Mehmet Gültekin Source Confirmed

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Assistant Professor of Childhood Education

University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

faculty

7 h-index 42 pubs 242 cited

Research Areas

Early Childhood Education and Development Reading and Literacy Development Racial and Ethnic Identity Research Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods Education Systems and Policy Teacher Education and Leadership Studies

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OverviewAI-generated summary

Mehmet Gültekin's research program focuses on early childhood education, with a particular emphasis on literacy, multicultural perspectives, and the integration of nature-based learning. He investigates how children respond to literature, examining themes such as gender representation and the use of interactive read-aloud strategies in preschool settings. Gültekin also explores the application of multicultural education principles, using Turkish picture books to address the needs of refugee children and creating culturally relevant materials for Middle Eastern Muslim students. His work extends to the physical and natural learning environments in early childhood education, exploring how these spaces influence learning and considering the role of nature-based approaches alongside digital competencies. Gültekin also examines teachers' views on learning environments. His scholarship metrics include an h-index of 7, with 42 publications and 242 citations.

Metrics

  • h-index: 7
  • Publications: 42
  • Citations: 242

Selected Publications

  • An up-close view of reading and writing activities in preschools (2025) DOI
  • From rubble to recovery: Exploring earthquake-affected families’ experiences for hope and healing (2025) DOI
  • The Promises and False Promises of Generative Artificial Intelligence Assisted/Created Picture Books in Reading and Writing Instruction (2025) DOI
  • Culturally sustaining picture books about sensitive topics for young readers (2024) DOI
  • Promoting Environmental Literacy: Nature’s Representation in Kindergarten Books (2024) DOI
  • On the Center: Mirror-Window-Sliding Glass Door Books in the Middle East Picture Book Award (2024) DOI
  • Exploring the hidden canvas: Conceptualisations of nature in early years curricula and standard documents in Turkey (2024) DOI
  • Gender in children's literature and kindergartener's responses to gender in interactive read‐alouds (2024) DOI
  • Joy for All Students: A Review of <i>Unearthing Joy: A Guide to Culturally and Historically Responsive Teaching and Learning</i> (2023) DOI
  • Culturally relevant picturebook for Middle Eastern Muslim students’ healing (2023) DOI

Collaborators

Researchers in the database who share publications

Vahide Yiğit‐Gençten University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 10 shared publications Alissa Blair University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1 shared publication

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