معرفی
Alper Karabacak serves as a Lecturer in the Special Education Teaching Department at Near East University, concurrently pursuing his PhD in Special Education. His academic journey spans military service as a professional musician, Music Education training, and specialization in special education, creating a unique interdisciplinary profile focused on therapeutic arts integration.
His educational qualifications include:
- PhD in Special Education (ongoing), Near East University
- Master of Science in Special Education, Near East University (2019)
- Bachelor of Science in Music Education, Near East University (2017)
- Armed Forces Band Schools Command, Tenor Saxophone Performance (2001)
Karabacak's research establishes critical connections between gifted education, developmental disorder interventions, and arts-based therapies. His work pioneers music-accompanied pedagogical frameworks for children with diverse needs, transforming traditional special education through rhythmic and creative therapeutic approaches derived from his professional musical expertise.
As an active lecturer, he bridges theoretical special education with practical therapeutic applications. His military service background informs structured intervention methodologies, while his ongoing PhD research expands evidence-based practices for integrating artistic expression into developmental support systems. Current scholarly activities focus on validating music therapy protocols for neurodiverse learning environments.
