Mehmet Aydeniz, Ph.D.

Biography

Dr. Mehmet Aydeniz is an Assistant Professor of Science Education in the Department of Theory and Practice in Teacher Education. He received his M.S. with a concentration in chemistry in 2001, and his Ph.D. in 2007 from The Florida State University in Science Education. He has worked as a high school chemistry teacher for three years in Orlando, FL.

Research

Dr. Aydeniz’s research focuses on two main areas of education, student learning and professional development. He is primarily interested in empowering science teachers through pedagogical content knowledge to teach inquiry-based science. His other research interests include assessment of students’ learning, modeling inquiry-based learning in science classrooms, and validity and equity issues in standardized testing.

Teaching

In my undergraduate courses, I strive to provide my students with successful experiences with learning science through inquiry. For practical applications, I challenge my students to develop inquiry-based science learning activities using the learning cycle model of instruction. In my graduate courses, I focus on helping students to look critically at the science education reform initiatives. I also introduce my students to contemporary curriculum theories and challenge them to consider the political, cultural and economical implications of contemporary curriculum theories for our society.

Publications

Dr. Aydeniz is a co-author on an article published in the Journal of Educational Assessment. He has presented at numerous national and regional conferences including NARST, ASTE and SASTE.

Service

Outstanding Dissertation Award Committee Member for the National Association for Research in Science Teaching.

Reviewer for the Electronic Journal of Literacy through Science.

Reviewer for the National Association for Research in Science Teaching.

 

Contact Information

Dr. Mehmet Aydeniz
Assisstant Professor
Science Education


A408 Jane and David Bailey Education Complex
1126 Volunteer Boulevard
Knoxville, Tennessee
37996-3442

Phone: 865-974-0885
Fax: 865-974-8718
maydeniz@utk.edu

Contact CEHHS

335 Claxton Complex 1122 Volunteer Boulevard
Knoxville, Tennessee 37996

Phone: 865-974-2201
Fax: 865-974-8718