysis revealed that prior to GenAI interac…
The Effect of Research‐Based Learning on Self‐Efficacy in Reviewing the State of Research, Methodological Skills, and Scientific Communication
Using research‐based learning (RBL) in pre‐service teacher education is important for professional and academic development. Moreover, RBL offers profound opportunities for pre‐service teachers to be involved in an actual research process. This can contribute to the development of pre‐service teachers' research competencies and strengthen scientific communication. However, there is a lack of experimental interventions in the literature examining …
Academic Grit Scale in Primary School
The Academic Grit Scale (AGS) precisely measures grit in the academic domain. However, the AGS has only been adapted to a limited number of samples, and little evidence of its reliability and validity has been presented. The current study consists of two separate studies addressing the AGS. In Study‐1, the 10‐item unidimensional structure of the AGS was confirmed by confirmatory factor analysis in a Turkish sample of children aged 8–11 years. Dif…
Science identity and critical thinking in primary school students
Science identity is the individual’s perception of them as a scientist and the perception of others as scientists. A strong science identity can foster epistemic curiosity related to the need to learn. Epistemic curiosity and the need for cognition may also be related to critical thinking. In this context, the study examined whether science identity relates to critical thinking and whether epistemic curiosity and the need for cognition mediate th…
Pre-Service Teachers’ Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence Fraud
Are resources wasted
Who Trusts Science
Previous studies have examined different variables related to trust in science and associated trust in science with personal or psychological variables. In this study, we assessed the role of personal agency beliefs (free will, scientific determinism, fatalistic determinism, and unpredictability) and personality traits, focusing on the psychological underpinnings of trust in science. The study, which was conducted with 1019 individuals from a Tur…
High school students’ engagement in science learning
Research worldwide is looking for ways to reform science education and increase student engagement in science education. Determining students’ engagement in science education can provide insight into the effectiveness of teaching and learning activities. For this reason, the Student Engagement in Science Learning scale, which was previously developed in a different sample, was adapted into Turkish. In this context, a two-way study was conducted. …
Middle school students’ self-efficacy and effort in social studies
Can Adopt AI‐Powered Educational Technology Buffer Against Academic Stress and School Burnout? A Protective Model Proposal
This study examined the relationship between trust in AI‐powered educational technology (AI‐EdTech) and school burnout among Turkish high school students and the mediating role of perceived usefulness and academic stress in this relationship. A total of 619 students ( M age = 15.95, SD = 0.94) participated in the study, and structural equation modeling was used. In the tested model, trust in AI‐EdTech was found to directly and negatively affect s…
Teacher Candidates with Biospheric Value, Farming and Openness Personality Type are Worried About Climate Change
Climate change is one of the most widespread problems affecting human well-being. Extreme weather events and ecosystem uncertainties also seriously threaten future teachers. However, we know little about the variables associated with teacher candidates’ climate change worry (CCW). Therefore, this study aims to identify the variables that predict CCW. In this study, the survey model was used to determine the variables associated with teacher candi…
Mental Health of Host and Refugee Youth in the Turkish Education System
Refugee youth across the world cope with the complexity of fulfilling developmental tasks and cultural adaptation requirements while struggling with different stressors and problems. This situation has been pointed out in scientific studies that refugee youth are vulnerable in terms of mental health. However, refugees may differ in the severity of their mental health problems due to certain personal or interpersonal factors. To examine these fact…
A social semiotic analysis of visual representation in science textbooks for Maarif Model for Turkey's century
Modelling the relationship between parents’ STEM awareness and elementary school children’s STEM career interest and attitudes
Host and Refugee Children’s Definition of Happiness
Studies on the happiness of adults and adolescents have been conducted in different cultures and associated with different contexts. However, a limited number of studies have directly examined the meaning that children attribute to happiness. Moreover, the happiness of a refugee group and children in the position of hosting them has yet to be addressed. Therefore, this study investigated the meaning attributed to happiness by Syrian refugees and …
Predictors of climate change conspiracy beliefs
Modeling the relationship between academic self-efficacy, metacognitive thinking skills, career plan, and academic motivation
An Investigation of the Effects of Out-of-School Learning Environments-Based Teaching on Pedagogical Belief Systems and Practices
In out-of-school-learning (OSL) environments, individuals are exposed to tasks that are not excessively difficult, and as a result, they gain experience rather than knowledge. Through the experiences that will be provided to teacher candidates, this situation can affect their pedagogical beliefs and attitudes toward classroom practices. This study investigated the impact of experiencing learner-centered processes in OSL environments on teacher ca…
Predictors of science identity in primary school
Science identity helps explain the attitude students have towards science, assessing how and why they choose to engage with it both inside and outside of school. Over time, each student develops an identity as a scientist based upon perceptions held by themselves and others. Students' science identity may vary depending on their gender, educational opportunities, and epistemological beliefs. For this reason, the study investigated the predictors …
Dast or VoSAL? Adaptation of the VoSAL to Turkish and a comparison between the instruments
The Draw-A Scientist Test (DAST) has been used for many years as a data collection tool in studies where the image of the scientist is attempted to be determined. In this test, in which the image of scientist is attempted to be revealed with drawings, the drawings are analyzed using a coding ruler or checklist. However, the DAST has been criticized in terms of some methodological issues and it has been emphasized that alternative instruments shou…
Predictors of Belief in Sexual Myths
Objectives: Sexual myths are exaggerated beliefs that have no scientific basis. Buying into these beliefs can lead to any number of sexual dysfunctions and decreased quality of life. Therefore, it is necessary to uncover the factors associated with sexual myths and to provide remedial services for anyone struggling with them. Methods: This study was conducted to determine the variables affecting sexual myths. Gender, demographic variables (family…
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Dast or VoSAL? Adaptation of the VoSAL to Turkish and a comparison between the instruments
The Draw-A Scientist Test (DAST) has been used for many years as a data collection tool in studies where the image of the scientist is attempted to be determined. In this test, in which the image of scientist is attempted to be revealed with drawings, the drawings are analyzed using a coding ruler or checklist. However, the DAST has been criticized in terms of some methodological issues and it has been emphasized that alternative instruments shou…
Predictors of Belief in Sexual Myths
Objectives: Sexual myths are exaggerated beliefs that have no scientific basis. Buying into these beliefs can lead to any number of sexual dysfunctions and decreased quality of life. Therefore, it is necessary to uncover the factors associated with sexual myths and to provide remedial services for anyone struggling with them. Methods: This study was conducted to determine the variables affecting sexual myths. Gender, demographic variables (family…
Predictors of climate change conspiracy beliefs
Modeling the relationship between academic self-efficacy, metacognitive thinking skills, career plan, and academic motivation
An Investigation of the Effects of Out-of-School Learning Environments-Based Teaching on Pedagogical Belief Systems and Practices
In out-of-school-learning (OSL) environments, individuals are exposed to tasks that are not excessively difficult, and as a result, they gain experience rather than knowledge. Through the experiences that will be provided to teacher candidates, this situation can affect their pedagogical beliefs and attitudes toward classroom practices. This study investigated the impact of experiencing learner-centered processes in OSL environments on teacher ca…
Predictors of science identity in primary school
Science identity helps explain the attitude students have towards science, assessing how and why they choose to engage with it both inside and outside of school. Over time, each student develops an identity as a scientist based upon perceptions held by themselves and others. Students' science identity may vary depending on their gender, educational opportunities, and epistemological beliefs. For this reason, the study investigated the predictors …
High school students’ engagement in science learning
Research worldwide is looking for ways to reform science education and increase student engagement in science education. Determining students’ engagement in science education can provide insight into the effectiveness of teaching and learning activities. For this reason, the Student Engagement in Science Learning scale, which was previously developed in a different sample, was adapted into Turkish. In this context, a two-way study was conducted. …
Middle school students’ self-efficacy and effort in social studies
Can Adopt AI‐Powered Educational Technology Buffer Against Academic Stress and School Burnout? A Protective Model Proposal
This study examined the relationship between trust in AI‐powered educational technology (AI‐EdTech) and school burnout among Turkish high school students and the mediating role of perceived usefulness and academic stress in this relationship. A total of 619 students ( M age = 15.95, SD = 0.94) participated in the study, and structural equation modeling was used. In the tested model, trust in AI‐EdTech was found to directly and negatively affect s…
Teacher Candidates with Biospheric Value, Farming and Openness Personality Type are Worried About Climate Change
Climate change is one of the most widespread problems affecting human well-being. Extreme weather events and ecosystem uncertainties also seriously threaten future teachers. However, we know little about the variables associated with teacher candidates’ climate change worry (CCW). Therefore, this study aims to identify the variables that predict CCW. In this study, the survey model was used to determine the variables associated with teacher candi…
Mental Health of Host and Refugee Youth in the Turkish Education System
Refugee youth across the world cope with the complexity of fulfilling developmental tasks and cultural adaptation requirements while struggling with different stressors and problems. This situation has been pointed out in scientific studies that refugee youth are vulnerable in terms of mental health. However, refugees may differ in the severity of their mental health problems due to certain personal or interpersonal factors. To examine these fact…
A social semiotic analysis of visual representation in science textbooks for Maarif Model for Turkey's century
Modelling the relationship between parents’ STEM awareness and elementary school children’s STEM career interest and attitudes
Host and Refugee Children’s Definition of Happiness
Studies on the happiness of adults and adolescents have been conducted in different cultures and associated with different contexts. However, a limited number of studies have directly examined the meaning that children attribute to happiness. Moreover, the happiness of a refugee group and children in the position of hosting them has yet to be addressed. Therefore, this study investigated the meaning attributed to happiness by Syrian refugees and …
Artificial intelligence-supported science education
This study explores how a generative artificial intelligence (GenAI)-supported learning experience influences the scientific reasoning processes of pre-service teachers. Fourteen participants enrolled in a primary school teacher education programme engaged in a science activity supported by GenAI tools. Data were collected through written outputs, reflective essays, and semi-structured interviews. The analysis revealed that prior to GenAI interac…
The Effect of Research‐Based Learning on Self‐Efficacy in Reviewing the State of Research, Methodological Skills, and Scientific Communication
Using research‐based learning (RBL) in pre‐service teacher education is important for professional and academic development. Moreover, RBL offers profound opportunities for pre‐service teachers to be involved in an actual research process. This can contribute to the development of pre‐service teachers' research competencies and strengthen scientific communication. However, there is a lack of experimental interventions in the literature examining …
Academic Grit Scale in Primary School
The Academic Grit Scale (AGS) precisely measures grit in the academic domain. However, the AGS has only been adapted to a limited number of samples, and little evidence of its reliability and validity has been presented. The current study consists of two separate studies addressing the AGS. In Study‐1, the 10‐item unidimensional structure of the AGS was confirmed by confirmatory factor analysis in a Turkish sample of children aged 8–11 years. Dif…
Science identity and critical thinking in primary school students
Science identity is the individual’s perception of them as a scientist and the perception of others as scientists. A strong science identity can foster epistemic curiosity related to the need to learn. Epistemic curiosity and the need for cognition may also be related to critical thinking. In this context, the study examined whether science identity relates to critical thinking and whether epistemic curiosity and the need for cognition mediate th…
Pre-Service Teachers’ Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence Fraud
Are resources wasted
Who Trusts Science
Previous studies have examined different variables related to trust in science and associated trust in science with personal or psychological variables. In this study, we assessed the role of personal agency beliefs (free will, scientific determinism, fatalistic determinism, and unpredictability) and personality traits, focusing on the psychological underpinnings of trust in science. The study, which was conducted with 1019 individuals from a Tur…
Psychology (12 works) · Social Psychology (9 works) · Mathematics education (6 works) · Pedagogy (5 works) · Science Education and Pedagogy (5 works) · Developmental psychology (4 works) · Education and Critical Thinking Development (4 works) · Clinical Psychology (3 works) · Education and experiences of immigrants and refugees (3 works) · Educational Research and Pedagogy (3 works)