Musa BARDAK

Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education

Istanbul, TR.

About

Highly accomplished Assistant Professor with a PhD in Early Childhood Education, specializing in curriculum development, innovative pedagogies, and advanced research methodologies. Proven leader in academic program administration, faculty coordination, and a prolific author of over 20 internationally refereed publications, driving significant advancements in educational theory and practice. Recognized for impactful contributions to STEM education, play-based learning, and comprehensive child development strategies.

Work

Sabahattin Zaim University

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Assistant Professor

Istanbul, Marmara, Türkiye

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Summary

Led academic programs and research initiatives in Early Childhood Education, contributing to curriculum development, faculty coordination, and impactful scholarly publications.

Highlights

Spearheaded curriculum development and pedagogical innovation as Department Head (2024-Current), "Teaching Practice in Schools" Coordinator (2016-2020), and Erasmus Coordinator (2020-2024).

Authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed articles (SCI, SSCI, AHCI, ESCI, SCOPUS) and international book chapters, advancing knowledge in early childhood education.

Served as Field Editor for İZÜ Journal of Education (2025-Present) and peer reviewer for 7 international journals, including Q1 and Q2 ranked publications, contributing to academic rigor.

Secured and managed multiple projects, including coordinating "Turkic World Digital Citizenship" (2023) and consulting for TÜBİTAK's "4008 Support Program" (2024).

Recognized with three İZÜ Academic Incentive Awards (2021, 2023, 2024) for significant contributions to academic achievement.

Delivered diverse undergraduate and graduate courses, including "Teaching Practice I/II" (14 years), "Introduction to Early Childhood Education" (7 years), and "Mathematics Education in Early Childhood" (5 years), impacting student development.

Mentored and supervised Master's and Doctoral theses, guiding future educators and researchers in early childhood development.

F. Sultan Mehmet Vaqf University

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Senior Lecturer

Istanbul, Marmara, Türkiye

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Summary

Directed Child Development programs and delivered advanced instruction, fostering academic excellence and departmental growth.

Highlights

Led the Child Development Department, overseeing curriculum and faculty, contributing to program development and student success.

Taught specialized courses in Child Development, applying innovative pedagogical methods to enhance student learning outcomes.

Harran University

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Lecturer

Şanlıurfa, Southeastern Anatolia, Türkiye

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Summary

Managed the Child Development Department, providing academic leadership and instruction.

Highlights

Administered the Child Development Department, ensuring effective program delivery and student support.

Contributed to the academic community through teaching and departmental initiatives.

Mardin Artuklu University

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Lecturer

Mardin, Southeastern Anatolia, Türkiye

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Summary

Provided leadership for the Child Development Department and instructed foundational courses.

Highlights

Headed the Child Development Department, managing operational and academic responsibilities.

Delivered engaging lectures and fostered student engagement in Child Development studies.

Tokatköy Primary School

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Preschool Teacher

Beykoz, Istanbul, Marmara, Türkiye

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Summary

Designed and delivered engaging educational experiences for preschool children, fostering foundational learning and development.

Highlights

Developed and executed age-appropriate curricula, promoting cognitive, social, and emotional growth in young children.

Managed classroom activities and collaborated with parents to support holistic child development.

Ahmet Toprak Vocational High School

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Early Childhood Development Teacher (Conscripted Service)

Lice, Diyarbakır, Southeastern Anatolia, Türkiye

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Summary

Educated and mentored students in early childhood development within a public sector vocational high school.

Highlights

Implemented comprehensive early childhood development curricula, preparing students for careers in the field.

Provided practical training and guidance, contributing to students' professional readiness.

Education

Marmara University

Istanbul, Marmara, Türkiye
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Doctorate Early Childhood Education Teacher Training

Fırat University

Elazığ, Eastern Anatolia, Türkiye
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Master's Degree Curriculum and Instruction

Marmara University

Istanbul, Marmara, Türkiye
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Bachelor's Degree Early Childhood Education Teacher Training

Awards

Academic Achievement Award (Mid-Category)

İZÜ Academic Incentive Awards

Recognized for outstanding academic contributions and achievements.

Academic Achievement Award (Mid-Category)

İZÜ Academic Incentive Awards

Recognized for outstanding academic contributions and achievements.

Academic Incentive Award (Mid-Category Prize)

İZÜ Academic Incentive Awards

Awarded for significant academic contributions in the mid-category.

Publications

Bardak, M. (Ed.) (2025). Okul Öncesi Eğitim Değerlendirmeleri. Yaz Yayıncılık (E_ISBN 978-625-5838-62-9) doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17431312

Yaz Publication

Bardak, M. (2025). Oyuncaklar İle Aile ve Çocuk. C. Köken (Ed.) Türk Kültüründe Aile ve Çocuk içinde (s. 239-254). Eğiten Kitap Yayınları (ISBN 978-625-5974-83-9).

Eğiten Publication

Bardak, M. & Topaç, N. (2025). Proje Değerlendirme Kriterleri ve Rubrik Kullanimi. M. Özgenel ve O. Söner (Ed.), Eğitimde Proje Hazırlama ve Yönetimi içinde (s. 186-199). Ankara: Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık (ISBN 978-625-6652-29-3)

Pegem Academy Publishing

Bardak, M. & Topaç, N. (2025). Maarif Modeli 2024 Okul Öncesi Eğitim Programının Analizi. M. Bardak (Ed.), Erken Çocukluk Eğitimde Güncel Araştırmalar içinde (s. 179-197). Ankara: Vizetek Yayıncılık. (E_ISBN 978-625-5531-84-1). DOI: 10.54637/vizetek.9786255531841

Vizetek Publication

Bardak, M. (Ed.) (2025). Erken Çocukluk Eğitimde Güncel Araştırmalar. Vizetek Yayıncılık. (E_ISBN 978-625-5531-84-1). doi.org/10.54637/vizetek.9786255531841

Vizetek Publication

Bardak, M. & Topaç, N. (2025). Erken Çocuklukta Oyun Temelli Pedagojiler ve Metaverse. Y. Değirmenci (Ed.) Eğitim Bilimleri Konuları içinde (s. 62-83). Yaz Yayınları (E_ISBN 978-625-5596-27-7). doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15070791

Yaz Publication

The first modern early childhood education curriculum in the Ottoman Empire: The 1911 Ottoman İttihat Schools Kindergarten Program. International Journal of Advanced Natural Sciences and Engineering Researches, 9(3), 333-337.

International Journal of Advanced Natural Sciences and Engineering Researches

Bardak, M. (2024). Ahmet Kemal Paşa ve Osmanlı Eğitiminin Kamu Yönetimine Geçme Sürecindeki Rolü. İçinde (Ed. M. Akif Kireçci ve Hasan Bacanlı) Türkiye’de Eğitim Düşünürleri (s. 145-174). Economic Cooperation Organization Education Institute Publishing (ISBN: 9786259887081)

Economic Cooperation Organization Education Institute Publishing

Bardak, M. (2024). Türkiye'de Okul Öncesi Eğitimin Tarihsel Gelişimi ve Mevcut Durumu. İçinde (Ed. İsa Kaya) Okul Öncesi Eğitim (s.16-24). İlke Vakfı Yayınları

İlke Vaqf Publishing

http://dx.doi.org/10.26414/ar14

Bardak, M. & Nas, E. E. (2023). Bilim ve Yaratıcılık. In A. Balaban-Dağal & Ş. Değirmenci (Eds.), Erken Çocuklukta Yaratıcılığa Genel Bakış (s. 373-396). Eğiten Yayın (ISBN: 9786256594715).

Eğiten Publishing

Bardak, M. (2023). Ana Muallime Mektebi. Türk Maarif Ansiklopedisi, C.1, s.216-218. Maarif Vakfı Yayınları.

Turkish Maarif Foundation Publications

The effect of Corona-virus disease (COVID-19) outbreak quarantine on the belief and behavior of children in early childhood with a fuzzy conjoint method. Mathematical Sciences and Applications E-Notes, 11(1), 43-55.

Mathematical Sciences and Applications E-Notes

Examining the effects of music on cognitive skills of children in early childhood with the Pythagorean fuzzy set approach. Sigma Journal of Engineering and Natural Sciences, 41(4), 742-749.

Sigma Journal of Engineering and Natural Sciences

Bardak, M. & Topaç, N. (2022). Türkiye'deki Okul Öncesi Öğretmenliği Lisans Programlarının Öğretim Elemanları Açısından İncelenmesi. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Eğitim Dergisi, 4 (1), 111-139.

Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Eğitim Dergisi

Kirişci, M., Bardak, M. & Topaç, N. (2022). New Possibility Soft Sets with Gender Equality Application in Early Childhood Children. In C.-H. Chen et al. (Eds.) Volume 30: Applied Mathematics, Modeling and Computer Simulation (pp. 1082-1089). IOSPress.

IOSPress

A bibliographic essay on traditional children's games and educational play in early childhood. International Journal of Social and Educational Sciences, 17, 24-57.

International Journal of Social and Educational Sciences

The novel VIKOR methods for generalized Pythagorean fuzzy soft sets and its application to children of early childhood in COVID-19 quarantine. Neural Computing & Applications, 34(3), 1877-1903.

Neural Computing & Applications

Bardak, M. & Topaç, N. (2021). Oyun ve Oyun Materyalleri. İstanbul: Efe Akademi Yayınları (ISBN: 9786258217377).

Efe Academy Publishing

Bardak, M. & Topaç, N. & Mertoğlu, E. (2021). Information Literacy Standards in Early Childhood in A. Kabadayı (Eds.) Innovations and Challenges in Early Childhood Education for Sustainable Development (pp. 90-135). Lyon: Livre de Lyon (ISBN: 9782382361801)

Livre de Lyon

Risk assessment of cognitive and behavioral development of early childhood children in quarantine days: An AHP approach. Communications in Advanced Mathematical Sciences, 4(3), 137-149.

Communications in Advanced Mathematical Sciences

Investigation of Preschool Children's Descriptions of Value Concepts: A Qualitative Study. Journal of Values Education, 18(39), 447-487.

Journal of Values Education

Early childhood children in COVID-19 quarantine days and multiple correspondence analysis. Journal of Mathematical Sciences and Modelling, 3(3), 130-134.

Journal of Mathematical Sciences and Modelling

Biography of the Late Ottoman Educator-Bureaucrat Ahmed Kemal Pasha. International Journal of Social and Educational Sciences, 7(13), 40-71.

International Journal of Social and Educational Sciences

Success for all: Promoting early childhood STEM identity. International Journal of Field Education, 6(1), 201-208.

International Journal of Field Education

(Translation article)

Polat, Ö. ve Bardak, M. (2019). Türkiye’de Erken Çocukluk Döneminde STEM Yaklaşımı. International Journal of Social Science Research, 8 (2), 18-41.

International Journal of Social Science Research

Bardak, M. & Topaç, N. (2019). Eğitici Çocuk Oyunları: Bir Osmanlı Pedagogu Ahmed Edib ve Terbiyevi Çocuk Oyunları. Efe Akademi Yayınları. (ISBN:9786052308882)

Efe Academy Publishing

Bardak, M. (2019). Osmanlı’da Modern Okul öncesi Eğitim (1908-1918). Alalma Yayınları (ISBN: 9786058111431)

Alalma Publishing

Bardak, M. (2018). Oyun Temelli Öğrenme. (Ed. A. Gürol) içinde, Erken Çocukluk Döneminde Öğrenme Yaklaşımları (s. 207-230). Efe Akademi Yayınları (ISBN: 9786052308479).

Efe Academy Publishing

Yaşar-Ekici, F. & Bardak, M. & Yousef Zadeh, M. (2018) Erken Çocukluk Döneminde STEM. İçinde (Ed. E. Aydın, K. A. Kırkıç), Merhaba STEM: Yenilikçi Bir Öğretim Yaklaşımı (s. 51-78). Eğitim Kitabevi

Eğitim Publishing

Zembat, R., Kılıç, Z., Ünlüer, E., Çobanoğlu, A., Usbaş, H., Bardak, M., (2015) Çocuğun Beslenme Alışkanlığını Kazanmasında Okul Öncesi Eğitim Kurumlarının Yeri. H.Ü. Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi, 1(1), 417-424.

Hacettepe Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi

Gündüz, M. ve Bardak, M. (Yayına Hazırlama) (2011). Eğitimci bir Jön Türk Lider Ahmet Rıza Bey ve Vazife ve Mesuliyet Eserleri. Divan Kitap (ISBN:9786054239184)

Divan Publishing

Gündüz, M. ve Bardak, M. (2010). Eğitimde Millîlik ve Milli Talim ve Terbiye Cemiyeti Mecmuası Üzerine Bir İnceleme. NWSA Educational Science, 1(4), 1932-1954.

NWSA Educational Science

Languages

Turkish

English

Certificates

Accreditation Evaluator Certification

EPDAD (Education Faculty Programs Accreditation Association)

Skills

Educational Leadership

Curriculum Development, Program Management, Faculty Coordination, Accreditation Evaluation, Erasmus Program Management, Department Head, Academic Administration.

Research & Analysis

Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Fuzzy Set Approach, AHP Approach, Statistical Modeling, Bibliographic Analysis, STEM Education Research, Early Childhood Curriculum Research, Educational Psychology, Mixed Methods Research, Scholarly Writing.

Teaching & Pedagogy

Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Curriculum & Instruction, Play-Based Learning, STEM Pedagogy, Sensory Education, Social Skills Training, Children's Literature, Mathematics Education, Educational Policies, Children & Media, Teaching Practice, Mentorship.

Project Management

Project Evaluation, Project Coordination, Grant Acquisition, Stakeholder Engagement, Program Implementation, Consultation.

Editorial & Peer Review

Field Editing, Academic Peer Review, Scholarly Publishing, Journal Management, Research Ethics, Content Evaluation.

Projects

Science and Society Supports, 4008 Support Program for Inclusive Community Practices for Individuals with Special Needs

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Summary

Provided expert consultation for a TÜBİTAK-supported program.

Turkic World Digital Citizenship

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Summary

Coordinated a multi-partner project focused on digital citizenship.

Children and Youth Financial Support Program

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Summary

Served as an Independent Evaluator for the Istanbul Development Agency (IDA) program.

Children and Youth Financial Support Program

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Summary

Served as an Independent Evaluator for the Istanbul Development Agency (IDA) program.

Curious Little Ones Education Center Project

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Summary

Served as an Expert in Pre-School Education for a project supported by the Istanbul Development Agency.

Children and Youth Financial Support Program

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Summary

Served as an Independent Evaluator for the Istanbul Development Agency (IDA) program.

Children and Youth Financial Support Program

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Summary

Served as an Independent Evaluator for the Istanbul Development Agency (IDA) program.