Curriculum Vitae

Experience in the Field of Education

Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Faculty of Education
Assistant Professor · April 15, 2024 - Present · Van, Turkey

Department of Mathematics and Science Education, Science Education

Van Yuzuncu Yil University, STEM Education Practice and Research Center
Deputy Director & Board Member · November 15, 2021 - Present · Van, Turkey

Teacher STEM Training (for teachers working in Van and neighboring provinces)
STEM Training for Prospective Teachers (for Senior Pre-service teachers)
Student STEM Training (for primary and high school students)

Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Faculty of Education
Research Assistant · February 15, 2016 - April 15, 2024 · Van, Turkey

Department of Mathematics and Science Education, Science Education
Graduate Courses Taught:

Innovative Instructional Technologies and Applications in Science Education
Literature Review Strategies and Reporting of Literature Reviews in Science Education

Undergraduate Courses Taught (Current Curriculum):

Biology 1
Biology 2
Biology 3
Physics 1
Physics 2
Physics 3
Chemistry 1
Chemistry 2
Chemistry 3
Community Service Practices
Science Teaching Laboratory Practices 1
Science Teaching Laboratory Practices 2
Material Design in Science Teaching
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Teaching Practice 1
Teaching Practice 2

Undergraduate Courses Taught (Previous Curriculum)

General Physics Laboratory I
General Chemistry Laboratory I
General Physics Laboratory II
General Chemistry Laboratory II
General Biology Laboratory I
General Physics Laboratory III
General Chemistry III (Analytical Chemistry)
General Biology Laboratory II
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Science Teaching Lab Practices I
Instructional Technologies and Material Design
Science Teaching Lab Practices II
Community Service Practices
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Special Teaching Methods I
Special Teaching Methods II
School Experience
Teaching Practice

Private İzlen Student Study Education Center

Science Teacher · October 1, 2015 - January 22, 2016 · Çankaya/Ankara, Turkey

Science Instruction in K-12 Levels & English Mentorship

TÜBİTAK
Project Guide · September 2, 2014 - September 5, 2014 · İzmir, Turkey

Science-Design-Technology Stories 4: Let's Revive Aquatic Ecosystems, TÜBİTAK 4004

Ege University Faculty of Education
Part-Time Student Employee · 2013-2014 Academic Year · İzmir, Turkey

Science Education Department

Ege Contemporary Education Foundation
Volunteer Educator · October 2, 2013 - December 5, 2013 · İzmir, Turkey

Science and Computer Education

ETEN (European Teacher Education Network)
Active Participant · November 5, 2012 - November 8, 2012 · İzmir, Turkey

“Technology Education” and “Science Education” Workshops

Skills

>Advanced Level;

English Reading & Writing & Comprehension
Proficiency in Information Communication & Instructional Technologies

Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Programs and Windows- GNU/Linux Operating Systems

Ability to plan educational activities using extended reality, particularly virtual reality technologies, and develop prototypes for these applications

Effective Use of Computer and Internet Technologies in Science Teaching

Planning & Implementation of Special Teaching Methods in Science Education
Planning & Implementation of STEM (Science-Technology-Engineering-Mathematics) Based Activities
Design and Presentation of Materials for Science Education
Science Teaching in Informal Settings
Effective Classroom Management & Use of Body Language and Communication Skills
Project-Based Learning Planning
Design and Exhibition of Simple Inexpensive Experiments in Science Education

>Good Level;

Professional Foreign Language
Mastery of Teaching Principles and Methods in Science Education
Scientific Research Methods
Basic and Predictive Statistics in Social Sciences
Drama Applications in Science Teaching
Knowledge of Human Anatomy

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Experiences in the IT Field

Outlier

AI Training Expert · May 2024 - Present · Remote

Training and Refinement of LLMs

AND - AI-Powered Academic Search Engine

Developer & Designer · July 2023 · Van, Turkey

Academic search engine supported by Google and the OpenAI LLM

Durukan LMS

Developer & Administrator & Educator · January 2022 · Van, Turkey

Moodle-based learning management system for higher education

hourglAss

Developer · December 2015 · Ankara, Turkey

A simple Chrome application I developed to help with focus

REVOLUTIONOFNET

Founder · July 2013 · İzmir, Turkey

Revolutionary Internet Solutions, Currently Undergoing Renewal

EGEÇEM (Ege University Child Education Practice and Research Center)

Developer & Content Manager · October 15, 2013 - March 21, 2015 · İzmir, Turkey

Corporate internet infrastructure service.

Yenmez Agricultural Tools

Developer & Content Manager · February 2012 - August 2014 · İzmir, Turkey

Corporate internet infrastructure & identity service.

The Ultimate Aye

Developer · June 2011 - August 2011 · İzmir, Turkey

An extension for Google Chrome & Chromium-based browsers and the Chromebook platform to filter harmful and ad content.

Turk Online Network

Content Editor · July 2007 - June 2009 · Fethiye/Muğla, Turkey

An internet portal hosting various online services for users.

IT Skills

>Advanced Level;

Use of Mixed Reality (XR) devices and design of compatible environments
Technical English
Generative AI Applications
Web 3.0 and Blockchain Technologies
Use of WordPress Content Management System & Theme Development and Customization
Knowledge of XHTML, HTML5, and CSS3 Markup
Experience with Twitter Bootstrap Framework (v3, v4, v5)
Experience with GNU/Linux (OpenSUSE, Debian, and Ubuntu derivatives) and Android (AOSP, CyanogenMod, Pac-Man ROM, Resurrection Remix ROM)

>Intermediate Level;

PHP & MySQL
Python 3+
JavaScript
Experience with Content Management Systems: Joomla, OpenCart, SMF (Simple Machines Forum), phpBB
Use of Virtualization Software
Web Frontend Development
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

>Beginner Level;

Web Backend Development

Node.js

React Framework

Tailwind CSS

Publications

Akbulut, E., & Durukan, A. (2024, October). Fen eğitiminde öğretim materyali olarak üretken yapay zekanın kullanılabilirliği. Paper presented at the TRB2 International Congress on Educational Sciences-III (TRB2-ICES-III)
Altun, M. S., & Durukan, A. (2024, October). Üretken yapay zekanın fen eğitimine entegrasyonu: Sistematik bir inceleme. Paper presented at the TRB2 International Congress on Educational Sciences-III (TRB2-ICES-III).
Artun, H., Bakırcı, H., & Durukan, A. (2017, 11-14 Mayıs). Sınıf öğretmeni adaylarının 5E öğrenme modeliyle gerçekleştirdikleri fen ve teknoloji laboratuvarı uygulamalarından yansımalar. IVth International Eurasian Educational Research Congress, Denizli, Turkey.
Artun, H., Dağtekin, N., Bakırcı, H., & Durukan, A. (2017, April 20-23). Investigation of the variables influencing middle school students’ awareness of technology use in courses. 26th International Conference on Educational Sciences, Antalya, Turkey.
Artun, H., Durukan, A. & Temur, A. Effects of virtual reality enriched science laboratory activities on pre-service science teachers’ science process skills. Educ Inf Technol 25, 5477–5498 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-020-10220-5
Bakırcı, H., Artun, H., & Durukan, A. (2017, 20-23 Nisan). Sanal gerçeklik kavramı fen bilimleri öğretmen adayları için neyi ifade etmektedir? 26. Uluslararası Eğitim Bilimleri Kongresi, Antalya.
Bakırcı, H., Şardağ, M., & Durukan, A. (2016, 28–30 Eylül). Fen bilimleri öğretmen adaylarının özel öğretim yöntemleri dersi kapsamında yaptıkları uygulamaların araştırılması. 12. Ulusal Fen Bilimleri ve Matematik Eğitimi Kongresi, Trabzon, Turkey.
Duru, F. E., & Durukan, A. (2024, October). Fen bilimleri dersi öğretim programında sürdürülebilir kalkınma: Özet bir sistematik derleme çalışması. Paper presented at the TRB2 International Congress on Educational Sciences-III (TRB2-ICES-III).
Durukan, A. (2018). Sanal gerçeklikle zenginleştirilmiş öğrenme ortamının fen bilimleri öğretmen adayları üzerindeki etkilerinin incelenmesi (Publication Number 10214486) [Yayımlanmamış Yüksek lisans tezi, Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi]. Van.
Durukan, A. (2019). Gerçekliğin ötesinde eğitim: Sanal gerçeklik destekli fen öğretimi. In H. Artun & S. A. Günbatar (Eds.), Çağdaş yaklaşımlarla destekli fen öğretimi, Teoriden uygulamaya etkinlik örnekleri (1 ed., Vol. 1, pp. 233-252). Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık. https://doi.org/10.14527/9786052415382
Durukan, A. (2020). Fen eğitimi araştırmalarında sanal gerçekliğin tarihsel serüveni. In H. Artun, S. Aydın-Günbatar, & M. S. Günbatar (Eds.), Fen öğretiminde teknoloji eğilimleri (1 ed., pp. 147-170). Pegem Akademi.
Durukan, A. (2023). The interplay between teacher knowledge and creativity: Insights from the extended reality assisted learning design process of pre-service science teachers (Publication Number 834527) [Doctorate thesis, Middle East Technical University]. Ankara, Turkey.
Durukan, A., Artun, H., & Bakırcı, H. (2018). Sınıf öğretmeni adayları ile fen ve teknoloji laboratuvarı uygulamaları dersinde yapılandırmacı mikro-öğretim uygulamaları: Karma bir çalışma. Sakarya University Journal of Education, 8(3), 222-241. https://doi.org/10.19126/suje.395188
Durukan, A., Artun, H., & Temur, A. (2020a). Sanal gerçeklik destekli fen öğretimi etkinlikleri. In F. Akça (Ed.), Eğitimin üç temel öğesi: Öğrenme, öğrenci ve öğretmen (Vol. 1, pp. 219-238). İksad Publications.
Durukan, A., Artun, H., & Temur, A. (2020b). Virtual reality in science education: A descriptive review. Journal of Science Learning, 3(3), 132-142. https://doi.org/10.17509/jsl.v3i3.21906
Durukan, A., Cakiroglu, J., & Aydin-Gunbatar, S. (2024, March 17-20). Modeling the Interplay Between Creativity and Knowledge through Pre-Service Science Teachers' Creative Instructional Design Practices 2024 NARST (National Association for Research in Science Teaching) Annual International Conference, Denver, Colorado USA.
Durukan, A., Cakiroglu, J., & Aydin-Gunbatar, S. (2023, August 28-September 1). Investigating the interplay between the TPACK and creativity of pre-service science teachers. 15th Conference of the European Science Education Research Association (ESERA 2023), Cappadocia, Turkey. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/373485044_Investigating_the_interplay_between_the_TPACK_and_creativity_of_pre-service_science_teachers
Durukan, A., Cakiroglu, J., & Aydin-Gunbatar, S. (2024, May). Enhancing science education: Rethinking of teacher knowledge in AI integration. Paper presented at the XI. International Eurasian Educational Research Congress (EJER 2024), 457-458.
Durukan, Alper , Aydin-Günbatar, Sevgi , Cakiroglu, Jale (2023). Fen bilimleri öğretmen adayları için yaratıcı öğretim materyalleri tasarımında oyunlaştırmanın kullanımı. 15. Ulusal Fen Bilimleri ve Matematik Eğitimi Kongresi, Kars, Türkiye
Durukan, A., & Sungur, S. (2020, 10-13 September). Pre-service science teachers’ perceptions about their technology integration experiences in the science education program: Does willingness to choose the program matter? VIIth International Eurasian Educational Research Congress ONLINE, Eskişehir, Turkey.
Durukan, A., Temur, A., & Artun, H. (2018, 7-8 Aralık). Fen bilimleri öğretmen adaylarının sanal gerçeklik destekli mikroöğretim uygulamaları: Bir akran değerlendirme çalışması 2. Uluslararası Türk Dünyası Eğitim Bilimleri ve Sosyal Bilimler Kongresi, Antalya.
Durukan, A., Temur, A., Artun, H., Tüysüz, M., & Şardağ, M. (2018, 18-22 Nisan). Fen bilimleri öğretmen adaylarının eğitiminde sanal gerçeklik destekli laboratuvar uygulamalarından yansımalar. 27. Uluslararası Eğitim Bilimleri Kongresi (ICES-UEBK), Antalya.
Durukan, A., Tuysuz, M., Şardağ, M., & Boynukara, Z. (2018, April 18-22). Inconsistencies, challenges, and solution proposals referring core course plans: A self and peer assessment study. 27th International Conference on Educational Sciences, Antalya, Turkey.
Gök, M., Şardağ, M., Tuysuz, M., & Durukan, A. (2018, 28 June-1 July). The relationships between pre-service teachers' epistemological beliefs and types of multiple intelligence. ERPA International Congresses on Education 2018, Istanbul, Turkey.
Kocakaya, S., & Durukan, A. (2018, April 18-22). Investigating the effects of certain factors to science teacher candidates' evaluations of the instructor. 27th International Conference on Educational Sciences, Antalya, Turkey.
Ötün, Y., Artun, H., Bakırcı, H., Tozlu, İ., & Durukan, A. (2017, 11-14 Mayıs). Ortaokul öğrencilerinin çevre eğitimi kavramlarına yönelik farkındalıklarına etki eden farklı türden değişkenlerin incelenmesi. IVth International Eurasian Educational Research Congress, Denizli, Turkey.
Şardağ, M., Durukan, A., & Tüysüz, M. (2017). Araştırma-sorgulama temelli öğrenme yaklaşımının fen bilimleri öğretmen adaylarının analitik kimya öğrenimine etkisi. Yuzuncu Yil Universitesi Egitim Fakultesi Dergisi, 14(1), 1657-1696. https://doi.org/10.23891/efdyyu.2017.59
Sardag, M., Tuysuz, M., & Durukan, A. (2018, April 18-22). A mentoring process for professional development of pre-service science teachers. 27th International Conference on Educational Sciences, Antalya.
Şardağ, M., Tuysuz, M., & Durukan, A. (2017, September 28-October 01). The effect of inquiry-based learning approach on pre-service science teachers' analytical chemistry learning. 2nd International Contemporary Educational Research Congress, Muğla, Turkey.

Achieved Qualifications/Certificates

Basic Level Python Training for University Students and Recent Graduates in Van Provinces

The Information and Communication Technologies Authority (ICTA · July 2024

Fundamentals of Metabolic Health for Healthcare Professionals

Preventative Healthcare Group · February 2023

Professional Etiquette: Behavior and Courtesy Training

NEO SKOLA & Sibel Savacı · February 2023

Diction Training

NEO SKOLA & Mehpare Çelik · February 2023

TÜBİTAK 2237-A Blended Learning Applications Training

TÜBİTAK & Atatürk University Teaching and Learning Development Practice and Research Center · December 2022

TÜBİTAK 2237-B Research Projects Preparation and Writing Training in the Field of Educational Sciences

TÜBİTAK & Atatürk University Teaching and Learning Development Practice and Research Center · December 2022

TÜBİTAK 2237-A Graduate Academic Advising Training

TÜBİTAK & Atatürk University Teaching and Learning Development Practice and Research Center · November 2022

First Steps to Becoming a Master Powtoonist

Powtoon Academy · November 2022

Motivation! How to End Procrastination Once and For All
Udemy (William U. Pena, MBA) · January 2016

Learning How To Learn: Powerful Mental Tools to Help You Master Tough Subjects
Coursera (University of California, San Diego) · October 2015

Make a Website
Codeacademy · September 2015

HTML & CSS - Basic Web Development
Codeacademy · December 2013

Professional Activities

MoNE Draft Science Course Textbook Review Commission, Panelist - November-December 2023

2204-B / TÜBİTAK 16th Middle School Students Research Projects, Van Region Project Evaluations, Technology-Design and Chemistry Thematic Areas, Advisor - 2023

2023 TÜBİTAK 2204-B Middle School Students Research Projects Competition, Van Region Preliminary Evaluation Stage, Jury Member - April, 2023

2023 TÜBİTAK 2204-A High School Students Research Projects Competition, Van Region Preliminary Evaluation Stage, Jury Member - January, 2023

2204-B / TÜBİTAK 15th Middle School Students Research Projects, Van Region Project Evaluations, Technology-Design and Chemistry Thematic Areas, Advisor - October, 2022

MEB Science Course Draft Textbook Review Commission, Panelist - September-October 2022

2204-A / TÜBİTAK 53rd High School Students Research Projects Competition, Van Region Project Evaluations, Biology Thematic Area, Advisor, March 2022

2204-A / TÜBİTAK 52nd High School Students Research Projects Competition, Van Region Project Evaluations, Biology Thematic Area, Moderator, March 2021

2204-B / TÜBİTAK 14th Middle School Students Research Projects, Van Region Project Evaluations, Technology-Design and Chemistry Thematic Areas, Moderator - October, 2020

Van YYÜ Child Education Practice and Research Center, Looking Beyond Reality: Virtual Reality! Education Program, Program Coordinator and Educator - 2018 Summer Programs

Some of the Duties

Department Accreditation Commission (Document Date and Number: 09.10.2023-429073)
Proctoring in Midterm Exams of the 2023-2024 Academic Year Fall Semester (Document Date and Number: 14.11.2023-446242)
Department Course Schedule and Exam Coordinator Assignments (Document Date and Number: 01.09.2023-410905)
Bologna Process Program and Exam Coordination Duties valid for 2 years from the 2023-2024 Academic Year (Document Date and Number: 13.09.2023-416319)
Pedagogical Formation Certificate Program 2022-2023 Academic Year Spring Semester Midterm Exam Proctoring (Document Date and Number: 19.01.2022-155920)
Pedagogical Formation Certificate Program 2022-2023 Academic Year Spring Semester Final Exam Proctoring (Document Date and Number: 19.01.2022-155920)
Pedagogical Formation Certificate Program 2022-2023 Academic Year Fall Semester Midterm Exam Proctoring
Pedagogical Formation Certificate Program 2022-2023 Academic Year Fall Semester Final Exam Proctoring (Document Date and Number: 21.12.2022-303209)
Pedagogical Formation Certificate Program 2021-2022 Academic Year Spring Semester Midterm Exam Proctoring (Document Date and Number: 19.01.2022-155920)

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