In this research, the level of quality of the qualitative research design used and the analytic mistakes made in the doctorate dissertations carried out in the field of education science in Turkey have been tried to be identified. Case study design has been applied in the study in which qualitative research techniques have been used. The universe…

The ability to use analogical reasoning traditionally has been considered a higher-level ability characteristic of thinking of older children and adults. Such reasoning has not been thought to be accessible to younger children. However, recently, it has been suggested that younger children's ability to understand and solve analogical problems…

Describing recent trends in elementary social studies, this article suggests: expanded content which includes ethnic studies; consideration of social realities; emphasis on inquiry and problem solving; upgraded methodology; and a few reforms initiated by Project Social Studies. (JC)

Describes briefly the context in which education has developed over the past 20 years, some positive accomplishments that education has achieved during that time, and some causes for optimism for education in the future. Necessary changes and their implications for the future are discussed. (MH)

Education currently is facing unprecedented problems, issues, and dilemmas which will probably increase in the future. Two types of change efforts, first and second order, which may be the most productive in addressing these concerns, are outlined and discussed in the context of short and long term developments within a school of education.…

Like the family, the schools may be viewed as a self-contained social system with a unique organization and unique patterns of expectations that are binding on its members. The article reviews why it is becoming increasingly difficult for the school to stand in as surrogate for the family. (MH)