ÖZLEM BATMAZ

Dr. ÖZLEM BATMAZ is a Research Assistant at Gaziantep University's Faculty of Education, Department of Turkish and Social Sciences Education. She holds a PhD in Turkish Language Education from Gaziantep University (2020) and a Master's degree in Turkish Education from Yildiz Technical University (2020).

• Doctorate: Turkish Language Education (2020), Gaziantep University Institute of Educational Sciences
• Master's: Turkish Education (2017-2020), Yildiz Technical University Institute of Social Sciences
• Bachelor's: Turkish Language Teaching (2013-2017), Yildiz Technical University Faculty of Education

Her research focuses on 21st-century literacies, critical literacy, and media representation in Turkish language education. She has published on topics including classroom teaching practices, textbook analysis, and gender equality in children's literature.

Recent publications highlight her expertise in language curriculum development, pedagogical innovation, and sociocultural aspects of Turkish education. She has contributed chapters to international books and presented at national conferences on educational practices.

Scientific contributions include:

• TÜBİTAK 2211-A General Domestic PhD Scholarship
• Editorial role for the Domestic Journal of Educational Sciences