معرفی
Prof. Dr. Ayfer ŞAHİN is a full-time Professor in the Department of Basic Education at Ahi Evran University's Faculty of Education. She has held progressive academic positions at this institution since 2007, including Assistant Professor (2007–2014), Associate Professor (2014–2020), and Professor (2020–present). She also serves in multiple administrative roles, including Erasmus Coordinator and Department Chair.
Education:
- PhD in Classroom Education, Gazi University (2001–2005)
- MA in Classroom Teaching, Selçuk University (1999–2001)
- BA in Classroom Teaching, Gazi University (1994–1996)
Research Interests: Her work spans three primary domains: (1) Literacy education, focusing on innovative methods for reading/writing instruction and digital storytelling; (2) Teacher development, examining competencies for modern educators and Gen Z learners; and (3) Cultural-linguistic studies, analyzing values transmission through literature and folklore. Her research emphasizes practical classroom applications, particularly in primary education contexts.
Publication Trends: ŞAHİN's 157 publications consistently address pedagogical innovation in literacy and teacher education. Recent works (2020–2024) explore digital literacy, creative writing strategies, and pandemic-era education. She frequently employs mixed-methods research and scale development to evaluate educational interventions.
Awards:
- Zafer Bilim Ödülü (2022) for contributions to education research
- Multiple Academic Achievement Awards (2021, 2022, 2023)
- Bilge Tonyukuk Service to Turkish Education Award (2020)
Advising & Grants: She has advised 12 Master's students (2011–2024) on topics like creative writing and inclusive education. As principal investigator, she led 12 funded projects, including studies on digital literacy (2022), values in children's literature (2017), and handwriting pedagogy (2017).
