Personal Info

 ID Information 

Name and surnameBekir ÖZER
Place and date of birthYeşilova, Burdur, 1947
NationalityTurkish
Martial statusMarried, two children
Home addressKarakol, Gülümser Sok. Çelebi Apt. 10/4
Gazimağusa, North Cyprus
Office addressDepartment of Educational Sciences,
Faculty of Education,
Eastern Mediterranean University
Gazimağusa, North Cyprus
E-mail address bekir.ozer@emu.edu.tr
Office Tel0392 630 4037 / 2430
Fax0392 630 4038
Foreign languagesEnglish
Study areaCurriculum and instruction
Research areaEffective learning
Teaching learning strategies 
Improvement of instruction
Professional development of teachers and faculty

 Educational Background

1989, Ph.D.Curriculum and Instruction
Institute of Social Sciences
Anadolu Üniversity
1984, M.A.
Curriculum and Instruction
Institute of  Social Sciences
Ankara Üniversity
1981, B.A.Curriculum and Instruction
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Faculty of Education
Ankara University
1969
Diploma
Department of English
Gazi Teacher Training Institute
1966
Secondary education
Burdur High School

1963
Primary education
Middle Section of Burdur High School and Burdur Askeriye Village Primary School

Theses

Ph.D. (1989). Uzaktan eğitim yaklaşımıyla uygulanan  Eğitim Önlisans Programının öğretmenlik meslek bilgisini kazandırma yönünden etkililiği [The effectiveness of the Two-Year Diploma Program implemented via distance education  for elementary school teachers in terms of learning teaching professional knowledge] (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Institute of Social Sciences, Anadolu University, Eskişehir.
M.A. (1984). Türk  Üniversiteleri için yabancı dil eğitim program modeli [A model of  foreign language education program for Turkish universities] (Unpublished master's thesis). Institute of Social Sciences, Ankara University, Ankara.

 Professional Experience

2014 - 2016Vice Rector
Eastern Mediterranean University
2012 - 2014Chair
Department of Secondary School Areas Education,
Faculty of Education,
Eastern Mediterranean University
2008 - 2011Chair
Department of Educational Sciences,
Faculty of Education,
Eastern Mediterranean University
2005 - Continued Faculty Member
Department of Educational Sciences,
Faculty of Education,
Eastern Mediterranean University
1999 - 2002Chair
Department of Educational Sciences, 
Faculty of Education,
Anadolu University
1998 - 2005Prof., Curriculum and Instruction
Department of Educational Sciences, 
Faculty of Education,
Anadolu University
1995-2005Chair
Curriculum and Instruction Branch,
Department of Educational Sciences, 
Faculty of Education,
Anadolu University
1993 - 1996Chair
Department of Educational Sciences, 
Faculty of Education,
Anadolu University
1992 - 1998 Assoc.Prof., Curriculum Development
Department of Educational Sciences, 
Faculty of Education,
Anadolu University
1990 - 1992 Assist.Prof., Curriculum and Instruction
Department of Educational Sciences, 
Faculty of Education,
Anadolu University
1986 - 1990Academic Coordinator, Editor
Teacher Training Programs,
Faculty of Open Education,
Anadolu University
1981 - 1990 Sen.Inst., Curriculum and Instruction
Department of Educational Sciences, 
Faculty of Education,
Anadolu University
1973 - 1981Inst., Chair
Institute of Foreign Languages,
Eskişehir Academy of Economic and Commercial Sciences
1969 – 1973English Teacher
Tavşanlı Atatürk High School, Kütahya

 Administrative Positions and Other Duties

2014 - 2016Vice Rector
Eastern Mediterranean University
2012 - 2014Chair
Continuing Education Center
Eastern Mediterranean University
2012 - 2014Chair
Department of Secondary School Areas Education,
Faculty of Education,
Eastern Mediterranean University
2012 - 2016Member of University Senate
Eastern Mediterranean University
2011- 2012Member of Executive Board
Continuing Education Center,
Eastern Mediterranean University
2008 - 2011 Chair
Department of Educational Sciences,
Faculty of Education,
Eastern Mediterranean University 
2008 - Continued Chair
Graduate Committee,   
Department of Educational Sciences,
Faculty of Education,
Eastern Mediterranean University
2008- 2011Member of University Senate
Eastern Mediterranean University
2006 - 2012 Member of Research Advisory Board
Eastern Mediterranean University
 2005 – 2014Member of Faculty Board
Faculty of Education,
Eastern Mediterranean University
2005 (13 – 24.6.2005)Visiting Professor
Faculty of Educational Sciences,
Cologne University, Germany
2002 – ContinuedEditor
Eğitim Bilimleri ve Uygulama Dergisi
[Journal of Educational Sciences and Practice]
2001 - 2005Member of Working Group
Research and Develeopment Centre of Inservice
Training (RDC 9),
Association for Teacher Education in Europe (ATEE)
1995 – 2005Chair
Curriculum and Instruction Branch,
Department of Educational Sciences,
Faculty of Education,
Anadolu University
1999 - 2002Member of Faculty Executive Board
Faculty of Education,
Anadolu University
1999-2002
1993-1998
Member of Faculty Board
Faculty of Education,
Anadolu University
1999 - 2002
1993 - 1996
Chair
Department of Educational Sciences, 
Faculty of Education,
Anadolu University
1986 - 1990Academic Coordinator
Teacher Training Programs,
Faculty of Open Education,
Anadolu University
1995 - 1996Member of Curriculum and Instructional 
Technology Working Group
National Education Development Project of Higher 
Education Committee and World Bank, Ankara
1996 - 1996
(15.5.1996-31.8.1996)
Part-time Local Counselor
National Education Foundation Chief Office,
National Education Development Project of 
Higher Education Council and World Bank, Ankara
1995 - 1998Member of National Education Counseling 
Board, Eskişehir

 Membership to Professional Associations

  • Eğitim Araştırmaları Derneği [Association for Educational Research], Ankara.
  • Association for Teacher Education in Europe / ATEE, Brussels, Belgium.
  • Eğitim Bilimleri ve Uygulama Derneği [Association for Educational Sciences and Practice], Ankara.
  • Eğitim Pogramları ve Öğretim Derneği [Association for Curriculum and Instruction], Ankara. 

 Courses Taught

Doctoral
Courses
Instructional  Theory and Design
Studies in Curriculum Design and Instruction  
Master
Courses
Theories of Learning and Instruction
Special  Topics in Education
Seminar in Curriculum and Instruction
Etkili Öğrenme Teknikleri [Effective Learning Techniques]
Öğretimde Arayışlar ve Yeni Yönelimler [Instructional Exploration   and New Trends]
Eğitimde Program Geliştirme [Curriculum Development in Education]
Undergraduate
Courses
Instructional Design
Etkili Öğrenme Teknikleri ve Öğretimi [Teaching Effective Learning Techniques]
Program Geliştirme ve Öğretim [Curriculum Development and Instruction]
Okul Deneyimi [School Experience]