Aims and objectives

The Interdisciplinary Research Center was established in December 2023 with the support of Suleyman Demirel University. Given the broad scope of the Faculty of Education and Humanities, the goals and objectives of the center are also multifaceted:

• Enhancing Pedagogical Education: Conduct research to improve the understanding of educational psychology and pedagogical theories to enhance the effectiveness of teaching and learning methods. The main goal is to contribute to research in the field of pedagogy.
• Improving Teaching Practices: Study, develop, and disseminate best practices in school and university programs, as well as distance learning programs.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Strengthen collaboration between teachers, researchers, and specialists from various fields (psychology, neurology, technology, sociology, languages, etc.) to bring new perspectives to pedagogical research.
• Integration of Educational Technologies: Study the effective integration of educational technologies into teaching and learning, keeping pace with technological advancements and their implications for education.
• Assessment: Develop and improve methods for assessing educational programs with the aim of enhancing student motivation.
• Inclusive Education: Conduct research and implement inclusive practices that ensure equal access to education for all students, including those with disabilities, different cultural backgrounds, and learning styles.
• Community Engagement: Collaborate with schools, colleges, and local communities to address educational issues and provide necessary support.
• Dissemination of Research: Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals, enhance article citations, participate in conferences, seminars, webinars, and other informational and educational events.
• Securing Grants and Funding: Prepare projects for international, governmental, and internal grants to support sustainable research and educational initiatives.
• Student Involvement: Engage students of all levels in pedagogical research to foster the development of future educators and researchers.
• Ethical Issues: Develop ethical practices in pedagogical research, including issues related to student privacy, data security, and informed consent.
• Engagement with External Scholars: Strengthen ties with international universities (e.g., Glasgow University, Cambridge University) and interdisciplinary research centers.
• Lifelong Learning: Establish principles of continuous education for educators.

• Study of grade inflation;
• The negative impact of grade inflation on universities;
• Finding ways to combat grade inflation;
• Analysis of the Bell curve level (based on the quality department’s survey);
• Conducting surveys of students and teachers on the use of the Bell curve (with statistical analysis);
• Developing recommendations on the use of the Bell curve based on survey results;
• Writing an article based on the research results;
• Holding a round table with other universities to exchange opinions on the assessment system;
• Developing a methodological guide for university teachers based on the obtained results;
• Preparing a project for a state grant on this topic.

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