A Review of Research on Educational Theories and Approaches Affecting Students Achievement: 1990-2011

Abstract

The present study aims to analyze the contents of the current research on the theories and
approaches affecting student achievement in Turkish context. A total of 69 studies published in well-known
Turkish journals in education were reviewed. The results of the study showed that the most frequently studied
theories and approaches in Turkey in relation to student achievement/outcome were Multiple Intelligences
theory, Technology-based theories and approaches, and Constructivism. The majority of reviewed studies used
experimental design and found a significant mean difference in favor of experimental group. At the end of the
study, the results were discussed and necessary implications and suggestions were made.