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Zeynep Berna Erdiller Yatmaz is an Associate Professor at Bogazici University, affiliated with the field of early childhood education. Her academic journey includes a PhD from Indiana University (2003) in Curriculum and Instruction, with a focus on Early Childhood Education and Family Studies, and a BA in Sociology from Hacettepe University (1997).
Research interests center on teachers’ beliefs and practices, professional development in early childhood education, historical and sociocultural perspectives on childhood, children’s rights, and curriculum design. Her work emphasizes understanding how cultural, institutional, and personal factors shape educational approaches for young children.
Research trends reveal a focus on cross-cultural comparisons of teaching practices, stress and burnout in educators, narrative analysis of childhood perceptions, and the application of developmentally appropriate practices. She frequently collaborates with researchers in Turkey and abroad, contributing to global dialogues on early childhood education.
Recent contributions include studies on teacher burnout (2019), childhood narratives (2018), professional identity analysis (2018), and stress evaluation in Turkish educators (2015). Her publications span journals like Early Childhood Research Quarterly and Journal of Qualitative Research in Education, alongside book chapters and educational reports.
Conference participation includes presentations at ECER (Göteborg, 2008), OMEP World Council (Turkey, 2003), and international symposia in Ankara and Cyprus. She has delivered talks on topics such as child participation, portfolio methods in preschools, and observational techniques.
