Bilge Ayrancı

Bilge Ayrancı is a Professor in the Department of Turkish Education at Aydın Adnan Menderes University's Faculty of Education, specializing in Turkish language pedagogy and teacher training. Her academic career spans curriculum development, language skills assessment, and innovative teaching methodologies.

Her educational background includes:

• Licence in Turkish Language Teaching from Gazi University Faculty of Education (2000-2004)
• Master's in Turkish Education from Gazi University Institute of Educational Sciences (2004-2007)
• Licence in Public Administration from Anadolu University Faculty of Economics (Open Education, 2004-2011)
• Doctorate in Turkish Education from Gazi University Institute of Educational Sciences (2008-2013)

Professor Ayrancı's research centers on Turkish language education with emphasis on reading/writing skill development, teacher training, and cultural integration in curricula. She investigates folk literature applications, technology-enhanced language learning, and comparative curriculum analysis across Turkish educational reforms. Her methodological approach blends qualitative case studies with quantitative scale validation.

Analysis of her 2019-2025 publications reveals dominant themes: curriculum comparisons (2006/2015/2017 programs), creative drama for foreign language learners, technology integration (Edmodo), and folk literature pedagogy (lullabies/proverbs). Her work consistently addresses practical classroom applications while developing assessment tools like the Children's Reading Rights Perception Scale.