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Prof. Dr. Mustafa BEKTAŞ is a faculty member at the Department of Basic Education, Faculty of Education, Sakarya University, where he actively contributes to teacher education and curriculum development. His academic work focuses on authentic learning, life sciences education, metaphorical perceptions, and pedagogical innovation in primary education.
His research interests include:
- Authentic Learning and its applications in classrooms
- Metaphorical understanding of educational concepts among students and teachers
- 21st century skills integration in curricula
- Creative drama and democratic education
- Educational technology and tablet use in teaching
- Teacher training, mentorship, and professional development
His recent publications reflect a strong thematic focus on curriculum analysis, teacher readiness, and student-centered pedagogies. He has examined the 2018 Life Sciences Curriculum in terms of innovation skills, explored metaphorical perceptions of concepts like 'book', 'cooperation', and 'high school', and developed tools to assess teacher preparedness for authentic learning. His work bridges theory and practice, often involving qualitative and scale-development methodologies.
Among his scientific contributions are:
- Supervision of multiple master’s theses on democratic values, critical thinking, and entrepreneurship in education
- Participation in research projects on innovative teaching and school environment issues
- Editorial roles in journals such as Sakarya University Journal of Education, Uluslararası Alan Eğitimi Dergisi, and Sosyal Bilimler ve Eğitim Dergisi
- Extensive peer-review activity for national and international journals
Prof. BEKTAŞ has advised numerous graduate students and has been involved in designing and delivering courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including Authentic Learning Practices, Teaching Practice, New Approaches in Life Sciences Teaching, and Qualitative Research Methods. He also contributes to academic knowledge through book chapters on life sciences education and authentic learning.
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