Sezai Koçyiğit

Sezai Koçyiğit is a Professor at the Faculty of Education, Department of Basic Education at Aydın Adnan Menderes University. His academic work focuses on early childhood education, particularly school readiness, cognitive development, and parent-teacher collaboration.

• Doctorate in Child Development and Home Management Education (2009, Selçuk University)
• Master's in Classroom Teaching (2003, Selçuk University)
• Bachelor's in Classroom Teaching (2000, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University)

His research emphasizes the interplay between self-regulation skills, literacy development, and educational quality in preschool settings. He has explored topics such as interactive book reading programs, museum-based learning, and the impact of parental involvement on school readiness.

Key trends in his publications include:

• Longitudinal studies on school readiness (2013-2023)
• Analysis of cognitive styles and social skills in preschoolers (2010-2015)
• Examinations of family-school partnerships (2016, 2019)
• Museum education applications in early childhood (2013, 2015)

His work frequently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical educational interventions, focusing on holistic development and experiential learning methodologies.