Research

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08/02/2024 - 10:44
Author Title Supervisor(s) Year Degree
Hasret Köklü Yaylacı Effectiveness of KIBO Educational Robotics-based Activities on Preschoolers' Computational Thinkings Skills

Prof. Dr. Refika Olgan

2024 PhD
Gamze Günce Çalışkan Examination of Teachers' Self-Reported Practices and Environmental Settings in Supporting the Creativity of Preschool Children

Assoc. Prof. Serap Sevimli Çelik

2024 MS
Arjin Bingöl Investigation of Multicultural Perceptions and Multicultural Self-Efficacy of Pre-Service Preschool Teachers

Assoc. Prof. Hasibe Özlen Demircan

2024 MS
Ayşe Susam Using YouTube in Early Childhood Classroom: An Investigation on Early Childhood Teachers' Self Reported Practices

Assist. Prof. Dr. Volkan Şahin

2023 MS
Seden Demirtaş İlhan A Multiple Case Study about Developmentally Appropriate Technology Use in Early Childhood Education Classrooms

Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden

2023 PhD
Seçil Cengizoğlu Investigating Preschoolers' and Mothers' Self-reported Knowledge of Organic Waste Recycling and the Role of Mothers' Conversational Style on Children's Memory Reports

Prof. Dr. Refika Olgan

2023 PhD
Betül Yılmaz Çam Development of Pictorial Humor Styles Scale for Preschool Children

Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden

2023 PhD
Güneş Ezgi Demirci Exploring Parental Environmentally Significant Behaviors Performed Individually and With Children

Prof. Dr. Refika Olgan

2023 MS
Funda Eda Tonga Çabuk Development of A Mindfulness Program for Preschoolers: A Design-Based Study

Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden

2023 PhD
Hazal Serpen Preschool Movement Education within the Framework of Ecological Systems Theory

Assoc. Prof. Serap Sevimli Çelik

2023 MS
Bengi Nur İşler Investigating the Relationship Between Children's Scientific Process Skills and Parents' Scientific Literacy Skills

Assoc. Prof. Hasibe Özlen Demircan

2023 MS
Ümit Ünsal Kaya Parental Satisfaction and Engagement in Early Childhood Education: The Mediating Role of Home Literacy Environment

Assoc. Prof. Hasibe Özlen Demircan

Co-Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dilek Altun

2023 PhD
Nazlı Berfin Yapar The Relationship between Preschool Children’s Metacognitive Skills and Resilience of Their Families and Teachers

Assoc. Prof. Hasibe Özlen Demircan

2023 MS
Turan Gülçiçek Investigating the Effect of Gender-Neutral Activities on Preschool Children's Gender Stereotypes

Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden

2023 PhD
Qimti Paienjton The Potential of a Public Preschool Intervention to Promote Greater Social Cohesion between the Refugee and Host Communities in Türkiye

Assoc. Prof. Elif Karslı-Çalamak

2023 MS
Müge Ongur The Effect of e-Storybooks in Different Group Sizes on Story Comprehension and Vocabulary Acquisition Skills

Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden

Co-Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dilek Altun

2023 MS
Nilgün Erzincan Examining the Sexist Language Use and Views of Early Childhood Teachers

Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden

2023 MS
Elif Düzgün Early Childhood Education Teachers' Self-Reported Energy Conservation Behaviors among Eco and Non-eco Preschools

Prof. Dr. Refika Olgan

2022 MS
Yonca Kızılgün Sustainable Actions and Discourses in a Popular Turkish Cartoon: A Content Analysis with respect to 7R

Prof. Dr. Refika Olgan

2022 MS
Nida Altıparmak Early Childhood Teachers' Views and Self-Reported Practices about Stereotypical Gender Role Messages in Children's Cartoons

Assist. Prof. Volkan Şahin

2022 MS
Fatma Yalçın Exploring Forest Kindergarten Practices in Türkiye: Founders', Teachers' and Parents' Knowledge of Forest Pedagogy

Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden

2022 PhD
Elif Naz Altaş Investigating Preschoolers' Self-Care Behaviors: Teacher and Parent Reports

Assoc. Prof. Hasibe Özlen Demircan

2022 MS
Ezgi Çiftçi Early Childhood Pre-service Teachers' Perceptions of Play

Assist. Prof. Serap Sevimli-Çelik

2022 MS
Öznur Gümüştekin Beliefs and Self-Reported Practices of Early Childhood Teachers on Occupational Resilience

Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden

2022 MS
Gizem Nur Şakar Social Problem Solving Skills of Children: A Phenomenological Study of Preschool Teachers’ Views And Practices

Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden

2022 MS
Rabia Turgut Kurt Risky Play in Outdoor Early Childhood Settings: Teacher Attitudes and Views

Assist. Prof. Serap Sevimli-Çelik

2022 MS
Tuba Özgül Representations of Environmental Literacy: A Content Analysis of Picture Storybooks for 48-72-Month-Old Children

Prof. Dr. Refika Olgan

2022 MS
Hilal Asena Cangül Investigating the Relationship Between 21st Century Skills and Technologic Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) of In-service Early Childhood Educators

Assoc. Prof. Hasibe Özlen Demircan

2022 MS
Nur Banu Yiğit Investigating Behavioral Problems in Children with Divorced Parents: A Phenomenological Study of Teachers' Views and Practices

Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden

2022 MS
Zeliha Demirci Ünal Examining the Program-Based Experiences of Preschool Teachers about Supporting Children's Social Skills

Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden

2022 MS
Sabiha Üzüm Emotion Regulation and Emotion Socialization of Early Childhood Educators

Assoc. Prof. Hasibe Özlen Demircan

2022 MS
Gamze Nur İnönü Preschool Teachers' Beliefs and Self-Reported Practices Regarding Questioning as a Teaching Method: Questioning Cycle and Question Types

Assoc. Prof. Hasibe Özlen Demircan

2022 MS
Ayşenur Mumcuoğlu Early Childhood Teachers' Beliefs and Self-reported Practices about Circle Time

Assoc. Prof. Hasibe Özlen Demircan

2022 MS
Nur Alaçam A Comparative Investigation of Early Childhood Teachers' Portfolio Practices: Cases from Turkey and the United States

Prof. Dr. Refika Olgan

Co-Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Yeşim Çapa-Aydın

2022 PhD
Tuba Eren Öcal Preschool Teachers’ Views and Practices on Using Loose Parts in Daily Activities Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden 2021  PhD
Emine Deniz Koyuncu Investigating The Views of Preschool Teachers Regarding Philosophy with Children Through PwC Experience Assoc. Prof. Hasibe Özlen Demircan 2020 MS
Mustafa Çetin Coparenting and Parent Involvement in Education: The Mediating Roles of Motivational Beliefs Assoc. Prof. Hasibe Özlen Demircan 2020 PhD
Fatma Demirci Examination of Early Childhood Educators’ Perspectives on Transdisciplinary Approach Assoc. Prof. Hasibe Özlen Demircan 2020 MS
Melike Kandemir Outdoor Time Practices İn Early Childhood Education: Parent and Teacher Views Assist. Prof. Serap Sevimli-Çelik 2020 MS
Eda Sevinç Preschool Teachers’ Beliefs and Practices Related to the Processes of Field Trips Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden 2019 MS
Sevil Meran Turkish Early Childhood Pre-Service Teachers’ Beliefs About Free Play and Teacher Roles in Free Play Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden 2019 MS
İdil Seda Ak Investigating the Views of Montessori Preschool Teachers on Inclusive Education in Montessori Approach Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden 2019 MS
Elif Güvelioğlu A Content Analysis of Articles in Turkish Early Childhood Education Context Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden 2019 MS
Ahmet Sami Konca Investigating the Social Interactions between Parents and Young Children During Digital Activities at Home Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden 2019 PhD
Sümeyye Sancak Effects of Group Theraplay on Social Skills and Problem Behaviors of Preschoolers in Classroom Environment Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden 2019 MS
Betül Yılmaz Examining Humor in Early Childhood Period from Teacher and Child Aspects Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden 2019 MS
Yasemin Ermiş Atasever Parents’ and Teachers’ Perspectives on Preschool Teachers’ Role about Working with Families Assoc. Prof. Hasibe Özlen Demircan 2019 MS
Aysun Ata Aktürk Development of A Stem Based Engineering Design Curriculum for Parental Involvement in Early Childhood Education Assoc. Prof. Hasibe Özlen Demircan 2019 PhD
Merve Özger Arslan Social Representations on Children’s Television Programming: A Case for Nonnative Speaking Children in Turkey Assist. Prof. Volkan Şahin 2019 MS
Nursel Yılmaz The Effect of the Hypothetical Learning Trajectories and the Contribution of the Eye-Tracking Technology in Understanding the Young Children’s Mathematical Patterning Recognition and Generalization Assist. Prof. Volkan Şahin 2019 PhD
Nafia Kübra Karakaya Investigation of Social Media Presence of Early Childhood Educators Assist. Prof. Volkan Şahin 2019 MS
Meryem Gülhan Play in Early Childhood Education: An Examination of Teacher Roles During Free Playtime Assist. Prof. Serap Sevimli-Çelik 2019 MS
Kadriye Akdemir Preschoolers’ Spatial/Architectural Design Skills During Constructive Play Time Assist. Prof. Serap Sevimli-Çelik 2019 MS
Funda Eda Tonga Investigating the Views of Pre- Service Early Childhood Teachers Regarding Mindfulness Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden 2018 MS
Muhammet Ali Karaduman Turkish Preschool Teachers’ Beliefs about Children’s Conception of Social Conventional and Moral Events Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden 2018 PhD
Şebnem Feriver Gezer Systems Thinking Skills of Preschool Children in Early Childhood Education Contexts of Turkey and Germany Prof. Dr. Refika Olgan 2018 PhD
Ezgi Şenyurt Predicting Recycling Behaviors of Preschool Teachers by Incorporating Additional Variables into the Theory of Planned Behavior Prof. Dr. Refika Olgan 2018 MS
Hasret Köklü Investigating Pre-Service Early Childhood Teachers’ Self-Efficacy Beliefs Regarding Education for Sustainable Development Teaching Prof. Dr. Refika Olgan 2018 MS
Elif Buldu Changes in Teachers’ Practices of Building Democratic Values in Preschool Settings Through Pedagogical Documentation Prof. Dr. Refika Olgan 2018 PhD
Tuğçe Esra Terzioğlu Relationship Between Emotional Skills of Preschoolers and Emotional Intelligence of Their Teachers and Mothers Prof. Dr. Refika Olgan 2018 MS
Tuba Mumcu The Role of Social Media Products in Parent Involvement: From the Perspective of Parents and Teachers on Communication Assoc. Prof. Hasibe Özlen Demircan 2018 MS
Gözdenur Işıkcı Pre-Service Early Childhood Educators’ Working with Families Self-Efficacy in Relation to Taking A Parent Education Course Assoc. Prof. Hasibe Özlen Demircan 2018 MS
Rabia Filik Uyanık Motivators of Mothers’ Engagement in Their Preschoolers’ Education Regarding the Influence of Media Assoc. Prof. Hasibe Özlen Demircan 2018 MS
Şule Alıcı Investigating the Impact of Professional Development on Turkish Early Childhood Teachers’ Professional Growth About Education for Sustainable Development Through Critical Media Literacy Assist. Prof. Volkan Şahin 2018 PhD
Hatice Şebnem Çetken An Investigation of Preschooler’s Play Preferences Regarding the Design of Outdoor Play Areas Assist. Prof. Serap Sevimli-Çelik 2018 MS
Begüm Canaslan Early Childhood In-Service Teachers’ Playfulness Traits and Views on Playfulness Assist. Prof. Serap Sevimli-Çelik 2018 MS
Berna Sicim Sevim Investigating the Association Between Playfulness, Environment and Social Skills of Preschool Children Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden 2017 PhD
Seden Demirtaş İlhan A Content Analysis of Early Childhood Education Graduate Theses Written in Turkey Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden 2017 MS
Turan Gülçiçek Investigation of Parents’ Perceptions of Male Early Childhood Teachers Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden 2017 MS
Selda Aras Pedagogical Documentation Practices and Young Children's Self-Regulation & Metacognition Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden 2017 PhD
Simge Yılmaz Investigation of 5-Year-Old Preschool Children’s Biophilia and Children’s and Their Mothers’ Outdoor Setting Preferences Prof. Dr. Refika Olgan 2017 PhD
Sümeyra Eryiğit Ongoing Mechanism in the Tactile Communication Between Children and Adults in Picture Storybooks for 4-to-6-Year-Olds Prof. Dr. Refika Olgan 2017 MS
Nisan Cansu Ertan Comparing Fathers and Mothers: Determinants of Why They Involve in Their Children’s Education Assoc. Prof. Hasibe Özlen Demircan 2017 MS
Esra Merdin Young Children’s Electronic Media Use and Parental Mediation Assist. Prof. Volkan Şahin 2017 MS
Çağla Öneren Şendil Beliefs and Practices of Preschool Teachers' Towards Children's Peer Relations and Peer Relation Problems Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden 2016 PhD
Dilek Altun A Multilevel Analysis of Home and Classroom Literacy Environments in Relation to Preschoolers‘ Early Literacy Development

Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden

Co-Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Catherine E. Snow

2016 PhD
Metehan Buldu Early Childhood Pre-Service Teachers' Development of Teaching Dispositions and Practices Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden 2016 PhD
Sultan Erikli Development and Implementation of A Values Education Program for Pre-school Children Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden 2016 MS
Deniz Kahriman Comparison of Early Childhood Education Educators’ Education for Sustainable Development Practices Across Eco Versus Ordinary Preschools Prof. Dr. Refika Olgan 2016 PhD
Tuna Coşkun Early Childhood Teachers' Beliefs Towards Participation Rights of Children Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden 2015 MS
Özden Özkanoğlu Early Childhood Teachers' Views About and Practices with Differentiated Instruction in the Primary Years Programme Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden 2015 PhD
Fatma Yalçın A Crosscultural Study on Outdoor Play: Parent and Teacher Perspectives Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden 2015 MS
Nur Alaçam Parent Involvement Self-Efficacy Beliefs of Pre-Service Early Childhood Teachers with Respect to General Self-Efficacy Beliefs and Perceived Barriers about Parent Involvement Prof. Dr. Refika Olgan 2015 MS
Celal İler Pre-Service Early Childhood Teachers’ Beliefs on Inclusive Education with Respect to Their Self-Reported Personality Traits Prof. Dr. Refika Olgan 2015 MS
Şenil Ünlü Çetin Father Involvement in Early Years: Comparing Children‘s Perceptions of Father Involvement with Those of Their Fathers‘ and Mothers‘ Prof. Dr. Refika Olgan 2015 PhD
Havva Ayça Alan Sustainable Actions in Picture Storybooks for 4-to-6-Year-Olds: A Content Analysis Study with Respect to 7R Prof. Dr. Refika Olgan 2015 MS
Aysun Ata Factors Effecting Teacher-Child Communication Skills & Self-Efficacy Beliefs: An Investigation on Preschool Teachers Assoc. Prof. Hasibe Özlen Demircan 2015 MS
Aysun Turupcu Observation as an Assessment Tool in Early Childhood Education: A Phenomenological Case Study of Teacher Views and Practices Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden 2014 MS
Elif Buldu An analysis of the effectiveness of quality indicators in early childhood education on subsequent science competency on a cross-country and Turkish case basis Prof. Dr. Refika Olgan 2014 MS
Dilek Altun An Investigation of The Relationship Between Preschoolers’ Reading Attitudes and Home Literacy Environment

Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden

Co-Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Douglas K. Hartman

2013 MS
Ramazan Sak Turkish Preschool Teachers’ Beliefs and Practices Related to Child-Centered Education

Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden

Co-Supervisor: Prof. Dr. George S. Morrison

2013 PhD
İkbal Tuba Şahin Preschool Teachers’ Beliefs and Practices Related to Developmentally Appropriate Classroom Management Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden

Co-Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Sharolyn D. Pollard-Durodola

2013 PhD
Burcu Özçelik The Effect of The Integration of Talking Toys on Preschoolers’ Vocabulary Learning in English Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden

Co-Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Çiler Hatipoğlu

2013 MS
İrem Bezcioğlu Göktolga Self-Reports of Preschool Foreign Language Teachers on Early Childhood Foreign Language Teaching and Related Challenges Prof. Dr. Refika Olgan 2013 MS
Seçil Cengizoğlu Investigating Potential of Education for Sustainable Development Program on Preschool Children’s Perceptions About Human-Environment Interrelationship Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden

Co-Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Gaye Tuncer Teksöz

2013 MS
Zişan Güner Environmental Education in Early Childhood Teacher Training Programs: Perceptions and Beliefs of Pre-Service Teachers Prof. Dr. Refika Olgan

Co-Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Jale Çakıroğlu

2013 MS
Nursel Yılmaz An Investigation of Preservice Early Childhood Teachers’ Levels of Individual Innovativeness and Perceived Attributes of Instructional Computer Use Prof. Dr. Refika Olgan 2013 MS
Şule Alıcı Recycle, Reduce, Reuse Education for Kindergarten Children Prof. Dr. Refika Olgan

Co-Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Ceren Öztekin

2013 MS
Burcu Utku An Investigation of Young Children's Informal Fraction Knowledge Prof. Dr. Refika Olgan

Co-Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Haser

2013 MS
Feride Tezcan Perceptions of Early Childhood Teachers Towards Young Gifted Children and Their Education Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden 2012 MS
Selda Aras An Investigation on Perceptions and Self-Reported Practices of Early Childhood Teachers Towards Instructional Arrangement for Classroom Management Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden 2012 MS
Hasibe Özlen Demircan Developmentally Appropriate Practice and Parental Involvement in Preschools: Parent and Teacher Perspectives Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden 2012 PhD
Songül Kaya Examining The Process of Establishing and Implementing Classroom Rules in Kindergarten Prof. Dr. Refika Olgan 2012 MS
Zeynep Akdağ Beginning Early Childhood Education Teachers’ Career Perceptions, Expectations, Concerns and Their Experiences in Public Schools Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Haser 2012 PhD
Asiye Parlak Rakap In-Service Early Childhood Teachers‘ Perceptions About Their Roles in The Development of Self-Discipline in Children Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden 2011 PhD
Berna Sicim School Readiness: Changes in The Views of Prospective Early Childhood Teachers Following A Pre-Service School Readiness and Transition to Elementary School Course Prof. Dr. Refika Olgan 2011 MS
Hatice Elif Kalaycıoğlu The Effect of Picture Vocabulary Games and Gender on Four Year-Old Children’s English Vocabulary Performance: An Experimental Investigation Prof. Dr. Refika Olgan

Co-Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Gölge Seferoğlu

2011 MS
Simge Yılmaz Pre-Service and In-Service Preschool Teachers' Views Regarding Creativity in Early Childhood Education Prof. Dr. Refika Olgan 2011 MS
Muhammet Ali Karaduman Pre-Service Teachers' Attitudes Towards The Profession of Early Childhood Education in Terms of Sex and Gender Role Prof. Dr. Refika Olgan 2011 MS
Özden Özer A Case Study on Transdisciplinary Approach of Integrated Curriculum Perspectives of Early Childhood Teachers Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden 2010 MS
Metehan Buldu Do They Walk The Talk: An Examination of Turkish In-Service Early Childhood Teachers’ Assessment Practices Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden 2010 MS
Çağla Öneren Şendil An Investigation of Social Competence and Behavioral Problems of 5- 6 Year - Old Children Through Peer Preference, Temperament And Gender Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden 2010 MS
Elif Öztürk Exploring The Change in Preschool Teachers’ Views About and Practices of Integration of Visual Art into Science Activities: A Case Study Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden 2010 PhD
Şenil Ünlü Being Fathered and Being A Father: Examination of The General Pattern of Turkish Fathers’ and Their Own Fathers’ Involvement Level for Children Between The Ages of 0-8 Prof. Dr. Refika Olgan 2010 MS
Deniz Kahriman Öztürk Preschool Children’s Attitudes Towards Selected Environmental Issues Prof. Dr. Refika Olgan

Co-Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Gaye Tuncer Teksöz

2010 MS
Sevil Altıparmak Parental Perceptions on Emergent Literacy in Early Childhood Years Prof. Dr. Refika Olgan 2010 MS
Şebnem Feriver Gezer Integrating Sustainability into Early Childhood Education Through In-Service Training: An Effort Towards Transformative Learning Prof. Dr. Refika Olgan

Co-Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Gaye Tuncer Teksöz

2010 MS
İkbal Tuba Şahin A Qualitative Study on The Perceptions of Early Childhood Teachers Towards Physical Design for Classroom Management Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden

Co-Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Hanife Akar

2009 MS
Nesli Özdemir The Study of School - Family Cooperation Activities in Elementary School Level on the base of Parents’ Perceptions Assist. Prof. Zeynep Berna Erdiller 2009 MS
Elif Öztürk Preschool Teachers’ Self-Reported Beliefs on Integrated Curriculum: Integration of Visual Art with Other Activities Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden

Co-Supervisor: Asst. Prof. Burcu Akbayrak

2008 MS
Aslı Ünlüsoy “The Spiderman Phenomenon” Young Children’s Understanding of Cartoon Superheroes Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden 2007 MS
Sema Sönmez Preschool Teachers' Attitudes Toward Science Teaching and Its Effect on Frequency of Science Activities Provided in The Classroom Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden 2007 MS
Rukiye Kaya The Attitudes of Preschool Teachers Toward Parent Involvement Prof. Dr. Feyza Tantekin-Erden 2007 MS