معرفی
Serap Sevimli-Celik is a Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Studies at the School of Education, Edith Cowan University (ECU). She specializes in play pedagogy, movement education, and child development. Her research focuses on preschoolers' creativity, outdoor learning, and risky play, supported by grants from international organizations like the Jacob Foundation and TASP. She holds a Ph.D. from the United States and prior degrees from Turkey.
- Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy, United States of America, 2014
- Master of Science in Physical Education and Sports, Turkey, 2008
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Turkey, 2005
Her research interests include playfulness, active designs in educational environments, and transcultural perspectives in early childhood education. Recent studies explore preschoolers’ spatial skills during constructive play and nature-based learning in Turkish contexts.
Awards & Grants:
- 2023 ERASMUS Teaching Mobility Grant (Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Spain)
- 2019 Jacob Foundation Travel Award (EARLI Conference, Germany)
- International travel grants for TASP and EARLI conferences
Teaching focuses on mathematics in early childhood and physical education. She is a member of the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) network.
