About me: I started my academic career at Marmara University in Istanbul, where I did my first PhD in education, and also obtained a faculty position. I went on a sabbatical at Zurich University in Switzerland during which I realised that a deep understanding of human cognition beyond my background was needed for the new avenues I wanted to explore. Therefore a took an MSc in Educational Neuroscience at Birkbeck, University of London, after which I obtained ESRC funding for my second PhD in the same field at Institute of Education, UCL.
My research: My research aims to explore the developmental trajectory of cognition of causality, the role of spatial-temporal contiguity, probability, and covariation information. I also investigate the predictive power of a number of abilities, such as verbal, non-verbal, and spatial ability.
The difference my research makes: My research pioneers how do we come to know about space and time, and in turn how do space and time aid us to know about causes and effects.
Supervisors: Andrew Tolmie and Anne Schlotmann
Publications:
Books |
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- Hesapçıoglu, M. & Dündar, S. (2011). Equality of opportunity in education in Turkey and postmodernism. Turkey: Egitim Bookstore.[1]
- [1] Turkish name: “Türkiye’de eğitimde fırsat eşitliği ve postmodernizm.”
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Edited Books |
- Dündar, S. (2012). Scientific theories in education: a festschrift for Muhsin Hesapcioglu. Turkey: Nobel Academic Publishing. [1]
- Hesapçıoglu, M., Korkmaz, E., Dündar, S., Morhayim, B.G., & Çavus M., (2008). First international alternative education symposium-Darphane-i Amire. Turkey: Nobel Publishing. [2]
[1] Turkish name: “Eğitimde bilim teorisi – Prof. Dr. Muhsin Hesapçıoğlu’na armağan.”
[2] Turkish name: “1. Uluslararası alternatif eğitim sempozyumu- Darphane-i Amire.” |
Chapters in books
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- Tolmie, A. & Dündar-Coecke, S. (under review). Coneptual development in science. In M.S.C. Thomas, D. Mareschal, & I. Dumontheil (Eds.), Educational neuroscience: development across the life span.
- Dündar, S. (2012). New science. In S. Dündar (ed.), Scientific theories in education: a festschrift for Muhsin Hesapcioglu (pp. 215-242). Turkey: Nobel Academic Publishing. [1]
- Ensari, H. & Dündar, S. (2009). Actual developments in education. In S. Oktay (ed.), Turkish education system and school management (pp. 389-429). Turkey: Kriter Publishing.[2]
[1] Turkish name: “Yeni bilim” in“Eğitimde bilim teorisi – Prof. Dr. Muhsin Hesapçıoğlu’na armağan.”
[2] Turkish name: “Eğitimde aktuel gelişmeler.” |
Articles in journals |
- Dündar-Coecke, S., Tolmie, A., & Schlottmann, A. (submitted). The development of causal reasoning and the role of spatial-temporal ability.
- Thomas, M.S.C. & Dündar-Coecke, S. (in preparation). Developmental computational modeling of the relationship between socio-economic status, the heritability of intelligence, and environmental influences on brain structure.
- Dündar-Coecke, S. (2014). Ramifications of quantum physics for education. Problems of Education In The 21st Century, 58(58): 53-66.
- Dündar, S. (2013). Re-evaluating some of the fundamental educational questions in line with the developments in new physics. Journal of Research in Educational Sciences-JRES, 4(6): 12-48
- Dündar, S. (2013). A comparison study of sensitivity to human rights issues among students in Turkey. University of Minnesota Human Rights Library. http://www1.umn.edu/humanrts/links/hrarticle.pdf [21.05.2013]
- Dündar, S. (2013). Students’ participation to the decision-making process as a tool for democratic school. Educational Sciences: Theory & Practice, 13(2): 867-884.
- Dündar, S. (2013). Training of genius for meritocracy and elitism. International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications – IJONTE, 4(1): 125-137.
- Çetin, M., Dündar, S., & Doğan, A. (2012). Change and innovation: a study to develop a scale for teachers’ attitudes towards change. International Journal of New Trends in Arts, Sports & Science Education, 1(3): 26-38.
- Dündar, S. (2012). An educational glance at aristocracy: transformation of inequalities in postmodernism. Journal of The Hasan Ali Yucel Faculty of Education, 9(2): 85-102.[1]
- Aslan, A.E., Çelebi, N., Akdag, B., Yüksel, M., Canel, N., Imamoglu, S. & Dündar, S. (2009). A study on professional ethic perceptions of teachers and school principals. European Journal of Education Studies, Vol. 1(3): 145-167.
- Hesapçıoglu, M. & Dündar, S. (2009). A classification study for philosophical basis of alternative schools. Marmara University Journal of Education Scineces, 28: 43-56.[2]
[1] Turkish name: “Aristokrasiye eğitimsel bir bakış: Postmodernizmde eşitsizliğin dönüşümü.”
[2] Turkish name: “Alternatif okulların felsefi temellerine ilişkin bir kategorizasyon çalışması.”
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Conference proceedings |
- Dündar-Coecke, S., & Tolmie, A. (submitted). The outcomes of a short-term intervention program aiming at improving children’s causal awareness. British Psychology Society Annual Conference 2018.
- Dündar-Coecke, S., & Tolmie, A. (accepted, due in 4-6 June, 2018). What skills predict children’s understanding of causal processes? SIG 22: Neuroscience & Education, London, UK.
- Dündar-Coecke, S. (November, 2017). Spatiotemporal vs language skills in causation. 12th International Symposium of Cognition, Logic and Communication “Impact of Visuospatial Skills on Learning”. University of Latvia, Latvia.
- Dündar-Coecke, S. (May, 2017). Language skills and spatial-temporal reasoning in causal thinking: children data. Quantum Group Workshop. University of Oxford, UK.
- Dündar-Coecke, S. (June, 2014). A quest for new quantum words: reasons. Paper presented at the proceedings of the Quantum Mechanics: Logical and Philosophical Approaches. Quantum Theory From Problems to Advances – QTPA. Linnaeus University, Sweden.
- Dündar-Coecke, S. (December, 2013). A quest for new quantum words. Wither Quantum Structures? Quantum Logic In The XXIth Century, CLEA. Brussels, Belgium.
- Çetin, M., Dündar, S. & Doğan, A. (September, 2012). Change and innovation: a study to develop a scale for teachers’ attitudes towards change. New Trends on Global Education Conference GEC. Girne, Cyprus.
- Dündar, S. (May, 2012). From sword aristocracy to gowned aristocracy: new inequality signals in postmodern era. The 1st. International Educational Sociology Symposium. Ankara, Turkey.[1]
- Dündar, S. & Hesapçıoğlu, M. (July, 2011). Giftedness in Turkish educational system in a context of globalization and elite education: an egalitarian model proposal (=pedagogical cooperation). Excellence in Education 2011: Giftedness, Creativity, Development. International Centre for Innovation in Education (ICIE). Istanbul, Turkey
- Ensari, H., Dündar, S., Asan, T. & Parlar, H. (May, 2009). What and why discussions I: a national comparison of education management PhD courses. The 4th National Education Management Congress. Pamukkale, Turkey.
- [Ensari, H., Dündar, S. & Asan, T. (October, 2009). What and why discussions II: an international comparison of education management PhD courses. The 5th International Balkan Education and Science Congress. Edirne, Turkey. [3]
- Dündar, S. (May, 2007). Ethical leadership. Ethics and Supervising Panel. Istanbul, Turkey
[1] Turkish name: “Kılıç aristokrasisinden cüppe aristokrasisine: postmodern dönemde yeni eşitsizlik sinyalleri.”
[2] Turkish name: “Ne ve niçin tartışmaları 1: eğitim yönetimi denetimi ve teftişi ve planlaması ana bilim dalı yüksek lisans ve doktora program içeriklerine ilişkin yurt içi taramayla öneri havuzu oluşturma çalışması.”
[3] Turkish name of the proceeding is “Eğitim yönetimi ve denetimi ana bilim dalı yüksek lisans ve doktora program içeriklerine ilişkin yurtdışı taramayla öneri havuzu oluşturma çalışması.”
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Book translation (from English to Turkish)
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- ‘Strategic thinking (part I and part II)’ in Paul, R. & Elder, L. (eds.), Critical thinking tools for taking charge of your learning and your life, 3rd USA: Pearson Publishing[1]
[1] Turkish name of the chapter is ‘Stratejik düşünce (kısım I ve kısım II)’ A.E. Aslan, & G. Sart (eds.), Kritik düşünce yaşamınızın ve oğrenmenizin sorumluluğunu ustlenmek için araçlar. Ankara: Nobel Publishing.
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Pathway: Psychology
Location: Psychology and Human Development, Institute of Education, UCL
Email: selma.coecke@gmail.com
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