PUBLICATIONS

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JOURNAL ARTICLES

Refereed-Published

Taşar, M. F., & Karaçam, S. (2008). T.C. 6-8. Sınıflar Fen ve Teknoloji Dersi Öğretim Programının A.B.D. Massachusetts Eyaleti Bilim ve Teknoloji/Mühendislik Dersi Öğretim Programı ile Karşılaştırılarak Değerlendirilmesi [A Comparison and of 6-8 Grade Science and Technology Curriculum Framework of The Turkish Republic and Science and Technology/Engineering Curriculum Framework of Massachusetts]. Millî Eğitim, 37(2), 195-212.

Temiz, B. K., Taşar, M. F., & Tan, M. (2006). Development and validation of a multiple format test of science process skills. International Education Journal, 7(7), 1007-1027.

Kandil-İngeç, Ş., Ünlü, P., & Taşar, M. F. (2006).  “Temel Kavramlardan Oluşan Kompleks Bir Kavramın Öğrenme Gelişim Sıralamasının Araştırılması: Momentum” [An investigation of a complex concept consisting of elementary concepts: Momentum], Kırşehir Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 7 (1), 123-134.

Ünlü, P., & Kandil-İngeç, Ş., Taşar, M. F. (2006). “Öğretmen Adaylarının Momentum ve İmpuls Kavramlarına İlişkin Bilgi Yapılarının Kavram Haritaları Yöntemi ile Araştırılması” [An investigation of Teacher Candidates Knowledge Structures about Momentum and Impuls by Means of Concept Maps], Eğitim ve Bilim, 31 (139), 70-79.

Tasar, M.F. (2006). “Probing Preservice Teachers’ Understandings of Scientific Knowledge by Using a Vignette in Conjunction with a Paper and Pencil Test,” Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 2(1), 53-70.

Kandil-İngeç, Ş., Taşar, M.F. & Ünlü, P. (2005). Momentum ve impuls kavramlarını anlama - II: Öğretmen adaylarının momentum ve impuls konuları ile ilgili durumlar içeren problemlere verdikleri yazılı cevapların incelenmesi” [Understanding the concepts of momentum and impulse - II: An investigation of prospective teachers' extended written responses to problems about impuls and momentum], Gazi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 25 (2), 309-326.

Arıkan, A., Argün, Z., Çakmak, M. & Taşar, M.F. (2004). Foto-Mat projesi ve matematik öğretmen adaylarının bu proje hakkındaki görüşleri. Hacettepe Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 27, 30-39.

Tasar, M. F. (2003). Teaching history and the nature of science in science teacher education programs. [Fen öğretmeni adaylarına bilimin tarihi ve doğasının öğretilmesi]. Pamukkale Universitesi Egitim Fakultesi Dergisi, 7 (1), 30-42.

Taylor, J. A., Lunetta, V. N., Dana, T. M., & Tasar, M. F. (2002). Bridging science and engineering: An integrated course for non-science majors. Journal of College Science Teaching, 31 (6), 378-383.

Unlu-Gunes, P., Kandil-Ingeç, S., & Tasar, M. F. (2002). Momentum ve impuls kavramlarini anlama - I: Ogretmen adaylarinin açik uçlu sorularla momentum ve impulsu nasil tanimladiklarinin belirlenmesi. [Understanding the concepts of momentum and impuls - I: A survey of prospective teachers' definitions of impuls and momentum by open ended questions]. Gazi Eğitim Fakultesi Dergisi, 22 (3).

Taylor, J. A., Dana, T. M., & Tasar, M. F. (2001). An integration of simple materials and complex ideas: description of an instructional sequence in statics. International Journal of Engineering Education, 17 (3), 267-275.

 

INSTRUCTIONAL PAMPHLET

Tasar, M. F. (1999). A supplement for Engr/Scied 497F simple machines module: “How simple machines work: Serial or parallel? The case of pulleys.” Unpublished manuscript, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.

UNPUBLISHED DOCTORAL DISSERTATION

Tasar, M. F. (2001). A case study of one novice college student's alternative framework and learning of force and motion. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park. (Full-text available at: http://etda.libraries.psu.edu/theses/approved/WorldWideIndex/ETD-66/index.html).

UNPUBLISHED MASTER'S THESIS

Tasar, M. F. (1996). An examination of characteristics and theories of high temperature superconductors. Unpublished master's thesis, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey.

PROJECT PROGRESS REPORT

Lunetta, V. N., Taylor, J. A., Dana, T. M., Lakhtakia, A., Tasar, M. F., & Ramos, J. (1999, November). An innovative science course for teachers - White Paper.

PRESENTATIONS TO PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS  

International Conferences

  1. Taşar, M.F. (August 24-29 2008). Qualitative Data Analysis. Workshop Presented at ESERA 2008 Summer School – European Science Education Research Association, National Science Learning Centre, University of York, York, UK.
  2. Taşar, M.F. (August 21-25 2007). Struggle for Understanding Force and Motion: An Exemplar Case Study. Paper Presented at ESERA 2007 – European Science Education Research Association, Malmö University, Malmö, Sweden.
  3. Taşar, M.F. (July 8-12 2007). Prospective Science Teachers’ Understanding and Textbook Portrayal of Scientific Laws and Theories and a Suggested Instructional Sequence for Teaching and Learning These Terms. Poster Presented at the World Science and Technology Education Conference 2007, Perth, Australia.
  4. Taşar, M.F. & Atasoy, B. (November 28-30, 2006).  Turkish Educational System and The Recent Reform Efforts: The Example of the New Science and Technology Curriculum for Grade 4–8. Paper Presented at APERA 2006 – Asia Pacific Educational Research Association, Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong SAR.
  5. Atasoy, B. & Taşar, M.F. (November 28-30, 2006).  The History and Current Status of Teacher Education in Turkey: Prospects for Future. Paper Presented at APERA 2006 – Asia Pacific Educational Research Association, Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong SAR.
  6. Taşar, M. F.: “From Diagnosis to Treatment: Diagnosing Understanding about Force and Motion and Providing Analogies for Stimulating Meaningful Learning and Conceptual Change,” Paper Presented at GIREP 2006 – Groupe International de Recherche sur l’Enseignement de la Physique, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (August 20-25, 2006).
  7. Taşar, M. F. (August 20-25, 2006).  “Learning about Machines: From Simple to Complex,” Poster Presented at GIREP 2006 – Groupe International de Recherche sur l’Enseignement de la Physique, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
  8. Güneş, B. and Taşar, M. F. (August 20-25, 2006).  An Examination of Physics Subjects in the New National Curriculum for Science and Technology in Turkey. Paper Presented at GIREP 2006 – Groupe International de Recherche sur l’Enseignement de la Physique, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
  9. Taşar, M. F., Ünlü, P., Kandil İngeç, Ş. (August 20-25, 2006). “Teacher Candidates' Understanding of Impulse and Momentum,” Paper Presented at GIREP 2006 – Groupe International de Recherche sur l’Enseignement de la Physique, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
  10. Taşar, M. F., (31 May- 4June, 2006). Portraying and understanding the relationship between theory and scientific law. Paper Presented at NAESA 2006 – Joint North American European and South American Symposium: Science and Technology Literacy in the 21st Century, University of Cyprus.
  11. Salman-Akın, B., Taşar, M. F., Yaman, S. and Bozkurt, O. (31 May- 4June, 2006). Eighth Grade Students' Attitudes Toward Environmental Issues. Paper Presented at NAESA 2006 – Joint North American European and South American Symposium: Science and Technology Literacy in the 21st Century, University of Cyprus.
  12. Robinett, R. W., Cataloglu, E., & Tasar, M. F. (2000, August). Development and Tests of a Quantum Mechanics Assessment Instrument*. Paper Presented at the summer meeting of the American Association of Physics Teachers (121st AAPT National Meeting), Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
    (Supported in part by NSF grant #DUE 9950702)
  13. Tasar, M. F., Dana, T. M., & Lunetta, V. N. (2000, April). What it takes to understand: One college student's mental model of force, acceleration, and velocity. Paper presented at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association (AERA), New Orleans, LA.
  14. Tasar, M. F., Dana, T. M., & Lunetta, V. N. (2000, April 28-May 1). A Teacher-Researcher’s Perspective on Learning concepts and solving problems in simple machines. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, New Orleans, LA.
  15. Tasar, M. F., Dana, T. M., Taylor, J. A., & Lunetta, V. N. (2000, January). Authentic instruction and non-trivial physical science for non-majors. Paper presented at the winter meeting of the American Association of Physics Teachers, Kissimmee, FL.
  16. Robinett, R. W., Cataloglu, E., & Tasar, M. F. (2000, January). Validation of the Quantum Mechanics Visualization Instrument (QMVI). Paper Presented at the winter meeting of the American Association of Physics Teachers, Kissimmee, FL.
    (Supported in part by NSF grant #DUE 9950702)
  17. Cataloglu, E., Robinett, R. W., & Tasar, M. F. (2000, January). Augmentation of students' visual understanding of selected topics in quantum mechanics. Paper Presented at the winter meeting of the American Association of Physics Teachers, Kissimmee, FL.
    (Supported in part by NSF grant #DUE 9950702)
  18. Tasar, M. F. (1999, October). Reflections about training prospective elementary school teachers in science at Penn State University: Glimpses of an authentic instruction. Paper presented at the North-East regional meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Syracuse University, NY.
  19. Tasar, M. F., & Van Meter, P. (1999, August). An investigation of students' learning processes in simple machines. Paper presented at the summer meeting of the American Association of Physics Teachers, San Antonio, TX.
  20. Tasar, M. F., Taylor, J. A., & Dana, T. M. (1999, August). Engineering with LegosTM. Paper presented at the summer meeting of the American Association of Physics Teachers, San Antonio, TX.
  21. Taylor, J. A., Dana, T. M., & Tasar, M. F. (1999, August). An Integrated Engineering/Physics Course for Elementary Education Majors. Paper presented at the summer meeting of the American Association of Physics Teachers, San Antonio, TX.
  22. Macaroglu, E., Tasar, M. F., & Cataloglu, E. (1999, April). The Turkish Pre-Service Elementary Teachers' Beliefs about the Nature of Science. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, San Diego, CA.

National Conferences 

                    Paper Presentations

  1. Aydın, F. ve Taşar, M.F. (7-9 Eylül, 2006). İnformal Öğrenme Kapsamında Bilimsel Alan Gezilerinin Fen Eğitimindeki Yeri. VII. Ulusal Fen ve Matematik Eğitimi Kongresinde Sunulmuş Sözlü Bildiri, Gazi Üniversitesi, Ankara.
     

  2. Taşar, M. F., Balkan Kıyıcı, F., Aslan, O., ve Özkaya, A., “2004 Hayat Bilgisi Programının 4.ve 5.sınıf fen ve teknoloji dersinin fen boyutuna temel oluşturulması aşısından incelenmesi”, Ulusal Sınıf Öğretmenliği Kongresi, Ankara, 2006, Bildiriler Kitabı 1. cilt. s. 393-400.
     

  3. Taşar, M. F., “Eğitim Fakültelerinin Yeniden Yapılandırılması ve Fen Eğitimi”, Eğitim Fakültelerinde Yeniden Yapılandırmanın Sonuçları ve Öğretmen Yetiştirme Sempozyumu, Gazi Üniversitesi, Ankara, 2005.
     

  4. Taşar, M. F., “Proje Tabanlı Öğrenme Yaklaşımına Dayalı Bütünleşik Bir Dersin Sınıf Öğretmenliğindeki Uygulanması ve Sonuçlar”, I. Ulusal Fen ve Teknoloji Eğitiminde Çağdaş Yaklaşımlar Sempozyumu, Ankara, 2005.
     

  5. Taşar, M. F., “Sempozyum Açılış Konuşması”, İstek Vakfı Okulları I. Fen ve Matematik Öğretmenleri Sempozyumu, İstanbul, 2005.
     

  6. Tasar, M. F. (2002, September). Bilim Hakkinda Gorusler Anketi [The Views About Science Survey]. Paper presented at the Fifth National Congress of Science and Mathematics Education, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey.

  7. Tasar, M. F. (2002, September). Oğrencilerin bir ipte olusan gerilim hakkindaki yerlesik kanilari [Students' conceptions of tension in a string]. Paper presented at the Fifth National Congress of Science and Mathematics Education, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey.

  8. Tasar, M. F., Temiz, B. K., & Tan, M. (2002, September). Ilkoğretim fen ogretim programinin bilimsel surec becerilerini gelistirmede hedefler, içerik ve egitim durumlari bakimindan incelenmesi. [An examination of the Turkish national middle school science curriculum from the perspective of fostering science process skills thorough its proposed aims, content, and teaching methods]. Paper presented at the Fifth National Congress of Science and Mathematics Education, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey.

  9. Tasar, M. F. (2002, September). Ogrencilerin kuvvet ve hareketi kavrayislarinin bir tani testi ile saptanmasi. [Determining students' conceptions of force and motion by using a diagnostic test]. Paper presented at the Fifth National Congress of Science and Mathematics Education, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey.

Poster Sessions

  1. İlter, Ş. & Taşar, M.F. (7-9 Eylül, 2006). Öğrenci Merkezli Eğitim Hakkında İki İlköğretim Fen Bilgisi Öğretmeninin Görüşleri. VII. Ulusal Fen ve Matematik Eğitimi Kongresinde Sunulmuş Poster, Gazi Üniversitesi, Ankara.
     

  2. Taşar, M.F., Çakmak, M., Arıkan, A. ve Argün, Z. (7-9 Eylül, 2006). Foto-Mat Projesi: Matematik Öğretmeni Yetiştirmede Bir Otantik Öğretim Örneği.. VII. Ulusal Fen ve Matematik Eğitimi Kongresinde Sunulmuş Poster, Gazi Üniversitesi, Ankara.
     

  3. Unlu-Gunes, P., Tasar, M. F., & Kandil-Ingeç, S. (2002, September). Ogrencilerin momentumun korunumu hakkindaki dusunceleri ve bu kavramin ogretilmesi uzerine gorusler [Students' conceptions of conservation of momentum and implications for teaching this concept]. Poster session presented at the Fifth National Congress of Science and Mathematics Education, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey.

  4. Kandil-Ingeç, S., Unlu-Gunes, P., & Tasar, M. F. (2002, September). Ogrencilerin impulsu tanimlamalari ve bir probleme uygulamalari [Students' definitions of impulse and using their definitions in solving a problem]. Poster session presented at the Fifth National Congress of Science and Mathematics Education, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey.

  5. Tasar, M. F., Kandil-Ingeç, S., & Unlu-Gunes, P. (2002, September). Grafik çizme ve anlama becerisinin saptanmasi [Measuring students' skills of drawing and understanding graphs]. Poster session presented at the Fifth National Congress of Science and Mathematics Education, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey.

 

UNPUBLISHED MANUSCRIPTS

Tasar, M. F. (1998). Individual differences and science education: Effects of field-dependence/independence on learning and teaching science. Unpublished manuscript.

Tasar, M. F. (1998). Mental models and modeling: Knowledge structures and science education. Unpublished manuscript.

 

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