Assistant Professor at Kafkas University, Turkey
Dr. Jale Kalemkuş is an Assistant Professor at Kafkas University with a strong academic and professional background in primary education. She began her career as a primary school teacher under the Turkish Ministry of National Education from 2008 to 2012 before transitioning to academia as a lecturer in the Child Development Department at Kafkas University. Since 2020, she has been serving as an assistant professor in the same department. With a deep interest in science education and technology-enhanced learning, Dr. Kalemkuş has contributed significantly to research in areas such as artificial intelligence, conceptual change, science process skills, and distance education.
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Education
Dr. Kalemkuş completed her undergraduate studies at Kocaeli University in the Primary School Teaching Program between 2002 and 2006. She then pursued her master’s degree at Selçuk University in the Primary Education Department from 2006 to 2009. Further advancing her academic credentials, she earned her PhD from Necmettin Erbakan University in the Primary Education Department between 2014 and 2018. Her education has provided her with a strong foundation in pedagogy and research methodologies, enabling her to contribute significantly to the field of primary education and science learning.
Experience
Dr. Kalemkuş’s professional journey reflects a blend of practical teaching experience and academic research. Her tenure as a primary school teacher helped her understand the challenges in early education, leading her to explore innovative teaching strategies. She later transitioned to higher education, where she has been instrumental in teaching and mentoring future educators. Since 2020, she has been engaged in research and academic activities as an assistant professor, focusing on enhancing science education through digital tools and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and augmented reality.
Research Interest
Dr. Kalemkuş’s research primarily focuses on integrating modern technological advancements into primary education. Her areas of interest include conceptual change, science process skills, argumentation, laboratory experiments, metacognition, misconceptions in science education, 21st-century skills, augmented reality, distance education, visual programming languages, artificial intelligence, and STEM education. Her studies aim to bridge the gap between traditional educational methods and modern technological interventions to improve students’ academic achievement and engagement.
Awards
Dr. Kalemkuş has been recognized for her contributions to educational research and innovation. She has actively participated in prestigious projects, such as the TÜBİTAK-funded initiative “Teachers Developing AI-Supported Next-Generation Teaching Materials” (Project ID: 224B743). Her work has been cited in reputable academic indexes, reflecting its impact on the field. Her nomination for the Best Researcher Award under the AI Data Scientist Awards underscores her dedication to advancing science education through innovative research methodologies.
Publications
Dr. Kalemkuş has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals indexed in SSCI, ERIC, and TR-Index. Some of her notable publications include:
Kalemkuş, J., & Kalemkuş, F. (2025). Primary school students’ perceptions of artificial intelligence: Metaphor and drawing analysis. European Journal of Education, 60(1), 1-23. https://doi.org/10.1111/ejed.70007
Kalemkuş, J., & Kalemkuş, F. (2024). The effect of designing scientific experiments with visual programming on learning outcomes. Science & Education, 1-23. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11191-024-00546-8
Kalemkuş, J., & Kalemkuş, F. (2023). Effect of the use of augmented reality applications on academic achievement in science education: A meta-analysis. Interactive Learning Environments, 31(9), 6017-6034. https://doi.org/10.1080/10494820.2022.2027458
Kalemkuş, J. (2024). Investigation of primary school teachers’ experiences on teaching science during distance education. Journal of Learning and Teaching in Digital Age, 9(2), 12-28. https://doi.org/10.53850/joltida.1326497
Kalemkuş, J., Bayraktar, Ş., & Çiftçi, S. (2021). Comparative effects of argumentation and laboratory experiments on metacognition, attitudes, and science process skills of primary school children. Journal of Science Learning, 4(2), 113-122. https://doi.org/10.17509/jsl.v4i2.27825
Kalemkuş, J. (2021). Fen bilimleri dersi öğretim programı kazanımlarının 21.yüzyıl becerileri açısından incelenmesi. Anadolu Journal of Educational Sciences International, 11(1), 63-87. https://doi.org/10.18039/ajesi.800552
Kalemkuş, J., Bayraktar, Ş., & Çiftçi, S. (2019). Eğitimde sosyal, zihinsel ve sözlü-yazılı bir aktivite: Argümantasyon. Turkish Studies, 14(4), 2449-2467. https://dx.doi.org/10.29228/TurkishStudies.23024
Conclusion
Dr. Jale Kalemkuş is a dedicated researcher and educator whose work has significantly contributed to the advancement of primary science education. Her integration of artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and other digital tools into education has provided valuable insights into modern learning methodologies. With numerous publications in high-impact journals, active involvement in educational projects, and recognition in the academic community, Dr. Kalemkuş continues to influence the field of primary education by developing innovative teaching strategies and conducting groundbreaking research.