Gultekin Cakmakci
Associate Professor of Science Education
B.Sc. (Ankara), M.A. (York), Ph.D (Leeds), Visiting Scholar (Stanford University, 2011-2012)
Stanford University, School of Education
485 Lasuen Mall, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
E-mail: cakmakci@stanford.edu
Dr. Gultekin Cakmakci received his BSc. degree (Chemical Engineering) from Ankara University, MA (Science Education) from the University of York, UK and PhD (Science Education) from the University of Leeds, UK. He is an Associate Professor of Science Education at Hacettepe University and has been teaching courses on science education since 2005. His research interests focus on developing scientific literacy among students and the general public, and on the design, implementation and evaluation of science teaching. He has involved in several European Commission FP7 projects (e.g., S-TEAM, SAILS and MaScil). He is a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of “Studies in Science Education”, member of the “Public Communication of Science and Technology (PCST)” Scientific Committee and executive board member of the Turkish "Science Education and Research Association (SERA)". He is currently a visiting scholar at Stanford University and will stay there for a year (2011-2012).
Publications
Journal Articles
Cakmakci, G. Sevindik, H., Pektas, M., Uysal, A., Kole, F. & Kavak, G. (2012). Investigating Turkish primary school students’ interests in science by using their self-generated questions. Research in Science Education, 42(3), 469-489. (Indexed in SSCI)
Hagay. G., Baram-Tsabari, A., Ametller, J., Cakmakci, G., Lopes, B., Moreira, A. & Pedrosa-de-Jesus, H. (in press). The generalizability of students' interests in science across gender, country and religion. Research in Science Education. DOI: 10.1007/s11165-012-9289-y
(Indexed in SSCI)
(Indexed in SSCI)
Cakmakci, G., Leach, J & Donnelly, J. (2006). Students’ ideas about reaction rate and its relationship with concentration or pressure. International Journal of Science Education, 28(15), 1795-1815. (Indexed in SSCI)
Cakmakci, G. (2012). Promoting pre-service teachers’ ideas about nature of science through educational research apprenticeship. Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 37(2), 114-135. (Indexed in AEI & ERIC).
Cakmakci, G. & Aydogdu, C. (2011). Designing and evaluating an evidence-informed instruction in chemical kinetics. Chemistry Education Research and Paractice, 12(1). 15-28. (Indexed in SSCI)
Cakmakci, G., Tosun, O., Turgut, S., Orenler, S., Sengul, K., & Top, G. (2011). Promoting an inclusive image of scientists among students: Towards research evidence-based practice. International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 9(3), 627-655. (Indexed in SSCI)
Cakmakci, G. (2010). Identifying alternative conceptions of chemical kinetics among secondary school and undergraduate students in Turkey. Journal of Chemical Education, 87(4), 449-455. (Indexed in SCI)
Cakmakci, G. (2009). Preparing teachers as researchers: Evaluating the quality of research reports prepared by student teachers. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research, 35, 39-56. (Indexed in SSCI)
Bektasli, B. & Cakmakci, G. (2011). Consistency of students' ideas about the concept of rate across different contexts. Education and Science, 36(162), 273-287. (Indexed in SSCI)
Cakmakci, G. (2009). Emerging issues from textbook analysis in the area of chemical kinetics. Australian Journal of Education in Chemistry, 70, 31-38. (Indexed in AEI)
Books & Theses
Cakmakci, G. & Yalaki, Y. (2012). Promoting Student Teachers’ Ideas about Nature of Science through Popular Media. Trondheim, Norway: S-TEAM/NTNU.
ISBN: 978-82-93118-36-7
ISBN: 978-82-93118-36-7
Cakmakci, G. (2005). A cross-sectional study of the understanding of chemical kinetics among Turkish secondary and undergraduate students. Unpublished PhD Thesis. The University of Leeds, UK.
Cakmakci, G. (2001). Teachers' and pupils' views on using computers in science teaching at secondary level. Unpublished MA. Thesis, The University of York, UK.
Book Chapters, Reviews & Interviews
Cakmakci, G., Donnelly, J & Leach, J. (2005). A cross-sectional study of the understanding of the relationships between concentration and reaction rate among Turkish secondary and undergraduate students. In K. Boersma & O. de Jong & H. Eijkelhof & M. Goedhart (Eds.), Research and the Quality of Science Education (pp. 483-497). Dordrecht: Springer.
Cakmakci, G. (2005). Different ways of explanation: Descriptive/empirical vs. explanatory/theoretical. In H.E.Fischer (Ed.), Developing Standards in Research on Science Education (pp. 69-77). London: Taylor & Francis.
Cakmakci, G. (2007) Science Literacy in Primary Schools and Pre-Schools, by H. Eshach, Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 3(2), 167-169.
Yalaki, Y. & Cakmakci, G. (2010). A Conversation with Michael R. Matthews: The Contribution of History and Philosophy of Science to Science Teaching and Research. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 6(4), 287-309
1. Project Title: Science Teacher Education Advanced Methods (S-TEAM)Funding Agency: European Commission- FP7 Project- Science in Society
Year: 2009-2012 (3 Years)
Budget: Around 5 Million Euro
Position: National Laison Point, Leader for Hacettepe University
Year: 2009-2012 (3 Years)
Budget: Around 5 Million Euro
Position: National Laison Point, Leader for Hacettepe University
2. Project Title: Strategies for Assesment in Inquiry Learning in Science (SAILS)
Funding Agency: European Commission- FP7 Project- Science in Society
Year: 2012-2016 (4 Years)
Year: 2012-2016 (4 Years)
Budget: Around 3,8 Million Euro
Position: Leader for Hacettepe University
3. Project Title: Continuing Teacher Professional Development to Support the Teaching about Nature of Science
Institution: Hacettepe University, Bolu Izzet Baysal University & Marmara University
Funding Agency: Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) - SOBAG 1001. Project No: 111K527
Year: 2012-2015 (2,5 Years)
Position: Lead Researcher
4. Project Title: Akyaka Nature and Science Camp
Institution: Hacettepe University & Mugla University
Funding Agency: Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) - Science and Society Projects. Project No: 108B006
Year: 2008-2009 (2 Years)
Position: Lead Researcher
http://www.dogabilimkampi.com
Proceedings
Cakmakci, G. & Tasar, M.F. (Eds.) (2010). Contemporary Science Education Research: Scientific Literacy and Social Aspects of Science. Ankara, Turkey: Pegem Akademi.
Cakmakci, G. & Tasar, M.F. (Eds.) (2010). Contemporary Science Education Research: Learning and Assessment. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Tasar, M.F. & Cakmakci, G. (Eds.) (2010). Contemporary Science Education Research: Pre-service and In-service Teacher Education. Ankara, Turkey: Pegem Akademi.
Cakmakci, G. & Tasar, M.F. (Eds.) (2010). Contemporary Science Education Research: Learning and Assessment. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Tasar, M.F. & Cakmakci, G. (Eds.) (2010). Contemporary Science Education Research: Pre-service and In-service Teacher Education. Ankara, Turkey: Pegem Akademi.
Tasar, M.F. & Cakmakci, G. (Eds.) (2010). Contemporary Science Education Research: International Perspective. Ankara, Turkey: Pegem Akademi.
Tasar, M.F. & Cakmakci, G. (Eds.) (2010). Contemporary Science Education Research: Teaching. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Invited Lectures and Seminars
Invited Speaker, “The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), FP7 Science in Society”, Ankara, Turkey, 2010.
Invited Speaker, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey, 2011
Invited seminar presentation, “Inquiry-Based Science Teaching (IBST), Teacher Professional Development Project (OMGEP)”, Turkish Telecom Company & Turkish Ministry of National Education, Ankara, Turkey, 2009.
Conference Papers
Cakmakci, G. & Aydogdu, C. (2010). Designing and evaluating a teaching intervention in chemical kinetics. Paper presented at NARST Conference, Philadelphia, USA, March 21-24, 2010.
Cakmakci, G., Sevindik, H., Pektas, M., Uysal, A, Kole, F., & Kavak, G. (2009) Investigating students’ interests in science by using their self-generated questions. Paper presented at ESERA 2009 Conference, Istanbul, Turkey, August 31- September 4, 2009.
Cakmakci, G., Tosun, O., Turgut, S., Orenler, S., Sengul, K., & Top, G. (2009). Promoting an inclusive image of scientists among students: Towards research evidence-based practice. The International History, Philosophy, and Science Teaching Group Biannual Conference, South Bend, Indiana, USA, June 24-28, 2009.
Cakmakci, G. (2008) Preparing Teachers as Researchers: Science Student Teachers’ Views on Educational Research. Paper presented at the International Association for the Scientific Knowledge- Teaching and Learning Conference, Aveiro, Portugal, May 26-28, 2008.
Cakmakci, G. (2007) Emerging issues from textbook analysis in the area of chemical kinetics. Paper presented at the International Organisation for Science and Technology Education (IOSTE), International Meeting on Critical Analysis of School Science Textbook. 07-10 February 2007. Hammamet, Tunisia.
Cakmakci, G. (2006) Consistency of secondary and undergraduate students’ ideas about chemical kinetics. Paper presented at the 19th International Conference on Chemical Education, Seoul, Korea, August 12-17, 2006.
Cakmakci, G. & Leach, J. (2005) Turkish secondary and undergraduate students' understanding of the effect of temperature on reaction rates. Paper presented at the ESERA Conference, Barcelona, Spain, August 28- September 1, 2005.
Cakmakci, G. (2004) Different ways of explanation: Descriptive/empirical vs. explanatory/theoretical. Paper presented at the European Science Education Research Association (ESERA) Summer School, Mulheim,Germany. August 28-September 4, 2004.
Cakmakci, G., Donnelly, J. & Leach, J. (2004) Turkish secondary and undergraduate students' understanding of the concept of catalysis: Implications for teaching and modelling. Paper presented at the 18th IUPAC International Conference on Chemical Education, Istanbul, Turkey, August 3-8, 2004.
Cakmakci, G., Donnelly, J & Leach, J. (2003) A cross-sectional study of the understanding of the relationship between concentration and reaction rate among Turkish secondary and undergraduate students. Paper presented at the ESERA conference, Noordwijkerhout, The Netherlands, 19-23 August 2003.
Cakmakci, G. (2003) Upper secondary school and undergraduate students' understanding of the concept of catalysis. Poster presented at the Variety in Chemistry Education, Dublin, Ireland.
Cakmakci, G. (2001) The constrains on the use of computers in chemistry education. Poster presented at Variety in Chemistry Teaching, University of Lancaster, Lancaster, UK.
Editorial Advisory Board
Management Board & Conference Committees
Turkish Science Education and Research Association (SERA), Founding President (2010). http://fead.org.tr/index.php
Turkish Science Education and Research Association (SERA), Executive Board Member, Coordinator of International Relations (2010-2012). http://fead.org.tr/index.php
European Science Education Research Association (ESERA) Conference 2011, Member of the Scientific Committee (Reviewer). http://www.esera2011.fr/
10th European Conference on Research in Chemical Education (ECRICE), Member of the Scientific Advisory Committee, Kraków, Poland. July 2010. http://ecrice2010.ap.krakow.pl/
XIV. International Organization for Science and Technology Education (IOSTE) Symposium, Member of the Scientific Committee (Reviewer). Slovenia, June 13-18, 2010. http://www.ioste13.org/
9th European Conference on Research in Chemical Education (ECRICE), Member of the Scientific Committee. http://www.ecrice2008.org/
XIII. International Organization for Science and Technology Education (IOSTE) Symposium, Member of the Scientific Committee. http://www.ioste13.org/
XIII. International Organization for Science and Technology Education (IOSTE) Symposium, Member of the Scientific Committee. http://www.ioste13.org/
One day conference on "Inquiry-based science teaching", Chair of the Conference, http://hacettepe.eventbrite.com/
Egitimde Iyi Ornekler Konferansi, Secici Ust Kurul Uyesi, 2010, 2011.
European Science Education Research Association (ESERA) Conference 2009---Organizing Committee & Scientific Committee
