Saım Turan

Saım Turan is a Research Assistant at Akdeniz University's Faculty of Education, Department of Social Sciences and Turkish Education, a position held since 2018. His academic work focuses on Social Studies Education within the Turkish higher education context.

Education:

• Postgraduate: Social Studies Education, Kastamonu University (2016-2018)
• Undergraduate: Social Studies Teacher Training, Aydın Adnan Menderes University (2006-2010)

Research Interests: Turan's research centers on Social Studies Education, Curriculum Development, and Interdisciplinary Education, with specialized focus on Spatial Citizenship, Geography Education, and Values Education. His work critically analyzes Turkish social studies curricula and explores citizenship frameworks, historical pedagogy, and educational policy implications.

Publication Trends: His 48 publications demonstrate consistent focus on curriculum analysis (particularly 2018-2024 Turkish social studies programs), interdisciplinary approaches, and spatial citizenship concepts. Recent works examine literacy integration, digital citizenship, and environmental education within social studies contexts.

Scientific Awards: No scientific awards listed in the provided information.

Advising and Grants: Turan has not listed any advisees. He served as an executive in two EU-funded projects: 'InteınPrize: Business Generation Ideas' (2019-2023) and 'Kültürel Mirasın İzinde Bireysel Gelişim ve Farkındalık' (2021-2022), focusing on educational innovation and cultural heritage.