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Full Length Research Paper
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The
relationships between self leadership and critical thinking
Nuriye Semerci
Department of Educational Sciences, Firat University,
Turkey.
E-mail:
semercin@hotmail.com.
Accepted 21 May, 2010 |
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Abstract |
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The aim of this research is to address general relationships
between self leadership and critical thinking as well as
relationships with the sub dimensions. Survey method was used in
the research. The population included 450 students in Firat
University (of Turkey) attending pedagogical formation program
for being teachers in secondary schools. The study sample
comprised of 386 students selected among those students on a
random basis. The proportion of the study sample to the
population is 85.78%. Two scales were applied to the students at
the same time. One of them is self leadership scale. The other
scale used in the study is the critical thinking scale.
Of the 386 students participating in the study, 221 are males
(57.3%) and 165 are female (42.7%). There is a correlation of
0.41 between critical thinking and self leadership. According to
the results of multiple regression analysis held between sub
dimensions of self leadership and critical thinking, regression
equality regarding prediction of critical thinking (mathematical
model) is as follows: Critical thinking = 2.856 - 0.030 natural
prize strategies - 0.337
behavior-oriented strategies
- 0.231 constructive thinking model strategies + 0.957 general
self leadership.
Key words: Self-leadership, critical thinking, student. |
