Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gurol Yokus | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gurol Yokus | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award | Assoc. Prof. Dr | Sinop University | Turkey 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gurol Yokus is a dedicated academic in curriculum and instruction whose career reflects strong expertise in digital learning ecosystems, teacher education, educational leadership, and technology-supported instructional design. He completed his doctoral, master’s, and bachelor’s studies in leading Turkish universities, specializing in curriculum development, instructional sciences, and English language teaching, which shaped his multidisciplinary academic identity. Throughout his career, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gurol Yokus has served in research-oriented positions across higher education institutions, contributing to curriculum innovation, pedagogical reform, and the advancement of educational technologies. His professional experience includes supervising graduate theses, participating in large-scale national research projects such as TÜBİTAK initiatives, and leading scientific studies supported by academic research centers. His research interests encompass AI-empowered teacher education, digital pedagogy, mobile learning, critical pedagogy, educational assessment, instructional leadership, and outdoor learning environments. He possesses advanced research skills in mixed-method design, structural analysis, grounded theory, scale development, program evaluation, and curriculum analytics, supported by proficiency in integrating digital tools into instructional frameworks. His scholarly output includes numerous peer-reviewed articles published in reputable international and national journals, along with multiple book chapters in academic volumes produced by global publishers such as IGI Global, Pegem Akademi, Lisans Yayıncılık, and Nobel. He has presented widely at international conferences, contributing to ongoing discussions about educational quality, research competencies, and digital transformation in teacher education. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gurol Yokus has also contributed to the academic community through his involvement in professional development programs, scientific committees, and collaborative international studies examining teacher perspectives, curriculum alignment, and innovative teaching models. His awards and honors include recognition through project leadership roles, authorship of high-impact scholarly work, and institutional appreciation for his contributions to curriculum design and research excellence. Through his commitment to advanced pedagogy, scholarly leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gurol Yokus continues to influence educational practice and research at both national and international levels. His ongoing work reflects a strong dedication to integrating technology with equitable learning processes, fostering research capacity among teacher candidates, and shaping forward-looking educational models that respond to emerging global challenges.

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Featured Publications 

1. Yokus, G. (2025). A multi-stakeholder vision for designing AI-empowered teacher education: Exploring key components for sustainable institutional change. Sustainability. 0 citations.

2. Yokus, G. (2022). Developing a guiding model of educational leadership in higher education during the COVID-19 pandemic: A grounded theory study. Participatory Educational Research. 0 citations.

3. Yokus, G., & Yelken, T. (2021). Measurement scale development: Researcherly disposition in teacher education in Turkey. Bulletin of Education & Research. 0 citations.

4. Yokus, G. (2020). Integrating outdoor school learning into formal curriculum: Designing outdoor learning experiences and developing outdoor learning framework for pre-service teachers. International Journal of Education Technology and Scientific Researches. 0 citations.

5. Yokus, G. (2020). Identifying pre-service teachers’ critical pedagogy levels and exploring their perspectives of critical pedagogy: An explanatory mixed-method study. International Journal of Eurasian Education and Culture. 0 citations.

6. Yokus, G., & Ayçiçek, B. (2020). Kavram karikatürlerinin fen eğitimi dersi akademik başarısı üzerindeki etkisini belirlemeye yönelik bir meta-analiz çalışması. Pamukkale University Journal of Education. 0 citations.

7. Yokus, G., & Ayçiçek, B. (2020). Identifying the concept cartoons’ effect on academic achievement in science course: A meta-analysis study. Pamukkale University Journal of Education. 0 citations.