Prof. MERAL AKSU

Academic Positions 1

1974 - Continues Professor

Middle East Technical University, Faculty of Education, Department of Educational Sciences

Managerial Experience 2

2001 - 2010 Dean

Middle East Technical University, Faculty of Education
1998 - 2001 Head of Department

Middle East Technical University, Faculty of Education, Department of Educational Sciences

Non Academic Experience 6

1992 - Continues Professor

METU , Professor
1987 - 1992 Associate Professor (Promotion)

METU , Associate Professor (Promotion)
1986 - 1987 Associate Professor (Title)

METU , Associate Professor (Title)
1982 - 1987 Assistant Professor

METU , Assistant Professor
1979 - 1982 Instructor/Reader

METU , Instructor/Reader
1974 - 1979 Assistant

METU , Assistant

Supervised Theses 75

The effect of mathematics instruction based on flow theory principles enhanced with realistic mathematics education on students' achievement, retention, motivation and flow state

AKSU M. (Advisor)

Y.AY(Student), Doctorate, 2022
The effect of flipped learning on pre-service teachers’ achievement and perceptions related to classroom environment

AKSU M. (Advisor)

M.ÖZÜDOĞRU(Student), Doctorate, 2018
The effects of an online course designed on mobile technologies on the use of ict skills, attitudes and self-efficacy of efl instructors

AKSU M. (Advisor)

Ö.ZENGİN(Student), Doctorate, 2018
The Effects of an online course designed on mobile technologies on the use of ICT skills, attitudes and self-efficacy of EFL instructors /

AKSU M. (Advisor)

Ö.Zengin(Student), Doctorate, 2018
Developing a school based professional development program for improving technological skills and andragogical knowledge of teachers in private night high schools

AKSU M. (Advisor)

A.NUR(Student), Doctorate, 2018
The relationship between teacher reflection and teacher autonomy with respect to certain variables

AKSU M. (Advisor)

D.ŞAHİN(Student), Postgraduate, 2017
The perceptions of pre-service ELT teachers on different modes of peer feedback and its relation to teacher efficacy

AKSU M. (Advisor)

B.HATİCE(Student), Doctorate, 2016
The Perceptions of pre-service ELT teachers on different modes of peer feedback and its relation to teacher efficacy /

AKSU M. (Advisor)

B.Hatice(Student), Doctorate, 2016
Investigating the use of mobile-based vocabulary notebooks on students' vocabulary achievement in English language learning

AKSU M. (Advisor)

Ö.ZENGİN(Student), Postgraduate, 2015
In-class social problem solving abilities of classroom teachers: a self-determination theory based study

AKSU M. (Advisor)

J.Ulaş(Student), Doctorate, 2015
Investigation of pre service science teachers perceptions related to pedagogical knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge

AKSU M. (Advisor)

F.GÜLER(Student), Postgraduate, 2015
Attitudes and perceptions of Gendarmerie Non-commissioned Officers Vocational College students towards English instruction

AKSU M. (Advisor)

A.NUR(Student), Postgraduate, 2015
Investigating the use of mobile-based vocabulary notebooks on students’ vocabulary achievement in english language learning

AKSU M. (Advisor)

Ö.Zengin(Student), Postgraduate, 2015
In-class social problem solving abilities of classroom teachers: A self-determination theory based study

AKSU M. (Advisor)

J.ULAŞ(Student), Doctorate, 2015
Transfer system factors on training transfer with regard to trainee characteristics and contextual variables: A case of the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey

AKSU M. (Advisor)

O.SİNAN(Student), Doctorate, 2014
The effect of an instruction designed by cognitive load theory principles on 7th grade students' achievement in algebra topics and cognitive load

AKSU M. (Advisor)

A.TAKIR(Student), Doctorate, 2011
Perceptions of professional development at Bilkent University faculty academic English program

AKSU M. (Advisor)

P.ESMA(Student), Doctorate, 2011
Sixth grade students’ conceptual and procedural knowledge and word problem solving skills in length, area, and volume measurement

AKSU M. (Advisor)

G.TAN(Student), Doctorate, 2010
An examination of the relationship between content familiar texts derived from readers interest and reading performance of English language learners at university level

AKSU M. (Advisor)

N.ÖZTÜRK(Student), Postgraduate, 2010
An examination of the relationship between content familiar texts derived from readers' interest and reading performance of English language learners at University level

AKSU M. (Advisor)

N.Öztürk(Student), Postgraduate, 2010
Sixth, seventh and eighth grade teachers' conception of assessment

AKSU M. (Advisor)

E.VARDAR(Student), Postgraduate, 2010
The effects of cooperative learning on learning outcomes and reactions to training in an in-service training course

AKSU M. (Advisor)

S.GÖKMEN(Student), Doctorate, 2009
The effects of computer-assisted instruction on the achievement, attitudes and retention of mathematics in 4th grade courses

AKSU M. (Advisor)

O.PİLLİ(Student), Doctorate, 2008
Effects of constructivist instruction on the achievement, attitude, science process skills and retention in science teaching methods ii course

AKSU M. (Advisor)

İ.ÖNAL(Student), Doctorate, 2008
The effect of computer assisted instruction on the achievement, attitudes and retention of fourth grade mathematics course

AKSU M. (Advisor)

O.Pilli(Student), Doctorate, 2008
A study on the impact of authentic materials on EFL students` achievement, retention and opinions regarding two grammer units at high school level

AKSU M. (Advisor)

H.DEMİRCAN(Student), Postgraduate, 2004
Evaluation of the Turkish Language Teaching Program for foreigners at Minsk State Linguistic University in Belarus : a case study

AKSU M. (Advisor)

Ü.Yıldız(Student), Doctorate, 2004
The effects of students' entering characteristics and classroom environment experiences on their language learning outcomes in an efl setting in Turkey

AKSU M. (Advisor)

E.ERTUĞRUL(Student), Doctorate, 2004
Evaluation of the Turkish language teaching program for foreigners at Minks State Linguistic University in Belarus: A case study

AKSU M. (Advisor)

Ü.YILDIZ(Student), Doctorate, 2004
Effectiveness of Anatolian teacher high schools in terms of serving their intended purpose

AKSU M. (Advisor)

S.Tican(Student), Doctorate, 2004
A study on the impact of authentic materials on efl students' achievement, retention and opinions regarding two grammer uints at high school level

AKSU M. (Advisor)

H.Demircan(Student), Postgraduate, 2004
Effectiveness of Anatolian Teacher High School in terms of serving their intended purpose

AKSU M. (Advisor)

S.TİCAN(Student), Doctorate, 2004
Social construction of "pseudo disease" in Turkey: Clinicians' practice of "giving diagnosis", patiens' voices from "subject positions"

AKSU M. (Advisor)

S.Usubütün(Student), Doctorate, 2003
An investigation on constructivist classroom characteristics in ELT methodology II course

AKSU M. (Advisor)

F.KESAL(Student), Doctorate, 2003
How students multiple intelligences differ in terms of grade level and gender

AKSU M. (Advisor)

D.GÖĞEBAKAN(Student), Postgraduate, 2003
An investigation on constructivist classroom characteristics in ELT methodology II courses

AKSU M. (Advisor)

F.Kesal(Student), Doctorate, 2003
A descriptive study on learninig style preferences of the engineering students at METU

AKSU M. (Advisor)

B.Arslan(Student), Postgraduate, 2003
A Descriptive study on learning styles of the engineering students at Metu

AKSU M. (Advisor)

B.ARSLAN(Student), Postgraduate, 2003
A comparison of controlled writing approach, free writing approach and an integrated approach with respect to proficiency in writing at the department of basic English, METU

AKSU M. (Advisor)

G.Baskan(Student), Postgraduate, 2002
A Comparison of controlled writing approach, free writing approach and an approach with respect to proficiency of writing at the department of basic English, METU

AKSU M. (Advisor)

G.BASKAN(Student), Postgraduate, 2002
A study on the evaluation of tourism and hotel management program at Başkent University in terms of total quality management principles

AKSU M. (Advisor)

F.MIZIKACI(Student), Doctorate, 2001
A study on the relationships between self-concept, study skills, and achievement in foreign language learning at university level

AKSU M. (Advisor)

S.Karabınar(Student), Doctorate, 2000
A needs assessment study to design an in-service training program for a research institute employees

AKSU M. (Advisor)

N.Çakırokkalı(Student), Postgraduate, 2000
A Needs assessment study to desing an in sercice training program for a research institute employees

AKSU M. (Advisor)

N.ÇAKIROKKALI(Student), Postgraduate, 2000
A Study on the relationships between self-concept, study skills, and academic achievement at university level

AKSU M. (Advisor)

S.KARABINAR(Student), Doctorate, 2000
Evaluating the English language curriculum at aprivate school in Ankara: A case study

AKSU M. (Advisor)

H.ESİN(Student), Doctorate, 1999
A Study of curriculum development for the front office on the job training of Ministry of Tourism

AKSU M. (Advisor)

Ş.ODABAŞI(Student), Doctorate, 1998
Determining and overcoming preservice elementary teachers' misconceptions in interpreting and applying decimals.

AKSU M. (Advisor)

O.CANKOY(Student), Doctorate, 1998
A Study of curriculum development for the front office on-the-job training of ministry of tourism.

AKSU M. (Advisor)

Ş.Odabaşı(Student), Doctorate, 1998
Evaluation of physical education teacher education program at Middle East Technical University/

AKSU M. (Advisor)

Ş.ÇİÇEK(Student), Doctorate, 1998
A Qualitative study on identifying the perceptions of the students, parents' advisors, school counselors about their interaction in the credit system at secondary school level

AKSU M. (Advisor)

D.Demirbulak(Student), Doctorate, 1997
The Effects of different cooperative learning methods on achieevement and retention of preservice secondary school teachers

AKSU M. (Advisor)

R.ÖZKILIÇ(Student), Doctorate, 1997
The Effect of a reading course on developing reading comprehension of intermediate level students at Bilkent University school of english language

AKSU M. (Advisor)

A.Nihat(Student), Doctorate, 1997
A qualitative study on identifying the perceptions of the students, parents, advisors, school counselors about their interaction in the credit systems at secondary school level

AKSU M. (Advisor)

D.DEMİRBULAK(Student), Doctorate, 1997
The effects of different cooperative learning methods on achievement and retention of preservice secondary school teachers.

AKSU M. (Advisor)

R.Özkılıç(Student), Doctorate, 1997
The Effect of a reading comprehension of intermediate level students of Bilkent University School of English Language

AKSU M. (Advisor)

A.NİHAT(Student), Doctorate, 1997
A case study on evaluating "the certificate for overseas teachers of english" curriculum at Bilkent University.

AKSU M. (Advisor)

A.Daloğlu(Student), Doctorate, 1996
A Case study on evaluating the certifacate for overseas teachers of English curriculum at Bilkent University

AKSU M. (Advisor)

A.DALOĞLU(Student), Doctorate, 1996
The effects of information technology on the market effiçiency of Turkish Securities Markets.

AKSU M. (Advisor)

A.Levent(Student), Postgraduate, 1993
The Difference between cooperative learning method and traditional method in terms of students academic achievement in educational sociology course at higher educational level

AKSU M. (Advisor)

L.ERDEM(Student), Postgraduate, 1993
The difference between cooperative learning method and traditional method in terms of students' academic achievement in Educational Sociolgy course at higher educational level.

AKSU M. (Advisor)

L.Erdem(Student), Postgraduate, 1993
The Social studies teachers perception of social studies goals and their colleauges

AKSU M. (Advisor)

R.ÖZKILIÇ(Student), Postgraduate, 1992
The social studies teachers' perception of social studies goals and their colleauges.

AKSU M. (Advisor)

R.Özkılıç(Student), Postgraduate, 1992
A Study on the effectiveness of different teaching methods and mathematics achievement levels on achievement, retention, and attitude toward mathematics and selected topic

AKSU M. (Advisor)

H.YAVUZ(Student), Doctorate, 1991
A study on the roles and functions of the elementary school counselor as perceived by parents and teachers

AKSU M. (Advisor)

C.Engin(Student), Postgraduate, 1991
A Study on the roles and functions of the elementary school counselor as perceiued by parents and teachers

AKSU M. (Advisor)

C.ENGİN(Student), Postgraduate, 1991
Assessment and analysis of prospective mathematics teachers mathematical problem-solving skills for selected variables of math-ability. Reading comprehension and attitudes toward mathematics

AKSU M. (Advisor)

M.SAYGI(Student), Doctorate, 1990
Assesment of a junior high school basic programming course with respect to achievement, attitudes, and the opinions of people involved in various degrees at Arı Lycee

AKSU M. (Advisor)

S.Tartıcıoğlu(Student), Postgraduate, 1990
Assessment and analysis of prospective mathematics teachers mathematical problem-solving skills for selected variables of math-ability, reading comprehension and attitudes toward mathematics

AKSU M. (Advisor)

M.Saygı(Student), Doctorate, 1990
Assessment of a junior high school basic programming course with respect to achievement, attitudes, and the opinions of people involved in various degrees at ari lycee

AKSU M. (Advisor)

S.TARTICIOĞLU(Student), Postgraduate, 1990
Relationships of attitude toward biology classroom environment, attitude toward biology and achievement in biology, among ninth and eleventh grade greek students

AKSU M. (Advisor)

İ.MOUTZOURİ(Student), Postgraduate, 1989
The relationship between computer attitude, mathematics attitude and knowledge about computer of prospective mathematics teachers at METU by grade level and sex

AKSU M. (Advisor)

G.ÇALIKOĞLU(Student), Postgraduate, 1989
Difference between traditional method and mathematics laboratory instruction in terms of achievement related to a probability unit

AKSU M. (Advisor)

O.CANKOY(Student), Postgraduate, 1989
The relationship between mathematics self-concept and some related characteristics of mathematics education Turkish freshman at METU

AKSU M. (Advisor)

S.Bulut(Student), Postgraduate, 1988
The Relationship between mathematics self.concept and some related charateristics of mathematics education Turkish freshmen at METU

AKSU M. (Advisor)

S.BULUT(Student), Postgraduate, 1988

Academic and Administrative Experience

1974 - Continues Professor

2001 - 2010 Dean

1998 - 2001 Head of Department

1992 - Continues Professor

1987 - 1992 Associate Professor (Promotion)

1986 - 1987 Associate Professor (Title)

1982 - 1987 Assistant Professor

1979 - 1982 Instructor/Reader

1974 - 1979 Assistant