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Prof. Münevver Can Yaşar is a distinguished academic in the Department of Child Development at Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University's Faculty of Health Sciences. She has held academic roles including Professor and Department Head across institutions like Afyon Kocatepe University and Izmir Democracy University. Her career spans over 30 years, with extensive experience in preschool education, child development, and inclusive education.
- Education: PhD in Home Economics (Child Development & Education) from Ankara University (2009), MA from Hacettepe University (1998), and BA from Gazi University (1995).
- Administrative Roles: Department Head at Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University (2021–present), Afyon Kocatepe University (2012–2019).
Her research focuses on early childhood education, creative thinking, child abuse reporting, and social emotional development. Key contributions include studies on pandemic impacts on preschoolers, drama-based learning, and inclusive education policies. She has authored over 100 publications in peer-reviewed journals and edited books on child development topics.
Notable projects include the 'Children Learning the Language of Nature' project enhancing environmental awareness and the 'Right to Play' initiative promoting play-based learning. Awards and grants include funding for educational outreach programs targeting refugee children's development.
She advises on curriculum design for preschool programs and collaborates with NGOs on child rights advocacy. Her work with refugee education in Turkey highlights contributions to vulnerable populations' educational access.
