Learning: What Do Primary Pupils Think About It?

Cigdem Sahin Taskin

The Journal of Educational Research, 2012, vol. 105, issue 4, 277-285

Abstract: The author aimed to explore primary pupils’ perceptions of learning and to what extent they perceive learning is important to them. Fifty-five primary school pupils in Istanbul and Canakkale (Turkey) were interviewed. To analyze the data, A. Strauss and J. Corbin's (1998) grounded theory methodology was followed. NVivo 7 (QSR, Australia) a software program for qualitative analysis, was also used during the analysis process. Research findings revealed that pupils who have a low-socioeconomic background have stated that learning is for a reason of employability. The interviews also revealed that many pupils associated learning with memorization and listening. This showed that they perceive learning as a passive transmission.

Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1080/00220671.2011.627394

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