معرفی
Dr. Osman Coban is a Lecturer in Primary Education at the University of Strathclyde since February 2024. He co-leads the Social Justice, Culture, and Policy theme, focusing on integrating social justice into educational practices. His career spans higher education, primary/secondary teaching, and NGO work internationally. He is Principal Investigator for community projects targeting BAME educational integration.
Education:
- Bachelor of Education in Turkish Language and Literature Teaching
- Master of Education in Turkish Langauge and Literature Teaching
- PGDE in Primary Education (University of Strathclyde)
- Master of Education in Children's Literature and Literacies (University of Glasgow)
- Doctor of Education (University of Glasgow) focusing on adolescent responses to fiction
Research Interests: His work explores reading practices, inclusive education, and AI in education. He investigates how literature fosters cross-cultural understanding through shared reading, particularly for marginalized groups. Current projects emphasize digital literacy and refugee education.
Professional Contributions:
- Organized StrathWide 2024 Researcher Conference
- Supervises MEd dissertations and two doctoral students
- Member: General Teaching Council for Scotland, Scottish Educational Research Association, International Research Society for Children's Literature
Labs/Teams: Active in the Social Justice, Culture, and Policy thematic group within the Strathclyde Institute of Education.
