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Jale KALEMKUŞ is an Assistant Professor at Kafkas University's Vocational School of Social Sciences, Department of Child Care and Youth Services. She has been serving as a full-time faculty member since 2017 and currently holds the position of Department Chair (2020-present). Her academic career at Kafkas University spans multiple roles including Lecturer and Doctoral Faculty Member, with extensive teaching experience across various early childhood education courses.
Education:
- PhD in Classroom Education, Institute of Educational Sciences, Necmettin Erbakan University (2014-2018)
- Master's Degree in Classroom Teaching, Institute of Social Sciences, Selçuk University (2006-2009)
- Bachelor's Degree in Basic Education, Faculty of Education, Kocaeli University (2002-2006)
Jale KALEMKUŞ specializes in Science Education with particular focus on early childhood development, special education, and educational technology applications. Her research explores metacognition, argumentation techniques, and the integration of digital tools in science instruction. She has developed expertise in analyzing children's perceptions of scientific concepts and investigating effective teaching methodologies for primary education.
Her publication record shows a strong trend toward educational technology integration in science education, with increasing focus on artificial intelligence applications, augmented reality, and digital storytelling in recent years. The research consistently addresses practical classroom applications while maintaining strong theoretical foundations in cognitive development and learning sciences.
Scientific Awards:
- Best Researcher Award from ScienceFather (2025)
- TÜBİTAK Publication Incentive Award (2024)
- Academic Incentive Award from Kafkas University (2024)
- Academic Incentive Award from Kafkas University (2023)
Dr. KALEMKUŞ has demonstrated significant impact in her field with 116 citations across her 32 publications. She has taught over 140 courses spanning early childhood development, special education principles, science and mathematics education, and learning-teaching techniques. Her collaborative research network includes scholars from Ordu University, Necmettin Erbakan University, and various international institutions.
Her professional activities extend to creating traditional educational materials showcased in multiple national exhibitions (2013-2016), demonstrating her commitment to both digital and hands-on educational approaches. She maintains an active research agenda focused on 21st century learning skills and innovative science teaching methodologies.
