معرفی
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ercan MASAL is a faculty member in the Department of Mathematics and Science Education at Sakarya University, Faculty of Education. His research focuses on mathematics education, particularly on students' attitudes, problem-solving skills, teacher efficacy, and the use of origami in teaching mathematics.
- University: Sakarya University
- School: Faculty of Education
- Department: Department of Mathematics and Science Education
- Email: emasal@sakarya.edu.tr
His research interests include mathematics education, teacher training, problem solving, mathematical beliefs, psychometrics, and origami-based instruction. He has conducted extensive work on scale adaptation (e.g., Fennema-Sherman, MESSi) and the affective aspects of learning mathematics.
The recent articles highlight a strong trend in educational psychology and psychometrics, with a focus on chronotypes, sleep patterns, motivation, and academic achievement. Another major theme is the adaptation and validation of educational scales in Turkish culture, particularly in mathematics education. A consistent line of research explores origami as a pedagogical tool in geometry and spatial reasoning. Earlier works delve into pure mathematics, specifically lattice and module theory.
Scientific Awards:
- No specific awards mentioned in the text.
Advising and Grants: He has supervised master's theses, such as those by Gülay Ağacı. He has led and participated in multiple research projects, including studies on primary mathematics teachers' professional competencies and circadian rhythms' impact on student performance. He has also served on editorial boards and conference scientific committees.
Labs and Teams: While no formal lab is mentioned, he collaborates extensively with researchers like Melek Masal, Mithat Takunyacı, Özkan Ergene, and others in projects related to mathematics education and psychometrics.
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