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Education
Ph.D. in Mathematics Education, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, August 2004;
with Qualitative Research Certificate (August 2004) (info)
under the supervision of Prof. Dr. James W. WILSON
Dissertation title: “Teachers’ Knowledge of Student Thinking and their Instructional Practices in Algebra” [pdf] [pdf_alternative]
M.S. in Mathematics Education, Middle East Technical University, Turkey, July 1999
Thesis title: “An Investigation into Students' Performances, difficulties and Misconceptions in Elementary Algebra” [YÖK Tez Merkezi, Tez No: 82581]
B.S. in Mathematics Education, Middle East Technical University, Turkey, July 1997
B.S. in Mathematics, Middle East Technical University, Turkey, July 1997
Professional Experience
Full Professor, Department of Secondary Science and Mathematics Education, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey (Dec 2015 – present)
Associate Professor, Department of Secondary Science and Mathematics Education, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey (May 2010 – Nov 2015)
Assistant Professor, Department of Secondary Science and Mathematics Education, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey (May 2005 – May 2010)
Instructor, Department of Secondary Science and Mathematics Education, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey (November 2004 – May 2005)
Adjunct Faculty, Brenau University, Gainesville, GA, USA (Fall 2003 and Spring 2001)
Educational Specialist, Intermath Project, Language and Performance Support Laboratory (LPSL), University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA (Fall 2001- Summer 2004)
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Mathematics Education, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA (Spring 2002 and Summer 2004)
Other Professional Experience
Temporary Instructor for Professional Development, Rockdale County Public Schools, Conyers, GA, USA (Spring 2003 and Spring 2004)
Substitute Teacher for Algebra-II, Morgan County High School, Madison, GA., USA (Spring 2002 and Spring 2003)
WebMaster & Content Developer, Contextual Teaching and Learning in Mathematics project, Department of Mathematics Education, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA (Spring 2001)