Serkan Özel

Head of Mathematics Education Program
Assoc. Prof.
E-Mail: 
ozels@bogazici.edu.tr
Office: 
ETA-B 412
Phone: 
0212 359 6592
Web: 
https://academics.boun.edu.tr/ozels/
Education: 

Ph.D., Educational Psychology (specialization in Educational Technology), Texas A&M University, 2009

B.S. & M.S., Secondary School Mathematics and Science Education, Boğaziçi University, 2004

Publications: 

Measures

Rittle-Johnson, B., Douglas, A., Zippert, E., Özel, S. & Tang, J. (2020) Test of Early Patterning Ability. Available from B. Rittle-Johnson, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37203

Editorial

Associate Editor (2022-now). Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied published by American Psychological Association. CABS 2018 Academic Journal Guide: Grade 4 (top-ranked)

Editor (2021-now). Bogazici University of Journal Education.

Editor (2021-now). Technology, Innovation and Special Education Research Journal.

Associate Editor (2017-2021). Bogazici University of Journal Education.

Guest Editor (2013). Mediterranean Journal for Research in Mathematics Education: An International Journal, 12(1-2).

Pedagogical Consultant

Özel, S. (2024). Children’s Activity Kit: GLOSSOLALALA. Arter. https://www.arter.org.tr/sergi/johanna-gustafsson-furst-dilek-winchester...

Özel, S. (2024). Exhibition Detectives: Hunting for Triangles. Arter. https://www.arter.org.tr/EN/learning-detail/exhibition-detectives-huntin...

Özel, S. (2023). Children’s Activity Kit for Sarkis: Endless. Arter. https://www.arter.org.tr/EN/exhibitions/sarkis-endless/1233

Özel, S. (2023). Children’s Activity Kit for Eva Koťátková: I Sometimes Imagine I’m a Fish with Legs. https://www.arter.org.tr/EN/exhibitions/eva-koťátková-bir-balikmisim-bacaklari-olan/1211

Özel, S. (2022). Children’s Activity Kit for Locus Solus. https://www.arter.org.tr/EN/exhibitions/locus-solus/305

Özel, S. (2022). Children’s Activity Kit for ThisPlay. https://www.arter.org.tr/EN/exhibitions/oyunbu/306

Özel, S. (2021). Arter Learning at Home: Fluxus. Arter. https://www.arter.org.tr/EN/learning-detail/arter-evde-ogrenme-fluxus/391

 

Reports

Özel (2022). The Educational Volunteers Foundation of Turkey (TEGV): Measurement and Evaluation Report. https://tegv.org/uploads/files/kurumsal_yonetim/diger_yayinlar/Y_O_D_A_%20Measurement%20and%20Evaluation%20Report.pdf

Refereed Journal Articles

Ünal, Z. E., Ala, A. M., Kartal, G., Özel, S., & Geary, D. C. (2024). Ninth-Grade Students’ Conceptual Understanding of the Number Line. Journal of Numerical Cognition, 10, 1-22. https://doi.org/10.5964/jnc.12501

Ünal, Z. E., Ala, A. M., Kartal, G., Özel, S., & Geary, D. C. (2023). Visual and symbolic representations as components of algebraic reasoning. Journal of Numerical Cognition, 9(2), 327-345, https://doi.org/10.5964/jnc.11151

Adıgüzel, T., Aşık, G., Bulut, M. A., Kaya, M. H., & Özel, S. (2023). Teaching self-regulation through role modeling in k-12. Frontiers in Education: Teacher Education, 8: 8:1105466, https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2023.1105466

Terzi, Z., & Özel, S. (2023). ‘1’ ve ‘birim’ nedir? [What is ‘1’ and ‘unit’?]. Matematik Dünyası, 30(118), 96-100.

Özel, S. (2022). Erken çocuklukta matematik öğreniminde örüntüler [Patterning in Teaching Mathematics in Early Childhood]. Matematik Dünyası, 29(114), 96-100.

Caksen, B., & Özel, S. (2022). Equal sign representations in curriculum and textbooks in middle schools and students’ understanding of equal sign. Scientia Paedagogica Experimentalis, 59(2), 187-222. https://doi.org/10.57028/S59-187-Z1011

Eren, M., & Özel, S. (2022). Barriers of technology integration in mathematics education. Mediterranean Journal for Research in Mathematics Education: An International Journal, 11(1-2), 59-79.

Ünal, Z. E., Powell, S. R., Özel, S., Scofield, J. E., & Geary, D. C. (2021). Mathematics vocabulary predicts eight graders’ mathematics performance in Turkey and the United States. Learning and Individual Differences, 92, 1-21. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lindif.2021.102061

Özmen, N , Özel, S , & Adıgüzel, T . (2020). A Framework for Stem-Focused Lesson Plans: A Meta-Synthesis Study. Bogazici University Education Journal, 37(STEM Education Special Issue), 123-154. Retrieved from https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/buje/issue/58376/842400

Küçükler, H., Akaygün, S., İmamoğlu, Y., Aslan Tutak, F., & Özel, S. (2019). The effect of sea and the city summer school on gifted and talented middle school students’ attitudes and perceptions towards the sea and the city [Deniz ve kent yaz okulunun özel yetenekli ortaokul öğrencilerinin deniz ve kente yönelik tutum ve algılarına etkisi]. Fen Bilimleri Öğretimi Dergisi, 7(2), 189-223.

Elia, I., Özel, S., Gagatsis, A., Panaoura, A., & Yetkiner-Özel, Z. E. (2016). Students’ mathematical work on absolute value: focusing on conceptions, errors and obstacles. ZDM Mathematics Education, 48(6), 895-907. DOI:10.1007/s11858-016-0780-1

Özel, S., Yetkiner Özel, Z. E., & Cifuentes, L. D. (2014). Effectiveness of an online manipulative tool and students’ technology acceptances. International Journal of Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1(1), 1-15. DOI:10.17278/ijesim.2014.01.001

Matteson, S. M., Zientek, L. R., & Özel, S. (2013). Identifying what in-service teachers want in professional development experiences. Teacher Education and Practice, 26(3), 569-580.

Yetkiner Özel, Z. E., Özel, S., & Thompson, B. (2013). SES-related mathematics achievement gap in Turkey compared to European Union countries. Education and Science, 38(170), 179-193.

Özel, S. (2013). An analysis of in-service teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge of division of fractions. Anthropologist, 16(1-2), 1-5.

Yetkiner Özel, Z. E., & Özel, S. (2013). Mathematics teacher quality: Its distribution and relationship with student achievement in Turkey. Asia Pacific Education Review, 14(2), 231-242. doi: 10.1007/s12564-013-9242-4

Zientek, L. R., Yetkiner Özel, Z. E., Özel, S., & Allen, J. (2012). Reporting confidence intervals and effect sizes: Collecting the evidence. Career and Technical Education Research, 37(3), 277-295. doi: 10.5328/cter37.3.277

Ölmez, İ. B., & Özel, S. (2012). Mathematics anxiety among sixth and seventh grade Turkish elementary school students. Procedia – Social and Behavioral Sciences, 46, 4933-4937. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2012.06.362

Özel, S. (2012). Learning rational numbers: An experimental multi-modal representation approach via technology. Mediterranean Journal for Research in Mathematics Education: An International Journal, 11(1-2), 59-79.

Başol, B., Özel, S., & Özel-Yetkiner, Z. E. (2012). The relationship between reading comprehension competence and word problem comprehension among third-grade students. Journal of European Education, 1(1), 1-8.

Capraro, R. M., Capraro, M. M., Yetkiner, Z. E., Corlu, M. S., Özel, S., Ye, S., & Kim, H. G. (2011). An international perspective on students’ understanding of the equal sign. Mediterranean Journal for Research in Mathematics Education: An International Journal, 10, 185-211.

Capraro, R. M., Capraro, M. M., Yetkiner, Z. E., Özel, S., Kim, H. G., & Küçük, A. R. (2010). An international comparison of Grade 6 students’ understanding of the equal sign. Psychological Reports, 106, 49-53. Doi: https://doi.org/10.2466/pr0.106.1.49-53

Özel, S., Yetkiner, Z. E., & Capraro, R. M. (2008). Technology in k-12 mathematics classrooms. School Science and Mathematics, 108, 80-85. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1949-8594.2008.tb17807.x

Cifuentes, L., & Özel, S. (2006). Resources for attending to the needs of multicultural learners. Knowledge Quest, 35(2), 12-19.

Erktin, E., Donmez, G., & Özel, S. (2006). Psychometric characteristics of the math anxiety scale. Education and Science, 31(140), 26-33.

Book Chapters

Özel, S., & Babür, N. (2021). Hayat Boyu Öğrenme ve Okuryazarlıklar [Life-Long Learning and Literacies]. In M. Sarıtepeci & H. Yıldız Durak (Eds.). Dijital Çağda Hayat Boyu Öğrenme [Life-Long Learning in Digital Era] (pp. 151-184). Türkiye: Pegem Akademi

Özel, S. (2016). Ölçme, Birim, Nitelik [Measurement, Unit, Characteristics]. In A. N. Elçi, E. Bukova Güzel, B. Cantürk Günhan, & E. Ev Çimen (Eds.), Temel Matematiksel Kavramlar Ve Uygulamaları: Öğrenenler ve Öğretenler İçin [Basic Mathematics Concepts and Their Applications: For Learners and Educators] (pp. 231-236). Türkiye: Pegem Akademi

Olgun, B., & Özel, S. (2016). Olasılık [Probability]. In A. N. Elçi, E. Bukova Güzel, B. Cantürk Günhan, & E. Ev Çimen (Eds.), Temel Matematiksel Kavramlar Ve Uygulamaları: Öğrenenler ve Öğretenler İçin [Basic Mathematics Concepts and Their Applications: For Learners and Educators] (pp. 279-296). Türkiye: Pegem Akademi

Memiş, R., Özel S., & Özcan, M. (2014). Mathematics teachers’ attitudes towards the integration of technology into mathematics classes. In H. Arslan, G. Rata, E. Kocayörük, & M. A. İçbay (Eds.), Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Education (pp. 145-152). New Castle, UK: Cambridge Scholars.

Özel, S., & Yetkiner-Özel, Z. E. (2013). Etkileşimli beyaz tahtalar [Interactive white boards]. In M. Doğan & E. Karakırık (Eds.), Matematik Eğitiminde Teknoloji Kullanımı [Techonology Use in Mathematics Education] (pp. 377-386). Türkiye: Nobel/Atlas.

Özel, S. (2012). Utilizing cognitive resources in user interface designs. In B. Khan (Ed.), User interface design for virtual environments: Challenges and advances (pp. 115-123). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. Doi: https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-61350-516-8.ch007

Özel, S., & Özel Yetkiner, Z. E (2011). Digital book readers. In S. J. Greenwald & J. E. Thomley (Eds.), Encyclopedia of mathematics and society (pp. 303-304). Pasadena, CA: Salem Press.

Özel, S., & Özel Yetkiner, Z. E (2011). Representations in society. In S. J. Greenwald & J. E. Thomley (Eds.), Encyclopedia of mathematics and society (pp. 863-868). Pasadena, CA: Salem Press.

Özel Yetkiner, Z. E, & Özel, S. (2011). Communication in society. In S. J. Greenwald & J. E. Thomley (Eds.), Encyclopedia of mathematics and society (pp. 219-225). Pasadena, CA: Salem Press.

Özel Yetkiner, Z. E, & Özel, S. (2011). Measurement in society. In S. J. Greenwald & J. E. Thomley (Eds.), Encyclopedia of mathematics and society (pp. 640-645). Pasadena, CA: Salem Press.

Yetkiner, Z. E, & Özel, S. (2010). One-tailed test. In N. J. Salkind (Ed.), Encyclopedia of research design (969-971). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Stitt, J. R., & Özel, S. (2010). Intorduction to Geographical Information Systems (GIS). In R. M. Capraro, M. M. Capraro, J. Morgan, & J. Scheurich (Eds.), A companion to interdisciplinary STEM project-based learning: For teachers by teachers (pp. 27-34). Rotterdam, the Netherlands: Sense.

Stitt, J. R., & Özel, S. (2010). Intro to AutoCAD: Say goodbye to winter. In R. M. Capraro, M. M. Capraro, J. Morgan, & J. Scheurich (Eds.), A companion to interdisciplinary STEM project-based learning: For teachers by teachers (pp. 43-48). Rotterdam, the Netherlands: Sense.

Stitt, J. R., & Özel, S. (2010). Geographical Information Systems (GIS): Define the world as you see it. In R. M. Capraro, M. M. Capraro, J. Morgan, & J. Scheurich (Eds.), A companion to interdisciplinary STEM project-based learning: For teachers by teachers (pp. 127-132). Rotterdam, the Netherlands: Sense.

Stitt, J. R., & Özel, S. (2010). Geographical Information Systems (GIS): Neighborhood project. In R. M. Capraro, M. M. Capraro, J. Morgan, & J. Scheurich (Eds.), A companion to interdisciplinary STEM project-based learning: For teachers by teachers (pp. 133-138). Rotterdam, the Netherlands: Sense.

Stitt, J. R., & Özel, S. (2010). Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and the business models. In R. M. Capraro, M. M. Capraro, J. Morgan, & J. Scheurich (Eds.), A companion to interdisciplinary STEM project-based learning: For teachers by teachers (pp. 145-153). Rotterdam, the Netherlands: Sense.

Stitt, J. R., & Özel, S. (2010). Is our library floor plan conducive for learning? In R. M. Capraro, M. M. Capraro, J. Morgan, & J. Scheurich (Eds.), A companion to interdisciplinary STEM project-based learning: For teachers by teachers (pp. 155-161). Rotterdam, the Netherlands: Sense.

Özel, S., Yetkiner, Z. E., Capraro, R. M., & Kupcu, A. R. (2009). Young adolescent education in Turkey. In S. B. Mertens, V. Anfara, & K. Roney (Eds.), An international look at educating young adolescent (pp. 1-23). Charlotte, NC: Information Age.

Cifuentes, L., & Özel, S. (2009). Using technologies to support STEM project-based learning. In R. M. Capraro & S. W. Slough (Eds.), Project-based learning: An integrated sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) approach (pp. 67-78). Rotterdam, the Netherlands: Sense.

Özel, S. (2009). W3 of STEM PBL. In R. M. Capraro & S. W. Slough (Eds.), Project-based learning: An integrated sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) approach (pp. 117-134). Rotterdam, the Netherlands: Sense.doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6209-143-6_5

Textbooks

Bozkurt, A., Tatar, E., Karakuş, F., Atik, H., Aktümen, M., Savaş Eren, R., Özel, S., Kösa, T., Kabaca, T., Güner, Ö., Yıldız, A., Çekmez, E., Kertil, M., Kol, M., Ünlü, A. A., Kocabaş, A., Oruç, A., Yaylı, B., Karataş, C., … , Alkan, R.[1] (2013). Ortaöğretim Matematik 9. Sınıf: 1. Kitap [Mathematics for Grade 9: Book 1] (A. K. Erbaş, B. Çetinkaya, B. Güven, İ. Karataş, & Z. Çınkır, Eds.). Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı Yayınları [Turkish Ministry of National Education].

Bozkurt, A., Tatar, E., Karakuş, F., Atik, H., Aktümen, M., Savaş Eren, R., Özel, S., Kösa, T., Kabaca, T., Güner, Ö., Yıldız, A., Çekmez, E., Kertil, M., Kol, M., Ünlü, A. A., Kocabaş, A., Oruç, A., Yaylı, B., Karataş, C., … , Alkan, R.1 (2013). Ortaöğretim Matematik 9. Sınıf: 2. Kitap [Mathematics for Grade 9: Book 2] (A. K. Erbaş, B. Çetinkaya, B. Güven, İ. Karataş, & Z. Çınkır, Eds.). Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı Yayınları [Turkish Ministry of National Education].

Bozkurt, A., Tatar, E., Karakuş, F., Atik, H., Aktümen, M., Savaş Eren, R., Özel, S., Kösa, T., Kabaca, T., Güner, Ö., Yıldız, A., Çekmez, E., Kertil, M., Kol, M., Ünlü, A. A., Kocabaş, A., Oruç, A., Yaylı, B., Karataş, C., … , Alkan, R.1 (2013). Ortaöğretim Matematik 9. Sınıf: 3. Kitap [Mathematics for Grade 9: Book 3] (A. K. Erbaş, B. Çetinkaya, B. Güven, İ. Karataş, & Z. Çınkır, Eds.). Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı Yayınları [Turkish Ministry of National Education].

Proceedings

Corlu, M. S., Kurutas, B. S., & Ozel, S. (2023). Effective Online Professional Development: A Facilitator's Perspective. In M. Ludwig, S. Barlovits, A. Caldeira, & A. Moura (Eds.), Research on STEM Education in the Digital Age. Proceedings of the ROSEDA Conference (pp.9 23). WTM. https://doi.org/10.37626/GA9783959872522.0.02

Özel, S., & Yetkiner, Z. E. (2010). Multiple representation perspective and students’ acceptance of an online manipulative tool. In J. Sanchez & K. Zhang (Eds.), Proceedings of E-Learn 2010 (2671-2680). Chesapeake, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.

Adiguzel, T., Zellner, R., & Özel, S. (2006). Revolutionizing reusable adaptive learning objects: Software for cross-platform development and delivery. In E. Pearson & P. Bohman (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2006 (pp. 2048-2053). Chesapeake, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.

Translations

Van de Walle, J. A., Karp, K. S., & Bay-Williams, J. M. (2020). Elementary and middle school mathematics: Teaching developmentally (S. Özel & Z. E. Yetkiner Özel, Trans.). In S. Durmus (Ed.), Developing whole-number place-value concepts (211-237), Ankara, Turkey: Nobel Akademik. (Reprinted from Elementary and middle school mathematics: Teaching developmentally, 10th edition, pp. 211-237, by J. A. Van de Walle, K. S. Karp, & J. M. Bay-Williams, 2019, Boston, MA: Pearson)

Van de Walle, J. A., Karp, K. S., & Bay-Williams, J. M. (2020). Elementary and middle school mathematics: Teaching developmentally (S. Özel, Y. Dede, & Z. E. Yetkiner Özel, Trans.). In S. Durmus (Ed.), Developing strategies for addition and subtraction computation (238-272), Ankara, Turkey: Nobel Akademik. (Reprinted from Elementary and middle school mathematics: Teaching developmentally, 10th edition, pp. 238-272, by J. A. Van de Walle, K. S. Karp, & J. M. Bay-Williams, 2019, Boston, MA: Pearson)

Van de Walle, J. A., Karp, K. S., & Bay-Williams, J. M. (2020). Elementary and middle school mathematics: Teaching developmentally (Y. Dede, S. Özel, & Z. E. Yetkiner Özel, Trans.). In S. Durmus (Ed.), Developing strategies for multiplication and division computation (273-298), Ankara, Turkey: Nobel Akademik. (Reprinted from Elementary and middle school mathematics: Teaching developmentally, 10th edition, pp. 273-298, by J. A. Van de Walle, K. S. Karp, & J. M. Bay-Williams, 2019, Boston, MA: Pearson)

Van de Walle, J. A., Karp, K. S., & Bay-Williams, J. M. (2020). Elementary and middle school mathematics: Teaching developmentally (B. S. Kurutas, S. Özel, & Z. E. Yetkiner Özel, Trans.). In S. Durmus (Ed.), Developing fraction concepts (337-372), Ankara, Turkey: Nobel Akademik. (Reprinted from Elementary and middle school mathematics: Teaching developmentally, 10th edition, pp. 337-372, by J. A. Van de Walle, K. S. Karp, & J. M. Bay-Williams, 2019, Boston, MA: Pearson)

Burton, D. M. (2018). The history of mathematics: An introduction (C. Güneş & S. Özel, Trans.). In S. Durmuş (Ed.), Renaissance of Mathematics: Cardan and Tartaglia (301-336), Ankara, Turkey: Nobel Akademik. (Reprinted from The history of mathematics: An introduction, pp. 301-336, by D. M. Burton, 2011, Columbus, OH: McGraw Hill)

Nitko, A. J., & Bookhart, S. M.  (2016). Educational assessment of students (B. Bıçak & S. Özel, Trans.). In B. Bıçak, M. Bahar, & S. Özel (Eds.), Validity of Assessment Results (34-62), Ankara, Turkey: Nobel Akademik. (Reprinted from Educational assessment of students, pp. 34-62, by A. J. Nitko, & S. M. Bookhart, 2011, Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon)

Nitko, A. J., & Bookhart, S. M.  (2016). Educational assessment of students (S. Özel, Trans.). In B. Bıçak, M. Bahar, & S. Özel (Eds.), Planning for Integrating Assessment and Instruction (105-129), Ankara, Turkey: Nobel Akademik. (Reprinted from Educational assessment of students, pp. 105-129, by A. J. Nitko, & S. M. Bookhart, 2011, Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon)

Nitko, A. J., & Bookhart, S. M.  (2016). Educational assessment of students (S. Özel, Trans.). In B. Bıçak, M. Bahar, & S. Özel (Eds.), Diagnostic and Formative Assessments (130-149), Ankara, Turkey: Nobel Akademik. (Reprinted from Educational assessment of students, pp. 130-149, by A. J. Nitko, & S. M. Bookhart, 2011, Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon)

Van de Walle, J. A., Karp, K. S., & Bay-Williams, J. M. (2012). Elementary and middle school mathematics: Teaching developmentally (S. Özel & Z. E. Yetkiner Özel, Trans.). In S. Durmus (Ed.), Developing strategies for fraction computation (309-327), Ankara, Turkey: Nobel Akademik. (Reprinted from Elementary and middle school mathematics: Teaching developmentally, pp. 309-327, by J. A. Van de Walle, K. S. Karp, & J. M. Bay-Williams, 2010, Boston, MA: Pearson)

Van de Walle, J. A., Karp, K. S., & Bay-Williams, J. M. (2012). Elementary and middle school mathematics: Teaching developmentally (S. Özel & Z. E. Yetkiner Özel, Trans.). In S. Durmus (Ed.), Developing fraction concepts (286-308), Ankara, Turkey: Nobel Akademik. (Reprinted from Elementary and middle school mathematics: Teaching developmentally, pp. 286-308, by J. A. Van de Walle, K. S. Karp, & J. M. Bay-Williams, 2010, Boston, MA: Pearson)

Van de Walle, J. A., Karp, K. S., & Bay-Williams, J. M. (2012). Elementary and middle school mathematics: Teaching developmentally (S. Özel & Z. E. Yetkiner Özel, Trans.). In S. Durmus (Ed.), Developing strategies for whole-number computation (213-239), Ankara, Turkey: Nobel Akademik. (Reprinted from Elementary and middle school mathematics: Teaching developmentally, pp. 213-239, by J. A. Van de Walle, K. S. Karp, & J. M. Bay-Williams, 2010, Boston, MA: Pearson)

Van de Walle, J. A., Karp, K. S., & Bay-Williams, J. M. (2012). Elementary and middle school mathematics: Teaching developmentally (S. Özel & Z. E. Yetkiner Özel, Trans.). In S. Durmus (Ed.), Developing whole-number place-value concepts (187-212), Ankara, Turkey: Nobel Akademik. (Reprinted from Elementary and middle school mathematics: Teaching developmentally, pp. 187-212, by J. A. Van de Walle, K. S. Karp, & J. M. Bay-Williams, 2010, Boston, MA: Pearson)

 

[1] Equal authorship

Courses: 

UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL COURSES

  • Academic Orientation for Math and Science Teachers
  • Teaching Geometry
  • Teaching Mathematics II
  • Research Methods in Math and Science Education
  • Computer Assisted Mathematics Teaching
  • Applied Research in Mathematics and Science Education
  • School Experience in Teaching Mathematics and Science
  • Instructional Design and Material Development

GRADUATE LEVEL COURSES

  • Advanced Quantitative Research Methods
  • Learning Environment in Primary Math and Science
  • Guided Reading in Primary Education
  • Special Topic: Current Trends in STEM Education
  • Special Topic: Textbook Analysis
  • Advanced Quantitative Methods
  • Applied Advanced Statistics (Doctorate)
  • Advanced Quantitative Research in Learning Sciences (Doctorate)
Theses Directed: 
Ergun, Büşra   Visual Strategies Used by Secondary School Students in the Problem-Solving Process
Yüce, Kübra Nur   Investigating Mathematical Thinking in Early Childhood Education
Koçoğlu, Merve (PhD)   Designing a Tangible User Interface (TUI) to Teach the Concepts of Climate Change in a Science Center
Dörter, Tuğba   Effects of STEM Education Through Problem Based Learning (PBL) on Students’ Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)
Yıldırım, Betül   Unpacking the Strategies on Repeating Pattern Abstraction Tasks and the Effect of Question Format on Strategy Use: A Mixed Method Study
Terzi, Züleyha   Exploring Unitizing Strategies in Middle School Fractions: Insights from Number Line, Fraction Circle, and Word
Problem Tasks
Yalvaç, Beyzanur   A Test Development Study to Measure Computational Thinking Skills of 5th and 6th Grade Students

Sağlam, Havva (PhD)

 2025 Assessing Physics Teachers’ Pedagogical Content Knowledge of Heat and Temperature through a Vignette Based Instrument 
Atıcı, Derya 2024 Investigating the relation between mathematics vocabulary knowledge and mathematics performance among eighth graders
Aydogan, Sabri 2021 Investigation of the Effect of Design Factory Education Made on the Perception of 4th Grade Students' Problem Solving Skills within the Scope of Maker Movement
Kurutaş, Büşra Sümeyye 2020 Exploration of Effective Professional Development Characteristics from the Perspective of Integrated Teaching Project's Coordinator, Facilitator, and Participants
Çaksen, Beyzanur 2020 The Importance of Equal Sign Understanding in 4th and 5th Grades: A Mixed Method Study

Başkesen, Berna

2019

An Examination of STEAM Teacher Competencies

Öztekin, Utku

2019

 High And Middle School Science, Mathematics and Computer Science Teachers’ Perceptions And Attitudes About Teacher Collaboration 

Akdemir, Z. Gonca

2018

Fifth graders’ Comprehension of Expository Texts: Performance Differences Between Poor and Adequate Readers Co-advisor (Nalan Babür)

Güneş, Canan

2017

Teacher Engagement in Online Professional Development Follow-Up: The Role of the Workplace and ICT Familiarity

Özgür Küçük, Neriman

2017

The Influence of Item Format on Turkish Eighth Graders’ Performance on the TIMSS

Sülün Taş, Aysun

2015

The effect of mathematics online review sessions through a webcast system on fifth grade students’ mathematics achievement. 

Eren, Mehmet 

2014

A Collective Case Study to Understand the Whys and Wherefores of Not Using Technology in Mathematics Education. 

Aşık, Merve

2013

Examining the early predictors of number sense among first graders 
Co-advisor (Nalan Babür)
Research Projects: 

PI, Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK 1001) (Grant #: 124K343): "Investigation of Abstraction Knowledge in Repeating Pattern for 4-6 year-old Children and Development of Online Repeating Pattern Assessment" (2025-2026) ₺1,600,000.

PI, TEKFEN (Grant # 24D3TFV1): "Exploring the Impact of a Computational Thinking Program on Middle Grade Students' Computational Thinking and Problem-Solving Skill and Motivation and Enthusiasm for Learning" (2024-2025) ₺132,000.

Researcher, National Science Foundation EHR Core Research (NSF ECR) Program (Grant #: 2201964): “Collaborative Research: A Multi-Lab Investigation of the Conceptual Foundations of Early Number Development” (2022-2026) $552.712. PI: Elizabeth  Gunderson

PI, Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) (Grant #: 1059B191802263): “Mathematical Skills at Early Childhood: A Cognitive Perspective to Pattern Learning” (2019-2021) $30,000.

PI, Mother Child Education Foundation (ACEV): “Developing Early STEM Educational Program” (2019) ₺10,000.

PI, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI): “Implementation of STEM Education in Elementary Schools” (2018-Present) ₺1,000,000.

PI, Turkcell Telecommunication and Technology Services Provider: “Adaptation of Online and Mobile Learning Platform: DQ World” (2018). ₺160,000.

PI, “Experiencing and Learning the Cultural Heritage of My Country and My City Istanbul and Sharing it with my Friends” Multiple funders:

  • Bogazici University (2012) ₺50,000
  • Vehbi Koc Foundation (2013) ₺40,000
  • Besiktas Municipality (2012-2016) ₺120,000

Partner, Erasmus+ Strategic Partnership for School Education (KA201) (Grant # 2020-1-TR01-KA201-094513): “Edutainment in Math Teaching for Solution of Real-life Problems” (2020) €167,000. Reserve List (Score: 78).

Researcher, Institute of Education Sciences (IES) (Grant # R305A160132): “Exploring the Roles of Pattern and Spatial Skills in Early Mathematics Development” (PI: Bethany Rittle-Johnson at Vanderbilt University) (2019-2021).

Researcher, Bogazici University Scientific Research Projects (BAP) (Grant # 11220): “Development of the Progressive Incorporation Perspective Among Prospective Secondary School Math Teacher Candidates Effective Math Teaching” (2017-2019) ₺35,000.

Researcher, Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK 4004) (Grant #: 218B086): “Children of the Bosphorus Designs the City of the Future” (2019) ₺50,000.

Researcher, Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK 4004) (Grant #: 117B083): “Children of the City Explore It Through Sea II” (2017) ₺50,000.

Researcher, Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK 4004) (Grant #: 116B417): “Children of the City Explore It Through Sea I” (2016) ₺50,000.

Educational Consultant, Bank of America: “Youth Online Design Academy” (2021-2022)

Educational Consultant, Lloyd’s Register Foundation (LRF) (Grant # GA\100130): “STE(A)Ming Ahead with Maker Spaces” (2019-2022) £200,596.

Educational Consultant, Lenovo: “Algo Digital Informatics Program” (2021).

Educational Consultant, Turkish Petroleum Refineries Corporation (TUPRAS): “Our Children Our Energy: A Maker Project” (2019-2022) ₺2,000,000.

Specialist, European Union Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe National Support Service (EU EPALE NSS) (Grant # 2015-3218/001-001): “EPALE Adult Education Competencies” (2016)

Researcher, Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK 1007): “Developing National Individualized Intelligence and Aptitude Test” (2015). Not sponsored (Finalist).

Expert, EuropeAid External Aid Programmes (Grant # EuropeAid/128640/D/SER/TR - TR0801.05-01/001 - 2011/S 94-152822): “Turkey – Technical Assistance for Strengthening the Special Education (TASSE)” (2014). € 5,694,500.00

Partner, European Union Lifelong Learning Programme Comenius (EU LLP Comenius) (Grant # 2014-CY01-KA201-3): “Improving the Teaching of Geometry in Europe Through Spatial Ability Support” (2014). Not sponsored (Score: 78.5)

Researcher, Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK 4004) (Grant #: 112B254): “Mersin Children University: Who Afraid from Math” (2012) ₺40,000.

Abbreviated Curriculum Vitae: 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serkan Özel is a faculty member in the Department of Mathematics and Science Education at Boğaziçi University and the director of the University’s Center for Educational Technology and Research. Dr. Özel also conducts research at the Children’s Learning Laboratory (ÇÖL), focusing on how children learn and how this learning can be enhanced. His work explores the acquisition of key mathematical concepts and problem-solving procedures through experiences that foster learning. His research interests include the role of early patterning skills in later mathematics learning, high school students’ perceptions of algebraic expressions, the development of number line understanding across different age groups, and the cognitive factors that influence these processes.

In Turkey, Dr. Özel has been actively involved in projects with TAI (Turkish Aerospace Industries), Tüpraş (Turkish Petroleum Refineries), and TEGV (Educational Volunteers Foundation of Turkey). Between 2019 and 2021, he continued his research as a visiting scholar in the Department of Psychology and Human Development at Vanderbilt University. Additionally, he has served as a pedagogical consultant for the educational content developed for children within Arter Contemporary Art Museum’s learning program, and he has advised numerous schools from elementary to high school on STEM education and the use of technology in teaching.

Dr. Özel earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in 2004 in Mathematics Education from the Department of Elementary Science and Mathematics Education at Boğaziçi University. He received his Ph.D. in 2009 from Texas A&M University in Educational Psychology with a specialization in Educational Technology. An expert in mathematics instruction, technology integration, and STEM education, Dr. Özel focuses particularly on equipping teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to integrate mathematics and technology into their instructional practices.

In addition to his research, Dr. Özel serves as the editor-in-chief of the Boğaziçi University Journal of Education, associate editor of Experimental Psychology: Applied (published by the American Psychological Association), and managing editor of the Journal of Research in Technology, Innovation and Special Education. He is a founding member of the Mathematics Education Association and the STEM Education Stakeholders Association, and one of the initiators of the working group that adapted the FeTeMM (STEM) education model to the Turkish context. He also serves on the Board of Trustees of the Kriton Curi Environmental Foundation. Due to his expertise in educational technologies and his commitment to advancing STEM education, Dr. Özel was selected for the Vanderbilt University Global Scholars-in-Residence Program.

LinkedIn: tr.linkedin.com/in/ozelserkan

Twitter: @serkanozeltx

Academia: https://boun.academia.edu/SerkanOzel   

 

Research Interests: 
  • STEM Education
  • Mathematics Teaching and Learning
  • Statistics in Social Science
  • Measurement and Evaluation
Certificates, Courses and Education Seminars: 

 

Oct.18 LEGO Preschool Conference – Bogazici University – Chair of the organizing committee and Keynote Speaker
Oct 2017- Jun 2018 16-day – Measurement and Evaluation for K-6 Teachers. The seminar designed for MEC Schools.  
Oct 2017- Oct 2018 30-hour – STEM Education for K-12 Teachers. The seminar designed for TED Bodrum Schools.  
May-Jun 2017 30-hour - Differentiated Instruction for Preschool Teachers
 
30-hour – Measurement and Evaluation for Preschool Teachers
 
Acadedemic coordinator of the 100-hour PD seminars.
2015-2018 3-day - Technology Integration and STEM Education
 
1-day – Mathematical Thinking
 
1-day – Measurement and Evaluation
 
1-day – Question Focus
 
Acadedemic coordinator of the 16-day PD seminars. Totally 22 groups of primary schoolteachers. 
2016-2018 2-day - Measurement and Evaluation
 
1-day – Mathematical Thinking and Questioning
 
Acadedemic coordinator of the 16-day PD seminars. Totally 4 groups of preschoolschool teachers. 
Aug.13 Assessment and Evaluation – Erzurum (Ministry of National Education)
 
One weekseminar is delivered to 300+ teachers from different disciplines.
 
Oct.18 LEGO Preschool Conference – Bogazici University – Chair of the organizing committee and Keynote Speaker
Oct 2017- Jun 2018 16-day – Measurement and Evaluation for K-6 Teachers. The seminar designed for MEC Schools.  
Oct 2017- Oct 2018 30-hour – STEM Education for K-12 Teachers. The seminar designed for TED Bodrum Schools.  
May-Jun 2017 30-hour - Differentiated Instruction for Preschool Teachers
 
30-hour – Measurement and Evaluation for Preschool Teachers
 
Acadedemic coordinator of the 100-hour PD seminars.
2015-2018 3-day - Technology Integration and STEM Education
 
1-day – Mathematical Thinking
 
1-day – Measurement and Evaluation
 
1-day – Question Focus
 
Acadedemic coordinator of the 16-day PD seminars. Totally 22 groups of primary schoolteachers. 
2016-2018 2-day - Measurement and Evaluation
 
1-day – Mathematical Thinking and Questioning
 
Acadedemic coordinator of the 16-day PD seminars. Totally 4 groups of preschoolschool teachers. 
Aug.13 Assessment and Evaluation – Erzurum (Ministry of National Education)
 
One weekseminar is delivered to 300+ teachers from different disciplines.
 

 

Memberships: 

2024-Now.               Member - American Psychological Association 

2024-Now                Board of Trustees - Kriton Curi Environmental Foundation

2019-Now                Member - Cognitive Development Society

2019-Now                Member - Cognitive Science Society

2019-Now                Member - Society for Research in Child Development 

2018-Now                Wise Persons Board - Education Industry and Technology Institute

2012-Now                Founding member - Mathematics Educators Society

2012-Now                Founding member – T-STEM (Turkish STEM)

2011                          Local Organizing & Scientific Committee Member - Asian Technology Conference in Mathematics

Designes, Awards and Patents: 

 

  • Teaching Excellence Award – Bogazici University (2024)
  • Vanderbilt University Global Scholars in Residence Program (2024)
  • International Association of Eurasian Education Trade Unions – Victory Science Award (2022)
  • 13th TASAM Strategic Vision Awards – Dr. Sevinc Tunali Special Award (2021)
    • It is given for the purpose of rewarding prominent individuals/institutions at home or abroad who promote research and contribute to the development of vision through their work in the field of "education."
  • Possible Together Award by Confederation of Employer Associations of Turkey (2020)
  • SUNY Global Fellow Grant (2015)
    • To facilitate the development of the faculty and student exchange program between The State University of New York at Geneseo (SUNY at Geneseo) and Boğaziçi University
  • Lechner Graduate Program Grant (2009)
  • 11thInternational Congress on Mathematics Education (ICME 11) Grant (2008)
  • 4-Year Sponsorship from the Government of the Republic of Turkey for Ph.D. at Texas A&M University (2004)

CV: 
PDF icon ozel-cv_2025.pdf
Responsibilities: 

Committees at Bogazici University

 2018-2019.                Executive Board Member - Faculty of Education

2015-Now                Executive Board Member - Applied Tourism and Research Centre (ATARC)

2015-Now                General Assembly Member - Applied Tourism and Research Centre (ATARC)

2015-Now                Editorial Board Member - Boğaziçi University Journal of Education

2014-2016               Member- Faculty Senate

2012-2019                Member - Executive Committee of Student Information and Registration System

2012-2019                Member - Executive Committee of Review of Promotion and Title Change Applications

Editorial/Advisory Boards, Scientific Committees

2017-2019                Academic Advisor – MEÇ Schools

2015-Now                Bogazici University Journal of Education (BUJE)

2014-Now                International Journal of Educational Studies in Mathematics (IJESIM)

2013-Now                Educational Sciences: Theory & Practice (ESTP)

2012-Now                Mediterranean Journal for Research in Mathematics (MJRME)

Reviewer

2016-Now                (1)             Eurasian Journal of Educational Research

2015-Now                (2)             Bogazici University Journal of Education

2015-Now                (3)             Mathematics Education

2015-Now                (1)             SAGE Open

2015-Now                (2)             International Journal of Educational Studies in Mathematics (IJESIM)

2014-Now                (3)             Education and Science

2013-Now                (1)             Hacettepe University Journal of Education

2013-Now                (3)             Turkish Journal of Computer and Mathematics Education (TURCOMAT)

2012-Now                (1)             Educational Sciences: Theory & Practice (ESTP)

2012-Now                (2)             MAT-DER Matematik Eğitimi Dergisi [Mathematics Education Journal]

2010-Now                (1)             School Science and Mathematics Journal (SSMJ)

2009-Now                (3)             Southwest Educational Research Association (SERA)

2007                        (10)          Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)

Talks / Presentations: 

 

Oct.18 LEGO Preschool Conference – Bogazici University – Chair of the organizing committee and Keynote Speaker
Aug.15 Applying 5E model in middle school science according to the STEM education principles
 
An invited presentation at the STEM Education Approach: Empowering Science Classes with an Interdisciplinary Connections - 4005 TÜBİTAK Project. Sinop University, Sinop, Turkey. [8 contact hours of PD]
May.15 STEM Education Model and Exemplary Practices. Turkish Computer and Mathematics Education (BILMAT) Symposium, Adıyaman. 
Nov.12 Features of GeoGebra - Bahçeşehir University
 
The one-dayworkshop is delivered to graduate students and faculty members of the Mathematics Department at Bahceshir University to introduce GeoGebra and its college level applications.
Oct.12 Introduction to Geometer’s Sketchpad – Bahçeşehir University
 
The one-dayworkshop is delivered to graduate students and faculty members of the Mathematics Department at Bahcesehir University to introduce GSP and its college level applications.
Sep.12 Geometry with Geometer’s Sketchpad - Mersin
 
The workshop is delivered to 7thgrade students to teach geometrical concepts using GSP by simulating a carousel. It is designed for a TUBITAK project called “Who is Afraid of Math”
 
Oct.18 LEGO Preschool Conference – Bogazici University – Chair of the organizing committee and Keynote Speaker
Aug.15 Applying 5E model in middle school science according to the STEM education principles
 
An invited presentation at the STEM Education Approach: Empowering Science Classes with an Interdisciplinary Connections - 4005 TÜBİTAK Project. Sinop University, Sinop, Turkey. [8 contact hours of PD]
May.15 STEM Education Model and Exemplary Practices. Turkish Computer and Mathematics Education (BILMAT) Symposium, Adıyaman. 
Nov.12 Features of GeoGebra - Bahçeşehir University
 
The one-dayworkshop is delivered to graduate students and faculty members of the Mathematics Department at Bahceshir University to introduce GeoGebra and its college level applications.
Oct.12 Introduction to Geometer’s Sketchpad – Bahçeşehir University
 
The one-dayworkshop is delivered to graduate students and faculty members of the Mathematics Department at Bahcesehir University to introduce GSP and its college level applications.
Sep.12 Geometry with Geometer’s Sketchpad - Mersin
 
The workshop is delivered to 7thgrade students to teach geometrical concepts using GSP by simulating a carousel. It is designed for a TUBITAK project called “Who is Afraid of Math”
 

 

Department: 
Mathematics Education