Curriculum Vitae for Hanife Akar Address: Tel. (office): Fax: E-mail: Middle East Technical University, Department of Educational Sciences, 0680 Ankara, Turkey (+90) 312 210 4097 (+90) 312 210 7967 hanif@metu.edu.tr Education Ph.D, Middle East Technical University (Curriculum and Instruction), Ankara, Turkey M.S., Middle East Technical University (Curriculum and Instruction), Ankara, Turkey B.A., Anadolu University (Teaching English as Foreign Language Teaching), Eskişehir, Turkey Diploma Diploma of Overseas Teachers of English, RSA Cambridge University, UK (DOTE 1994) Fellowships Visiting Research Scholar, Stanford University, School of Education, CA, USA. (2002-2003) Visiting Research Scholar, Pedagogical University of Krakow, Teacher s College, Republic of Poland. (2000-2001) (Sponsored by the Ministry of Education in Poland) Languages Turkish: Mother Tongue English: Excellent Dutch: Excellent (1 st Language) German: Above average Honors and Work Experience 2008 Nov., METU Faculty of Education, Member of Faculty Administrative Board, Ankara 2008 April- METU-GAP Member of Administrative Board *GAP Fakülte Temsilcisi+, Ankara. 2004-2011 Assist. Prof.Dr., METU, Department of Educational Sciences, Ankara. 2004-2008 Assistant To Chair, METU, Department of Educational Sciences, Ankara. 2004-2008 Erasmus Coordinator, METU, Department of Educational Sciences, Ankara. 2003-2007 External Specialist, Socrates Programs in the National Agency, Ankara. 1998-2004 Research and Teaching Assistant, METU EDS Ankara. 1989--1998 Instructor, Ankara University, Faculty of Political Sciences Prep. School, Ankara Publications in Peer Reviewed Journals (SCCI) Keser, F., Akar, H., & Yıldırım, A. (2011). Role of extracurricular activities in active citizenship education. Journal of Curriculum Studies, 44, 809-837. 1
Şahin, İ. T., Tantekin-Erden, F., & Akar, H. (2011). The influence of the physical environment on early childhood education classroom management. Egitim Araştırmaları-Eurasian Journal of Educational Research, 44, 185-202. Lepage, P., Akar, H., Temli, Y. Şen, D., Hasser, N., Ivins, I. ( 2011) Comparing teachers views on morality, moral education, and moral development in Turkey and the United States. Teacher and teacher education, 27, 366-375. Doi; 10.1016/j.tate.2010.09.005. Akar, H. (2010). Globalization and its challenges for developing countries: The case of Turkish Higher Education. Asia Pacific Education Review, 11, 447 457. Doi: 10.1007/s12564-010-9086-0. Akar, H., & Yıldırım, A. (2010). Effect of constructivist learning on student achievement in Classroom Management course in pre-service teacher education. New Educational Review. 21(2), 57-71. Akar, H. (2010). Challenges for schools in communities with internal migration flows: Evidence from Turkey. International Journal of Educational Development, 30, 263-276. Akar, H., & Yildirim, A. (2009). Change in teacher candidates metaphorical images about classroom management in a social constructivist learning environment. Teaching in Higher Education, 14( 4), 401-415. Akar, H. (2009). Foreign language teacher education: The Polish Case. New Education Review, 17(1), 185-211. Akar, H. (2007). Development and learning in classroom management. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 11(4), pp. 45-50. (EDU index) National Refereed Publications Temli, Y., Şen, D., Akar, H. (2012, in press). Ahlak eğitimi ile ilgili öğretmen görüşleri ve öğretmen yetiştirmeye yönelik öneriler, Kuram ve Uygulamada Eğitim Bilimleri, Turkçe (SSCI) Akar, H., Erden-Tantekin, F., Tor, D., Şahin İ.T. (2010). Study on Teachers Classroom Management Approaches and Experiences. Elementary Education Online, 9(2), 792-806. Akar, H., & Yıldırım, A. (2000). Using authentic materials with a constructivist approach in developing reading skills: A case study in foreign language teaching. Education and Science. 25(116), 65-72. Book Akar, H., Karabıyık, E., Gündüz-Hoşgör, A., Özbek, A., Babahan, A., & Akbaş, M. (2009). İlköğretimde bölgesel eşitsizlik: Kuzeydoğu, Ortadoğu ve Güneydoğu Anadolu Bölgelerinde İlköğretime Erişim, Devam ve Kaliteli Eğitimi Sağlamaya Yönelik Politika Önerileri [Striving with regional inequities in primary schools: Educational policy suggestions toward a sustainable development in enhancing quality education in Northeast, Middleeast, and Southeast regions of Turkey]Ankara: METU-Press. 2
Chapter in Book LePage, P., Darling-Hammond, L., & Akar, H. (2005). Classroom management. In L. Darling- Hammond, & J. Bransford, P. LePage, & K. Hammerness (Eds.). Preparing teachers for a changing world: What teachers should learn and be able to do. [pp 327-257] San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers. Unpublished Research Reports Tantekin-Erden, F., & Akar, H. (2010). Etkili Sınıf Yönetimi Modelinin Geliştirilmesi: Uygulamalar ve Yaklaşımlar. Tübitak yayınlanmamış proje raporu. [s.76] (Proje No: 107K016). Akar, H. (2007). Göç alan ve göç veren illerdeki Eğitim Sorunları. [Education Issues in in-migration and out-migration towns]. Unpublished research report, [s.283] Ministry of National Education, Ankara. Akar, H. (2006). Social Sciences Teachers views on morality, moral education and moral development in Primary Schools. Unpublished research report, [s. 48] Middle East Technical University, Ankara. Akar, H. (2003, Dec). Impact of constructivist learning process on teacher education students performance, retention, and attitude. Unpublished Dissertation, Middle East Technical University, Ankara. (Study sponsored by TÜBA) Akar, H. Tarhan, Ş. (2000). Evaluation of English language courses at grade 4 and 5, and the age factor in learning a foreign language. MONE-EARGED. (In Turkish), invited research report. International Conference Proceedings Akar, H., Temli, Y., & Sen, D. (2008). Lessons for prospective teachers: Moral dilemmas teachers encounter in school contexts., 11 th International Conference on Further Education in the Balkan Countries, Education and Pedagogy in Balkan Countries 9, Vol. II, pp.867-876, Konya: Eğitim Akademi. (Announced as book chapter) Sen, D., & Akar, H. (2008). Attitudes of prospective teachers towards the role in students moral development. 11 th International Conference on Further Education in the Balkan Countries, Education and Pedagogy in Balkan Countries 9, Vol. II, pp.1153-1163, Konya: Eğitim Akademi. (Announced as book chapter) Akar, H., & Temli, Y. (2006). Social Studies Teachers' Definitions, Experiences and Applications in Morality, Moral and Character Education. In Nikos P. Terzis (Ed.), Lifelong Learning in the Balkans: Vol. 6. (pp. 323-335). Greece: Publishing House Kyriakidis Brothers. (Announced as book chapter) Akar, H. & Yıldırım, A. (2006). Conceptual change in teacher candidates' metaphorical images of classroom management in a constructivist learning environment. AERA 2004 Annual Meeting, San Diego. (29 p. ERIC _ ED492054) (Study sponsored by TÜBA) Akar, H., & Yıldırım, A. (in progress). A Case Study of Constructivist Learning in Classroom Management Course in Teacher Education, Paper Presented at JURE 2004, Junior Researchers of EARLI, Istanbul. (ERIC DOC) (Study sponsored by TÜBA) 3
Akar, H. (2005). Preparedness and Development in Classroom Management Pedagogy Through Active Learning. Education-line. http://www.leeds.ac.uk/educol/documents/149584.htm (Sponsored by TÜBA) Akar, H. & Yıldırım, A. (2005). Challenges of introducing a constructivist classroom culture in a predominantly teacher-centered environment. Education-line [http://www.leeds.ac.uk/educol/documents/149583.htm] (Sponsored by TÜBA) Akar, H. (2001). Evaluating higher education learners through portfolio assessment. Proceedings for Informing Science Conference IS2001: Challenges to Informing Clients: A multidisciplinary approach (pp.17-22), Kracow University of Economics, Poland. Akar, H. (2001). Learners speak out: A multi-disciplinary approach. Proceedings for Informing Science Conference 2001: Challenges to Informing Clients: A multi-disciplinary approach (pp.13-16), Kracow, University of Economics, Poland. Akar, H. (2000). Let learners construct their own reading class! Proceedings of the 5 th International Bilkent University Conference (pp. 209-225), Bilkent University, Ankara Turkey. International Conference Abstracts Şen, D., & Akar, H. (2011, Sept) Impact of international migration on education from the perspectives of primary school inspectors. European Conference on Educational Research, 2011 Berlin, p. 145. Özsoy, A., & Akar, H. (2011, Sept) Views of teachers on students classroom behaviors in schools located in migrant communities. European Conference on Educational Research, 2011 Berlin, p. 180. Yecan, E., Akar, H., Çağıltay, K. (2010, Oct). Design and Development of an Online Environment to Support Teaching Profession of Early-Career Faculty Members. IODL&ICEM 2010 Joint Conference and Media Days, Eskisehir. http://iodlicem2010.anadolu.edu.tr/programme.pdf Akar, H. (2010, July). Can internationalization of education be a useful tool for sustainable development? State of the Arts/Ethics Workshop. 24 th European Conference on Operational Research, Lisbon. (invited workshop seminar) Akar, H., & Özsoy, A. (2010, July) Need for educational policy-making for the sustainable development of children living in poverty. 24 th European Conference on Operational Research, Lisbon.p. 294. Akar, H., & Erden, F. (2010, July). Efficacy beliefs of teachers to optimize learning opportunities: Incentives for teacher education policy making. 24 th European Conference on Operational Research, Lisbon p.278. Keser F., Akar, H. (2010, June). Patterns of Civic Knowledge and attitudes toward democracy conventional citizenship and civic school environment: Case of a private school in Ankara. s. 386. XIV World Congress of Comparative Education Societies, Istanbul. (Bildiri Özeti) Lepage, C. P., Akar, H. (2010, June). Exploring perspectives on morality and moral education of teachers in Turkey and the United States. s. 165. XIV World Congress of Comparative Education Societies, Istanbul. (Bildiri Özeti) 4
Akar, H. (2009, Sept.) Assessment of school quality and school outcomes of the urban poor 7 th and 8 th grade students. (p.76). European Conference on Educational Research, ECER, Theory and Evidence in European Educational Research. Austria, Vienna. Akar, H., Keser, F., Emmioglu, E. (2009, Sept.). Building active citizens in school context through extra curricular activities. (p. 180) European Conference on Educational Research, ECER, Therory and Evidence in European Educational Research. Austria, Vienna. Akar, H. (2009, July). Equality of opportunity in education, and sustainable development of the urban and rural poor. 23 rd European Conference on Operational Research, EUROXXIII, Bonn, 2009, p.192 (invited workshop seminar) Akar, H. (2009, July). Educational policy and equity: Challenges for developing countries, Workshop on/or for Developing Countries Young Researchers and PhD Symposium, The 23 rd European Conference on Operational Research, EUROXXIII, Bonn, 2009.[http://www2.ing.puc.cl/~fcrespo/eurofdv/Bonnconference/programme.html]. Akar, H. (2009). Turkey: Educational and social policy. [s46-65] NIED- Seminar for educators of international Education. Seoul, Korea. (invited seminar). Akar, H. (2008, Nov.). The development and learning of prospective teachers: An action research. 11 th International Conference on Further Education in the Balkan Countries, pp.116, Konya. Akar, H. (2008, May). Internal migration, poverty, and schooling in Turkey, 18 th World Congress of the International Association of the Child and adolescent Psychiatry and allied professions (IACAPAP), Istanbul. Pp. 110 Akar, H. (2008, April). Challenges for Schools in Communities with In-migration and Out-migration Flows, (p.325) Paper presented at AERA, New York. Lepage, P., Akar, H., Temli, Y., Hasses, N., Ivens, I., & Karakelle, D. (2008, April). Comparing Teachers Views on Morality, Moral Education, and Moral Development in Turkey and the United States, (p. 132). Paper presented at AERA New York. Akar, H., Yildirim, A., Emmioglu, E., Keser, F. (2007, Dec.). Impact of extra curricular activities on students citizenship training. The Impact of informal learning and social services on active citizenship: Measuring and evidencing citizens competences. 1st European Conference, Germany, Göttingen. Akar, H., İnce, M.L., Mısırlı, A., İçbay, M., Başaran, S. (2006, Sept). Internal migration issues: Parents perceptions of educational needs, [pp103] Paper presented at ECER, Geneva. Akar, H., & Yıldırım, A. (2004). A Case Study of Constructivist Learning in Classroom Management Course in Teacher Education, Paper Presented at Junior Researchers of EARLI, Istanbul. (ERIC DOC) (Study sponsored by TÜBA) Akar, H., & Yıldırım, A. (2003, August). Effect of Constructivist Learning on Student Achievement in Classroom Management Course in Pre-Service Teacher Education. Paper presented at 10 th EARLI Biennial Meeting in Padova. (Sponsored by TÜBA) Yıldırım, A. & Akar, H. (2002, May). Challenges of Instructional Planning: An Assessment of Problems Classroom Teachers Face in Instructional Planning in Turkey. Paper presented at 1 st International Educational Science Conference. Eastern Mediterranean University, KKTC. 5
Akar, H. (2001, April). Student teachers as novices. Polish Association for the Study of English Tenth Annual Conference, Paper presented at Jagiellonian Conference, Krakow. Akar, H., and Yıldırım, A. (2001, May). The effect of authentic texts in student motivation and reading skills development in EFL classes. Paper presented at 14 th International Conference on Foreign Language Acquisition, Szczyrk. Tarhan, Ş. and Akar, H. (2001, July). Is earlier always the better in learning English. Paper presented at 4 th Southern Cone TESOL Convention. Curitiba, Brazil. Akar, H. (2001, November). Can oral presentation skills be an alternative? 5 th International INGED Conference. Anadolu University, Turkey. National Conference Paper presentations and Proceedings Akar, H. (2008, May) Poverty, and Schooling in Turkey: A Needs Assessment Study. Workshop on Complex Societal Problems, Sustainable Living and Development IAM, METU, Ankara. Emmioglu, E., Keser, F., Akar, H., Yildirim, A. (2008, April). Vatandaşlık becerilerini geliştirme etkinlikler. V. İyi Örnekler Konferansı, Sabancı University, Istanbul. Akar, H., Yıldırım, A., Emmiogly, E., & Keser, F. (2007, Nov.). Aktif Vatandaşlık Eğitimi : Planlı Ders Dışı Sosyal Beceri Etkinliklerinin Aktif Vatandaşlık Becerilerinin Geliştirilmesi Yönünde Değerlendirilmesi. Eğitimde Yönelimler Sempozyumu:Yapılandırmacılık ve Öğretmen. Ankara Akar, H., & Özsoy, A. (2007, Sept). İç göç ve öğretmen eğitimine yansımaları. XVI. Ulusal Eğitim Bilimleri Kongresi, Gaziosmanpaşa Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi, Tokat Akar, H., & Temli, Y. (2007, Sept.). Sosyal bilimler öğretmenlerinin ahlak ve karakter eğitimi ile görüşleri. XVI. Ulusal Eğitim Bilimleri Kongresi, Gaziosmanpaşa Üniversitesi Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi, Tokat Mısırlı, A., Akar, H., İçbay, M.A. (2005). Türkiye de göç alan ve veren illerdeki eğitim sorunları. XIV. Ulusal Eğitim Bilimleri Kongresi, Pamukkale Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültes, Denizli [pp.277-281]. Akar, H. & Yıldırım, A. (2004). Oluşturmacı öğretim etkinliklerinin Sınıf Yönetimi dersinde kullanılması: Bir eylem araştırması. Eğitimde İyi Örnekler Konferansı 2004. Sabancı Üniversitesi, İstanbul. (Sponsored by TÜBA) Honors and Rewards 2008-2009 High Honors, Academic Performance Award, METU-Rectory 2006-2007 High Honors, Academic Performance Award, METU-Rectory 2002-2003 Integrated doctoral program Grant, TÜBA. 2000-2001 Republic of Poland, Research Scholar Grant, Ministry of Education in Poland Oct 2000 Young Scientists in the European Union. Marrie Curie Fellowship grant as a young scientist and participant in the Gdansk meeting, Poland, UNESCO. 6
Research Grants and Rewards International Research 2011-2013 Project# 510799-LLP-1-2010-1BE-GRUNDTVIG-GNV. LLP: Leonardo da Vinci, Grundtvig and Dissemination Programme:DIALOGUE: Bridges between Research and Practice. (Belgium, Coordinating country) (Project coordinator) 2011-2012 Project# 510553-LLP-1-2010-1-DE-COMENIUS-CMP. LLP COMENIUS MULTILATERAL PROJECT: CLIMES: Climate-Friendly Management in European Schools. Germany-Bupnet coordinating country/ with Turkey as Lead partner (Project coordinator) 2005-2007 European Commission Research: Act! Active Citizenship. Coordinator partner in Turkey. (Socrates programme: Action 6.1.2-6.2, 2005-2420/001-001) (Project coordinator) National Research 2011-2012 AP 07.03.2011-111 Ortaöğretim Öğretmen Adaylarının Eleştirel Düşünme Seviyeleri Eleştirel Düşünme Öğretimine İlişkin Tutumları ve Özyeterlik Seviyeleri. 8920 TL ((Project coordinator) (Nihal Akdere s Doctoral Research) 2008-2009 BAP 2008-07-03-02 Kültürlerarasi eğitim: Yoksulluk ve öğrencilerin özyeterlik inançları *Intercultural Education: Student poverty and self efficacy+, 3500 TL. (Project coordinator) 2007-2010 TÜBİTAK research Grant. (Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Araştırma Projelerini Destekleme Programı). Development and Implementation of an Effective Classroom Management Model to Improve Teaching and Learning. 61144,703YTL. (Co-coordinator and researcher). 2007-2008 BAP 2007-07-03-07 Öğretmenlerin sınıf yönetimi yaklaşımları ve deneyimlerinin incelenmesi *Study of teachers classroom management approaches and experiences, 2100 YTL (Coordinator) 2005-2006 BAP 2005-05-02-03 Internal Migration and Educational Issues: Policy making. (Survey sponsored by MONE & METU) 3599TL (Coordinator) 2005-2006 BAP 2005-05-02-04 How teachers view issues of morally, moral education, and the moral development of children: Cross-cultural study with SFCU, USA. 33990TL (Coordinator) 2002-2003 Impact of constructivist learning process on teacher education students performance, retention, and attitude. Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA), Fellowship Program for Integrated Doctoral Studies in Turkey or Abroad in the Social Sciences and the Humanities (9mon.) 1999-2000 Evaluation of Teacher Training Colleges. Exchange Research Scholar Grant, Republic of Poland, Ministry of Education (6 months). 1999-01 Evaluation of English language courses at grade 4 and 5, and the age factor in learning a foreign language. (Project Coordinators Hanife Akar and Şahika Tarhan). (Sponsored by MNE: EARGED) 7
Computing skills Applications of windows (Office, Power-Point, Excel,), Iteman and SPSS. Memberships EARLI (European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction) AERA (American Educational Research Association) EPODER (Eğitim Programları Derneği) EAd (Eğitim Araştırmaları Derneği) Courses Developed and Offered EDS 510 Classroom Management (2-2)3 EDS 552 Education and Social Policy (3-0)3 EDS 546 Contemporary Issues in Curriculum and Instruction (3-0)3 EDS 660 Teaching in Higher Education (3-0)3 Courses Offered EDS 220 Introduction to Education (3-0)3 EDS 221 Development and Learning (3-0)3 EDS 304 Classroom Management (2-2)3 EDS 502 Research Methods in Education (3-0)3 EDS 547 Curriculum Evaluation (3-0)3 EDS 509 Instructional Planning and Evaluation (3-2)4 HRDE 525 Assessment of Training Programs (3-0)3 Thesis supervised Baloğlu, Ezgi. (Sept. 2011). Senior Students Self-efficacy beliefs about Using ESP in their Prospective Careers Kahraman, Bilgen (June, 2011). Participants Civic Engagement Behavior: Evidence from a Non-- Formal Training on Democracy and Human Rights. Sarıkaya, Yelda (Feb. 2011). Investigating stakeholders perceptions of employability factors: Evidence from a vocational college in Nevşehir. *Paydaşların istihdam edilebilirlik faktörlerine ilişkin algılarının incelenmesi: Nevşehir de bir yüksekokulu örneği] Yalçın, Tuğba (June 2010). Classroom Teacher and Teacher Educators Perceptions about the Elementary School Curriculum in Kars *Kars İli nde Sınıf öğretmeni ve Öğretmen Eğiticilerinin İlköğretim Programına Yönelik Algıları+ Şahin, Tuba İkbal (Dec 2009). A qualitative study on the perceptions of early childhood teachers towards physical design for classroom management *Sınıf Yönetiminde fiziksel ortam konusunda okul öncesi öğretmenlerinin algıları üzerine nitel bir çalışma+. (co-advisor) Tunç, Y. (Jul 2009). An evaluatıon of the English language teaching program at Atılım University based on stakeholders' perceptions: A case study *Paydaşların bakış açısıyla atılım üniversitesi, hazırlık okulu İngiliz dili eğitimi programının değerlendirilmesi: Alan çalışması+. 8
Bayındır, Hasan Ali (Sept 2007). Personal visions of teachers at a village primary school *Bir köy ilköğretim okulundaki öğretmenlerin kişisel vizyonları+. Üzüm, Babürhan (Jul 2007). Analysis of Turkish learners attitudes towards English language speaking societies *Türk öğrencilerinin İngilizce konuşan toplumlara olan tutumlarının incelenmesi]. (Co-advisor) 9