Publications

Conference Papers: International

Akın, S. Yıldırım, A. & Goodwin, L. (2015). Classroom Management from the Eyes of Classroom Teachers in Turkey: A Phenomenological Study. American Educational Research Association Conference. Chicago. 

Sahin, İ. & Yıldırım, A. (2015). Linking Inservice Education to Non-native English Teachers’ Teaching Self-Concept and Job Motivation. American Educational Research Association Conference. Chicago 

Gelmez, S. & Yıldırım, A. (2015). How Science is Communicated to Students: Parents` and Teachers` Views on Students` Science Information Sources. ESERA Conference, Finland. 

Kasapoğlu, K. & Yıldırım, A. (2015). Facilitators and Distractors of Effective Learning: Perceptions of Middle School Students, Teachers, and Parents, 2nd International Conference on Curriculum and Instruction, Cukurova University, Adana. Proceedings, Mukerrem Akbulut Tas ve diğerleri, p. 430-431, 

Uzun, E., Ozden, M.Y. & Yildirim, A. (March, 2014). Strengths and Weaknesses of a New Distance Course Design in Vocational Higher Education. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference. Jacksonville, Florida, United States. In M. Searson & M. Ochoa (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference. Chesapeake, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Vol. 2014, No. 1 (Mar 17, 2014) pp. 483–489. http://www.editlib.org/p/130792 

Gelmez, S. & Yıldırım, A. (2014). Learning Science through Mass Media: A Phenomenological Inquiry into Fourth and Fifth Graders’ Experiences. American Educational Research Association Conference. Philadelphia. 

Yıldırım, A. (2014). Standardized Testing at Elemantary Schools in Turkey: Perceptions of Students, Teachers and Principals. American Educational Research Association Conference. Philadelphia. 

Yıldırım, A. (2014). Searching for Reality in Education: Promises and Pitfalls of Qualitative Research. Social Sciences Conference. St Petersburgh. 

Gelmez, S. & Yıldırım, A. (2014). Cognitive, Affective, Social and Physical Effects of the Comprehensive Exam: A Grounded Theory Study. Scottish Educational Research Association (SERA) Annual Conference. Edinburgh, Scotland. p.48 abstract 

Gülçin Gülmez-Dağ, Ali Yıldırım (2013). Effectiveness of Field Experience Courses: The Case of Turkish Early Childhood Teacher Education (ECTE) Programs. ECER, İstanbul. 

Keser, F. & Yıldırım, A. (2013). Policy Actors on the Stage: Dramatis Personae of a Policy Initiative in Turkey. Submitted to NW 23: ‘Policy Studies and Politics of Education’ ECER, İstanbul. 

Yıldırım, Ö. F., Akar, H. & Yıldırım, A. (2013). Role of Extra-curricular Activities in Improving Climate Friendly Attitudes and Behaviors: A Case Study Submitted to NW: ‘03. Curriculum Innovation by Schools and Teachers’ ECER, İstanbul. 

Keser, F. & Yildirim A. (2013). Politics of the Game: Insider’s Look into Policy Formulation Process in Education in Turkey. IPA (8th International Interpretive Policy Analysis Conference) 2013 University of Vienna, July 4, 2013. 

Yildirim, A. Kasapoglu, K. (April, 2012). Teachers’ Perceptions of “Constructivist” Curriculum Change as a Predictor of Constructivist Teaching and Learning Activities in Their Classrooms. Paper presented at AERA Conference. Vancouver, KANADA. 

Yildirim, F.O., Akar, H. & Yildirim, A. (September, 2012). Role of Extra-curricular Activities in Improving Climate Friendly Attitudes and Behaviors: A Case Study. Paper presented at European Conference on Educational Research (ECER). 

Tokgöz, Ö. & Yildirim, A. (September, 2012). The Journey from Centralized Curriculum into Practice: Teachers’ Understanding and Implementation of Social Studies Curriculum at Primary School Level. Paper presented at European Conference on Educational Research (ECER). Cadiz, Spain. 

İçbay, M.A. & Yıldırım, A. (September, 2012). Student Call-ons: An Ethnomethodological Account of Teachers’ Calling Students by their Names to Prevent Misbehavior in the Classroom, Applied Education Conference, METU, Ankara. 

Yıldırım, A. (December, 2012). Reform in Teacher Education: Conflicting Agendas, Main Issues and Need for Change (Öğretmen Eğitiminde Reform: Çatışma Alanları, Sorunlar ve Değişim İhtiyacı). Paper presented at I. International Cyprus Educational Research Conference. December. Girne, KKTC. 

Yıldırım, A. (December, 2012). Qualitative Data Analysis: Issues and Processes (Nitel Veri Analizi: Süreçler ve Sorunlar). Paper presented at I. International Cyprus Educational Research Conference. December. Girne, KKTC. 

Uzun, E. Ozden, Y. & Yildirim, A. (November, 2011). Problems Faced During the Design and Development of a Distant Web Design Course: An Action Research Approach. AECT International Convention in Jacksonville, Florida. USA. 

Yıldırım, A. (September, 2011). Transition from Elementary to Secondary Education in Turkey: Impact of High-Stakes Testing on Students’ Social, Psychological and Academic Development. Paper presented at European Conference on Educational Research (ECER), Berlin, ALMANYA.

Kaya, E., Çetin, P. & Yıldırım, A. (2011, September). Transformation of Centralized Curriculum into Classroom Practice: An Analysis of Teachers’ Experiences. Paper presented at European Conference on Educational Research (ECER), Berlin, ALMANYA. 

Tokgöz, Ö. & Yildirim, A. (May, 2011). Instructional Planning Research Studies: A Meta-Analysis Study. Paper presented at 1st International Conference on Curriculum and Instruction. Eskişehir. 

Kasapoglu, K. & Yildirim, A. (May, 2011). Attitudes toward Change as Predictor of Perceptions of “Constructivist” Curriculum Change. Paper presented at 1st International Conference on Curriculum and Instruction. Eskişehir. 

Soysal, N. & Yıldırım, A. (2010). University Students’ Perceptions of Experiences of Web-Based Learning Support. Paper presented at the 6th International ELT Research Conference. Çanakkale. Pp. 208-211. Editör Dinçay Köksal. 

Yildirim, A. (2010). Nitelikli Öğretmen Yetiştirme: Sorunlar ve Çözüm Önerileri. II. Uluslararası Öğretmen Yetiştirme Politikaları ve Sorunları Sempozyumu. 16-18 Mayıs. 2010, Hacettepe Universitesi. 

Topcu, Ç, Yıldırım, A. and Erdur-Baker, Ö. (August, 2010). Turkish High School Students' Perception of Cyber-Bullying: A Qualitative Study. Paper presented at European Conference on Educational Research. Helsinki, FINLAND. 

Gündoğdu, K., Yıldırım, A. & Mason, T. (2009, June). A Cross-Cultural Case Study on Perceptions of School Communities Related to School Culture and Values Supporting Democracy Education: The USA and Turkey. Paper presented at 2009 International Syposium on Democracy and Democracy Education in Europe, Canakkale. pp. 248-266. 

Yildirim, A. (May, 2009). Civic Learning in Teacher Education in Turkey: Issues and Challenges. Paper presented at the The 8th Annual R. Freeman Butts Institute on Civic Learning in Teacher Education. Indianapolis, USA. 

Kaya, E. & Yıldırım, A. (March, 2008). Science Anxiety Among Failing Science Students. Paper presented at 2008 Annual NARST Conference (Impact of Science Education Research on Public Policy). Baltimore, USA. 

Erginel, S. & Yıldırım, A. (August, 2007). Perspectives and Voices: Pre-service Teachers' Perceptions of a Reflective Practicum Course (Paper presented at EARLI). Budapest, Hungary. 

Erginel, S. & Yıldırım, A. (September, 2007). Content of Reflection: What do Pre-service Teachers Reflect upon in a Reflective Practicum Course? Paper presented at the 8th European Conference on Educational Research (ECER), Ghent/Belgium. 

Akar, H., Yildirim, A., Emmioglu, E., Keser, F. (December, 2007). Impact of Extra Curricular Activities on Students’ Citizenship Training. 1st European Conference on the Impact of Informal Learning and Social Services on Active Citizenship: Measuring and Evidencing Citizens’ Competences. Germany, Göttingen. 

Kondakçı, Y., Van den Broeck, H., &Yıldırım A. (September, 2007). The Challenge of Heterogeneity: Teaching in the Context of Internationalization. Paper presented at the VIIIth European Conference on Educational Research (ECER), Ghent/Belgium. 

Akar, H. & Yıldırım, A. (September, 2005). Challenges of Introducing a Constructivist Classroom Culture in a Predominantly Teacher-centered Environment. Paper presented at ECER Conference. Irlanda. 

Yıldırım, A. (July, 2004). Qualitative Data Analysis. Paper presented at JURE Conference of EARLI. Istanbul. 

Akar, H. & Yıldırım, A. (July, 2004). A Case Study of Constructivist Learning in Classroom Management Course in Teacher Education. Paper presented at JURE Conference of EARLI. Istanbul. 

Akar, H. & Yıldırım, A. (April, 2004). Conceptual Change in Teacher Candidates’ Metaphorical Images of Classroom Management in a Constructivist Learning Environment. Paper presented at the AERA Conference. San Diego. 

Akar, H. & Yıldırım, A. (August, 2003). Effect of Constructivist Learning on Student Achievement in Classroom Management Course in Pre-Service Teacher Education. Paper presented at 10th EARLI Biennial Meeting in Padova, ITALY. 

Yıldırım, A. & Akar, H. (Mayis, 2002). Challenges of Instructional Planning: An Assessment of Problems Classroom Teachers Face in Instructional Planning in Turkey. I. International Educational Science Konferansı. Eastern Mediterranean University, KKTC. 

Capa, Y., Yıldırım, A. & Ozden M. Y. (2001). An Analysis of Students’ Misconceptions Concerning Photosynthesis and Respiration in Plants. National Association for Research in Science Teaching Konferansı. St Louis, ABD. (ERIC ED 459 075 tarafından basılmıştır). 

Akar, H. & Yıldırım, A. (2001). The Effect of Authentic Texts on Student Motivation and Reading Skills Development. 14. International Second Language Acquisition Konferansı, POLONYA. 

Ok, A. & Yıldırım, A. (September, 2001). An Assessment of Expanded Field Experience in Teacher Education in Turkey. European Educational Research Association Konferansı, Little, FRANSA. 

Yıldırım, A. (April, 2001). Instructional Planning in a Centralized School System: An Assessment of Teachers’ Planning at Primary School Level in Turkey. American Educational Research Association Konferansı, Seattle, ABD. (ERIC ED:453192 tarafından basılmıştır) 

Yıldırım, A. & Ok, A. (June, 2000). Alternative Teacher Certification in Turkey: Problems and Issues. II. Selmun Conference on Teacher Education in the Mediterennian Region: Responding to the Challenges of Society in Transition. University of Malta, MALTA. 

Yıldırım, A. (1999). Assessing Newly Developed Course-Based Curriculum: A Field Test Model and Its Implementation in Two Curriculum Development Projects in Turkey. VIII. European Educational Research Association Konferansı, Göteborg, İSVEÇ. (ERIC Clearinghouse for Social Studies/ Social Studies Education, Doc. No: ED 436818 tarafından basılmıştır) 

Collins, A. B. & Yıldırım, A. (1999). Teacher Assessment for Accountability: A Case Study of School-Based Supervision at a Private Secondary School. University Council for Educational Administration Konferansı. Minnesota, ABD. 

Simsek, H. & Yıldırım, A. (June, 1999). The Reform of Pre-Service Teacher Education in Turkey. I. Selmun Conference on Innovative Strategies in Meeting Educational Challenges in the Mediterennian. University of Malta, MALTA. 

Yıldırım, A. (April, 1999). Student Assessment in High School Social Studies Courses in Turkey: Teachers' and Students' Perceptions. American Educational Research Association Konferansı, Montreal. KANADA. 

Yıldırım, A. (April, 1999). An Assessment of High School History Textbooks in Turkey: Teachers' and Students' Perceptions. American Educational Research Association Konferansı, Montreal. KANADA. (ERIC Clearinghouse for Social Studies Education, No: ED 432510 tarafından basılmıştır) 

Yıldırım, A. & Somuncuoğlu, Y. (April, 1998). Relationships Between Achievement Goal Orientations and Use of Learning Strategies. American Educational Research Association Konferansı, San Diego. ABD. (ERIC Clearinghouse on Adult, Career and Vocational Education, Doc. No: ED 423 287, ve Resources in Education, February 1999 tarafından basılmıştır.) 

Simsek, H. & Yıldırım, A. (April, 1997). A Qualitative Assessment of Administrative and Organizational Structure of Secondary Vocational Schools in Turkey. American Educational Research Association Konferans, Chicago. ABD. (ERIC Clearinghouse on Adult, Career and Vocational Education, Doc. No: ED 405 494, ve Resources in Education, August 1997 tarafından basılmıştır.) 

Yıldırım, A. & Simsek, H. (April, 1997). A Qualitative Assessment of Curriculum Development Process at Secondary Vocational Schools in Turkey. American Educational Research Association Konferansı, Chicago. ABD. (ERIC Clearinghouse on Adult, Career and Vocational Education, Doc. No: ED 405 493, ve Resources in Education, August 1997 tarafından basılmıştır.) 

Yıldırım, A. (April, 1996). Teaching and Learning in Middle School Social Studies in Turkey: An Analysis of Curriculum Implementation. American Educational Research Association Konferansı, New York. ABD. (ERIC Clearinghouse for Social Studies/ Social Studies Education, Doc. No: ED 402 245, ve Resources in Education, April 1997 tarafından basılmıştır.) 

Yıldırım, A. (April, 1993). Teachers' Theoretical Orientations Toward Teaching Thinking. American Educational Research Association Konferansı, Atlanta, ABD. (ERIC Clearinghouse on Teaching and Teacher Education, Doc. No: ED 361 305, ve Resources in Education, January 1994 tarafından basılmıştır.) 

Yıldırım, A. (April, 1993). Sex Role Differences in Self Identity Processes of Turkish Adolescents. American Educational Research Association Konferansı, Atlanta. ABD. 

Yıldırım, A. (1992). Promoting Student Thinking from Practitioners' Point of View: Teachers' Attitudes Toward Teaching Thinking. New England Educational Research Organization Konferansı. Portsmount, New Hamshire. ABD. (ERIC Clearinghouse on Teaching and Teacher Education, Doc. No: ED 370394, ve Resources in Education, October 1994 tarafından basılmıştır) 

Yıldırım, A. (1992). Relationship Between Teachers' Theoretical Orientations Toward Teaching of Thinking and Their Activities in Classroom. Eastern Educational Research Association Konferansı. Hilton Head, South Carolina. ABD. 

Conference Papers: National

Gülmez-Dağ, G. & Yıldırım, A. (2014). Matematik Öğretmenlerinin Bilgisini İrdeleyen Bir Meta-Analiz Çalışması. 3. Ulusal Eğitim Programları ve Öğretim Konferansı. Gaziantep. 

Tokgöz, Ö. & Yıldırım, A. (2014). Türkiye’de Öğretmenlerin Planlama Çalışmalarına Merkeziyetçi Program Yapısının Etkisi. 3. Ulusal Eğitim Programları ve Öğretim Konferansı. Gaziantep. 

Boz, T. & Yıldırım, A. (2014). 4+4+4 Yeni Eğitim Sisteminde Birinci Sınıf Öğretmenlerinin Karşılaştıkları Zorluklar. 3. Ulusal Eğitim Programları ve Öğretim Konferansı. Gaziantep. 

Yıldırım, A. (2013). Öğretmen Eğitiminde Yeniden Yapılanma: Farklı Yaklaşımların Ülkemizdeki Yansımaları. Eğitim Programları ve Öğretimden Yansımalar Sempozyumu, Çukurova Üniversitesi, Adana. 

Yıldırım, A. (2011). Eğitimde Niçin Araştıran Öğretmene İhtiyacımız var? Eylem Araştırması Yaklaşımı. III. Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Öğretiminde Yeni ve Yaratıcı Yaklaşımlar Sempozyumu, ODTÜ, Ankara 

Yıldırım, A. (2011). Öğretmen Eğitimi Araştırmaları ve Yeniden Yapılanma. I. Uluslararası Eğitim Programları ve Öğretim Kongresi. Eskişehir. 

Yıldırım, A. (Mayis, 2010). Öğretmen Eğitiminde Paradigmalar ve Yeniden Yapılanma. I. Ulusal Eğitim Programları ve Öğretim Kongresi. Balıkesir. 

Emmioglu, E., Keser, F., Akar, H., Yildirim, A. (Nisan, 2008). Vatandaşlık Becerlerini Geliştirme Etkinlikleri. V. İyi Örnekler Konferansı, Istanbul. 

Yıldırım, A. (2008). Ortaöğretim Sistemi: Yapı ve Süreç Yönünden bir Analiz. Ortaöğretim Sisteminde Arayışlar. Özel Okullar Birliği. Antalya. 

Yıldırım, A. (5 Eylül 2007). Nitel Araştırmada Karşılaşılan Sorunlar ve Çözüm Önerileri. 17. Eğitim Bilimleri Konferansı, Tokat Orhangazi Üniversitesi. 

Akar, H., Yıldırım, A., Emmioglu, E., & Keser, F. (Kasim, 2007). Aktif Vatandaşlık Eğitimi : Planlı Ders Dışı Sosyal Beceri Etkinliklerinin Aktif Vatandaşlık Becerilerinin Geliştirilmesi Yönünde Değerlendirilmesi. Eğitimde Yönelimler Sempozyumu:Yapılandırmacılık ve Öğretmen. Tevfik Fikret Okulları. Ankara 

Akar, H. & Yıldırım, A. (2004). Oluşturmacı Öğretim Etkinliklerinin Sınıf Yönetimi Dersi'nde Kullanılması: Bir Eylem Araştırması. Eğitimde İyi Örnekler Konferansı 2004. İstanbul: Sabancı Üniversitesi. 

Yıldırım, A. (2004). Türk Okul Sistemi: Reform Gereklilikleri. YÖK-Konrad-Adenauer Vakfı “Türkiye’de ve Almanya’da Eğitim Politikası, Bilim Özerkliği, Üniversite Reformu. Ankara. 

Yıldırım, A. (2003). Öğrenmeyi Öğrenmenin Temeli Olarak Düşünmeyi Öğrenme. Halıcı Yazılım-MEB Talim ve Terbiye Kurulu Başkanlığı Öğrenmeyi Öğrenme Konferansı. ODTÜ.

Engin, C. & Yıldırım, A. (1996). Liselerdeki Felsefe Dersi Öğretiminin Değerlendirilmesi. III. Ulusal Eğitim Bilimleri Kongresi. 5-7 Eylül - 1996. Uludağ Üniversitesi, Bursa. 

Balcı, A. & Yıldırım, A. (1996). Liselerde Sosyoloji Dersinin Öğretimi Üzerine Bir Çalışma. III. Ulusal Eğitim Bilimleri Kongresi. 5-7 Eylül - 1996. Uludağ Üniversitesi, Bursa. 

Yıldırım, A. (1994). Program Geliştirme Modelleri ve Ülkemizdeki Program Geliştirme Çalışmalarına Etkileri. I. Eğitim Bilimleri Kongresi, Cilt I (s. 150-162), Adana: Çukurova Üniversitesi Basımevi.  

Conference Papers: Invited Papers

Yıldırım, A. (2008). International Trends in Teacher Education and Teacher Education in Turkey, Morehead State University, Kentucky. 

Yıldırım, A. (2000). Teachers as Constructors of Meaning: Changing Roles of Teachers and the Case in Turkey. Presented as Plenary Speech at the 5th International BUSEL Conference Excellence in Teaching: Promoting, Implementing and Sustaining Effective Practice. Bilkent University, School of English Language. Ankara, Turkey. February 3-5, 2000. 

Yıldırım, A. (2000). Promoting Effective Teaching Through Action Research. Presented at the 5th International BUSEL Conference on Excellence in Teaching: Promoting, Implementing and Sustaining Effective Practice. Bilkent University, School of English Language. Ankara, Turkey. February 3-5, 2000.  

Conference Papers: Invited Speaker

3 Mart 2005 “Araştırma Yöntemlerinde Dönüşümler” Gazi Üniversitesi 

1 Aralık 2005 “Araştırma Yöntemlerinde Dönüşümler” Anadolu Üniversitesi 

Mayıs 2002. “Eğitimde Nitel Araştırmaların Yeri”. Atatürk Üniversitesi

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