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1 MURAT GUNEL Department of Primary Education Faculty of Education TED University, Ziya Gökalp Caddesi No.48 Kolej, Ankara TURKEY, T: E: EDUCATION Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction/Science Education, and Minor in Statistic. Iowa State University, Ames, IA May 2006 Dissertation: Investigating the impact of teachers implementation practices on academic achievement in science during a long-term professional development program on the Science Writing Heuristic Masters of Science in Curriculum and Instruction/Science Education, and Minor in Statistic. Iowa State University, Ames, IA May 2003 Thesis: Examining the Use of Writing to Learn Strategies within Science Classrooms across Different Grade Levels. Bachelor of Science in Physics Education Balikesir University, Balikesir, Turkey August 1998 PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS AND EXPERIENCES Positions Professor Dr. & Chair- TED University, Faculty of Education, Primary Education Dep Associate Professor Dr. & Chair- TED University, Faculty of Education, Primary Education Dep Associate Professor Dr. & Department Coordinator- Ahi Evran University, College of Education, Science Education Dep Associate Professor Dr. - Ataturk University, College of Education, Science Education Dep Assistant Professor Dr. - Ataturk University, College of Education, Science Education Dep Instructor Dr.- Ataturk University, College of Education, Science Education Dep Research Assistant- Iowa State University, College of Education, Curriculum and Instruction Dep Science Teacher- Istanbul Administration Department Chair-Primary Education Department-TED University Board Member-Faculty of Education - TED University Senate Member-- TED University Program Coordinator-Science Education Program-Ahi Evran University Board Member-Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences-Ahi Evran University Murat Gunel 1

2 Experiences Instructor, Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences, Ahi Evran University, Turkey Supervising master students Instructor, Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences, Ataturk University, Turkey Supervising master and PhD students Planning and teaching Science Literacy course in graduate level Board Member, Journal of Research in Science Teaching Serving in the Editorial Board Board Member, Mevlana International Journal of Education (MIJE) Serving in the Editorial Board External Evaluator, European Union Commission Reviving and providing feedbacks for Grundtvig Adult Education Program External Evaluator, Turkish Scientific and Technological Research Council Reviving and providing feedbacks for social sciences research project proposals External Evaluator, Turkish Ministry of Education Reviving and providing feedbacks for school textbooks drafts. PI, Argumentation Based Science Inquiry Project, Turkish Scientific and Technological Research Council PI, Country PI of the FP 7 project: Chain Reaction, Funded by European Commission Partner Researcher, Education Reform Initiative. Constructing professional development programs for teachers to cultivate critical thinking and active citizenship. Journal Reviewer, Journal of Research in Science Teaching (JRST), International Journal of Science Education, Science Education, Science & Education, Euro Asian Journal of Educational Research (EJER) Journal of Turkish Science Education (TUSED), Ankara University Educational Sciences Faculty Journal, Journal of Theory and Practice in Education Reviewing and providing feedback for manuscripts of journal articles submitted for Instructor, Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences, Ahi Evran University, Turkey Supervising master students Instructor, Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences, Ataturk University, Turkey Supervising master and PhD students Planning and teaching Science Literacy course in graduate level Board Member, Journal of Research in Science Teaching Serving in the Editorial Board Board Member, Mevlana International Journal of Education (MIJE) Serving in the Editorial Board External Evaluator, European Union Commission Reviving and providing feedbacks for Grundtvig Adult Education Program External Evaluator, Turkish Scientific and Technological Research Council Reviving and providing feedbacks for social sciences research project proposals External Evaluator, Turkish Ministry of Education Reviving and providing feedbacks for school textbooks drafts. PI, Argumentation Based Science Inquiry Project, Turkish Scientific and Technological Research Council PI, Country PI of the FP 7 project: Chain Reaction, Funded by European Commission Partner Researcher, Education Reform Initiative. Constructing professional development programs for teachers to cultivate critical thinking and active citizenship. Journal Reviewer, Journal of Research in Science Teaching (JRST), International Journal of Science Education, Science Education, Science & Education, Euro Asian Journal of Educational Research (EJER) Journal of Turkish Science Education (TUSED), Ankara University Educational Sciences Faculty Journal Reviewing and providing feedback for manuscripts of journal articles submitted for Murat Gunel 2

3 Instructor, Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences, Ahi Evran University, Turkey Supervising master students Instructor, Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences, Ataturk University, Turkey Supervising master and PhD students Planning and teaching Science Literacy course in graduate level Board Member, Journal of Research in Science Teaching Serving in the Editorial Board Board Member, Mevlana International Journal of Education (MIJE) Serving in the Editorial Board External Evaluator, European Union Commission Reviving and providing feedbacks for Grundtvig Adult Education Program PI, Argumentation Based Science Inquiry Project, Turkish Scientific and Technological Research Council Consultant, Educational Research and Measurement Consultant for Turkish Ministry of National Education Planning and implementing nationwide research project to investigate high school students profile. Partner Researcher, The University of Iowa & Iowa State University, College of Education. Analyzing and reporting large data set obtained in Arthur Vining Davis Foundation Project Partner Researcher, Education Reform Initiative. Constructing professional development programs for teachers to cultivate critical thinking and active citizenship. Journal Reviewer, Journal of Research in Science Teaching (JRST), International Journal of Science Education, Science Education, Science & Education, Euro Asian Journal of Educational Research (EJER) Journal of Turkish Science Education (TUSED), Ankara University Educational Sciences Faculty Journal Reviewing and providing feedback for manuscripts of journal articles submitted for Instructor, Science Education Department, Ahi Evran University, Turkey Planning and teaching Lab Applications in Science Education course Instructor, Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences, Ataturk University, Turkey Supervising master and PhD students Planning and teaching Science Literacy course in graduate level Board Member, Journal of Research in Science Teaching Serving in the Editorial Board External Evaluator, European Union Commission Reviving and providing feedbacks for Grundtvig Adult Education Program PI, Argumentation Based Science Inquiry Project, Turkish Scientific and Technological Research Council Consultant, Educational Research and Measurement Consultant for Turkish Ministry of National Education Planning and implementing nationwide research project to investigate high school students profile. Partner Researcher, The University of Iowa & Iowa State University, College of Education. Analyzing and reporting large data set obtained in Arthur Vining Davis Foundation Project Journal Reviewer, Journal of Research in Science Teaching (JRST), Science Education, Sicience & Education, Journal of Turkish Science Education (TUSED) Reviewing and providing feedback for manuscripts of journal articles submitted for Instructor, Science Education Department, Ataturk University, Turkey Planning and teaching Science Method course Instructor, Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences, Ataturk University, Turkey Planning and teaching Advanced Pedagogy course in graduate level Planning and teaching Science Literacy course in graduate level Co-PI, Professional Development Project for Principles, Turkish Ministry of National Education Planning and teaching nationwide summer workshops for principals and science teachers Partner Researcher, The University of Iowa & Iowa State University, College of Education. Analyzing and reporting large data set obtained in Arthur Vining Davis Foundation Project Murat Gunel 3

4 Journal Reviewer, Journal of Research in Science Teaching (JRST), Science Education, Journal of Turkish Science Education (TUSED) Reviewer Board Member, NARST Symposium Reviewing and providing feedback for NARST symposium proposals Instructor, Science Education Department, Ataturk University, Turkey Planning and teaching Science Method course Planning and teaching Introduction to Educational Science course Planning and teaching Consulting course Instructor, Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences, Ataturk University, Turkey Planning and teaching Advanced Pedagogy course in graduate level Planning and teaching Science Literacy course in graduate level Co-PI, Professional Development Project for Principles, Turkish Ministry of National Education Planning and teaching nationwide summer workshops for principals and science teachers Partner Researcher, The University of Iowa & Iowa State University, College of Education. Analyzing and reporting large data set obtained in Science-Language Partnership Project Journal Reviewer, Journal of Research in Science Teaching (JRST), Science Education, Journal of Turkish Science Education (TUSED), Elementary Education Online (IOO) Reviewing and providing feedback for manuscripts of journal articles submitted for publication. Reviewer Board Member, ESERA NARST, and AERA Symposium Reviewing and providing feedback for ESERA, NARST and AERA symposium proposals Instructor, Science Education Department, Ataturk University, Turkey Planning and teaching Science Method course Planning and teaching Introduction to Educational Science course Planning and teaching Classroom Management course Planning and teaching Consulting course Planning and teaching Modern Physics course Planning and teaching Science Literacy course in graduate level Instructor, Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences, Ataturk University, Turkey Planning and teaching Advanced Pedagogy course in graduate level Planning and teaching Science Literacy course in graduate level Co-PI, Professional Development Project for Principles, Turkish Ministry of National Education Planning and teaching nationwide summer workshops for principals and science teachers Partner Researcher, The University of Iowa & Iowa State University, College of Education. Analyzing and reporting large data set obtained in Science-Language Partnership Project Journal Reviewer, Journal of Research in Science Teaching (JRST). Reviewing and providing feedback for manuscripts of journal articles submitted for publication. Journal Reviewer, Journal of Science Education and Technology (JOSET), Science Education, Journal of Turkish Science Education (TUSED) Reviewing and providing feedback for manuscripts of journal articles submitted for publication. Board Member, XIII.IOSTE Symposium Reviewing and providing feedback for XIII.IOSTE symposium proposals Instructor, Science Education Department, Ataturk University, Turkey Planning and teaching introductory physics labs and general science labs. Journal Reviewer, Journal of Research in Science Teaching (JRST), Journal of Science Education and Technology (JOSET). Reviewing and providing feedback for manuscripts of journal articles submitted for publication Journal Reviewer, Journal of Research in Science Teaching (JRST). Reviewing and providing feedback for manuscripts of journal articles submitted for publication. Teaching Assistant, Department of Curriculum and Instruction; Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa Planning and teaching summer workshop within professional development projects for science with embedded language practices for elementary teachers. Murat Gunel 4

5 Graduate Research Assistant/Project Coordinator, Department of Curriculum and Instruction; Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa Coordinating, observing, providing feedback and organizing professional development activities state wide science and language partnership project Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Curriculum and Instruction; Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa Coordinating state wide science and language partnership project. Co-instructor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction; Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa Co-teaching elementary science method course. Physics Teacher, Upward Bound Educational Program, Ames, IA Planning and teaching variety of physic units to high school students. Foreign Language Teacher, Upward Bound Educational Program, Ames, IA Planning and teaching Turkish as a foreign language to high schools students Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Chemistry; Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa Managing and analyzing large data set obtained in Chemistry Education Project. Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Curriculum and Instruction; Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa Managing and analyzing large data set obtained in SWH Partnership Project. Acting Coordinator, Department of Curriculum and Instruction; Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa Organizing STAR Camp /Toying with Technology and teaching students science concepts during the camp. Research Consultant and Partner, Department of Curriculum and Instruction; Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa Planning and consulting a research project on Turkish students understanding of the Nature of Science Reviewer for Advisory Board of the Science Center of Iowa Reviewing and editing the Science Center exhibits in terms of pedagogical and content appropriateness Language Consultant, Department of Anthropology; Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa Planning and teaching Turkish to undergraduate linguistic major students. Graduate Assistant, Department of Curriculum and Instruction; Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa Science CO-OP project planning, and teaching for workshops with science teachers in different part of Iowa and Missouri Graduate Assistant, Department of Curriculum and Instruction; Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa Science CO-OP project planning, and teaching for workshops with science teachers in different part of Iowa Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Curriculum and Instruction; Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa Teaching students science concepts during STAR Camp /Toying with Technology Science Teacher, Teaching position at public school Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Physics, Balikesir University, Turkey Responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating various laboratory activities and lessons for freshman physics classes Undergraduate Research Assistant, Department of Physics, Balikesir University, Turkey Responsible for designing and developing magnetism experiments at National magnetism Research Laboratory RESEARCH SKILLS: Utilized SPSS statistical program Murat Gunel 5

6 Utilized AMOS statistical program Extensive quantitative and qualitative research techniques PUBLISHED ARTICLES & BOOK CHAPTERS International Demirbag, M., & Gunel, M. (2014). Integrating Argument Based Science Inquiry with Modal Representations: Impact on Science Achievement, Argumentation and Writing Skills. Educational Sciences: Theory & Practice (ESTP). 14, 1 (1-20). Hasancebi-Yesildag, F., & Gunel, M. (2013). College Students Perceptions toward the Multi Modal Representations and Instruction of Representations in Learning Modern Physics. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research Kingir, S., Geban, O., & Gunel, M. (2013). Using The Science Writing Heuristic Approach To Enhance Student Understanding In Chemical Change And Mixture. Research in Science Education. 43, ( ). Gunel, M. (2012). Science as a process of inquiry and science inquiry through argumentation. Mevlana International Journal of Education, 2(3), 1-3. (Special Issue Editor) Kingir, S.,Geban, O., & Gunel, M. (2012). How does the science writing heuristic approach affect students' performances of different academic achievement levels? A case for high school chemistry. Chemistry Education Research and Practice. 13, Gunel, M., Kingir, S., & Geban, O. (2012). Analysis of Argumentation and Questioning Patterns in ArgumentBased Inquiry Classrooms. Education & Science, 37 (164), Gunel, M., Kabatas-Memis, E., & Buyukkasap, E. (2010). Effects of the Science Writing Heuristic Approach on Primary School Students Science Achievement and Attitude toward Science Course. Education & Science, 35 (155), Gunel, M., Hand, B., & McDermott, M. (2009). Writing for different audiences: effects on high-school students' conceptual understanding of biology. Learning and Instruction. 19, Norton-Meier, L., Hand, B., Cavagnetto, A., Akkus, R., & Gunel, M. (2009),.Pedagogy, Implementation, and Professional Development for Teaching Science Literacy: How Students and Teachers Know and Learn. In M. C. Shelley II, L. D. Yore, & B. Hand (Eds.), Quality research in literacy and science education: International perspectives and gold standards. Dordrecht, The Netherlands, Springer. Hand, B., Gunel, M., & Ulu, C. (2009). Sequencing embedded multimodal representations in a writing to learn approach to the teaching of electricity. Journal of Research in Science Teaching (JRST) 46 (3), Gunel, M., (2008). Critical Elements for the Science Teacher to Adopt a Student-Centered Approach: The Case of A Teacher in Transition. Teachers and Teaching. 14 (3), Gunel, M., (2008). Teacher Change, Critical Pedagogy, and Students Learning within Secondary Science Writing Heuristic Classrooms, In Brian M. Hand (ed.), Science Inquiry, Argument and Language. Sense Publisher ( ). Gunel, M., Hand, B. & Prain V., (2007). Secondary Analysis of Non-Traditional Writing in Science across Different Grade-levels. International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education. 4 (5), Murat Gunel 6

7 Akkus, R., Gunel, M. & Hand, B., (2007) Comparing an inquiry based approach known as the Science Writing Heuristic to traditional science teaching practices: Are there differences? International Journal of Science Education.29 (14), Gunel, M., Hand, B. & Gunduz, S., (2006). Comparing student understanding of quantum physics when embedding multimodal representations into two different writing formats: presentation format vs. summary report format. Science Education.90 (6), National Hasancebi-Yesildag, F., & Gunel, M. (2013) Effect of the Argumentation Based Inquiry Approach on Disadvantaged Students Science Achievement. Elementary Education Online. 12(4), Kingir, S., Geban, O., & Gunel, M. (2011) Students Ideas About The Implementation Of The Argumentation Based Science Inquiry Approach In Their Chemistry Course. Ahmet Kelesoglu Education Faculty (AKEF) Journal-Vol Atilla, E., Gunel, M., & Buyukkasap, E. (2011). The Effect of Using Different Multi Modal Representations within Writing to Learn Activities on Learning Force and Motion Unit at the Middle School Setting. Journal of Turkish Science Education (TUSED). 7 (4), Gunel, M., Uzoglu, M., & Buyukkasap, E. (2010). Effects Of Using Writing To Learn Actvities On Learning Force Unit In The Primary Education Level. Gazi Education Faculty Journal. 29 (1), Gunel, M., Kabatas-Memis, E., & Buyukkasap, E. (2009). The Effects Of Writing To Learn Activities And Students Analogy Construction On Learning Mechanic Unit At The University Level. Gazi Education Faculty Journal. 29 (2), Gunel, M.,(2009). Writing as a Cognitive Process and Learning Tool in Elementary Science Education. Elementary Education Online. 8(1), Gunel, M., Atila, E., & Buyukkasap, E., (2009). The Impact of Using Multi Modal Representations within Writing to Learn Activities on Learning Electricity Unit at 6th Grade. Elementary Education Online. 8(1), JURIED PRESENTATIONS OF RESEARCH RESULTS International: Gunel, M. (2013). The relationship between science teaching and critical thinking skills: Where does the teacher stand for? at the First African Conferences on Research In Chemistry Education [ACRICE-1], Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 5-7 December Gunel, M., Akkus, R., Ozer-Keskin, M., & Keskin-Samanci., N. (2013). Improving Students Conceptual Understanding of Science Through Argument Based Science Inquiry Implementations: A Case of Nationwide Professional Development Project. Paper presented at the 1st International Conference on Immersion Approaches to Argument-based Inquiry (ABI) for Science Classrooms, Busan, Korea. 4-7 February Tanrıverdi, K., Gunel, M., Asci, O., & Ocak, A., (2013). 365 Day In-service Training. Paper presented at the 1st International Conference on Immersion Approaches to Argument-based Inquiry (ABI) for Science Classrooms, Busan, Korea. 4-7 February Akbay, Y., Tanrıverdi, K., & Gunel, M. (2013). Unit Preparation Process in the Application of Argumentation Based Inquiry Approach. Paper presented at the 1st International Conference on Immersion Approaches to Argument-based Inquiry (ABI) for Science Classrooms, Busan, Korea. 4-7 February Murat Gunel 7

8 Gunel, M. (2013). Problems Faced and Strategies Developed by Teachers Implementing Inquiry Based Science Teaching Approaches. Paper presented at the 1st International Conference on Immersion Approaches to Argument-based Inquiry (ABI) for Science Classrooms, Busan, Korea. 4-7 February Gunel, M. (2013). Structuring, Organizing and Implementing Longitudinal Professional Development Project Focusing on Argumentation Based Science Inquiry; A Case of Turkish Research Setting. Paper presented at the 1st International Conference on Immersion Approaches to Argument-based Inquiry (ABI) for Science Classrooms, Busan, Korea. 4-7 February Yesildag-Hasancebi, F., & Gunel, M. (2013). Influence of Argumentations Based Science Inquiry Approach Applications on TeachersPedagogy. Paper presented at the 1st International Conference on Immersion Approaches to Argument-based Inquiry (ABI) for Science Classrooms, Busan, Korea. 4-7 February Demir, M.,Yesildag-Hasancebi, F., & Gunel, M. (2013). Unit Preparation Process in The Applications of Argumentation Based Inquiry Approach. Paper presented at the 1st International Conference on Immersion Approaches to Argument-based Inquiry (ABI) for Science Classrooms, Busan, Korea. 4-7 February Caglayan, N.,Yesildag-Hasancebi, F., Tanrıverdi, K., & Gunel, M. (2013). Implementation of The Argumentation Based Science Inquiry Approach to the Targets of Electricity Unit. Paper presented at the 1st International Conference on Immersion Approaches to Argument-based Inquiry (ABI) for Science Classrooms, Busan, Korea. 4-7 February Kana, F., Şahin, A., Gunel, M. & Zorlu Kana, H. (2013). Adoptation of The Argumentation Based Science Learning Approach Into Language Learning: Exemplary Literacy Activities. Paper presented at the 1st International Conference on immersion approaches to argument-based ınquiry (ABI) for science classrooms. Busan, South Korea, 4-7 February Gunel, M., & Ulu, C. (2012). Investigating the Value of Multi Modal Representation Instruction on Learning Physics Concepts. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST), Indianapolis, IN. USA. Kingir, S., & Gunel, M. (2012). The Influence of Non-Traditional Writing Task and Audience on Students' Understanding of Mixture Concept. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST), Indianapolis, IN. USA. Gunel, M., Akkus, R., Ozer-Keskin, M., & Keskin-Samanci., N. (2012). The Effect of the SWH Implementation in Turkish School System: Results from a Scale up Research Project. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST), Indianapolis, IN. USA. Gunel, M., & Hand, B. (2011). Assessing Science Concept Learning through Writing. Paper presented at the International Symposium on Science Education (ISSE): Strategies to engage students for learning, Porvoo, Finland. Hand, B., & Gunel, M. (2011). Building Multi-Modal Capacity. Paper presented at the International Symposium on Science Education (ISSE): Strategies to engage students for learning, Porvoo, Finland. Tanriverdi, K., Demirbag, M., & Gunel, M. (2011). Critical Elements of Implementing Argumentation Based Science inquiry and Multi Modal Representations; Focusing on Pedagogy. Paper presented at the International Symposium on Science Education (ISSE): Strategies to engage students for learning, Porvoo, Finland. Gunel, M., & Ulu, C. (2011) The Effect of Multi Modal Representations Instruction on Learning Physics Concepts. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the European Science Education Research Association (ESERA), Lyon, France. Gunel, M., Akkus, R., & Ozer-Keskin, M. (2011) Implementing the Argumentation Based Science Learning Approach in Middle School Setting Through Professional Development Programs and Investigating the Impact of The Approach on Teachers Pedagogy and Students Academic Achievements, Skills and Perceptions Toward Science. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the European Science Education Research Association (ESERA), Lyon, France. Murat Gunel 8

9 Kıngır, S., Gunel, M., Aydemir, N., & Geban, O. (2011). Using multi-modal representation to enhance student learning in electrochemistry. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the European Science Education Research Association (ESERA), Lyon, France. Kabatas-Memis E., Yesildag-Hasancebi, F. & Günel M. (2011). The effects of argumentation based inquiry implementation on students understanding of light unit. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the European Science Education Research Association (ESERA), Lyon, France. Tanriverdi, K., Demirbag, M., & Gunel, M. (2011). The Impact of Multi Modal Representations Instruction in Inquiry Approach on Students Achievement. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the European Science Education Research Association (ESERA), Lyon, France. Yesildag-Hasancebi, F. & Günel M. (2011). Helping 6th grade students with multi modal representations to learn electricity. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the European Science Education Research Association (ESERA), Lyon, France. Gunel, M., & Hand, B. (2011). Enhancing students' understanding of chemistry with multimodal representations. Paper presented at the 43 rd IUPAC World Chemistry Congress, Puerto Rico, USA. Gunel, M. (2011) Enhancing Students Understanding of Science With Multimodal Representations. International Symposium on Chemistry Education. 26th Philippine Chemistry Congress, Cebu City, Philippines. Gunel, M. (2011). Research Studies on Multimodal Representations: Lessons learned from Turkey. International Conference on Improving Learning of Science: Writing and Multimodal Representations. Cebu City, Philippines. Kingir, S., Gunel, M., & Hand, B. (2010, May). An analysis of questioning in argument-based inquiry science classrooms using the Science Writing Heuristic (SWH) approach in Turkish context. Poster presented at the Science Education Research Symposium, Iowa City, IA. Kingir, S., Geban, O. & Gunel, M. (2011) The Role of Science Writing Heuristic Approach on Students Conceptual Understanding in Chemistry. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST), Orlando, FL. USA Hand, B., Ainajjar, A., Aksela, M., Doria, D., Gunel. M., Martinez, M., Hogue, L., & Sarquis, A., (2010, December) Improving students communication of chemistry through use of multimodal representations: An international study. Paper presented at the International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies (Pacifichem) Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. Gunel, M., Hand, B., Nam, J., Chang, J., McDermott, M., & Staker, J., (2010, December) Writing and multimodal understanding: The underpinning learning theory and research. Paper presented at the International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies (Pacifichem) Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. Kingir, S., Gunel, M., & Hand, B. (2010, May). An analysis of questioning in argument-based inquiry science classrooms using the Science Writing Heuristic (SWH) approach in Turkish context. Poster presented at the Science Education Research Symposium, Iowa City, IA. USA. Kingir, S., Geban, O. & Gunel, M. (2010) The Effect of Science Writing Heuristic Approach on Chemistry Achievement of 9th Grade Students. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. USA Gunel, M., & Ulu, C. (2010) The impact of restricted and student choice embedded multimodal representations in a writing to learn approach to the teaching of pressure, bouncy and heat-temperature units. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. USA Norton-Meier, L., Hand, B., Gunel. M. & Nam, J. (2010). When readers inquire: Linking Science Inquiry and Literacy using the Science Writing Heuristic approach in three international contexts. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Reading Association (IRA), New Zealand. Gunel, M., & Ulu, C. (2009) The Impact of Repeating Embedded Multi Modal Representations within Writing to Learn Activities in Learning Mechanics. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the European Science Education Research Association (ESERA), Istanbul, Turkey Murat Gunel 9

10 Yesildag, F., & Gunel, M. (2009) College students understanding and use of multimodal representations. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the European Science Education Research Association (ESERA), Istanbul, Turkey Buyukkasap, E., Kabatas-Memis, E. & Gunel, M. (2009). Using of the Science Writing Heuristic and selfevalation to promote students' understanding of science in Turkish Primary School Setting. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the European Science Education Research Association (ESERA), Istanbul, Turkey. Atilla, E., Gunel, M., & Buyukkasap, E. (2009) Investigating the Effect of Using Multimodal representations within Writing-To-Learn Approach on Middle School Science Achievement. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the European Science Education Research Association (ESERA), Istanbul, Turkey. Kabatas-Memis, E., Atalmıs, E., Yesildag., F., Gunel., M. and Buyukkasap, E. (2009). The effect of writing to learn Activities Light Unit at High School level. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the European Science Education Research Association (ESERA), Istanbul, Turkey Gunel. M. & Hand, B. (2009). Investigating the impact of teachers implementation practices on academic achievement in science during a long-term professional development program on the Science Writing Heuristic. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST), Garden Grow, California. USA Hand, B., Norton-Meier, L., Gunel. M. & Akkus, R. (2009). Teaching in the service of learning: A 3 year mixed methods study of embedding authentic language and science practices within elementary science classrooms. Paper Presented at Annual Meeting of American Educational Research, AERA Annual Conference, San Diego, California, USA. Hand, B., Norton-Meier, L., Gunel. M. & Akkus, R. (2008). Teaching in the service of learning: A 3-year study of embedding authentic language and science practices within elementary science classrooms. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Australiasian Science Education Research Association conference, Brisbane, Australia: July 2-5. Erkol, M., Günel, M., Kışoğlu, M., Büyükkasap, E., & Hand, B. (2008). Impact of the Science Writing Heuristic as a tool for learning in introductory physics laboratory, Proc. the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST), Baltimore, MD, USA, Kabatas. E, Gunel. M, Büyükkasap. E, Uzoğlu. M & Hand, B. (2008). Effect of the Implementation of the Science Writing Heuristic on Students Understanding of Electricity Unit in 6th grade setting in Turkey, Proc. the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST), Baltimore, MD, USA, Hand, B., Norton-Meier, L., Akkus, R. & Gunel, M. (2007) Examining the impact of 2 years of using the Science Writing Heuristic: Comparing quality of teacher implementation to student performance on standardized tests. Paper Presented At the European Science Education Research Association (ESERA) 2007 August 21st -25th at Malmö, Sweden Uzoğlu, M., Kabataş, E., Erkol, M., Büyükkasap, E., & Günel, M., (2007) The relationship between the Intelligence areas of seventh grade students and their science achievement, Paper Presented At the European Science Education Research Association (ESERA) 2007 August 21st -25th at Malmö, Sweden. Akar, S, Erkol, M., Kabatas, E., Buyukkasap, E., & Gunel, M., (2007) How did pre-service science teachers ideas toward laboratory activities changed after using the Science Writing Heuristic student template? Paper Presented At the European Science Education Research Association (ESERA) 2007 August 21st - 25th at Malmö, Sweden Hand, B., Norton-Meier, L., Akkus R.,& Gunel. M. (August, 2007) The effect of quality of implementation of science inquiry approaches in elementary classroom - year 2 of a three-year study. Paper Presented 12th Biennial Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction, European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction, EARLI, Budapest, Hungary. Gunel. M., Hand, B.,& Akkus R.,(April,2007) Improving Understanding of Physics Through Multiple Modal Representations. Paper Presented at Annual Meeting of American Educational Research, AERA Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Murat Gunel 10

11 Hand, B., Norton-Meier, L., Akkus R.,& Gunel. M. (January, 2007) Year2 of a three-year project on embedding language into science inquiry: Gains and stalling points. Paper Presented At the Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education, Florida, January 1-8, 2007,USA Hand, B., Norton-Meier, L., Gunel. M. & Akkus R. (July, 2006) Examining the impact of teacher implementation on student performance on standardized testing when using the Science Writing Heuristic in K-6 science programs. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Australasian Science Education Research Association 37th Conference, Canberra, ACT, Australia. Hohenshell, L., Gunel. M., & Hand, B., (April, 2006) The Impact of Students Self-Evaluations of the Science Writing Heuristic: Closing the Achievement Gap. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST), San Francisco, California. USA Gunel. M., Akkus R., Hand, B., & Norton-Meier, L. (April, 2006) Effects of Teacher Level of Implementation of the Science Writing Heuristic on Students performance on post-test and standardized tests. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST), San Francisco, California. USA Greenbowe1,T. J., Burke, K. A., Kaissieh, N., Schroeder1, J. D, Gunel, M., Poock, J. & Hand., M. (March 2006) Effective laboratory instructors and effective laboratory reports influence students; understanding of chemistry. Paper Presented At the 231 st Annual Meeting & Exposition of American Chemical Society, March 26-30, 2006 Atlanta, GA, USA Hand, B., Gunel, M. & Hohenshell, L. (January 2006). Using Students' Constructed PowerPoint Presentations for Learning Tools in Physics. Paper Presented At the Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education, Portland, Oregon January 12-14, 2006, USA Gunel, M., Hand, B. & Norton-Meier, L. (January 2006). K-6 Science Inquiry and Language Arts Professional Development Project. Paper Presented At the Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education, Portland, Oregon January 12-14, 2006, USA Gunel, M. (December 2005). Closing the Gender and Achievement Gap in Learning Science. Poster Session at Annual Meeting of Iowa Educational Research and Evaluation Association, IEREA Annual Conference; The Role of Research in Educational Improvement: Past, Present, and Future, Cedar Falls, Iowa, USA. Gunel. M., Akkus, R., Hand, B. & Norton-Meier, L. (October 2005). Longitudinal professional development program for K-6 teachers within the implementation of science inquiry embedded language practices. Paper Presented at Gold Standard(s) of Quality Research in Science Literacy Conference, Victoria, B.C., Canada. Akkus, R., Gunel. M. & Hand, B. (October 2005). The relationship between teacher implementation level of the SWH and students test performances: An analysis of Hierarchical Linear Modeling. Paper Presented at Gold Standard(s) of Quality Research in Science Literacy Conference, Victoria, B.C., Canada. Ulu, C., Gunduz, S., Hohenshell, L., Gunel. M. & Hand, B. (October 2005). The impact of technology based non-traditional writing activities on 11th grade Turkish students understanding of modern physics units. Paper Presented at Gold Standard(s) of Quality Research in Science Literacy Conference, Victoria, B.C., Canada. Gunel, M., Hand, B. & Trosper, S. (August 2005). The Effect of Using Writing-To-Learn Strategies on the High School Students Conceptual Understanding of Cells and Genetics Units for Different Achievement Levels and Gender. Paper Presented At the European Science Education Research Association, 28 August -1 September, 2005 Barcelona, Spain. Gunel, M., Hand, B. & Norton-Meier, L. (August 2005). Examining teacher implementation of embedded language practices within K-6 science classrooms: Setting the research design. Paper Presented At the Annual Meeting of American Statistical Association, the Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM) 7-11 August, 2005 Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA Hand, B. & Gunel, M. (April 2005). Using the Science Writing Heuristic to Promote Understanding of Science Conceptual Knowledge within Middle School Science Programs. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of National Science Teacher Associations (NSTA), Second Science and Literacy Conference- Linking Science and Literacy in the Classroom Conference Dallas, Texas. USA Murat Gunel 11

12 National: Gunel, M. & Hand, B. (April 2005). The Effects of Non-Traditional Writing and Audiences in Learning Science. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST), Dallas, Texas. USA Gunel, M., & Hand, B. (January 2005). Using Videoconferencing Technology to Research Science Teaching in Rural Areas. Paper Presented at Annual Meeting of Association for the Education of Teachers of Science (AETS), Colorado Springs, Colorado. USA Ulu, C., Akkus, R., Gunel, M., & Clough, M. (December 2004). Turkish Students Understanding of the Nature of Science. Poster Session at Annual Meeting of Iowa Educational Research and Evaluation Association, IEREA Annual Conference; The Role of Research in Educational Improvement: Past, Present, and Future, Waterloo, Iowa, USA. Gunel, M. (July 2004). Learning Enhancement with Non-Traditional Writing in Science. Paper presented at the 18th Annual Meeting of Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, (BCCE), Ames, Iowa. USA. Gunel, M., Akkus, R., Hohenshell, L., & Hand, B. (April 2004). Improving student performance on higher order cognitive questions through the use of the Science Writing Heuristic. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST), Vancouver, Canada. Omar, S. & Gunel, M. (January 2004). SWH: The Impact of Teacher Implementation on Student Performance When Using the Science Writing Heuristic. Paper Presented at Association for the Education of Teachers of Science (AETS), Nashville, Tennessee. USA Gunel, M., Omar, S. & Akkus, R. (December 2003). Teacher Professional Development When Using the SWH as Student-Oriented Teaching Approach. Poster Session at Annual Meeting of Iowa Educational Research and Evaluation Association, IEREA Annual Conference; The Role of Research in Educational Improvement: Past, Present, and Future, Ames, Iowa, USA. Gunel, M. & Omar, S. (August 2003). Research Design of the SWH Project. Science Writing Heuristic Leadership Workshop, Ames, Iowa, USA. Omar, S., Grimberg, I., Gunel, M. & Hand, B. (October 2003). Teaching Strategies that Enhance Science Learning when Using the SWH. Paper Presented at Iowa Science Teachers SectionIowa Academy of Science, Des Moines, Iowa, USA. Hand, B., Prain, V. & Gunel, M. (July 2003). Writing-to-learn strategies within science classrooms across different grade levels. Paper presented at the International Literacy and Research Network Conference on Learning, London, UK. Gunel, M., Omar, S., Grimberg, I. &Hand, B. (May 2003).The SWH Partnership Project. Paper Presented at Interdisciplinary Research Institute for Survey Science (IRISS), Ames, Iowa, USA. Gunel, M., Omar, S. & Hand, B. (March 2003). Student Perception in Using the Science Writing Heuristic. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST), Philadelphia, USA. Grimberg, I., Omar, S., Gunel, M. & Hand, B. (January 2003). Impact of Inquiry Based Instruction on Writing. Poster Session at Association for the Education of Teachers of Science (AETS), St. Louis, Missouri. USA Grimberg, I. B., Omar, S., Gunel, M., & Hand, B. (September 2002). Qualitative Analysis of Grade 7 Students Written Scientific Arguments, Poster Session at Ontological, Epistemological, Linguistic and pedagogical Considerations of Language and Science Literacy: Empowering research and Informing Instruction, Victoria, B.C., Canada. Gunel, M., Omar, S., Grimberg, I. &Hand, B. (September 2002). Quantitative Results from Using the Science Writing Heuristic as a Tool for Learning in 7th Grade Biology Class.Poster Session at Ontological, Epistemological, Linguistic and pedagogical Considerations of Language and Science Literacy: Empowering research and Informing Instruction, Victoria, B.C., Canada. Murat Gunel 12

13 Okcu, B., & Günel, M. (Haziran 2013). İlköğretim 2.Kademe Öğrencilerinin Modsal Betimlemeleri Algılayabilme ve Kullanabilme Yeterliliklerini Belirlemek. Paper presented at the 1st Annual Meeting of International Instructional Technologies & Teacher Education Symposium, Trabzon. Akkus, R., Yesildag-Hasancebi, F., & Gunel, M. (Nisan 2013). Bir Fen Bilgisi Ünitesinin Düşünme Becerileri Odaklı Planlanması Öğrenme Süreçlerinde Öğretmen Yaklaşımları. 10. Eğitimde İyi Örnekler Konferansı (EİÖK), İstanbul. Nisan Mutlu-Pehlivan, N., Yesildag-Hasancebi, F., Tanriverdi, K., & Gunel, M. (Nisan 2013). Düşünen, Tartışan, Uygulayan Öğrenciler için ATBÖ Uygulaması: Alan Bilgisi ve Bilim Öğrenme Süreci Öğrenme Süreçlerinde Öğretmen Yaklaşımları. 10. Eğitimde İyi Örnekler Konferansı (EİÖK), İstanbul. Nisan Kingir, S., & Gunel, M. (Nisan 2013). Fen Eğitiminde Öğrenme Amaçlı Yazma Uygulamaları. 10. Eğitimde İyi Örnekler Konferansı (EİÖK), İstanbul. Nisan Kana, F., & Gunel, M. (Nisan 2013). Anadil Öğretiminde Argümantasyon Tabanlı Dil Öğrenme Yaklaşımının Uygulanması. 10. Eğitimde İyi Örnekler Konferansı (EİÖK), İstanbul. Nisan Günel, M., & Tanrıverdi, K. (Haziran 2012). Boylamsal Araştırma Projesi: Hizmetiçi Eğitim Ve Sınıfiçi Uygulamalarının, Öğretmen Pedagojisine, Öğrenci Akademik Başarısına, Düşünme Becerilerine Etkisinin Araştırılması. 10. Ulusal Fen Bilimleri ve Matematik Eğitimi Kongresi (UFBMEK), Niğde. Porikli, A. B. & Günel, M. (Haziran 2012). Öğrencilerin Argümantasyon Uygulamaları Ve Öğretmen Pedagojisi Hakkındaki Algıları ve Tutumları. 10. Ulusal Fen Bilimleri ve Matematik Eğitimi Kongresi (UFBMEK), Niğde. Tanrıverdi, K. & Günel, M. (Haziran 2012). Öğretmen Pedagojisinde Kritik Sorun: Değişime Karşı Direnç. 10. Ulusal Fen Bilimleri ve Matematik Eğitimi Kongresi (UFBMEK), Niğde. Özgür, S., Tanrıverdi, K., Günel, M. & Porikli, A. B. (Haziran 2012). Çevre Ve Müfredat Entegrasyonu: Canlılar Ve Hayat Ünitesinde Deniz Kestaneleri Etkinliği. 10. Ulusal Fen Bilimleri ve Matematik Eğitimi Kongresi (UFBMEK), Niğde. Günel, M., Yeşildağ-Hasançebi, F., Keskin-Samancı, N., Demir, M., Özgür, S., Gündoğan, F. & Akbay, Y. (Haziran 2012). Öğretirken Öğrenen Öğretmenler: Profesyonel Değişim Ve Gelişi. 10. Ulusal Fen Bilimleri ve Matematik Eğitimi Kongresi (UFBMEK), Niğde. Biber, B. & Günel, M. (Haziran 2012). İlköğretim Fen Ve Teknoloji Öğretmenlerinin Yazmaya Dair Algıları Ve Sınıf Ortamında Öğrenme Amaçlı Yazma Aktivitelerini Uygulama Düzeyleri. 10. Ulusal Fen Bilimleri ve Matematik Eğitimi Kongresi (UFBMEK), Niğde. Arlı, E.E. & Günel, M. (Haziran 2012).Akademik Başarı Düzeyleri Düşük Öğrencilerin Fen Kavramlarını Öğrenmelerinin Desteklenmesi: Argümantasyon Tabanlı Bilim Öğrenme Uygulamaları. 10. Ulusal Fen Bilimleri ve Matematik Eğitimi Kongresi (UFBMEK), Niğde. Hasancebi, F. & Gunel, M. (2011). Fen Eğitiminde Çoklu Modsal Betimlemelerin Öğretimi ve Öğrenme Aracı Olarak Kullanımı. Eğitimde İyi Örnekler Konferansı (EİÖK), İstanbul. Okcu, B., & Günel, M. (Eylül 2010). İlköğretim İkinci Kademe Öğrencilerinin Modsal Betimlemeleri Kullanma Becerilerini Ölçme: Ölçek Geliştirme Çalışması. Paper presented at the 9th Annual Meeting of National Science and Mathematics Education Conference (UFBMEK), İzmir, Turkiye. Kabataş-Memiş, E., Günel, M., Büyükkasap., E.. (Eylül 2010). İlköğretim 7. Sınıf Öğrencilerinin Kuvvet ve Hareket Ünitelerini Öğrenmelerine Betimleme Modlarının Etkisi. Paper presented at the 9th Annual Meeting of National Science and Mathematics Education Conference (UFBMEK), İzmir, Turkiye. Gunel, M., Akkuş, R. & Özer-Keskin, M. (September 2010). Argümantasyon Tabanli Bilim Öğrenme Yaklaşiminin Hizmetiçi Eğitim Programlari Yoluyla İlköğretim Seviyesindeki Öğretmen Pedagojisi, Öğrenci Akademik Başari, Beceri ve Tutumlarina Olan Etkisinin Araştirilmasi. Paper presented at the 9th Annual Meeting of National Science and Mathematics Education Conference (UFBMEK), İzmir, Turkiye Kıngır, S., Günel, M., & Geban, Ö. ( September 2010). Argümantasyon Tabanlı Bilim Öğrenme (ATBÖ) Yaklaşımının Kullanıldığı Sınıflarda Argümantasyon ve Soru Yapılarının Video Analizi ile İncelenmesi. Paper presented at the 9th Annual Meeting of National Science and Mathematics Education Conference (UFBMEK), İzmir, Turkiye Murat Gunel 13

14 Kıngır, S., Geban, Ö., & Günel, M. ( September 2010). Argümantasyon Tabanlı Bilim Öğrenme (ATBÖ) Yaklaşımının 9. Sınıf Öğrencilerinin Kimya Kavramlarını Öğrenmelerine Etkisi. Paper presented at the 9th Annual Meeting of National Science and Mathematics Education Conference (UFBMEK), İzmir, Turkiye Yeşildağ, F., Günel, M. & Yılmaz, A. (Eylül 2010)..İlköğretim 8. Sınıf Seviyesinde Maddenin Yapısı Ve Özellikleri Ünitesini Öğrenmede Argümantasyon Tabanlı Bilim Öğrenme (Atbö) Yaklaşımının Akademik Başarıya Etkisi. Paper presented at the 9 th Annual Meeting of National Science and Mathematics Education Conference (UFBMEK), İzmir, Turkiye. Yeşildağ, F., Günel, M., Öztürk, S., Tanrıverdi, K., & Pusak S. (Eylül 2010). Modsal Betimlemeleri Anlama Ve Yazma Aktivitelerinde Kullanmanın 6.Sınıf Seviyesinde Elektrik Ünitesini Öğrenmeye Etkisi. Paper presented at the 9 th Annual Meeting of National Science and Mathematics Education Conference (UFBMEK), İzmir, Turkiye. Günel, M., Yeşildağ, F., Biber, B., Arlı, E. E., & Akça, Z. (Eylül 2010). Kuvvet Ve Hareket Konusunu Öğrenmede Modsal Betimlemelerin Etkisi. Paper presented at the 9 th Annual Meeting of National Science and Mathematics Education Conference (UFBMEK), İzmir, Turkiye. Günel, M., Kabataş-Memiş, E., Yeşildağ, F., Biber, B., Okçu, B., & Şahin, A. (Eylül 2010). Argümantasyon Tabanlı Bilim Öğrenme (ATBÖ) Yaklaşımının Üniversite Seviyesinde Fizik Laboratuarlarında Kullanımının Akademik Başarıya Etkisi. Paper presented at the 9 th Annual Meeting of National Science and Mathematics Education Conference (UFBMEK), İzmir, Turkiye. Gunel, M. (August 2008). Çoklu Modsal Betimlemeler ve Öğrenme Amaçli Yazma Uygulamalarinin Kombinasyonun Üniversite Seviyesinde Mekanik Konularinin Öğrenimine Etkisi. Paper presented at the 8 th Annual Meeting of National Science and Mathematics Education Conference (UFBMEK), Bolu, Turkiye. Akar, M., S., Gunel, M., Büyükkasap, E. & Yeşildağ, F. (August 2008). Paper presented at the 8 th Annual Meeting of National Science and Mathematics Education Conference (UFBMEK), Bolu, Turkiye. Akar, M., S., Gunel, M. & Büyükkasap, E. (August 2008). Laboratuar Dersinde Yazma Metinleri Oluşturmanın ve Analoji Kullanımının Akademik Başarıya Etkisi. Paper presented at the 8 th Annual Meeting of National Science and Mathematics Education Conference (UFBMEK), Bolu, Turkiye. Erkol, M., Büyükkasap, E., Günel, M. (August 2008). Genel Fizik Laboratuvarı Dersinde Yaparak ve Yazarak Bilim Öğrenme (YYBÖ) Yaklaşımının Akademik Başarıya Etkisi. Paper presented at the 8 th Annual Meeting of National Science and Mathematics Education Conference (UFBMEK), Bolu, Turkiye. Kabataş-Memiş, E., Gunel, M., & Büyükkasap, E. (August 2008). Öğrenme Amaçlı Yazmanın Ve Analoji Kurmanın Mekanik Ünitesini Öğrenmeye Etkisi. Paper presented at the 8 th Annual Meeting of National Science and Mathematics Education Conference (UFBMEK), Bolu, Turkiye. Uzoglu, M., Gunel, M., Büyükkasap, E. & (August 2008). Farkli Ogrenme Amacli Yazma Aktiviteri Hazirlama Ile Öğrenci Basarisi Arasindaki Ilişki. 8. Paper presented at the 8 th Annual Meeting of National Science and Mathematics Education Conference (UFBMEK), Bolu, Turkiye. Yeşildağ, F., Gunel, M., Büyükkasap, E. & (August 2008). Modern Fizik Öğrenmede Öğrenciler Hangi Modsal Betimlemeleri Önemli Görüyor Ve Kullaniyor? Paper presented at the 8 th Annual Meeting of National Science and Mathematics Education Conference (UFBMEK), Bolu, Turkiye. M. Kışoğlu, M. Erkol, M. Günel, H. Gürbüz, E. Büyükkasap (2007). Bir Öğretmenin Yazarak ve Yaparak Bilim Öğrenme Yaklaşımını Lisans Seviyesinde Uygulama Etkinliğinin Değerlendirilmesi, 16. Ulusal Eğitim Bilimleri Kongresi, 5-7 Eylül 2007, Gazi Osman Paşa Üniversitesi, TOKAT. M. Erkol, S. Akar, M. Uzoğlu, E. Kabataş, A. Yıldız, M. Günel (2007). SWH Formatına Göre Hazırlanan Fizik Laboratuvarı Raporlarının Fen Bilgisi Öğretmen Adaylarının Laboratuara Yönelik Tutumlarına Etkisinin Araştırılması, 16. Ulusal Eğitim Bilimleri Kongresi, 5-7 Eylül 2007, Gazi Osman Paşa Üniversitesi, TOKAT. Gunel, M., Hand, B., & Macaroglu, E. (September 2004). SWH Project: Improving Learning in Science. Poster presented at the 6th Annual Meeting of National Science and Mathematics Education Conference, Istanbul, Turkey. Murat Gunel 14

15 Gunel, M., Goktepe. M. & Ulu, C. (September 1998) Design of the Ferromagnetic Oven. Poster Session at Annual meeting of National Turkish Physics Association, Alanya, Turkey Ulu, C., Gunel, M., & Goktepe. M. (September 1998) Characteristics of some ferromagnetic metals. Poster Session at Annual meeting of National Turkish Physics Association, Alanya, Turkey MANUSCRIPTS IN PROGRESS Gunel, M., Hohenshell, L., & Hand, B., (in review). The Impact of Students Self-Evaluations of the Science Writing Heuristic: Exploring Differences Related to Prior Achievement in Science. International Journal of Science Education Norton-Meier, L., Hand, B., Gunel. M. & Akkus, R. (in review). Teaching in the service of learning: A 3 year mixed methods study of embedding authentic language and science practices within elementary science classrooms. Instructional Science. Gunel, M., & Yesildag, F., (in review). Multimodal Representations and Their Role in Learning Science: Theoretical and Pragmatic Analyses. Educational Sciences: Theory & Practice (ESTP). Gunel, M., & Tanriverdi, K., (in review). In-service Trainings from International and National Perspectives: (Loss of) Institutional and Academic Memories. Education & Science. Hand, B., & Gunel, M., (in review). Embedding multi modal representations into writing-to-learn activities: Effects on college students understanding of physics. Journal of Research in Science Teaching. Sahin, H., Hand, B., French, B., & Gunel, M., (in review). Detection of Differential Item Functioning in the Cornell Critical Thinking Test Between Turkish and United States Students. European Journal of Psychological Assessment. Gunel, M., & Arli, E., (in review). Scaffolding Seasonal Agricultural Worker Students Academic Achievement and Thinking Skills: Argumentation Based Science Inquiry Implementations. Educational Sciences: Theory & Practice (ESTP). CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS Professional development program for elementary and secondary science teachers by adopting student-oriented approach. Enhancement on science learning and conceptual understanding of science by using the Argument Based Inquiry (ABI) CURRENT FUNDED GRANDS Country PI of the European Commission FP 7 grant (Funded for 3.5 Million Euro June 2013 June 2016) Implementing The Argumentation Based Science Learning Approach In Elementary Education Setting Through Professional Development Programs And Investigating The Impact Of The Approach On Teachers Pedagogy And Students Academic Achievements, Skills And Perceptions Toward Science. PI of the Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) grant (Funded for $110,000 April 2010 April 2013) Implementing The Argumentation Based Science Learning Approach In Elementary Education Setting Through Professional Development Programs And Investigating The Impact Of The Approach On Teachers Pedagogy And Students Academic Achievements, Skills And Perceptions Toward Science. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Turkish Education Association National Association for Research in Science Teaching European Science Education Research Association Science Education Research Association NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Murat Gunel 15

16 Vice president of Turkish Student Association, Iowa State University, 2002 President of Anatolia (Cultural music and dance association, Iowa State University), 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 AWARDS AND HONORS Turkish Consulate General Office of Educational Attaché, New York, 2004 Turkish Ministry of Education-Office of Educational Attaché, New York, 2004 University Research Excellence Award, Iowa State University, 2006 Dissertation Research Excellence Award, Curriculum and Instruction Department, Iowa State University, 2006 Murat Gunel 16