Prof. FEYZA ERDEN

Academic Titles

2019 - Continues Professor

Middle East Technical University, Faculty of Education, Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education
2014 - 2019 Associate Professor

Middle East Technical University, Faculty of Education, Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education
2004 - 2014 Assistant Professor

Middle East Technical University, Faculty of Education, Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education
2002 - 2004 Lecturer PhD

Middle East Technical University, Faculty of Education, Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education

Managerial Experience

2019 - Continues Head of Department

Middle East Technical University, Faculty of Education, Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education
2018 - Continues Faculty Board Member

Middle East Technical University, Faculty of Education, Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education
2016 - 2019 Internship Coordinator

Middle East Technical University, Faculty of Education, Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education
2013 - 2016 Institute Board Member

Middle East Technical University, Faculty of Education, Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education
2005 - 2013 Assistant Director of the Institute

Middle East Technical University, Graduate School of Social Sciences
2005 - 2007 Faculty Board Member

Middle East Technical University, Faculty of Education, Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education

Advising Theses

A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE ON IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE CHILDREN IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN TURKIYE

Erden F. (Advisor)

E.AKCABAĞ(Student), Postgraduate, 2024
A MULTIPLE CASE STUDY ABOUT DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY USE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CLASSROOMS

Erden F. (Advisor)

S.DEMİRTAŞ(Student), Doctorate, 2023
The Effect of e-Storybooks in Different Group Sizes on Story Comprehension and Vocabulary Acquisition Skills

Erden F., Altun D.(Co-Advisor)

M.ONGUR(Student), Postgraduate, 2023
Examining the sexist language use and views of early childhood teachers

Erden F. (Advisor)

N.ERZİNCAN(Student), Postgraduate, 2023
DEVELOPMENT OF A MINDFULNESS PROGRAM FOR PRESCHOOLERS: A DESIGN-BASED STUDY

Erden F. (Advisor)

F.EDA(Student), Doctorate, 2023
DEVELOPMENT OF PICTORIAL HUMOR STYLES SCALE FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN

Erden F. (Advisor)

B.ÇAM(Student), Doctorate, 2023
INVESTIGATING THE EFFECT OF GENDER-NEUTRAL ACTIVITIES ON PRESCHOOL CHILDREN'S GENDER STEREOTYPES

Erden F. (Advisor)

T.GÜLÇİÇEK(Student), Doctorate, 2023
Exploring Forest Kindergarten Practices in Türkiye: Kindergarten Founders', Teachers', and Parents' Knowledge of Forest Pedagogy

Erden F. (Advisor)

F.YALÇIN(Student), Doctorate, 2022
BELIEFS AND SELF-REPORTED PRACTICES OF EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHERS ON OCCUPATIONAL RESILIENCE

Erden F. (Advisor)

Ö.GÜMÜŞTEKİN(Student), Postgraduate, 2022
Social problem solving skills of children: a phenomenological study of preschool teachers' views and practices

Erden F. (Advisor)

G.NUR(Student), Postgraduate, 2022
INVESTIGATING BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS IN CHILDREN WITH DIVORCED PARENTS: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY OF TEACHERS' VIEWS AND PRACTICES

Erden F. (Advisor)

N.BANU(Student), Postgraduate, 2022
EXAMINING THE PROGRAM-BASED EXPERIENCES OF PRESCHOOL TEACHERS ABOUT SUPPORTING CHILDREN'S SOCIAL SKILLS

Erden F. (Advisor)

Z.DEMİRCİ(Student), Postgraduate, 2022
PRESCHOOL TEACHERS' VIEWS AND PRACTICESON USING LOOSE PARTS IN DAILY ACTIVITIES

Erden F. (Advisor)

T.EREN(Student), Doctorate, 2021
Preschool teachers' beliefs and practices related to the process of field trips

Erden F. (Advisor)

E.SEVİNÇ(Student), Postgraduate, 2019
Turkish early childhood pre-service teachers’ beliefs about free play and teacher roles in free play

Erden F. (Advisor)

S.MERAN(Student), Postgraduate, 2019
Investigating the views of Montessori preschool teachers on inclusive education in Montessori approach

Erden F. (Advisor)

İ.SEDA(Student), Postgraduate, 2019
EFFECTS OF GROUP THERAPLAY ON SOCIAL SKILLS AND PROBLEM BEHAVIORS OF PRESCHOOLERS IN CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT

ERDEN F. (Advisor)

S.SANCAK(Student), Postgraduate, 2019
INVESTIGATING THE SOCIAL INTERACTIONS BETWEEN PARENTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN DURING DIGITAL ACTIVITIES AT HOME

ERDEN F. (Advisor)

A.SAMİ(Student), Doctorate, 2019
A content analysis of articles in Turkish early childhood education context

ERDEN F. (Advisor)

E.GÜVELİOĞLU(Student), Postgraduate, 2019
Examining humor in early childhood period from teacher and child aspects

ERDEN F. (Advisor)

B.YILMAZ(Student), Postgraduate, 2019
Turkish preschool teachers' beliefs about children's conception of social conventional and moral events

ERDEN F. (Advisor)

M.ALİ(Student), Doctorate, 2018
Investigating the views of pre- service early childhood teachers regarding mindfulness

ERDEN F. (Advisor)

F.EDA(Student), Postgraduate, 2018
A content analysis of early childhood education graduate theses written in Turkey

ERDEN F. (Advisor)

S.DEMİRTAŞ(Student), Postgraduate, 2017
Investigating the association between playfulness, environment and social skills of preschool children

ERDEN F. (Advisor)

B.SİCİM(Student), Doctorate, 2017
Investigation of parents’ perceptions of male early childhood teachers

ERDEN F. (Advisor)

T.GÜLÇİÇEK(Student), Postgraduate, 2017
Pedagogical documentation practices and young children's self-regulation & metacognition /

ERDEN F. (Advisor)

S.ARAS(Student), Doctorate, 2017
Early childhood pre-service teachers’ development of teaching dispositions and practices

ERDEN F. (Advisor)

M.BULDU(Student), Doctorate, 2016
Beliefs and practices of preschool teachers’ towards children’s peer relations and peer relation problems

ERDEN F. (Advisor)

Ç.ÖNEREN(Student), Doctorate, 2016
A multilevel analysis of home and classroom literacy environments in relation to preschoolers' early literacy development

ERDEN F. (Advisor)

D.ALTUN(Student), Doctorate, 2016
Development and implementation of a values education program for pre‐school children

ERDEN F. (Advisor)

S.ERİKLİ(Student), Postgraduate, 2016
Early childhood teachers' beliefs towards children's participation rights of children

ERDEN F. (Advisor)

T.COŞKUN(Student), Postgraduate, 2015
A crosscultural study on outdoor play: Parent and teacher perspectives

ERDEN F. (Advisor)

F.YALÇIN(Student), Postgraduate, 2015
Early childhood teachers’ views about and practices with differentiated instruction in the primary years programme

ERDEN F. (Advisor)

Ö.ÖZKANOĞLU(Student), Doctorate, 2015
Observation as an assessment tool in early childhood education: A phenomenological case study of teacher views and practices

ERDEN F. (Advisor)

A.TURUPCU(Student), Postgraduate, 2014
Preschool teachers beliefs and practices related to developmentally appropriate classroom management

ERDEN F. (Advisor)

İ.TUBA(Student), Doctorate, 2013
An investigation of the relationship between preschoolers' reading attitudes and home literacy environment

ERDEN F. (Advisor)

D.ALTUN(Student), Postgraduate, 2013
Turkish preschool teachers’ beliefs and practices related to child-centered education

ERDEN F. (Advisor)

R.SAK(Student), Doctorate, 2013
The effect of the integration of talking toys on preschoolers' vocabulary learning in English

HATİPOĞLU Ç. (Co-Advisor), ERDEN F. (Co-Advisor)

B.ÖZÇELİK(Student), Postgraduate, 2013
An investigation on perceptions and self-reported practices of early childhood teachers towards instructional arrangement for classroom management

ERDEN F. (Advisor)

S.ARAS(Student), Postgraduate, 2012
Developmentally appropriate practice and parental involvement in preschools: Parents and teacher perspectives

ERDEN F. (Advisor)

H.ÖZLEN(Student), Doctorate, 2012
Perceptions of early childhood teachers towards young gifted children and their education

ERDEN F. (Advisor)

F.TEZCAN(Student), Postgraduate, 2012
In-service early childhood teachers‘ perceptions about their roles in the development of self-discipline in children

ERDEN F. (Advisor)

A.PARLAK(Student), Doctorate, 2011
An Investigation on perceptions and self reported practices of early childhood teachers towar5ds instructional arrangement for classroom management

ERDEN F. (Advisor)

Ö.Özer(Student), Postgraduate, 2010
Do they walk the talk: an examination of turkish in-service early childhood teachers' assessment practices

ERDEN F. (Advisor)

M.BULDU(Student), Postgraduate, 2010
A case study on transdisciplinary approach of integrated curriculum: Perspectives of early childhood teachers

ERDEN F. (Advisor)

Ö.ÖZER(Student), Postgraduate, 2010
An investigation of social competence and behavioral problems of 5-6 year-old children through peer preference, temperament and gender

ERDEN F. (Advisor)

Ç.ÖNEREN(Student), Postgraduate, 2010
Exploring the change in preschool teachers' views about and practices of integration of visual art into science activities: A case study

ERDEN F. (Advisor)

E.ÖZTÜRK(Student), Doctorate, 2010
A qualitative study on the perceptions of early childhood teachers towards physical design for classroom management

ERDEN F. (Co-Advisor), AKAR H. (Co-Advisor)

İ.TUBA(Student), Postgraduate, 2009
Preschool teachers' self-reported beliefs on integrated curriculum: Integration of visual art with other activities

ERDEN F. (Advisor)

E.ÖZTÜRK(Student), Postgraduate, 2008
The spiderman phenomenon? Young children`s understanding of cartoon superheroes

ERDEN F. (Advisor)

A.ÜNLÜSOY(Student), Postgraduate, 2007
Preschool teachers' attitudes toward science and science teaching

ERDEN F. (Advisor)

S.SÖNMEZ(Student), Postgraduate, 2007
The attitudes of preschool teachers toward parent involvement

ERDEN F. (Advisor)

R.KAYA(Student), Postgraduate, 2007

Designed Lessons

Undergraduate Curriculum Models for ECE

Erden F.
Undergraduate Social and Emotional Development

Erden F.
Postgraduate Early Childhood Social and Moral Development

Erden F.
Doctorate Foundations and Contemporary Issues in ECE

Erden F.
Doctorate Advanced Curriculum Study in Early Childhood Education

Erden F.
Undergraduate Classroom Management and Discipline in ECE

Erden F.
Doctorate International Early Childhood Education: Comparing Commonalities and Differences

Erden F.
Undergraduate Gender Equity in Early Childhood and Elementary Education

Erden F.
Postgraduate Advanced Child Theory

Erden F.

Academic and Administrative Experience

Academic Titles

2019 - Continues Professor

2014 - 2019 Associate Professor

2004 - 2014 Assistant Professor

2002 - 2004 Lecturer PhD

Managerial Experience

2019 - Continues Head of Department

2018 - Continues Faculty Board Member

2016 - 2019 Internship Coordinator

2013 - 2016 Institute Board Member

2005 - 2013 Assistant Director of the Institute

2005 - 2007 Faculty Board Member

Advising Theses

Designed Lessons

Undergraduate Curriculum Models for ECE

Undergraduate Social and Emotional Development

Postgraduate Early Childhood Social and Moral Development

Doctorate Foundations and Contemporary Issues in ECE

Doctorate Advanced Curriculum Study in Early Childhood Education

Undergraduate Classroom Management and Discipline in ECE

Doctorate International Early Childhood Education: Comparing Commonalities and Differences

Undergraduate Gender Equity in Early Childhood and Elementary Education

Postgraduate Advanced Child Theory