Speaker

Dr. Tugce Akyol

Biography :

Dr. Tuğçe Akyol is an Associate Professor of Preschool Education in the Faculty of Education at Afyon Kocatepe University, Turkey. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Basic Education from Ege University, followed by her Master’s and Ph.D. in Preschool Education from Hacettepe University. Since joining Afyon Kocatepe University in 2018, she has taught courses in early childhood education and mentored numerous graduate students. Dr. Akyol’s academic work focuses on project-based learning, early literacy, environmental education, and child participation. She has published widely in national and international journals, contributing valuable insights into innovative and participatory approaches in early childhood settings. In 2019, she was honored with the “Education for Sustainable Development” award at the OMEP World Early Childhood Education Congress for her project titled “From Theory to Practice.” Dr. Akyol continues to influence the field through her teaching, research, and commitment to advancing sustainable and inclusive practices in early childhood education.