Oya Taneri

Oya Taneri is an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey. She holds a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from METU (2010) and a postdoctoral fellowship at Indiana University's Center for International Education, Development and Research (2015-2016). Her academic journey includes an Erasmus exchange at Ghent University (2009) and a B.S. in Measurement and Assessment from Hacettepe University (2000).

Research focuses on

• Inclusive education strategies
• Teacher education reforms
• Creative pedagogies (drama, bibliotherapy)
• Migration and refugee integration in schools
• Democratic citizenship education
• Quality evaluation frameworks

Publications emphasize bullying prevention, curriculum development, and culturally responsive assessment. She has developed teacher training modules for refugee integration and anti-bullying programs. Current work explores equity in education systems and gender equality initiatives.

Professional service includes curriculum reviews for Ministry of Education projects and international collaborations on migration pedagogy. Her teaching portfolio covers research methods, educational measurement, and curriculum design courses.