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Mustafa is a Turkish researcher and PhD student. Prior to joining the University of Edinburgh, he got his first bachelor's degree in Computer Education and Instructional Technology from Hacettepe University in 2019. The following year, he graduated from the same university with a double major in Early Childhood Education. During his studies, he worked as a part-time educational technologist at the university and participated in various research projects. After graduating, he worked as a teacher in a public school while continuing his Master's degree in Early Childhood Education at Pamukkale University. With the completion of his master's dissertation, he has pursued a purely academic career.

His intention is to use his professional expertise and background in education to conduct interdisciplinary studies that explore the significance of educational technologies and data education. He also has a broad research interest in the intersection of education and technology. Accordingly, his research interests can be listed as follows:

  • Digital/Data/AI Literacy
  • Teacher Education
  • Online Learning
  • Early Childhood Education
  • STEAM Education

Education/Academic qualification

Education, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Can an ‘online data literacy teacher training with professional network’ support teachers' pedagogical beliefs and data education practices in the classroom?, University of Edinburgh

20232027

Early Childhood Education, Master of Arts, Investigation of Pre-school Teacher Candidates' Attitudes Towards Distance Education and Digital Literacy Skills in Terms of Various Variables, Pamukkale University

20202022

Early Childhood Education, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Hacettepe Üniversitesi

20152020

Computer Education and Instructional Technology, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Hacettepe Üniversitesi

20152019

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