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1. Family Name: FER

2. First Name: Seval

3. Position: Assoc. Professor

4. Education:

Degree/Diploma	Department/Program	Institution
Undergradute	Bachelor Degree in Clothing Arts and Clothing Education	Vocational Teachers Training College, Gazi University, Turkey
Masters	MS Degree in Clothing Education and Industry	Social Sciences Institution, Gazi University, Turkey
Masters	MS Degree in Vocational Education / Curriculum	Wisconsin-Stout University, Wisconsin, USA
Doctorate	Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction	Educational Sciences Institution, Gazi University, Turkey

5. Professional Experience Record:

Position	Details
Associate Professor	Activity: Giving lectures and courses and academic studies Company: Yildiz Technical University, Educational Faculty, Department of Educational Sciences- Curriculum and Instruction Location: Istanbul-Turkey Description: * Giving courses both in graduate and undergraduate level, such as teaching strategies and methods, clinical and field experiences, planning and evaluation of instruction, curriculum development, instructional design theories, instructional design implementation, vocational and technical education, curricula in secondary education, modular instruction, testing and evaluation, planning and conducting research. * Consulting student thesis both in MS. and Ph.D. level. Date: November 1999 to present
Vice Dean	Activity: Organized management and co-ordination of academic studies and staff of the Faculty Company: Yildiz Technical University, Educational Faculty, Department of Educational Sciences- Curriculum and Instruction Location: Istanbul-Turkey Description: * Ensured the effective operation in compliance with operational procedures and implementation schedules of academic studies. * Followed-up and supervised of planning activities, determined the deficiencies, briefed and advised to Faculty. * Attended meetings within and outside the University. * Created a harmonious work atmosphere working with the staff. Date: January 2005 to February 2007
Instructor	Activity: Given lectures and courses activities Company: Gazi University, Technical Education Faculty, Department of Educational Sciences Location: Ankara-Turkey Description: * Given various courses in undergraduate level in connection with the subjects of vocational education and training, curriculum development, testing and assessment, planning and conducting research. Date: September 1995 to July 1999
Head of the Research and Planning Department of VTERDC	Activity: Organized management and co-ordination of the research activities Company: Vocational and Technical Education Research and Development Centre (VTERDC), MONE Location: Ankara-Turkey Description: * Ensured the effective operation with operational procedures and implementation schedules. * Followed-up and supervised research activities. * Briefed and advised the VTERDC Director. * Created a harmonious work atmosphere with the staff. * Developed activities in co-ordination with the industry, vocational schools and relevant General Directorates. * Attended meetings within and outside the MONE. Date: December 1997 to November 1999
Educational Specialist of VTERDC	Activity: Worked studies on curriculum and research Company: Vocational and Technical Education Research and Development Centre (VTERDC), MONE Location: Ankara-Turkey Description: * Developed curriculum according to the requirements of the community and the work life needs. * Designed projects, plans, and sample models for vocational and technical education and training. Date: April 1994 to December 1997
Section Coordinator of 16th National Education Council	Activity: Worked as a team member for the organization of the 16th National Education Council Company: Ministry of National Education Location: Ankara-Turkey Description: * Co-ordination of the developmental work in connection with the preparation and organization for the 16th National Education Council, which is comprised of public, universities, governmental and non-governmental organizations. * Prepared an action plan to realize recommendations. Date: May 1998 to April 1999
Trainer	Activity: Giving in-service teacher training Company: Ministries and private companies Location: Different cities in Turkey Description: * Giving various in-service teachers training to staff in connection with the subjects vocational education and training, curriculum development and research. Date: August 1995 to present
Clothing Teacher	Activity: Teaching high school students Company: Ministry of National Education Location: Ankara-Turkey Description: * Worked as a clothing teacher at different vocational high schools in various cities. Date: 1985 to March 1989

6. Present Position:

Associate Professor, Department of Educational Sciences-Curriculum and Instruction field, Educational Faculty, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul- Turkey.

7. Key Qualifications:

Lecture skills at undergraduate and graduate levels,
Experienced in in-service training and teacher training,
Organization, management and coordination skills,
Experienced in curriculum planning, development and evaluation in public and private schools,
Experienced in research management, as well as design of various aspects of research planning and implementation activities,
Knowledge on American and European education and training system,
Experienced in pursuing project activities,
Analytical skills, as well as communication skills and ability to work within a team,
Assembled information from a variety of sources and prepared advisory reports,
Computer use in daily operations (e.g. Microsoft Word, SPSS, Microsoft Power Point).

8. Membership of Professional Bodies:

International Vocational Education and Training Association (IVETA)

9. Specific Experience of Partner Countries:

Country	Details
EU countries (in the Sixth Framework Programme-FP6-2002-2006)	Type of experience: * Member of the PROMISE-Promotion of Migrants in Science Education Project of the Turkish partnership Sixth Framework Program, Science and Society, Science Education and Careers, 2005, (co-funded by the EU within the FP6-2002-2006, Science-and-society-1, Work Program September 2004, Call 4.3.4.3; SSA, Proposal/Contract no: 019171, Dated 28.7.2005). * Project coordinator: ETC Graz, Vien. * Project partners: Humboldt-Universitat zu Berlin, Universitat Vien, University of Sarajevo, Yildiz Technical University, Gesamtverband der deutschen Metal-und Electroindustrie. * Organizing and applying project activities as a member of the project team of the Turkish partnership. Date: October 2005 to September 2007 (2 years)
Bursa-Antalya-Turkey	Type of experience: * Short term National consultancy of the Support to Basic Education Project (SEBP), (EU and MONE). * Responsible for organizing and applying teacher trainings concerning methods and techniques for adult education in vocational and technical education. Date: June 2004 to June 2005 (1 year)
Ankara-Turkey	Type of experience: * Expert on the Project on Sector Dialog for Vocational Training, with the Coordination of the German Development Coordination (GTZ) and Association of State Development of Turkey (DPT), Project no. 95.3531.1-012.00. * Carried out a research study and proposing a reform proposal for the formal and informal vocational and technical education curricula in light of this research for Turkey, with the name of Educational Programs and Curriculum. Date: September 1999 to April 2000
Israel	Type of experience: * Attended to the Study Planning and Curriculum Development Seminar by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Centre of International Cooperation of Israel. Date: May 2001 to June 2001 (1 month)
Ankara-Turkey	Type of experience: * Representative of Ministry of Education-Turkey, the OECD/INES (Education Indicators) Project, Network B- Education and Labor Force Department. * Organization, management and coordination of the developmental work of Network B for Turkey. * Contribution to the development of international indicators across a wide range of domains including labor market outcomes of education and training of Turkey. * Coordinated to the representatives of the LFS section of Turkish State Institute of Statistics (SIS) to make better use of existing data sources for continuing work in the implementation of ISCED97 classifications to standardized household labor force survey for Network B indicators. * Developed Turkish educational policies from international comparisons of existing indicators in connection with educational attainment, transition from school to work, continuing education and training, human capital investment, lifelong learning, social equity and education * Participated Network B meetings held two times in a year at various countries as a Turkish representative. * The results of data collections carried out through the Network have been used in publications of Education at a Glance (EAG) as well as in Education Policy Analysis. Date: September 1998 to November 1999 (1 year)
Ankara-Turkey	Type of experience: * Facilitator, Employment and Education Project, Project no.3541A-TU, Ministry of Labor, Employment Agency, Research and Technical Services Unit, Department of Occupational Standards and Certification. * Involved in coordination of the groups, which participated in developing occupational standards and preparing examination questions for occupational certification. Date: August 1997 to December 1997
Ankara-Turkey	Type of experience: * Invitation by the British Council for participating seminar on Flexible Vocational Education and Training: Meeting the Needs of Local Industry, in Scotland, in the U.K Date: April 1997 to April 1997 (1 week)
Ankara-Turkey	Type of experience: * Member of the Organization Committee of IVETA (Quality Matters in International Vocational Education and Training) Conference 98, * Involved in the organization and coordination of the developmental work related to the preparation and organization for the Conference. Date: May 1997 to September 1998
Ankara-Turkey	Type of experience: * Worked as counterpart Expert from the MONE part for the duration of the Feasibility Studies in Secondary Education project, World Bank Funded Project, 10/07/90-20570, CORD (from United States)- ARGON-Hacettepe University-Ministry of National Education. * Reviewed and defined types of data included in Sector Background Study, identified and defined terminology crucial to studies. * Verified types of VOTEC secondary schools identified critical factors for geographic representatives. * Assisted to the project coordinator in co-ordination of all province activities. * Participated in fieldwork carried on different provinces to substantiate the data collection. Date: January 1996 to December 1997
Ankara-Turkey	Type of experience: * Member of 5th and 6th Vocational Education and Training Council, Turkish Trade Craft Union. * Involved in making recommendations on vocational education and training education in the Council that comprised of public, universities, and governmental and non-governmental organizations, organized by Turkish Trade Craft Union. Date: May 1996 (2 weeks) and May 1997 (2 weeks)
Ankara-Turkey	Type of experience: * Educational Specialists, Local Education Project and Vocational and Technical Education Development Project (METGE), Directorate of Technical Education for Girls, MONE. * Developed curriculum on a modular basis according to the requirements of the community and work life needs in the local education and vocational and technical education development project (METGE). * Participated in designing local training needs especially for the undeveloped areas. Date: April 1990 to October 1992

10. Publications:

Journal Articles Published in International Journals

1. Kalem, S., & Fer, S. (2003). The effects of active learning model on the learning, teaching and communication process of students. Educational Sciences Theory & Practice, 3(2), 433-461.

2. Fer, S. (2004). Qualitative evaluation of emotional intelligence in-service program for secondary school. The Qualitative Report, 9(4), 562-588.

3. Fer, S. (2004). The relationship between the usage of instructional materials by instructors of English language prospective teachers and by these prospective teachers in their future careers. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research, 58(17), 147-163.

4. Fer, S. (2005). Validity and reliability study of the thinking styles inventory. Educational Sciences Theory & Practice, 5(2), 433-461.

5. Fer, S. (2007). What are the thinking styles of Turkish student teachers? Teachers College Record, 109(6), 1488-1516.

6. Cesur, M.O., & Fer, S. (2009). What is Validity and Reliability Study of Learning Style Survey? Journal of Theory and Practice in Education, 5 (2), 289-315.

7. Karataş, H., & Fer, S. (2009). Evaluation of English Curriculum at Yıldız Technical University Using CIPP Model. Education and Science, 34 (153),47-60.

International Conference and Symposium Papers (Presented and Published)

1. Fer, S. (1998).Trends on secondary vocational and technical education. Conference on Quality Matters in International Vocational and Training, International Vocational Education and Training Association (IVETA), Ankara: August 31 –September 2, 81-88.

2. Fer, S. (2007). Differences in Turkish student teachers’ learning styles. Fourth Balkan Congress: Education, The Balkans, Europe, Stara Zagora-Bulgaria: June 22-24, 238-244.

3. Tajmel,T., Hadzibegovic, Z., Erden, M., Fer, S., & Starl, K. (2008). “Promotion of Migrants in Science Education: Austrian, German, Bosnian and Turkish perspectives”. XIII. IOSTE Symposium, The Use of Science and Technology Education for Peace and Sustainable Development. Kuşadası-Turkey: September 21-26, 2008.

Books and Book Section (International Publications)

1. Fer, S. (2000). Educational programmes and curriculum. Project on Sector Dialog for Vocational Training: With the Coordination of the Association of State Development (DPT) and German Development Coordination (GTZ). Ankara: Project no. 95.3531.1-012.00.

2. Fer, S. (2006). Qualitative evaluation of emotional intelligence in-service program for secondary school teachers, in Emotional intelligence-issues and perspectives. The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of ICFAI University, Hyderabad/India: The Icfai University Press. (TQR article reprinted as a book chapter). http://www.icfaipress.org/Books/DevelopingEmotional_cont.asp.

3. Fer, S. (2009). Social Constructivism and Social Constructivist Curricula in Turkey for the Needs of Differences of Young People: Overview in Light of the PROMISE Project, in Tanja Tajmel and ve Starl, Klaus (Eds.), Science Education Unlimited: Approaches to Equal Opportunity in Learning Science. Waxmann Verlag co. Publisher. http://waxmann.com/index-e.html.

Journal Articles Published in National Journals

1. Fer, S. (2000). The reflection of the OECD education indicators on the future Turkish education policy. Educational Administration Journal, 21, 97-109.

2. Fer, S. (2000). Modular curriculum approach. National Education Journal, 147, 31-37.

3. Fer, S. (2003). Easily learned learning activities of mathematics, physics and chemistry prospective teachers according to their learning styles. Çagdaş Egitim, 28(304), 33-43.

4. Avci S., & Fer, S. (2004). The effects of jigsaw II techniques in a cooperative learning environment on students: a case study at Kartal Vocational Training Center. Egitim ve Bilim, 29(134), 61-74.

5. Yilmaz, G. & Fer, S. (2004). The students’ opinion and achievement concerning instructional activities based on multiple intelligences theory. Hacettepe Universitesi Egitim Fakultesi Dergisi, 25, 235-245.

6. Fer, S. & Cirik, I. (2006). What are the validity and reliability study of the constructivist learning environments questionnaire on students and teachers. Yeditepe Universitesi Egitim Fakultesi Dergisi, 2(1), http://www.istekyasam.com/edu7dergi/makaleler.htm.

7. Ekşi H. ve Fer, S. (2006). The effect of social constructivist instructional design on prospective science teachers. Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi: Marmara Üniversitesi Atatürk Eğitim Fakültesi, (24), 205-229.

8. Colak E. & Fer, S. (2007). The bilingual equivalence, validity and reliability of the learning process questionnaire. Cukurova Universitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitusu Dergisi, 16(1), 197-212.

9. Cesur, O.M. ve Fer, S. (2008). What is validity and reliability study of learning style survey? Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, V(2) (will be published). http://efdergi.yyu.edu.tr/

10. Yıldız, G., & Fer, S. (2008). Validity and reliability of the self-description questionnaire-I. Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, V(II), 209-232.

National Conference and Symposium Papers (Presented and Published)

1. Dogan, H. & Fer, S. (1998). Technology education in basic education and a reform roposal. I. Primary Education Symposium, Ankara: November 27-28, 260-270.

2. Fer, S. & Peker, S. (2000). Change management in-service training for the police force. Symposium on Education of Police Force in the 21. Century, Ankara: October 25-27, 661-671.

3. Fer, S. (2006). Thinking styles of Turkish student teachers. XIV. National Educational Sciences Conference, Pamukkale Universitesi Egitim Fakultesi, Denizli: September 28–30, 681-687.

4. Fer, S. (2007). The pedagogical competencies of physics, chemistry, and mathematics student teachers on a clinical and field experiences program utilizing a longitudinal research approach. XVI. National Educational Sciences Conference, Gaziosmanpasa Universitesi, Egitim Fakultesi, Tokat: September 5–7, 652-660.

Books and Book Section (National Publications)

1. Fer, S. (1997). Research on evaluating of class promoting regulation on secondary education. Ankara: Milli Egitim Basimevi, METARGEM, Yayin No: 19.

2. Fer, S. (1999). To determine occupational competencies of qualified workforce who work in the ready-made clothing industry and to develop a program model on the basis of these occupational competencies. Ankara: Milli Egitim Basimevi, METARGEM, Yayin No: 24.

3. Fer, S. & Cirik, I. (2007). Constructivist Learning: From Theory to Application. Istanbul: Morpa Yayinlari.

4. Fer, S. (2009). Instructional Design. Ankara: Ani Yayincilik, 2008.

National Conference and Symposium Papers (Presented)

1. Fer, S. (1999). School improvement strategies. VIII. National Educational Sciences Conference, Trabzon: September1-3.

2. Fer, S. (2000). Approaches on secondary general and vocational education and a reform proposal. IX. National Educational Sciences Congress, Erzurum: September 27-30.

3. Fer, S. (2005). An evaluation of basic education national curricula. Symposium on Educational Policy during Republic, Marmara Universitesi Atatürk Egitim Fakultesi ve Basbakanlık Ataturk Kultur, Dil ve Tarih Yuksek Kurumu Ataturk Arastırma Merkezi, Istanbul: December 7–9.

4. Fer, S. (2006). 2005 National curricula and problems. Koy Enstituleri ve Egitim Sorunlarimiz Paneli, Turk Muhendis ve Mimar Odalari Birligi, Istanbul: December 22.

5. Fer, S., (2007).“Aplying Active Learning Environment”. 6. Symposium on Teacher, TED Kdz. Ereğli Koleji Vakfı, Ereğli-Zonguldak: 03 Kasım 2007.

6. Fer, S., (2008). “Commission on Life Knowledge”. Workshoop on Evaluation of Basics School-K8 Curricula and Textbooks, and Sharing the Outcomes with the Secondary Educatoion, General Directorate of Basics School, Ministry of National Education, Ankara: 21-23 Mayıs 2008. http://iogm.meb.gov.tr/pages.php?page=haber&id=237.

Address:
Yildiz Teknik Universitesi
Davutpasa Kampusu
Egitim Fakultesi
Egitim Bilimleri Bolumu
34220 - Esenler - Istanbul - Turkiye

Phone: +90 212 383 4832
Fax: +90 212 383 4808
E-mail: sevaler99@hotmail.com