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Elife Nur SAYDAM is a Research Assistant at the Department of Basic Education Communication, Faculty of Education, Sakarya University. She holds a PhD in Classroom Teaching from Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, where she also completed her master’s and bachelor’s degrees. Her academic work is centered on foundational aspects of education, particularly in early literacy and initial reading and writing instruction.
Her research interests include:
- Early Literacy and Turkish Language Education
- Initial Reading and Writing Instruction
- Children's Literature and Metaphor Studies in Education
- Classroom Teaching and Teacher Education
- Early Childhood and Preschool Education
- Impact of the Pandemic on Educational Practices
Her recent publications reflect a strong focus on qualitative studies exploring teacher and student experiences, with recurring themes in literacy development, educational metaphors, and mechanical writing skills. She frequently investigates how remote learning during the pandemic affected primary education, especially in literacy and mathematics. Her work often involves collaboration with scholars like Aysel Ferah Özcan and Muhammet Bastuğ.
She is currently involved in a TÜBİTAK 1001 project titled Küçük Farklılıklar Büyük Benzerlikler, which focuses on developing a social inclusion intervention program for students with special needs. This indicates active grant funding and research leadership.
She has co-authored several book chapters and educational textbooks, including contributions to teacher handbooks and primary-level reading comprehension workbooks. While no specific awards are mentioned, her extensive publication record in national and international journals demonstrates active scholarly engagement.
She advises no students listed in the provided data and does not appear to lead a formal lab or research team, though she collaborates widely. Her email is elifenursaydam@sakarya.edu.tr, and her office is located in Block C, Room 4105, Hendek Campus, Sakarya University.
