SUPERVISOR

From the beginning till the end, this thesis study is the product of a considerably long process which would not have been achieved without the support of others. Thus I would like to express my gratitude to all those who contributed this process. Firstly, I would like to express special thanks to my supervisor Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhlise COŞKUN ÖGEYİK, who has always been a perfect model for me as an academician. This study would not have been completed without her constant encouragement, constructive feedback and invaluable advice. She has been a source of inspiration and insights. I would also like to thank my co-supervisor Assist. Prof. Dr. Hüsnü CEYLAN for his kindness and support. I am also grateful to Assist. Prof. Dr. Demirali Yaşar ERGİN for his guidance in the statistical analysis of the study. His kind support has been of great value for this study. I cannot miss thanking my dear teacher and roommate Şaziye ALKAYALAR for her good companion and time to read my thesis. She greatly improved the flow and clarity of the manuscript. My sincere thanks are due to the Ethical Committee and Ministry of National Education staff in Edirne for their heartily support while getting permissions for the administration of the study. I am also indebted to the teachers who participated in the study for their time, trust and cooperation. Last but not least, I owe my deepest thanks to my parents Nevin and Ünver BULUT, and my brother Ekrem BULUT for their loving support, affection and encouragement all through my life. They always kept me calm and confident during this study with their belief in me