Heads of Departments
Family Education and Counseling Non-Thesis Master’s Degree (Evening Education)
Family Education and Counseling Master’s Degree
Prof.Dr. Çınla ŞEKER -Head of Department V.
Graduate students of the Family Education and Counseling Department Master’s Program come from different professions in the relevant field. The multidisciplinary interaction of students provides our students with a significant learning opportunity to expand their academic and professional scope. The Family Education and Counseling Master’s Program emphasizes helping students integrate theoretical concepts with practice. Our course program focuses on the acquisition of basic theories and knowledge regarding Family Education and Counseling and also focuses on the application of the acquired knowledge in different settings. In the Family Education and Counseling Master’s Program, our courses are conducted by well-known faculty members who are experts in different fields of expertise in family education and family counseling. Our faculty members use different teaching methods, including experiential learning, small group discussions, live demonstrations, observations, and a variety of presentations.
I wish you success in your graduate education.
With love and respect,
Prof. Dr. Çınla ŞEKER
Head of Department V.
Family Education and Counseling Department Master’s Program contributes to the continuation of postgraduate studies and the advancement of professional knowledge and competencies. Knows the basic knowledge and concepts about Family Education and Counseling, establishes relationships between facts and concepts, develops and implements them, assimilates information about the programs, strategies, methods and techniques, and evaluation of trainings related to family education and counseling. Our main goal is to train academicians, consultants and researchers who apply techniques, follow the information in their field using their own language or a foreign language, collaborate with colleagues, and improve themselves individually while contributing directly to the development of their field through scientific research.
Dear Candidates, we are waiting for you in our program where we will be together with you in important studies in our research and publication process.
I wish success to all candidates who choose our Department for Postgraduate Education.
With love and respect,
Prof. Dr. Çınla ŞEKER
Head of Department V.
Department of Computer and Instructional Technologies Education
Prof.Dr. Ercan AKPINAR – Head of Department
Master of Environmental Education
Prof.Dr. Tuba GÜLTEKİN – Head of Department V.
Department of Environmental Education Environmental Education Master’s Program Graduate students come from different professions than the relevant field. It provides an important learning opportunity for students to explore environmental problems and expand their academic and professional scope through interdisciplinary interaction in improving the environment.
The Environmental Education Master’s Program emphasizes helping students integrate theoretical concepts with practice. Our curriculum focuses on the acquisition of basic theories and knowledge about Environmental Education, as well as the application of the acquired knowledge in different environments. Our courses are conducted by well-known lecturers who are experts in different areas of expertise in Environmental Education. Our faculty members use different teaching methods, including experiential learning, small group discussions, live demonstrations, observations, and a variety of presentations.
I wish you success in your graduate education.
With love and greetings.
Prof. Dr. Tuba GULTEKİN
Head of Department V.
The Environmental Education Program is responsible for the development of educational programs and materials. The main purpose of the program is to disseminate environmental education resources and educate them on how to apply these resources. Our program includes themes related to air quality, soil protection, water quality and general environmental problems. Our main goal is to train academics and researchers who can build bridges between environmental knowledge and management to help uncover and implement solutions by taking into account the human dimensions of environmental problems.
Dear Candidates, we are waiting for you in our program where we will be together with you in important studies in our ecologically sustainable and socially research and publication process.
I wish success to all candidates who choose our Department for Postgraduate Education.
With love and greetings…
Prof. Dr. Tuba GULTEKİN
Head of Department V.
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Department of Educational Administration
Department of Guidance and Psychological Counseling
Prof.Dr. Diğdem Müge SİYEZ – Head of Department
Dear students who are making a new start in their careers and enrolling in the thesis / non-thesis master’s programs and doctoral programs of our Department of Educational Sciences, welcome all of you to our department.
In this age where technology is used to increase the welfare of humanity with the Society 5.0 philosophy and a human-oriented society model is adopted, the importance of education is increasing as we move towards a future where human values and social justice come to the fore as well as technological progress. Aware of the importance of education in shaping the future, our graduate programs in the Department of Educational Sciences train graduate students in our Educational Management, Educational Programs and Instruction, and Guidance and Psychological Counseling disciplines in line with the vision and mission of their own programs.
Our academic staff in the Department of Educational Sciences are nationally and internationally renowned researchers and practitioners who are here to bring you the latest education trends and best practices.
I wish you success in your academic year.
Kind regards.
Prof. Dr. Diğdem M. Siyez
Head of Department of Educational Sciences
Dear Prospective Students,
In this age where technology is used to increase the welfare of humanity with the Society 5.0 philosophy and a human-oriented society model is adopted, the importance of education is increasing as we move towards a future where human values and social justice come to the fore as well as technological progress.
Our master’s and doctoral programs, conducted in the Department of Educational Sciences in the fields of Educational Administration, Curriculum and Instruction, and Guidance and Psychological Counseling, not only provide you with access to information, but also encourage you to use this information in a creative and innovative way. Our academic staff are nationally and internationally recognized researchers and practitioners who are here to bring you the latest education trends and best practices.
If you want to follow this path, gain expertise in different branches of educational sciences, take part in the construction of the Society 5.0 philosophy and make a difference in the field of education, you are in the right place! Let’s walk into the future together!
Kind regards.
Prof. Dr. Diğdem M. Siyez
Head of Department of Educational Sciences
Prof.Dr. Tuba GÜLTEKİN – Head of Department
Our Art Teaching Graduate Program aims to develop knowledge, skills and competencies. Our primary goal is to provide students with analysis, foresight, clear vision and synthesis skills in order to comprehend the developments in the global world and to be equipped to use information systems efficiently. Our training program aims to train innovative and forward-thinking academics who are well-versed in current methodologies, with educational content in line with global academic standards, and to enable students to deepen their knowledge and develop their skills. Additionally, it is among our important goals to promote understanding of the theoretical and practical connections between the artist, the work, the society and the context in which the art is received.
Our Music Teaching Graduate Program has acquired concepts, knowledge and skills related to the field of music; Knows music teaching methods and techniques; recognizes national and international musical cultures; have awareness of social responsibility; Our goal is to raise an exemplary music teacher who is open to academic development. In the education of artistic disciplines that focus on research education, showing interest in research through projects and art, academicians, consultants and consultants who apply strategies, methods and techniques, follow the information in their field by using their own language or a foreign language, and improve themselves individually while contributing directly to the development of their field through scientific research. Our main goal is to train researchers.
In the Fine Arts Education Department Program, our courses are conducted by well-known instructors who are experts in different fields of expertise. Our faculty members use different teaching methods, including experiential learning, small group discussions, live demonstrations, observations, and a variety of presentations.
I wish you success in your graduate education.
With love and greetings…
Prof. Dr. Tuba GULTEKİN
He is responsible for the development of educational programs and materials in the Graduate Programs of the Department of Fine Arts Education. Our main goal is to improve the art education practices of our graduate students, advance their careers, and contribute to our students’ lifelong learning through the power of artistic expression.
The main purpose of our art teaching program is to help our students develop art theory and interdisciplinary expressions in our supportive, applied, process-oriented education program, and to help them integrate theoretical concepts with practice in multimedia technologies, art history, history of art education and workshop practices.
In the field of Music Education, we have choral and instrumental teaching/conducting, music for children and many other musical and educational areas of work. With our music teaching program, our main goal is to train our graduate students as academics and researchers with interdisciplinary courses that direct them to advanced studies in the field of music and pedagogy.
Dear Candidates, we are waiting for you in our program where we will be together with you in important studies in our research and publication process.
I wish success to all candidates who choose our Department for Postgraduate Education.
With love and greetings…
Prof. Dr. Tuba GULTEKIN
Department of Science Education
Department of Physics Education
Department of Chemistry Education
Department of Mathematics Teaching
Department of Primary Mathematics Teaching
Prof.Dr. Mustafa EROL – Head of Department
Dear Students,
The welfare, development and happiness of societies largely depend on the successes in the education system. At this point, it is vital that our teachers, who are included in our education system every year, are trained more equipped and can benefit from the emerging scientific and technological developments.
Within our department of Mathematics and Science Education, there are Master’s and Doctorate programs in Mathematics Teaching, Physics Teaching, Chemistry Teaching, Biology Teaching and Science Teaching. Our ongoing Master’s and PhD programs not only significantly increase your level of knowledge, but also teach you ways to access information and use it in a creative and innovative way. Our academic staff consists of nationally and internationally experienced and renowned academics who are here to teach you the latest education trends and best practices.
If you want to progress academically and improve yourself, we would be happy to accompany you.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa EROL
Head of Department of Mathematics and Science Education
Department of Special Education
Prof.Dr. Safiye Sunay YILDIRIM DOĞRU – Head of Department
About the Department of Special Education
Our university’s Department of Special Education plays a leading role in equal opportunities and individual development in education. It aims to maximize the potential of individuals with special needs by offering students educational opportunities tailored to their individual needs. It offers two important programs at the master’s and doctoral levels in the field of special education. Our programs:
Special Education Master’s Program: It is a comprehensive master’s program for students who want to specialize in the field of special education. The program provides students with both theoretical and practical skills, enabling them to work effectively with individuals with special needs.
Special Education Doctoral Program: It is for students who want to conduct research in special education and contribute to the development of the field. The program offers students the opportunity to develop research skills, leadership competencies and teaching skills.
Academic staff:
There are two departments within the Department of Special Education: the Department of Education for the Mentally Disabled and the Department of Education for the Gifted. Our department has an experienced academic staff specialized in special education. Our staff consists of three professors, four associate professors, one doctoral faculty member, one lecturer and four research assistants, who guide students in their education and research processes. These experienced academics offer students in-depth knowledge and guidance across a wide range of areas of expertise.
As the Department of Special Education, we emphasize the importance of equality and justice in education and aim to create an environment that supports the participation of individuals with special needs in society. Our programs are constantly updated to provide students with a quality education and research experience.
If you want to specialize in the field of special education and contribute to the future of the field, we will be happy to join our Department of Special Education. For detailed information and application process, please contact the Institute of Educational Sciences and Buca Faculty of Education Dean’s Office.
Department of Preschool Education
Department of Classroom Education
Prof.Dr. Rukiye Günseli YILDIRIM – Head of Department
Dear students,
Dokuz Eylül University, Institute of Sciences, Department of Basic Education Preschool Teaching and Classroom Teaching Thesis Master’s Programs have been prepared with the aim of contributing to the personal and professional development of students in the fields of early childhood education and classroom education. Our priority is to train scientific experts who are committed to their profession, open to self-improvement, innovative, able to evaluate current issues regarding pre-school education and classroom education in our country and in the world in a scientific and analytical manner, and who have high self-confidence and motivation to work with children and their families in this period.
In our country and around the world, the value given to early childhood and the quality of the education provided during this period are increasingly gaining importance. Our courses are designed to develop students’ questioning and problem-solving skills. Our program includes compulsory and elective courses on theories and concepts related to early childhood education and classroom education. We give our graduate students the opportunity to conduct research individually or with faculty members. I congratulate our students studying in our program and wish them success.
Love and respect,
Prof. Dr. R. Günseli YILDIRIM
Dokuz Eylül University, Institute of Educational Sciences, Department of Basic Education, Preschool Teaching and Classroom Teaching Thesis Master’s Programs have been among the leading programs in the fields of early childhood education and primary education in Turkey since 2002. Our programs are designed to contribute to the personal and professional development of students in the fields of early childhood education and classroom education. Our priority is to train scientific experts who are committed to their profession, open to self-improvement, innovative, able to evaluate current issues regarding pre-school education and classroom education in our country and in the world in a scientific and analytical manner, and who have high self-confidence and motivation to work with children and their families in this period.
Our courses are designed to develop students’ questioning and problem-solving skills. Our graduates can be employed as educators, educational consultants and administrators in public and private pre-school education institutions affiliated with the Ministry of Education. They can also be employed in higher education institutions. Our strong academic staff aims to provide a high-quality education to our students by following innovations and international criteria in the field of education.
Love and respect,
Prof. Dr. R. Günseli YILDIRIM
Department of Geography Education
Department of Social Studies Education
Department of History Education
Department of Turkish Language and Literature Education
Department of Turkish Education
Prof.Dr. Raziye ÇAKICIOĞLU OBAN – Head of Department
Dear students,
Our Department, which consists of 5 different disciplines: Geography, Social Studies, History, Turkish and Turkish Language and Literature Education, offers its students field knowledge, technological support and an interdisciplinary interactive learning environment with its strong academic staff.
Our Department; To raise our students as well-equipped individuals in postgraduate fields; To provide education and training at an international level with the innovative and universal knowledge that the field of science has revealed to date; Acting with an understanding of education in accordance with the requirements of the time, operating the causality principle of science, being able to produce scientific studies with certain methods, reporting them and producing solutions by interpreting them; It prepares you for the future with learning environments that allow you to use your experiences, professional knowledge and skills both in your academic life and for the benefit of society.
Prof. Dr. Raziye ÇAKICIOĞLU OBAN
Head of Turkish and Social Studies Education Department
Dear Young People,
Welcome to our Department of Turkish and Social Studies Education. our department, with its multi-disciplinary nature, has adopted the principle of lifelong learning and self-renewal, follows the scientific methods and principles in the world, is constructive, produces solutions to problems, can think critically, can keep up with the times by protecting its culture and values, has ideals for the future, and has communication skills. will be able to use communication and education technologies, establish interdisciplinary relationships and transfer them to different fields, apply international studies in education to their field, actively use Erasmus international programs, and produce projects and solutions that will integrate with real life with the experiences they have gained; It educates students with the scientific discipline in line with its identity as a research university, with its structure that has adopted a sustainable education approach, with civil courage and competence that can willingly take responsibility for the development of the country.
Dear young people, welcome to our Department, where you can contribute to sustainable life, produce constructive solutions in interpersonal and social relations, and transform your knowledge and skills in the field into qualified research, publications and projects that can solve problems in real life. Let’s walk to success together.
Best regards.
Prof. Dr. Raziye ÇAKICIOĞLU OBAN
Head of Turkish and Social Studies Education Department
Master’s Degree in Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language
Prof.Dr. Fatma Feryal ÇUBUKÇU – Head of Department
Dear Students,
Today’s societies are going through an intense and rapid transformation, and the rapid movement in fields such as communication, technology and information transfer also manifests itself in the field of language teaching. We welcome all our students who have graduated from any language-related department and joined the Dokuz Eylül University family.
Our department consists of 6 professors and 1 associate professor. Our program consists of courses such as Turkish language, applied linguistics, language teaching methods and material preparation. The master’s program requires taking at least seven courses with a total of not less than 21 local credits. The student workload for one semester of compulsory and elective courses in the program is 30 ECTS, and the total workload required to complete the master’s program with thesis is 120 ECTS.
In our master’s program, we aim to raise our students as teachers/researchers/academics who are equipped with national and universal values, can keep up with the changing world, can think creatively and critically, can serve science and the welfare of society, and are trained with 21st century skills.
We will always be by your side throughout this master’s degree process and will be proud to support you on the path to realizing your dreams. We wish you a happy, successful and healthy education journey in your new home with your new family.
Prof.Dr. Fatma Feryal ÇUBUKÇU
Head of Department
Dear Candidates,
Thank you for applying to the master’s exams of Dokuz Eylül University Institute of Educational Sciences Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language Program. Aiming to provide the necessary 21st century skills in teaching the Turkish language to foreigners, being able to think critically, prioritizing serving science and society, having the knowledge, skills and competence to do original research in the field, adhering to ethical values, adopting lifelong learning as a principle, doing scientific work. Our department, which aims to train science experts who are competent and can use the knowledge and skills they have acquired in their field effectively in academic life and other fields, has prepared a reading list to help you, our candidates.
We hope to see you among us as a candidate scientist and wish you success in the written and oral science exams.
Prof.Dr. Fatma Feryal ÇUBUKÇU
Head of Department
Reading List
Ahmed, A. A. & Fisekcioglu, A. K. (Editörler) (2019) Dil kullanıcısı bağlamında kuramdan uygulamaya Türkçenin yabancı dil olarak öğretimi. Ankara: Nobel
De Saussure, F. (2001) Genel dilbilim dersleri. Ankara: Multilingual
Demir, T. & Er, M. (Editörler) (2023) Kuramdan uygulamaya yabancılara Türkçe öğretimi. Ankara: Nobel
Demircan, Ö. (1975). Türkiye’de yabancı dil öğretimi üzerine bir kaynakça denemesi. Dil ve Edebiyat Dergisi (Dil Öğretimi Özel Sayısı), 31 (285), 242-266.
Develi, H. vd. (Editörler) (2017). Uygulamalı Türkçenin yabancı dil olarak öğretimi el kitabı 1. Cilt. İstanbul: Kesit Yayınları.
Develi, H. vd. (Editörler) (2017). Uygulamalı Türkçenin yabancı dil olarak öğretimi el kitabı 2. Cilt. İstanbul: Kesit Yayınları.
Durmuş, M.(2013). Yabancılara Türkçe öğretimi.Ankara: Grafiker Yayınları.
Durmuş, M. ve Okur, A. (Editörler) (2013). Yabancılara Türkçe öğretimi el kitabı. Ankara: Grafiker Yayınları.
Richards, J & Rodgers, T. (2006) Approaches and methods in language teaching. Cambridge: CUP.
Sarıçoban, A. (2015). Yabancılara Türkçe öğretimi metodolijisi. Ankara: Anı Yay.
Saville-Troike, M (2006). Introducing second language acquisition. Cambridge: CUP.
Şahin, A. (Editör) (2014). Yabancı dil olarak Türkçe öğretimi kuramlar, yaklaşımlar, etkinlikler. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Şahin, A. vd. (2012). Yabancı dil olarak Türkçe öğretimi.Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Toklu, O. (2015) Dilbilime giriş. Ankara: Nobel Yaylı, D. ve Bayyurt, Y. (Editörler) (2011). Yabancılara Türkçe öğretimi politika yöntem ve beceriler. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık.
Department of French Language Education
Department of English Language Education
Prof.Dr. Fatma Feryal ÇUBUKÇU – Head of Department
Dear Students,
Welcome to the Dokuz Eylül University Institute of Educational Sciences Foreign Languages Education Graduate program. Our department consists of English Language Teaching and French Teaching Sciences.
The Department of English Language Teaching first started education in 1989 under the umbrella of the Institute of Social Sciences, and has been offering Master’s and Doctorate degrees under the umbrella of the Institute of Educational Sciences since 1995. Our teaching staff includes 4 professors, 2 associate professors, 2 doctoral lecturers and 2 research assistants.
Department of French Teaching started education for the first time in the 1990-1991 academic year. There are 1 professor, 1 associate professor, 1 doctoral faculty member, and 1 research assistant.
The master’s program requires taking at least seven courses with a total of not less than 21 local credits, the student workload for one semester from compulsory and elective courses is 30 ECTS, and the total workload required to complete the master’s program with thesis is 120 ECTS.
The PhD program consists of at least seven courses, not less than 21 local credits, taken from the course groups specified in the teaching plans, seminar, qualifying exam, thesis proposal, area of expertise and thesis study. The student workload for one semester is 30 ECTS. The total workload required to complete the program is 240 ECTS.
We aim to raise our students as teachers/researchers/academics who are equipped with national and universal values, can keep up with the changing world, can think creatively and critically, can serve science and the welfare of society, and are trained with 21st century skills.
We will always be with you throughout this process and support you on the path to realizing your dreams. We wish you a happy, successful and healthy education journey in your new home with your new family.
Prof.Dr. Fatma Feryal ÇUBUKÇU
Head of Department
Dear Candidates,
We thank you for choosing to pursue postgraduate education at Dokuz Eylül University, Institute of Educational Sciences, Department of Foreign Language Education and applying for the exams. In our department, which consists of English Language Teaching and French Teaching, our students are equipped with national and universal values, have the qualifications of 21st century teachers, are questioning, creative and critical thinkers, can serve science and the welfare of society, have the knowledge, skills and competence to do original research in their field, and have the knowledge, skills and competence to carry out original research in their field. We aim to train teachers/researchers/academics who have adopted the principle of lifelong learning and who can effectively use the knowledge and skills they have acquired in academic life and other fields.
For this purpose, we have prepared a reading list to help you with your written and oral science exams.
We wish you luck in your exams.
Prof.Dr. Fatma Feryal ÇUBUKÇU
Head of Department
English Language Teaching Reading List.
Creswell, J.W. (2013) Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. London: Sage.
Ellis, R. (1985) Understanding second language acquisition.Oxford: OUP
Fulcher, G. & Harding,L. (2022) The Routledge handbook of language testing. London: Routledge.
Harmer, J. (2004) How to teach writing. Essex: Longman,
Long, M. & Doughty, C. (2010) The handbook of language teaching. London: Blackwell.
Nunan, D. (1991) Language teaching methodology.London: Prentice Hall.
Nunan, D. (2010) Task-based language teaching.Cambridge: CUP.
Nunan, D. (2010) Language and culture. London: Routledge.
Richards, J & Rodgers, T. (2006) Approaches and methods in language teaching. Cambridge: CUP.
Saville-Troike, M (2006). Introducing second language acquisition. Cambridge: CUP.
Mitchell, R. Myles, F. & Marsden, E. (2013) Second language learning theories.London: Routledge
Thornbury, S. (2004) How to teach grammar. Essex: Longman.
Thornbury, S. (2004) How to teach speaking. Essex: Longman.
Thornbury, S. (2004) How to teach vocabulary. Essex: Longman.
Wilson, J.J. (2004) How to teach listening.Essex: Longman.
Yule, G. (2010) The study of language.Cambridge: CUP.
French Teaching Department Reading List
Arabyan, M. (2000). Lire l’image, Paris: L’Harmattan
Besse, H. (2012). Méthodes et pratique des manuels de langue, Mayenne: Crédif.
Compte, C. (1993) La vidéo en classe de langue, Paris : Hachette
De Saussure, F. (1967) : Cours de linguistique générale.Paris : Payot & Rivages.
Greimas, A.J. (1966). Sémantique structurale, Paris: Larousse.
Greimas, A. J. (1984). Sémiotique figurative et sémiotique plastique, Paris: L’institut national de la langue française.
Metz, C. (1971). Langage et cinéma, Paris: Larousse.
Metz, C. (1976). Essais sur la signification au cinéma, Paris: Klincksieck.
Metz, C. (1977). Le signifiant imaginaire, Paris: U.G.E.
Peytard, J. & Moirand, S. (1992). Discours et enseignement du français. Paris : Hachette.
Puren, C. (1991) : Histoire des méthodologies de l’enseignement des langues. Paris: CLE
Viallon, V. (2002). Images et apprentissages, Paris: L’Harmattan.