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Ercan Kiraz, Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
Dr. Ercan Kiraz completed his B.Sc. degree in Curriculum and Instruction at Ankara University, School of Educational Sciences in 1990, and was awarded with a scholarship by the Ministry of National Education (MONE) in accordance with the law 1416 to pursue a graduate degree in the United States of America. He completed his M.Sc. in 1993, and Ph.D. in 1997 in Curriculum Development and Special Education field at the University of Southern California, Waite Phillips Hall School of Education. During his graduate studies, he concentrated on pre and in-service teacher education, interactive learning, academic collegiality, curriculum development, instructional design, and teaching modeling. In 1997, he returned to Turkey, and started his academic career at Balıkesir University, Necatibey Eğitim Fakültesi. Later, he joined to Middle East Technical University (METU), Educational Science Department, and became an Associate Professor in 2004 and a Full Professor of Curriculum and Instruction in 2010.
Besides publishing numerous articles in national and international journals, Dr. Kiraz conducted many workshops, seminars, and in-service training programs for different state institutions, organizations, and public and private schools in order to help educators’ professional development. He also served as a consultant and contributed as an educational sciences expert for the State Development Plans, quality improvement commissions, USAID, Kazakhstan Ministry of Science and Education, Board of Education of MONE. In 2008, he was invited to Turkish Republic of North Cyprus to lead the elementary school curriculum development process where he conducted hundreds of workshops and seminars, particularly constructivist educational approaches in the first place.
In 2011, he was awarded with a Senior Scholar Award by Fulbright Commission and joined to Arizona State University, School of Education to conduct research in instructional design approaches of American educators, and to share his experiences regarding Turkish instructional design applications. Between 2013 and 2014, he worked at METU North Cyprus Campus and at the end of 2014 he moved to the United States and continued his academic career in California.
Ercan Kiraz believes that in the center of learning process a main emphasis should be placed on developing special learning environments that reveal active learning and cognitive movements. For this, he conducted researches in the areas of school architecture and learning ergonomics, multiple intelligences theory, blended learning, active learning, educational ideologies, educational technology, and qualitative research techniques. He also supervised many M.Sc. thesis and Ph.D. dissertations in those areas.
In July 2016, he returned to Turkey and accepted a vice rector position to contribute to the “3rd Generation Public University” mission at Abdullah Gül University.
As of today, he continues his scholarly work at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University.
Foreign Languages
C2 Mastery
C2 MasteryEnglish
Research Areas
Education
Academic Positions
2017 - Continues
2017 - ContinuesProfessor
Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Eğitim Fakültesi
2010 - 2014
2010 - 2014Professor
Middle East Technical University, Faculty Of Education, Department Of Educational Sciences
2005 - 2010
2005 - 2010Associate Professor
Middle East Technical University, Faculty Of Education, Department Of Educational Sciences
1997 - 2000
1997 - 2000Assistant Professor
Balikesir University, Necatibey Faculty Of Educatıon, Department Of Educatıonal Scıences
Non Academic Experience
2010 - Continues
2010 - ContinuesProfessor
METU, Professor
2005 - Continues
2005 - ContinuesAssociate Professor (Promotion)
METU, Associate Professor (Promotion)
2003 - 2005
2003 - 2005Assistant Professor
METU, Assistant Professor
1997 - 2003
1997 - 2003Assistant Professor
Balikesir University, Assistant Professor
Articles
2025
20251. Trends and Transformations or Deformations in Teacher Training: An 18-Year Interval Study of Prospective Teachers in Türkiye
Kiraz E.
Participatory Educational Research , vol.12, no.3, pp.253-272, 2025 (Scopus)
2025
20252. Educational Ideologies in Transition: Analyzing Teachers’ Shifting Perspectives through Structured Reflection
KİRAZ E., Yıldız S. B. Y.
European Journal of Educational Research
, vol.14, no.2, pp.365-380, 2025 (Scopus)
2024
20243. Paradigmatic Transformation in Agricultural Education: Models Proposed for Agricultural Universities
yılmaz yıldız s. b., kiraz e.
Başkent University Journal of Education
, vol.11, no.1, pp.49-65, 2024 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2023
20234. Thematization of University: A Quest for Establishing Agricultural Universities
YILMAZ YILDIZ S. B., KİRAZ E.
International Journal of Innovative Approaches in Education , vol.7, no.3, pp.152-165, 2023 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2018
20185. Gelecek Üzerine Araştırma Yapma Yöntemlerinin Eğitim Araştırmalarında Kullanılması
TUNALI S., KİRAZ E.
Yaşadıkça Eğitim Dergisi , vol.31, no.2, pp.41-54, 2018 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2016
20166. The Weaknesses of Using Instruments Inventories for Determining Multiple Intelligences Profiles
TEMİZ N., KİRAZ E.
Participatory Educational Research , vol.3, no.1, pp.14-26, 2016 (Scopus)
2016
20167. Professional Development Needs of Turkish Teachers in an Era of National Reforms
Gokmenoglu T., Clark C. M., Kiraz E.
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF TEACHER EDUCATION
, vol.41, no.1, pp.113-125, 2016 (ESCI)
2015
20158. Ideologies Attitudes and Curriculum Change Teachers Perception
KİRAZ E.
Education for Life , vol.29, no.1, pp.13-32, 2015 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2014
20149. Good Practice Principles in an Undergraduate Blended Course Design
Kocaman Karoglu A., Kiraz E., Ozden M. Y.
EGITIM VE BILIM-EDUCATION AND SCIENCE
, vol.39, no.173, pp.249-263, 2014 (SSCI)
2013
201310. Design of a blended learning environment: Considerations and implementation issues
GEDİK N., Kiraz E., Ozden M. Y.
AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
, vol.29, no.1, pp.1-19, 2013 (SSCI)
2012
201211. The Optimum Blend Affordances and Challenges of Blended Learning For Students
GEDİK N., KİRAZ E., ÖZDEN M. Y.
Turkish Online Journal of Qualitative Inquiry , vol.3, no.3, pp.102-117, 2012 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2011
201112. Using Asynchronous Communication Tools to Support Face to Face Courses Turkish Preservice Teachers Perspectives
KOCAMAN KAROĞLU A., KİRAZ E., ÖZDEN M. Y.
International Journal of Applied Educational Studies , vol.11, no.1, pp.59-73, 2011 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2011
201113. Öğretmen Adaylarının Üniversitelerde Sunulan Sosyal ve Akademik Olanakları Değerlendirme Durumları ODTÜ örneği
GÖKMENOĞLU KARAKAYA T., KİRAZ E.
Türk Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi , vol.9, no.2, pp.393-410, 2011 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2010
201014. Crises Reforms and Scientific Improvements Behaviorism in the Last Two Centuries
GÖKMENOĞLU KARAKAYA T., ERET ORHAN E., KİRAZ E.
Elementary Education Online , vol.9, no.1, pp.292-300, 2010 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2010
201015. Who are the future teachers in Turkey? Characteristics of entering student teachers
AKSU M., Demir C. E., DALOĞLU A., YILDIRIM İ. S., Kiraz E.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
, vol.30, no.1, pp.91-101, 2010 (SSCI)
2010
201016. Öğretmen Adaylarının Eğitim Görüşlerinin Farklı Değişkenlere Göre İncelenmesi
KİRAZ E., ENGİN DEMİR C., AKSU M., DALOĞLU A., YILDIRIM İ. S.
İlköğretim Online , vol.9, no.2, pp.526-540, 2010 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2007
200717. Enthusiasm vs. experience in mentoring: A comparison of Turkish novice and experienced teachers in fulfilling supervisory roles
Kiraz E., YILDIRIM İ. S.
ASIA PACIFIC EDUCATION REVIEW
, vol.8, no.2, pp.250-261, 2007 (SSCI)
2007
200718. The implications of multiple intelligences theory on literacy education at first grade
Temiz N., Kiraz E.
EGITIM ARASTIRMALARI-EURASIAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
, vol.7, no.27, pp.111-126, 2007 (SSCI)
2006
200619. The relationship between educational ideologies and technology acceptance in pre-service teachers
Kiraz E., Ozdemir D.
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY
, vol.9, no.2, pp.152-165, 2006 (SSCI)
2004
200420. The Design and Development of an Online Learning Support System for Preservice Teachers A Discussion of Attitudes and Utilization
İNAN F., YILDIRIM İ. S., KİRAZ E.
Journal of Interactive Instruction Development , vol.17, no.1, pp.3-15, 2004 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2004
200421. Unexpected Impact of Practicum Experts Learn from the Novice
KİRAZ E.
Teacher Education and Practice , vol.17, no.1, pp.71-88, 2004 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2003
200322. Impact Of Supervising Teachers Are They Really Competent in Providing Assistance To Teacher Candidates Professional Growth Reflections from Turkey
KİRAZ E.
Mediterranean Journal of Educational Studies , vol.8, no.2, pp.75-93, 2003 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2002
200223. Öğretmen adaylarının hizmet öncesi mesleki gelişiminde uygulama öğretmenlerinin işlevi
KİRAZ E.
Journal of Educational Sciences and Practices , vol.1, no.2, pp.183-196, 2002 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2001
200124. Aday öğretmen-rehber öğretmen etkileşimi: mesleki gelişimde diğer boyut
KİRAZ E.
Eğitim Araştırmaları dergisi , vol.5, pp.85-89, 2001 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
1999
199925. Obstacles in Integrating Online Communication Tools into Preservice Teacher Education A Case Study
YILDIRIM İ. S., KİRAZ E.
Journal of Computing in Teacher Education , vol.15, no.3, pp.23-28, 1999 (Scopus)
Papers Presented at Peer-Reviewed Scientific Conferences
2024
20241. The paradigm Shift in Teacher Training: Models for the 21st century
Avci D. S., Kiraz E.
International Teacher Education and Accreditation Congress , Bursa, Turkey, 18 - 20 October 2024, (Unpublished)
2024
20242. The Status of Career Education in Faculties of Education in Turkey: A Case Study of a Public University
Yayla Hınız E., Kiraz E.
VII. International Teacher Education and Accreditation Congress, Bursa, Turkey, 18 - 20 October 2024, pp.59-61, (Summary Text)
2024
20243. Değişen Sosyo-Kültürel Değerler ve Eğitim Paradigmaları: 2006 ve 2024 Öğretmen Adayı Profili Karşılaştırması
Kiraz E., Yılmaz Yıldız S. B., Beyazbal S.
educongress 2024, Diyarbakır, Turkey, 18 - 21 September 2024, pp.744-747, (Summary Text)
2023
20234. Challenging the traditional paradigms: Needs are obvious for agricultural universities in Turkey
YILMAZ-YILDIZ S. B., KİRAZ E.
6th International Symposium on Human, Social and Sustainable Development Research. Hammamet, Tunisia, Mammamet, Tunisia, 02 May 2023, vol.7, pp.1696-1704, (Full Text)
2019
20195. 21st-Century Skills: Revolution or Evolution?
Yayla Hınız E., Kiraz E.
INTERNATIONAL EUROPEAN CONFERENCE ON INTERDISCIPLINARY SCIENTIFIC RESEARCHES, Paris, France, 15 - 17 November 2019, pp.3, (Summary Text)
2019
20196. NEOLIBERALISM DISGUISED AS GLOBAL TEXTBOOKS: IS IDEOLOGY EMBEDDED?
ÖZGİDER D. S., KİRAZ E.
INTERNATIONAL EUROPEAN CONFERENCE ON INTERDISCIPLINARY SCIENTIFIC RESEARCHES, Paris, France, 15 - 17 November 2019, vol.978605698, no.1, pp.5, (Summary Text)
2019
20197. Texture of Campus Architecture: Does Campus Milieu Promote Better Learning?
GÖZÜTOK N., KİRAZ E.
International European Conference on Interdisciplinary Scientific Researches, Paris, France, 15 - 17 October 2019, (Summary Text)
2018
20188. Comparing Open-Ended and Multiple-Choice Questions in Large-Scale Examinations
BİRGİLİ B., KİRAZ E.
European Conference on Educational Research, 3 - 07 September 2018, (Full Text)
2018
20189. Mimarlik eğitiminde reflektif uygulamalar
KİRAZ E.
Özyeğin Üniversitesi, 13 April 2018, (Summary Text)
2017
201710. A Dilemma in Examination System: Can Open-Ended Questions be an Alternative to Multiple-Choice?
BİRGİLİ B., KİRAZ E.
Conference: IASSR, 25 - 28 January 2017, (Full Text)
2017
201711. What does it mean to bring a new tool into the classroom? I
Özbek G., KİRAZ E.
nternational Congress on Educational Sciences and Learning Technology, ICELS, Atina, Greece, 15 November - 19 May 2017, (Summary Text)
2017
201712. Trends Sahping Education in Turkey.
TUNALI S., KİRAZ E.
XIII. European Conference on Social and Behavioral Sciences, 19 - 22 May 2017, (Summary Text)
2017
201713. A Metacognitive Perspective to Open-ended Questions vs. Multiple Choice.
BİRGİLİ B., KİRAZ E.
European Conference on Educational Research, 22 - 25 August 2017, (Full Text)
2017
201714. Trends of Education: Steering a future from the past. , Sofia, Bulgaria 19-22 May 2017.
KİRAZ E.
XIII. European Conference on Social and Behavioral Sciences, 19 - 22 May 2017, (Summary Text)
2016
201615. Internationalise your campus AGU Case
KİRAZ E.
CIEE, Los-Angeles, Chile, 16 - 19 November 2016, (Summary Text)
2016
201616. A Qualitative Analysis of Differential Effect of Multiple choice and Open ended Questions on Metacognition and Affect
BİRGİLİ B., KİRAZ E.
European Conference on Educational Research, Dublin, Ireland, 22 - 26 August 2016, (Full Text)
2010
201017. Single problem-multiple responses: Lack of congruency toward misbehavior
Gokmenoglu T., ERET E., Kiraz E.
1st World Conference on Learning, Teaching and Administration (WCLTA), Cairo, Egypt, 29 - 31 October 2010, vol.9, (Full Text)
2009
200918. Instructional design taking roots from globalization toward institutionalization
YILMAZ A. Ö., Kiraz E.
World Conference on Educational Sciences, Nicosia, CYPRUS, 4 - 07 February 2009, vol.1, pp.2653-2657, (Full Text)
Books
2023
20231. SYNERGIZING 21ST-CENTURY SKILLS AND SELF-REGULATION: A THEORETICAL BLUEPRINT FOR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
YILMAZ-YILDIZ S. B., KİRAZ E.
in: Academic Studies in EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES , BAY, Erdal ZAHAL, Onur, Editor, Gece Kitaplığı, Ankara, pp.17-26, 2023
2017
20172. A Dilemma in Turkish Examination System: Open-Ended or Multiple-Choice?
BİRGİLİ B., KİRAZ E.
in: Recent Developments in Education, Mariateresa Gammone, Mehmet Ali Icbay, Hasan Arslan, Editor, Learning and Teaching, Publisher: Poland: Bialystok, pp.72-80, 2017
2007
20073. A review of primary education first, second and third grade life science textbooks: A content analysis of moral values
İÇBAY M. A., TEMİZ N., KİRAZ E.
in: Education and values in the Balkan countries, Nikos P. Terzis, Editor, Publishing House Kyriakidis Brothers S. A., Thessaloniki, pp.199211, 2007
Funded Projects
2016 - 2018
2016 - 2018Mimarlık Eğitiminde Öğretim Elemanlarının Akademik Profilinin Tanımlanması: Reflektif bir Pratik OlarakÖğretme ve Öğrenme Süreci Araştırması
TUBITAK Project , 3501 - National Young Researcher Career Development Program
Kiraz E.
2016 - 2018
2016 - 2018Mimarlık Eğitimi Ulusal Yeterlikler Çerçevesi ve Yetkinliklere Dayalı Planlama ve Tasarım
TUBITAK Project , 1001 - Program for Supporting Scientific and Technological Research Projects
Kiraz E.
2008 - 2010
2008 - 2010Mimarlık Eğitimi için bir Ulusal Yeterlilikler Çerçevesi için bir Tasarım Stratejisi
TUBITAK Project , 1002 - Quick Support Program
Kiraz E.
2007 - 2009
2007 - 2009