"Interest" and the Domains of Interest in the Curricula of Ceit Departments
Year: 2014
Type: article
Abstract: Interest, as a motivational component in understanding the learning dispositions, has substantial importance in learning of individuals. Therefore, it is necessary to address how interest is formed and developed, its relation to the learning of students, and the mediators of such a relation to better organize learning activities in educational settings. In this study, the concept of interest, phases of interest formation and the main factors effecting the interest development were discussed with respect to the related literature. Also the educational programme of 43 Computer Education and Instructional Technology departments in Turkey were thoroughly examined and main areas of interests offered to the students of these departments were identified. Considering the employment opportunities for Computer Education and Instructional Technology programme graduates in Turkey, further discussions were made about how to improve the interests of students in several areas to provide them better employment opportunities.
DOI: 10.17244/eku.33633
Institution: Anadolu University
Language: English
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1867715880