معرفی
Prof. Dr. Özlem Afacan is a full-time Professor at the Faculty of Education, Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, specializing in Science Education. With over two decades of experience, she has supervised 13 master’s theses and contributed to fields including Sustainable Environmental Education, Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK), and Nature of Science studies.
- Education: PhD (2008), Master’s (2004), and Bachelor’s (2002) in Science Education from Gazi University
- Professional Experience: Faculty member at Kırşehir Ahi Evran University since 2002, Department Head (2014-2017)
Her research focuses on student mental models, environmental education, and innovative teaching methods like quantum learning and brain-based approaches. Recent projects include analyzing the impact of chemical lab practices on scientific process skills and developing attitude scales for sustainable education.
Her 15 most recent articles (2017-2024) emphasize climate change education, digital behavior, teacher self-efficacy, and early childhood science creativity. Collaborations with researchers like Neslihan Özbek and Mutlu Pınar Demirci Güler highlight her interdisciplinary work.
As a thesis advisor, she has guided studies on topics such as student misconceptions, digital citizenship, and interactive teaching tools. Her Google Scholar h-index of 19 and 514 citations underscore her academic impact.