معرفی
Banu YÜCEL TOY is a full-time Professor at Yıldız Technical University, Faculty of Education, Department of Educational Sciences, specializing in Training Programs and Teaching. She is an active scholar with 111 Web of Science publications, Google Scholar h-index of 51, and 23 completed thesis supervisions.
Her research portfolio centers on teacher education, curriculum development, measurement & evaluation, design thinking, motivational design, and human-rights education. She employs both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, frequently integrating action research and case-study approaches.
- Research Interests:
- Teacher training and continuous professional development
- Curriculum theory and instructional design
- Design thinking and 21st-century skills
- Motivational design (ARCS model) in distance learning
- Democracy and human-rights education
- Digital storytelling and STEM clubs
Recent publications (2020-2024) reveal a clear trajectory toward technology-enhanced learning environments, collaborative-reflective professional development models, and interdisciplinary curriculum design. Studies range from large-scale policy analyses to micro-level classroom interventions, consistently emphasizing student motivation, teacher transformation, and socially just education.
Scientific Awards:
While the text does not enumerate specific awards, her prolific citation record and sustained research funding (23 projects) underscore significant scholarly recognition within Turkish and international education communities.
Advising & Grants:
- 23 supervised theses (master’s and doctoral levels)
- Principal investigator or researcher on 147 externally funded projects
- Mentor to early-career researchers in curriculum studies and teacher education
She maintains an active research group focusing on innovative pedagogies and educational policy, often collaborating with schools for longitudinal impact studies. Her office (B-323) and web portal (Avesis profile) serve as hubs for collaborative inquiry and knowledge dissemination.
