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Biography
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
2023 → 2027
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
2020 → 2022
Early Childhood Education, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Hacettepe Üniversitesi
2015 → 2020
Computer Education and Instructional Technology, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Hacettepe Üniversitesi
2015 → 2019
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Okul öncesi öğretmen adaylarının uzaktan eğitime yönelik tutumları ve dijital okuryazarlık becerilerinin çeşitli değişkenler açısından incelenmesi
Translated title of the contribution :Investigation of pre-school teacher candidates' attitudes towards distance education and digital literacy skills in terms of various variables Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Investigating pre-school children's perspectives of robots through their robot drawings
Secim, E. S., Durmusoglu, M. C. & Ciftcioglu, M., 18 May 2021, In: International Journal of Computer Science Education in Schools. 4, 4, p. 59-83 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effects of Digital Upskilling during Covid on Teachers’ Current Digital Competencies: A Comparative Study
Abaci, S., Taşlıbeyaz, E., Erbaş, Ç. & Ciftcioglu, M., 28 May 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
Activities
- 3 Participation in conference
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Scottish Educational Research Association Annual Conference
Ciftcioglu, M. (Presenter)
27 Nov 2024 → 29 Nov 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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British Educational Research Association Annual Conference
Ciftcioglu, M. (Presenter)
8 Sept 2024 → 12 Sept 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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European Early Childhood Educational Association Conference
Ciftcioglu, M. (Chair)
3 Sept 2024 → 6 Sept 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference