معرفی
Assoc. Prof. Ayse Yenilmez Turkoğlu holds a PhD in Primary Education from Middle East Technical University (2013) and currently serves as Associate Professor at Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University's Faculty of Education, Department of Mathematics and Science Education. She previously held roles including Research Assistant at Sinop University and Deputy Director of Research and Application Center (2015-2017). Her research focuses on science education pedagogy, socio-scientific issues, STEM integration, and teacher training. She has led over 15 research projects including TÜBİTAK-funded initiatives on STEM education programs and science festivals. Notable contributions include developing educational models for nuclear energy literacy and investigating pre-service teachers' understanding of scientific models. She actively participates in international conferences and has authored book chapters on constructivist approaches and alternative assessment methods. Her work emphasizes bridging science education with societal issues through innovative teaching strategies.
Education
- PhD in Primary Education (2013), Middle East Technical University
- MA in Science and Mathematics Education (2006), Middle East Technical University
- Bachelor's in Science Teaching (1998), Middle East Technical University
Her work explores:
- Integration of socio-scientific issues in STEM curricula
- Development of model-based teaching strategies
- Educational technologies in science literacy
- Teacher professional development programs
Grants & Projects
- "Preparing for the Future: Seeking Solutions to Problems" (TÜBİTAK 4004, 2018-2022)
- "STEAM Applications in the Classroom of the Future" (TÜBİTAK 2022)
- International Mersin Science Festival coordination (TÜBİTAK 4007, 2018-2022)
Awards
- 2005 Arcelik A.S. Project Competition First Place
- Domestic PhD Scholarship (2006)
Professional Activities
- Erasmus Coordinator at Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University (2018-2019)
- Quality Board Membership (2019-present)
- Peer reviewer for TR INDEX and international journals including Research in Science & Technological Education
Her outreach activities include organizing science festivals engaging over 15,000 students annually and developing teacher training programs on constructivist pedagogy.
