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Investigation of the Effect of Web Based Reflective Journals Used as a Self-Regulated Learning Tool on Physical Education Teacher Candidates' Reflective Thinking and Learning Motivation

Öz Düzenlemeli Öğrenme Aracı Olarak Kullanılan Web Tabanlı Yansıtıcı Günlüklerin Beden Eğitimi Öğretmen Adaylarının Yansıtıcı Düşünme ve Öğrenme Motivasyonuna Etkisinin İncelenmesi

Ferhat Çifçi(DİCLE ÜNİVERSİTESİ BEDEN EĞİTİMİ VE SPOR YÜKSEKOKULU)0000-0002-5568-7837
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786–799
Publication Date
2026-09-30
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The research findings revealed no statistically significant difference between the control and experimental group students in terms of their total reflective thinking scale scores and their subscale scores for habit, understanding, reflection, and critical reflection.

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Objective & Hypothesis:The aim of this study is to determine the effect of web-based reflective journal-supported instruction, used as a self-regulated learning tool in distance education, on the reflective thinking and learning motivation of physical education prospective teachers.
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Conclusion & Impact:The research findings revealed no statistically significant difference between the control and experimental group students in terms of their total reflective thinking scale scores and their subscale scores for habit, understanding, reflection, and critical reflection.
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⚙️Variables:Yansıtıcı günlük · yansıtıcı düşünme · motivasyon

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The aim of this study is to determine the effect of web-based reflective journal-supported instruction, used as a self-regulated learning tool in distance education, on the reflective thinking and learning motivation of physical education prospective teachers. The research is an experimental study using a comparative unequalised groups post-test design. The study group consists of 68 students continuing their education at the Faculty of Sports Sciences. In the study, students who took the Introduction to Physical Education course prior to the application were designated as the control group (n=38), while students who took the Fundamentals of Physical Education and Sports course were designated as the experimental group (n=38). Data were collected using the Reflective Thinking Level Determination Scale and the Motivation Scale. The t-test was used to analyse the data obtained. The research findings revealed no statistically significant difference between the control and experimental group students in terms of their total reflective thinking scale scores and their subscale scores for habit, understanding, reflection, and critical reflection. Furthermore, it was found that the groups were similar in terms of their motivation scale total scores and subscale scores for internal goal setting, external goal setting, task value, belief in control over learning, and self-efficacy related to learning and performance. However, it was determined that the experimental group's test anxiety subscale scores were significantly lower. In conclusion, it can be said that web-based reflective journals used in distance education are not effective tools for increasing reflective thinking and learning motivation among physical education prospective teachers.

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Bu araştırmanın amacı, uzaktan eğitimde öz-düzenlemeli öğrenme aracı olarak kullanılan web tabanlı yansıtıcı günlük destekli öğretimin beden eğitimi öğretmen adaylarının yansıtıcı düşünme ve öğrenme motivasyonuna etkisini belirlemektir. Araştırma, karşılaştırmalı eşitlenmemiş gruplar son test deseninin kullanıldığı deneysel bir çalışmadır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu Spor Bilimleri Fakültesinde öğrenimine devam eden 68 öğrenci oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada uygulama öncesinde Beden Eğitimi Bilimine Giriş dersini alan öğrenciler kontrol grubu (n=38), Beden Eğitimi ve Sporun Temelleri dersini alan öğrenciler ise deney grubu (n=30) olarak belirlenmiştir. Araştırmada veriler, Yansıtıcı Düşünme Düzeyini Belirleme Ölçeği ve Güdülenme Ölçeği ile toplanmıştır. Elde edilen verilerin analizinde t testi kullanılmıştır. Araştırma bulguları kontrol ve deney grubu öğrencilerinin yansıtıcı düşünme ölçeği toplam puanları ve alışkanlık, anlama, yansıtma, kritik yansıtma alt ölçek puanları açısından istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir fark olmadığını ortaya koymuştur. Ayrıca grupların, güdülenme ölçeği toplam puanları ve içsel hedef belirleme, dışsal hedef belirleme, görev değeri, öğrenmeye ilişkin kontrol inancı, öğrenme ve performans ile ilgili öz yeterlik alt ölçek puanlarının benzer olduğu bulunmuştur. Ancak, deney grubunun sınav kaygısı alt ölçeği puanlarının anlamlı düzeyde düşük olduğu saptanmıştır. Sonuç olarak, uzaktan eğitimde kullanılan web tabanlı yansıtıcı günlüklerin beden eğitimi öğretmen adaylarının yansıtıcı düşünme ve öğrenme motivasyonlarını artırmada etkili araç olmadığı söylenebilir.

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Çifçi, F. (2026). Investigation of the Effect of Web Based Reflective Journals Used as a Self-Regulated Learning Tool on Physical Education Teacher Candidates' Reflective Thinking and Learning Motivation. SPORMETRE Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Bilimleri Dergisi, Cilt: 24 Sayı: 3, 786–799. https://doi.org/10.33689/spormetre.1890366

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