معرفی
Dr. Orhan Kaplan serves as a Lecturer at Gaziantep University's Nizip Vocational School in the Marketing and Advertising Department since 2019, with prior appointment in the Mathematics Education Department at Nizip Faculty of Education (2021). Holding a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction (Mathematics Education) from the University of Florida, he maintains active research in mathematics education with particular focus on algebra pedagogy, STEAM integration, and educational technology.
His research interests encompass Mathematics Education, Algebra Teaching Methodologies, STEAM Curriculum Development, Educational Technology Integration, and Critical Thinking Development. Current projects include TÜBİTAK-funded research on 'Artificial Intelligence Applications in Mathematics Education' and comparative analyses of mathematics curricula across Türkiye and the United States.
Recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on digital technology's impact on creative thinking (2025), ChatGPT integration in teacher education (2024), and critical analysis of algebra curricula (2025). His scholarly work spans quantitative studies using PISA data, qualitative analyses of teacher reflections, and historical examinations of NCTM's evolution regarding equity and assessment.
- Certificate of Appreciation for Master's Education (Turkish Consulate General, New York)
- Certificate of Appreciation for Upward Bound Program Services (University of Florida)
- Measurement and Evaluation Certificate (Gaziantep)
As an educator, Kaplan teaches courses including Primary School Mathematics Teaching, Problem Solving in Mathematics, and Communication in Mathematics Classrooms. He has served on organizing committees for international symposia including BİLTEK-IV (2021) and NCTM Annual Meeting Exposition (2018), demonstrating active engagement in global mathematics education communities through his National Council of Teachers of Mathematics membership since 2012.
