Examination of Master`s and Doctoral Theses on Differentiated Instruction in Türkiye and Abroad (2014-2024)

Authors : Zeliha Nurdan Baysal, Eda Kazancı, Göksu Koç

Pages : 222-233

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Publication Date : 2024-12-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Differentiated instruction has gained prominence in the field of education in recent years. In differentiated instruction, which centers upon the idea that each individual is unique, it is important to consider individuals\\\' interests, determine their readiness levels and learning styles, and provide appropriate learning environments to ensure that learning becomes permanent. The aim of this study is to determine the distribution of postgraduate theses on differentiated instruction in Türkiye and abroad between 2014 and 2024 based certain criteria. Document analysis was used as a method in the study. Research on differentiated instruction was evaluated based on the pre-determined criteria. A total of 219 theses that met these criteria were identified by criterion sampling technique and included in the study. These criteria are as follows: the level of the theses (master\\\'s or doctoral), year, purpose, subject area, research type (method), data collection tools used, and study (sample) group. In line with these criteria, postgraduate theses on differentiated instruction from Türkiye and abroad, published between 2014 and 2024, were examined. The data obtained were analysed by content analysis method. According to the results, the highest number of master\\\'s theses were conducted in Türkiye in 2023, and the highest number of doctoral dissertations were conducted across the world in 2017. In all studies, theses were mostly conducted to obtain opinions, measure academic achievement and determine applicability. In Türkiye, more master\\\'s theses were carried out through quantitative method, doctoral dissertations were conducted via qualitative method, and abroad, however, more theses used qualitative method at both levels. In Türkiye, studies were conducted with middle school students at both levels, on the contrary, mostly with teachers abroad. Although most of the data were collected through interviews in all theses, it was seen that there were few theses in the field of Physical Education as the subject area, and with administrators and preschool students as the study group.
Keywords : farkılıaştırılmış öğretim, Yüksek lisans, Doktora, Doküman incelemesi