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Prof. Dr. Ali Balcı is a distinguished scholar in educational administration. He served in various academic and administrative roles, authored 13 books and 60+ articles, and supervised nearly 100 theses. Since retiring in 2021, he has continued publishing books, articles, and essays, and speaking at academic conferences worldwide.
Prof. Dr. Aytaç Açıkalın earned his Ph.D. in Education from Ankara University in 1980. He held academic roles at Ankara, Anadolu, and Hacettepe Universities, becoming a Full Professor in 1995. He also served in the Ministry of National Education and continues writing and researching in educational administration during retirement.
Prof. Dr. Emin Karip, Rector of Mudanya University, earned his M.A. and Ph.D. in Educational Administration from the University of Pittsburgh. He has served in academic and leadership roles, including President of Türkiye’s Board of Education. His expertise lies in education policy, administration, and sustainable development in education.
Prof. Dr. Yüksel Kavak earned his Ph.D. in Educational Administration in 1986. He served at Hacettepe and TED Universities, was Vice Rector, and led national and international education projects. He worked with MoNE, UNICEF, and World Bank, and continues contributing to teacher education, policy development, and institutional quality in higher education.
PANEL 2: LATEST DEVELOPMENTS AND PRACTICES IN PRESCHOOL EDUCATION TEACHER TRAINING
Prof. Dr. Domna Kakana teaches at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Former Dean (2020–2023), she has 180+ publications and leads research on early childhood education, curriculum design, teacher training, play-based learning, and educational evaluation. She has participated in 20+ European and national projects, focusing on pedagogical innovation and social inequality in education.
Dr. Natalia Ryzhova is a professor and Deputy Editor-in-Chief of a Russian journal for educators. She has authored 350+ books and articles, focusing on preschool, primary education, and teacher training. She works with UNESCO, UNDP, and UNEP, and leads international projects on sustainable development and environmental education.
Prof. Dr. Serap Erdoğan, a professor at Anadolu University, specializes in early childhood education. Her research focuses on cognitive development, play, mathematical literacy, and STEM. She has conducted international research, including postdoctoral work in the UK. She integrates nature pedagogy and neuroscience into innovative educational practices for young children.
Dr. Pasi Reinikainen has over 20 years of experience in education evaluation, policymaking, and reform. He led Finland’s Education Evaluation Council and advised in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, and Ukraine. He has 70+ publications, received international awards, and contributed to OECD, EU, and EC educational initiatives as expert and keynote speaker.
PANEL 3: LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN TEACHER EDUCATION IN TURKIYE
Prof. Dr. Süleyman Sadi Seferoğlu works at Hacettepe University’s Department of Computer Education. He studied at Columbia University, focusing on technology use in education. His research interests include instructional technologies, material development, online learning, teacher training, information security, and digital addiction. He authored books and co-authored chapters.
Professor Ali Ersoy, from Anadolu University, specializes in teacher education, social studies, and qualitative research methods. He has published widely and co-edited "Qualitative Research Designs in Education." He teaches courses on education and research methods, and is currently the editor-in-chief of Qualitative Inquiry in Education: Theory & Practice.
Prof. Dr. İrfan Erdoğan is the Dean of the Faculty of Education at Boğaziçi University. He earned his M.A. and Ph.D. in Educational Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His expertise includes education policy, higher education, and teacher education. He has held several leadership roles in academia and international projects.
Prof. Dr. Amanda Yeşilbursa is a UK-born ELT scholar at Bursa Uludağ University, Türkiye, with over 30 years of global teaching experience. She specializes in reflective practice, teacher education, and individual differences. She earned her postgraduate degrees in ELT from Gazi University and currently serves as a full professor.
