CURRICULUM VITAE 1. Name and Surname: Deniz Özcan
2. Date of Birth: 17.06.1986
3. Official Title: Assist. Prof. Dr.
4. Marital Status: Single 5. Foreign Language: English
Degree Field University Year
Bachelor English Language Teaching
Near East University 2005- 2009
Master Curriculum and
Instruction
Near East University 2009- 2011 Doctorate Curriculum and
Instruction
Near East University 2011- 2014 Assist.
Prof. Dr.
Special Education Near East University 2015
6. Master Thesis: Determination of Teachers’ Training Needs by Evaluating the Lifelong Learning Competence Perceptions of Primary School Managers and 4th And 5th Classes’ Teachers
Doctorate Thesis: The Effectiveness of the Programme Developed On The Basis Of Curriculum Development Needs of Special Education Teachers
7. Supervised Thesis
Genc, Z. (2015). The evaluation of pedagogical training students’ self-efficacy towards curriculum development with their professional attitudes and opinions about the training. Near East University, Division of Curriculum and Instruction, Nicosia-Cyprus.
Zabadi, T. (2015). Comparison of Public and Private Schools- Teachers’ and School
Principals’ Opinions in Abuja Nigeria. Near East University, Division of Curriculum and Instruction, Nicosia-Cyprus.
Celik, H. (2015). Determination of Teachers’ opinions about the effects of constructivist approach on writing skills. Near East University, Division of Curriculum and Instruction, Nicosia- Cyprus.
Kaplan, H. (2015). Determination the opinions of Turkish Language Teachers about using story based learning approach in classrooms. Near East University, Division of Curriculum and Instruction, Nicosia-Cyprus.
Dinarli, J. (2015). Determination the opinions and perceptions of special education teachers about gifted education. Near East University, Division of Special Education, Nicosia-Cyprus.
Uçar, Ö. (2015). Determination the opinions of Turkish Teachers about alternative evaluation approaches. Near East University, Division of Curriculum and Instruction, Nicosia- Cyprus.
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Jury membership
Salaz, D. (2015).English Vocabulary Teaching with authentic games in preschool. Near East University, Division of Curriculum and Instruction, Nicosia-Cyprus.
Özreçberoğlu, N. (2015). Determination the opinions of teachers and students towards evaluation and assessment. Near East University, Division of Curriculum and Instruction, Nicosia- Cyprus.
Sağlam, D. (2015). Investigation of the internal and external tendencies and learning skills of Computer Education and Educational Technology teacher candidates in terms of various variables. . Near East University, Division of Curriculum and Instruction, Nicosia-Cyprus.
Akyüz, A. (2015). Teachers' perceptions of instructional technology for contributing to the quality of education based on technology acceptance model. Near East University, Division of Curriculum and Instruction, Nicosia-Cyprus.
Kasap, H. (2015). Comparison of Game Skills of Children having Autistic Spectrum
Disorders and Behavior and Social Skills Features with Normal Development. Near East University, Division of Special Education, Nicosia-Cyprus.
8. SSCI-SCI INDEXED ARTICLES
Demirok, M., Ozcan, D. (2015). The psychometric properties of the scale used to assess teachers’
perceptions of gifted students, Croatian Journal of Education. (On Publishing)
Tezer, M., Ozcan, D. (2015).Study of the Validity and Reliability of a Mathematics Lesson Attitude Scale and Student Attitudes. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education.
11(2), 371-379.
Mertol, H., Ozcan, D. (2015) Various Applications Used In Social Studies Education of Gifted Children in the USA And Turkey, Gifted Child Quarterly. (In Review Process)
Ozcan, D., Genc, Z. (2015).Pedagogical Formation Education via Distance Education. Eurasia
Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education. 12(2), 347-360.
Ozcan, D., Uzunboylu, H. (2015). The Effectiveness of the Programme Developed On The Basis Of Curriculum Development Needs of Special Education Teachers. Croatian Journal of Adult Education (On Publishing)
Ozcan, D., Uzunboylu, H., Gunduz, N. (2015). Effectiveness of the Developed Teaching Programme Based on Constructivism with Storytelling Methodology. Phi Delta Kappan Magazine. (In Review Process)
Mertol, H., Ozcan, D., Yurteri, E., Pamukcu, C. (2015). Determination of Gifted Students’ Phrase
9. National Published Book
Özcan, D. & Mertol, H. (2015). Üstün Zekalılarda Sosyal Bilgiler Öğretimi. (ed.Uzunboylu, H.).
Ankara: Pegem A Yayıncılık.
10. Articles Published In International Refereed Journals and Indexed In Science Direct and Web of Science
Özcan, D., Özgür, B. (2010). Relationship between self-efficacy and educational Psychology course perceptions of preservice teachers studying at Education Faculty at NEU. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, (5), 2372-2378.
Özcan, D. (2010). Contribution of English teachers’ behaviours on students thinking abilities.
Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2(2) 5850-5854.
Gündüz, N., Özcan, D. (2010). Learning styles of students from different cultures and studying in Near East University. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, (9), 5-10
Tavukcu T., Arap İ., Özcan D. (2011).General overview on distance education concept. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, (15), 3999-4004
Baskan, G., Özcan, D. (2011). Current tendencies in curriculum and instruction studies presented in World Conferences on Educational Sciences. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, (15), 4005-4012.
Keser, H., Özcan, D. (2011).Current trends in educational technologies studies presented in World Conferences on Educational Sciences. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, (15), 3989- 3998.
Özcan, D., Uzunboylu, H. (2012). Perceptions of principals towards lifelong learning. Cypriot Journal of Educational Sciences, 7 (3), 148-157.
Özcan, D., Gündüz, N., Danju, İ. (2013). The Attitudes of High School Teachers towards Contemporary Educational Approaches and Theories. Cypriot Journal of Educational Sciences, 8(3), 341-350.
Lupu, E., Özcan, D. (2014). Self – Expressing One's Feelings and the Impact of Physical Activities over Them. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, (136), 469-474.
Lupu, E., Özcan, D. (2014). A Study about Self and Criticism and the Physical Acts Involved in their Education . Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, (136), 475-480.
Lupu, E., Özcan, D. (2014). Aspects of Logical Reasoning for Candidates Enrolled in the Admission Programme for Higher Education (18-27 Years) . Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, (131), 420-425.
Lupu, E., Özcan, D. (2013). Lexical Association (La Scale) and its Connection With Performing Sports in Childhood. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, (84), 1391-1396.
Özcan, D., Gündüz, N., Baskan, G. A. (2014). Which Programme. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, (116), 5194-5199.
Özcan, D. (2011). Evaluation of 4th And 5th Classes Teachers Competence Perceptions towards Lifelong Learning. International Journal of Learning and Teaching, 3 (1), 1-9.
Ozcan, D., Zabadi, T. I. (2015). Comparison of Public and Private Schools- Teachers’ and School Principals’ Opinions in Abuja Nigeria. Cypriot Journal of Educational Sciences. 10 (1), 53-64.
Özcan, D. Gunduz N. (2014). Evaluation of In-Service Training Programs of Associations.
Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, (191), 1028-1033.
Ozcan, D., Besgul, M.,Kaptanoglu, H.,Aygun, S. (2015). Examination of Primary School Teachers’
Opinions about Gifted Students. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, (190), 416 – 424.
Ozcan, D., Kotek, A. (2015). What Do The Teachers Think About Gifted Students? Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, (190), 569-573.
Ozcan, D., Kayadelen, K. (2015). Special Education Teachers and Their Opinions about the Education of Gifted Students. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, (190), 358 – 363.
Mertol, H. Ozcan, D., Zorlu, K., Çelik, N. (2015). Capture the City: Spatial Perceptions of Gifted and Talented Students. Cypriot Journal of Educational Sciences. 10 (2), 148-156.
Ozcan, D., Zaroglu, L. (2015). The Opinions of Students Training In Department of Gifted Education towards Education of Gifted Individuals. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences (in Publication Process).
Ozcan, D., Katlav, S. (2015).The problems faced by families having children in need of Special Education. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences (In Publication Process).
Ozcan, D., Soylu, H., Dinarli, J.,Seven, Z. (2015). Current Situation in the Field of Special Education. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences (In Publication Process).
Ozcan, D., Merdan, F. (2015). Determination the anxiety of families having gifted children.
Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences (In Publication Process).
Ozcan, D., Gur, P. (2015). What do postgraduate students think about special education?. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences (In Publication Process).
Ozcan, D., Kocamanoglu, M. (2015). Giftedness and Autism. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences (In Publication Process).
11. Executive Branch
Head of Department of Gifted Teaching (Education) 12. Editor of Journals
Contemporary Educational Researches Journal (since 2010) Journal of the Education of Gifted Young Scientist (since 2015) Journal of Gifted Education and Creativity (since 2015)
Journal of Gifted Education Research (since 2015) 13. Given Inservice Trainning
Ozcan, D. Bicen, H., Özdamlı, F. (2012). Internet Addiction. Nicosia Turkish High School. Nicosia- Cyprus.
“Instructional Leadership.” Ministry of Education. Teacher training. 2015, Nicosia-Cyprus.
“Instructional Leadership.” Ministry of Education. Teacher training. 2015, Guzelyurt-Cyprus.
“Motivation and Exam Anxiety” Turkish Ministry of Education. Students training 2014-2015, Turkey.
14. Certificates:
“International Conference on Educational and Instructional Leadership in School Motivation”
“International Conference on Leadership in Classroom Management and Motivation”
“World Conference on Psychology, Counselling & Guidance”
“World Conference on Educational Sciences”
“World Conference on Learning, Teaching & Administration”
“World Conference on Informational Technology”
“Global Conference on Linguistics and Foreign Language Teaching”
15. Prizes
2006-2009 Bachelor degree honor and high honor certificates
16. Given Bachelor Degree Courses: Introduction to Gifted Education, Intelligence, Superior Intelligence and Creativity Approaches, Differentiation of Curriculum for the Gifted and Talented, Introduction to Educational Sciences, New Trends in Education, Curriculum and Evaluation, Curriculum Development, Teaching Principles and Methods.
17 Given Master Degree Courses
Intelligence, Superior Intelligence and Creativity Approaches, Teaching and Learning Processes, Curriculum development and Evaluation, Differentiation of Curriculum for the Gifted and Talented.
