Research Project: Key Inclusive Development Strategies for LifeLongLearning
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Contributors
Funders
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EC.00140
Authors
Çelik, Çetin
Faculty Member
Publications
Navigating collaborative learning across national boundaries: a comparative study of educators' perspectives in Israel and Turkey
(Frontiers Media Sa, 2024) Pothou, Eleni; Sonbahar, Begüm; Eliyahu-Levi, Dolly; Ganz-Meishar, Michal; Graduate School of Social Sciences and Humanities; No; GRADUATE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
The primary goal of the KIDS4ALLL project was to empower educators to foster a flexible, innovative, and collaborative learning environment within their classrooms. This article delves into teachers' experiences with implementing collaborative learning during the KIDS4ALLL project. Additionally, it explores how teachers perceived the implementation of the KIDS4ALLL pilot in learning environments across different national educational settings, specifically in Israel and Turkey. Given that both Israel and Turkey have centralized education systems and adhere to a traditional teaching approach, the two research questions offer insights into how the national education context of both countries influences the implementation of the collaborative learning approach of KIDS4ALLL and the experiences of educators. The methodology employed in this study involved semi-structured interviews with 16 educators and participant observation during the two pilots. The findings highlight a sense of fear and uncertainty among educators regarding their ability to conduct lessons in an unfamiliar yet innovative and flexible learning environment. These feelings were accompanied by challenges such as technological and language barriers, sociocultural diversities, and occasional behavioral issues. The results also underscore similarities between the two countries, emphasizing that centralized education systems, teachers' previous training, curriculum, and available physical space posed challenges to the pilot program's implementation.
Education at the frontier between tradition and innovation: challenges of an international initiative in breaking through
(Frontiers Media SA, 2024) Karşıyaka, Birce Altıok; MIReKoç (Migration Research Program at Koç University); No; Research Center
In a rapidly evolving global landscape, education stands as a linchpin for navigating complex challenges and fostering sustainable development. This article delves into the transformative potential of education, with a particular focus on insights gleaned from the KIDS4ALLL project. Rooted in contrasting perspectives of education, the study emphasizes the need for a paradigm shift toward fostering critical thinking, creativity, and inclusivity. The European Commission's commitment to transformative education finds expression in initiatives like KIDS4ALLL, which harnesses digital platforms to prioritize peer learning and bridge divides. Through an exploration of reactions within Turkish schools to the project's introduction, this study sheds light on the dynamics of change and resistance, offering valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities towards educational transformation. Drawing on empirical data from the project's pilot phase, the study identifies key factors shaping the realization of educational change. By elucidating these factors, the article contributes to a nuanced understanding of transformative education, paving the way for informed strategies aimed at fostering inclusive, sustainable, and impactful educational practices on a global scale.
