UNIVERSITY LECTURERS VIEWS OF THE LEVEL OF SUSTAINABILITY AWARENESS AMONG COMPUTER EDUCATION STUDENTS

The purpose of this research is to examine how the communication model used in primary schools affects the academic performance of migrant students from Syria, as perceived by both teachers and students. The study aims to determine whether the communication model has positive or negative effects on the academic success of these students. Thus, the case study approach, a qualitative research methodology, was deemed favorable. The major subjects of this study are Syrian refugees now enrolled in elementary schools in the Turkish cities of Gaziantep as well as Hatay, as well as the instructors who instruct these pupils. Twenty-two Syrian refugee pupils and fifteen of their teachers were interviewed using a semi-structured form to collect their perspectives. NVivo R1 was used to do the analysis on the data collected during the semi-structured interview. The research findings indicate that the lack of proficiency in Turkish language had a detrimental impact on the academic performance of the students. The imperative for school stakeholders to address the communication challenges faced by immigrant students necessitates a collaborative approach. The lecturer adeptness in communication and their preparedness in handling immigrant students facilitate their ability to effectively address any challenges that may arise within the educational institutions they serve. The positive impact of this will be reflected in the accomplishment of two educators as well as learners.


Introduction
The level of sustainability awareness among computer education students can vary widely.While some students may have a high level of awareness and understanding of sustainability issues, others may have limited knowledge or awareness in this area.Sustainability education and awareness may be included in the curriculum of some computer education programs, exposing students to concepts such as energy efficiency, electronic waste management, and the environmental impact of technology.However, the extent and depth of sustainability education can vary across institutions and programs.Furthermore, students' individual interests and engagement with sustainability topics can also influence their level of awareness.Some students may actively seek out information and resources on sustainability, while others may be less motivated or focused on these issues.
Overall, it is important to recognize that sustainability awareness among computer education students is not uniform and may depend on various factors, including the educational context, curriculum, and individual interests.The level of sustainability awareness among computer education students is generally increasing, reflecting the growing recognition of the environmental and social impacts of technology.Many educational institutions are incorporating sustainability principles into their computer science and technology curricula to ensure students develop an understanding of the intersection between technology and sustainability.Students are becoming more aware of the importance of sustainable practices in areas such as energy efficiency, responsible e-waste management, and the development of environmentally friendly software and hardware solutions.They are also learning about sustainable design principles, green computing, and the role of technology in addressing global challenges like climate change and resource depletion, by J Boeve-de Pauw (2015).
Various initiatives, organizations, and events focused on sustainability in technology are also contributing to increased awareness among computer education students.These include sustainability-focused hackathons, workshops, and conferences that expose students to sustainable technology projects and ideas.
Additionally, the broader societal emphasis on sustainability and environmental stewardship is influencing students' awareness and motivation to incorporate sustainability into their computer education.Many students are recognizing the need for sustainable practices and are actively seeking knowledge, resources, and opportunities to contribute to a more sustainable future through their technological expertise by (Sofia Lundmark, and Romina Rodela, 2023).
While the level of sustainability awareness among computer education students is generally on the rise, there may still be variation among individuals and educational institutions.It is important for educators and institutions to continue promoting sustainability education and providing opportunities for students to engage with sustainable technology concepts and practices.In personal and professional settings, accurate communication is essential.
However, this method helps people communicate and resolve concerns.Ineffective communication can lead to unhappiness, social alienation, loneliness, and failure.
Communicators must be skilled.Effective educator-student contact is essential to the educational process, which entails communication.According to Aksungur (2018), teachers should have a positive attitude, actively listen to students without interrupting, provide constructive feedback while listening, effectively convey information, use clear and comprehensible language, and respect diverse ideas.According to Pehlivan (2005), effective educators use proper language, clear and comprehensible expressions, impartiality, appropriate terminology, expertise in the relevant field, appropriate physical settings, tolerance and empathy, affection for students and the profession, amicability, and appropriate nonverbal cues.Thus, integrating students within a framework, improving teaching, and encouraging desired behaviors can boost academic performance.Inadequate teacher-student communication can cause students to disengage from class, hindering their academic development.

Literature Review
Despite the variety of communication options available today, it appears that international pupils are not given enough attention, particularly in primary education.Thus, many teachers cannot fully employ their communication talents with students.Incomprehensible student language can cause noise pollution, inhibiting dialogue.Since elementary education is the foundation of the education system, pupils should feel attached to their school, education, and teachers.
Unfortunately, many educators don't comprehend or ignore communication's essentials.Intercultural differences can cause several problems.Cultural differences can be difficult to understand and interpret for people from different origins.

Method of the model
The present investigation has been structured utilizing a project investigation style, the qualitative research approach.A approach under consideration is delineated like the process of identifying and evaluating the prevailing issues within a constrained framework (Merriam & Tisdell, 2015).
Furthermore, the study was designed utilizing the phenomenological approach, with the objective of conducting a comprehensive investigation of a particular phenomenon.Phenomenological methodologies center on the elucidation of how the definition and expression of an individual's or group's experience is established (Dec 21, 2020 -Patton,).Hence, the present study is grounded on the inquiry into an experience to a applicants involved include a process of interaction within a classroom setting.

A. Group of Study
Students and teachers of Syrian immigrant background attending elementary schools in Gaziantep as well as Hatay provinces are the subjects of this study.
Criterion sampling was used to choose the participants.When using a criterion sampling strategy, cases are picked at random based on how well they fit a set of criteria developed in advance.According to Teddlie and Yu (2007), researchers have the option of either organizing the aforementioned criteria themselves or using sample criteria.Participants were selected based on their meeting three criteria: they had to be Syrian immigrants, they had to be willing to volunteer for the research project, and they had to be easily accessible.In addition, teachers were selected according to three criteria: availability, willingness to volunteer, and the presence of Syrian immigrant students at the schools where participants are employed.
Twenty-two Syrian students and fifteen teachers from elementary schools in Gaziantep and Hatay provinces make up the sample for this investigation.When illustrating responses from respondents' points of view, the letters (T) and (S) were used to code for the teacher and student, respectively.

B. Application and Data Aggregation Instrument
In order to extract the participants' perspectives, semi-structured interviews were used to establish the study's methodology.The questionnaire was created after a thorough review of the literature and consultation with two academic experts: a specialist in educational administration and supervision and an expert in assessment and evaluation, who provided feedback on the content of the questions.
An expert in language comprehension examined the clarity of the queries.
Subsequently, a pilot study was conducted to assess the content of the interview questions, and the interview method was modified slightly.This study employed semi-structured interviews, which allow for greater latitude of inquiry than their more rigid counterparts.As noted by Karasar (2020), researchers may pose a series of leading questions followed by follow-up questions or sub-questions to steer the topic in a new direction during an interview.Before initiating the project, we conferred with the Near East University Research Ethics Committee and obtained an ethics report for the data collection technology we intended to implement.The research was initiated after obtaining the essential permissions to conduct interviews from the Ministry of National Education.At the outset of the study, participants were made aware that their participation was entirely voluntary, and they were provided with a written informed consent form in which it was made clear that the data collected would be used exclusively for the purposes of this research and that the research would adhere to the principles of confidentiality.
After receiving approval from the participants, 45 to 50 minutes of audio recordings were made during the interview and then transcribed verbatim, without any changes to the original recordings.

C. Data Analysis
The examination of the data obtained from the in-person interviews was conducted through both manual means and the utilization of the NVivo R1 software.
Thus, the coherence of the derived codes, categories, as well as themes was also subjected to verification.An acquired data was inputted into the designated software and subsequently analyzed to determine the frequency distribution of responses provided by the participants in response to the posed inquiries.
Consequently, the data that has undergone processing is exhibited in tabular form to facilitate comprehension and analysis.Based on the feedback provided by the participants, it was generally observed that immigrant students exhibited limited proficiency in Turkish language, manifested shyness due to cultural and linguistic disparities, demonstrated noncompliance with established norms, lacked empathy, and faced challenges in expressing their grievances.In contrast to the present study's results, Seymen and Tok's (2015) research revealed that non-native Turkish learners who are foreign students possess an advantageous position in their language acquisition process due to their familiarity with the target culture.The sole predicament that I encounter pertains to my inability to utilize the Turkish language, which consequently hinders my ability to effectively communicate with individuals.(P, 8).I do not encounter any challenges in this context.(P, 20).The author perceives the challenges encountered in their current living situation as a form of expenditure required to sustain their livelihood.(P, 9).

Assessment of Results for the 1st Sub-Goal
The majority of students reported encountering challenges in comprehending Turkish language and grasping the course content.Additionally, they faced obstacles in navigating local markets, adapting to cultural disparities, experiencing peer aggression, and encountering instances of theft.Several students reported that they did not encounter any difficulties.Güngör and Şenel (2018) have noted that language and cultural disparities can lead to difficulties in comprehending the curriculum, resulting in academic underachievement.This is attributed to the inability to grasp the language, leading to a mismatch between the curriculum and the student's understanding.As per the assertions made by the respondents, it has come to light that students, in particular, encounter significant challenges due to their incomplete comprehension of the Turkish language, which ultimately poses as the most prominent obstacle to their academic pursuits.Kirmayer et al. (2011) conducted research which found that language difficulties had a detrimental impact on the mental health of international students.The research conducted by Alagöz and Geçgil (2016) reveals that the primary challenge encountered by refugee students is language barriers.Uzun and Tüm (2016) found that foreign students encounter significant challenges in academic settings due to their limited proficiency in Turkish, which impedes their ability to effectively communicate with peers and instructors, ultimately leading to dissatisfaction with their educational experience.recommendations can be proposed to enhance language instruction for these pupils, to cater to their needs by fostering greater engagement with their families, and to prioritize social activities and guidance education as a means of addressing language and communication difficulties.

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Do computer education students receive specific training or coursework on sustainable practices in technology? 2. Do computer education students understand the role of technology in addressing global sustainability challenges? 3. Are computer education students aware of sustainable design principles in software and hardware development?4. Are computer education students aware of the life cycle of electronic devices and the importance of responsible disposal? 5. Have computer education students been involved in sustainabilityrelated projects or initiatives, either within their academic programs or through extracurricular activities?From another side, humans are naturally social.Thus, communication is essential to life.Communication is multivocal.Thus, a thorough literature review reveals divergent or convergent views of the focused topic."Communication" defines the concept.Communication is a structured procedure.This is an action or series of actions.Sür and Delice (2016) define communication as the purposeful or unintended transmission of thoughts and emotions.It's thought to mean everything.
Misunderstandings may result.According toYeşil (2009), the challenges of communication and adaptation stem from the cultural disparities that arise as a result of multiculturalism.Despite the plethora of communication opportunities in modern times, international students are not given enough attention, especially in basic school, which is the cornerstone of education.Thus, many teachers struggle to communicate with their students.Incomprehensible student language can cause noise pollution, inhibiting dialogue.Since this stage is the foundation of education, pupils should feel attached to their school, education, and teachers.Unfortunately, many educators are unaware of or ignore communication-enhancing factors.Ignoring intercultural differences causes many problems.Cultural differences might lead to misunderstandings for people from different origins.According to Yeşil (2009), the challenges of adapting to a multicultural society arise from the resulting variations in people's ways of thinking, speaking, and acting.Many intellectuals have studied communication.This work theoretically analyzes many communication models and chooses the Shannon-Weaver Communication Model.The chosen model includes essential communication aspects.Its comprehensive view of communication makes it suitable for theoretical classroom communication analysis.Shannon and Weaver proposed the linear model of communication.

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Fig 1 (a,b) displays the responses provided by educators regarding the attitudes, behaviors, and reactions of Turkish pupils towards their Syrian immigrant counterparts.Upon examining the viewpoints of the educators regarding the topic, as presented in Fig 1 (a,b), it becomes apparent that the prevailing emphasis is on the subject of "Exclusion".Regarding the aforementioned inquiry, three participants expressed the theme of "There exists no issue among students."Two participants each conveyed the themes of "Discrimination and Compliance Issues," "Conflict and Aggression," "Communication-Induced Reactions," and "Reactive Behaviors."The motif of "aversion to communication" was likewise alluded to by a solitary individual.Comments pertaining to the aforementioned inquiry are presented as follows:The inclusion of Syrian students is not desired by them.(T, 5) The Turkish students in our classroom exhibit no discernible negative attitude, behavior, or reaction towards their Syrian peers.(T, 10) The present immigration situation has led to a proclivity for conflict among them.(T,12)    Upon examining the overall outcomes, it has been revealed that Turkish students tend to ostracize immigrant students, leading to conflicts arising from inadequate communication.Gender's (2017) study found that immigrant students

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Fig 2.(a): The impact of adjustment difficulties on the academic performance of students who have migrated

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Fig 3. (a): Challenges Arising from Communication Issues

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Fig 4.(a): Challenges Associated with Residing in Turkey

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Fig 6. (a): Issues pertaining to communication