Merkez Müdürü

Prof. Dr. Askin Asan

+90 530 201 99 11

aasan@ticaret.edu.tr

CURRENT POSITION

  • İstanbul Commerce University, Faculty of Human and Social Sciences, İstanbul Commerce University, Professor
  • Istanbul Commerce University, Director of Women and Family Application and Research Center.

RECENT POSITIONS

  • Avrasya University, Rector (2014-2017)
  • Deputy Minister of Family and Social Policies (2011-2014)
  • Member of Turkish Parliament (22.07.2007-12.06.2011)
  • Member of National Education Committee (22.07.2007-12.06.2011)
  • Vice President of Parliamentary Assembly of Mediterranean (22.07.2007-12.06.2011)
  • Head of the Turkish Delegation of Parliamentary Assembly of Mediterranean (22.07.2007-12.06.2011)
  • Sultan Qaboos University, Associate Professor, Department of Instructional and Learning Technologies  (20/08/2005-22/07/2007)
  • Karadeniz Technical University, TURKEY, Associate Professor, Department of Educational Technology (01/02/2005-20/08/2005)
  • Ajman University of Science and Technology, Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Technology (1/9/2003-01/02/2005)
  • Karadeniz Technical University, TURKEY, Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Technology (5/1998-31/8/2003)
  • Karadeniz Technical University, TURKEY, Lecturer, Vocational School of Trabzon (05/95-08/1998)

EDUCATION

  • Ondokuz Mayis University, TURKEY, Ph.D. (1998), Graduate School of Social Sciences.
  • Texas Tech University, USA, M.Ed. (1992), College of Education, Department of Educational Technology.
  • Riyadh Girls College of Education, KSA, B.S. (1989), College of Education.

EXPERIENCES RELATED TO GENDER EQUALITY AND COMBATING VIOLANCE AGAINST WOMEN

Director of Women and Family Research Center, Istanbul Commerce University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

  • Carried out scientific research on the subjects of gender equality, empowerment of girls, women’s economic and social rights.
  • Organized panels, seminars, conferences on national and international level to raise awareness on gender inequality issues.
  • Developed new learning technique to be use by teachers on empowerment of high school girls: VIZE Visionary Goals for Girls.

Member of the Commitee of Experts, Democratic Progress Institute (DPI)

  • Participated to panel on “Women’s role in dialogue and conflict resolution in challenging times: Working together to address issues of common interest “
  • Carried out a comparative study visit to Ireland and Northern Ireland that brought together a group of young participants from across Turkey’s many constituencies.

Rector, Avrasya University

  • Established a Women Research Center.
  • Developed and implemented university elected courses on Gender Equality and Self Defense.
  • Organized a local campaign on prevention of violence against women.
  • Developed and implemented a “College Transfer Program” for Women who only have elementary school diploma.

Deputy Minister, Ministry of Family and Social Policies

  • Worked on adaptation and implementation of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violance aganist women and domestic violance (Istanbul Convention)
  • Prepared legislative regulations of the Law (6284) to Protect Family and Prevent Violance aganist Women in Turkey.
  • Established Violance Prevention Centers (ŞÖNİMs) for Women all around Turkey.
  • Developed Curriculum for Gender Equality to be used for formal educational institutions.
  • Served as a member of Global Agenda Council on Women’s Empowerment of World Economic Forum and member of Advisory Board of World Bank on Women Empowerment.
  • Established “Women Centers” in rural areas to empower women’s roles in countering violent extremism and radicalization that lead to terrorism.
  • Initiated and run several projects on women empoverment such as
    • “Step by Step Anatolia: women economic empowerment”,
    • “Women in Decision Making”,
    • “ Achieving Gender Equality”,
    • “Poverty Eradication”,
    • “Second Chance: Educational Project for women”,
    • “Implementation of the Millennium Development Goals for women and girls in Turkey”.

Member of the Parliament, Turkish Grand National Assembly 

  • Signed bill on Establishment of the Permanent Committee on Equality of Opportunity for Women and Men
  • Signed bill on Protection of Women and Family from Violance Law
  • Developed Special Curriculum for “Academia of Politics” on Women in Local Administrations.
  • Developed women empowerment model for Keçiören Municipality.
  • Developed and run project for Altındağ Municipality to be used for Women Centers.
  • Prepared report on Gender Equality as Vice president of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM), President of 3th Standing Committee of PAM on Gender Equality Issues and Special Rapporteur of PAM on Gender Equality Issues.
  • Signed proposal on establishment of committee on gender issues as Member of Turkish Delegation of the Parliamentary Union of the Organisation of the Islamic Cooperation.

PUBLICATIONS

Refereed Journal Articles

  1. Al Musawi, A., Asan, A., Osman, M., and A., Abelraheem, A. (2012). A case of web-based inquiry learning model using learning objects, The Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology (TOJET), 11(1), 1-9; Available at: http://www.tojet.net/articles/v11i1/1111.pdf.
  2. Asan, A. (2007). Concept Mapping in Science Class: A Case Study of fifth grade students. Educational Technology & Society, 10(1), 186-195.
  3. Abdelraheem, A., & Asan, A. (2006). The Effectiveness of Inquiry-Based Technology Enhanced Collaborative Learning Environment. International Journal of Technology in Teaching and Learning, 2(2), 65-87.
  4. Asan, A., & Haliloglu, Z., (2005). Implementing Project Based Learning in Computer Classroom. TOJET, 4(3), Article 10.
  5. Gunes, G., & Asan, A, (2004). The Effects of Learning Environment Designed by Constructivist Approach on Success in Mathematics. Journal of Gazi Faculty of Education. 25, 105-121.
  6. Asan, A (2003). School experience course with multimedia in teacher education. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 19, 21-34.
  7. Asan, A. (2003). Computer Technology Awareness by Elementary School Teachers: A Case Study from Turkey. Journal of Information Technology Education, 2, 153-164.
  8. Asan, A. (2002). Pre-service Teachers’ Use of Technology to Create Instructional Materials: a school-college partnership. Journal of Information Technology for Teacher Education, 11, 217-232.
  9. Asan, A. (2001). Integrating Computer Technology into Social Studies Classroom. Computers in the Social Studies Journal, 9(2).
  10. Asan, A. (2001). Collaborative Work between Faculty and School in Using Technology: an example from Turkey. E-Journal of Instructional Science and Technology, 5(1).
  11. Asan, A. (2000). Preservice Teachers’ Attitudes toward Computers. Turkish Journal of Educational Research,  7, 136-146. (in Turkish)
  12. Asan, A., & Güneş, G. (2000). An Example of Preparing Unit Plan according to Constructivist Learning Theory. Journal of National Education, 147, 50-53. (in Turkish)
  13. Asan, A. (1999). Interactive Multimedia in Religious Education. Muslim Education Quarterly, 16, 68-76.
  14. Asan, A. (1998). Promoting Student Thinking Skills in Religious Education. Journal of National Education, 145, 38-40.
  15. Asan, A., & Peker H. (1998). Computer Aided Instruction and Religious Education. Journal of Religious Education, 9, 24-28. (in Turkish)
  16. Kaya, M. & Asan, A. (1997). Effective Teaching Methods of Religious and Moral Values. Journal of Faculty of Theology, 9,179-191. (in Turkish)

Referred Conference Proceedings

  1. Odabası,H., Asan, A., Uysal, U. (2008). Democracy and Internet. In 8th IETC Proceedings, Anadolu University. pp.443.
  2. Asan, A., Koca, N., (2006). An Analysis of Students’ Attitudes Towards Internet. In Méndez-Vilas, B. González-Pereira, J. Mesa González, J.A. Mesa González (Eds.), Current Research Developments in Learning Technologies (2006). FORMATEX, Seville, Spain.
  3. Koymen U., Shana, Z., Asan, A. (2006).Using Intentional Information Search Tools as Mind Tools for Meaningful Learning. In Abas,Z.W.,Idrus,N.(Eds) Transforming Higher Educatin for the Knowledge Society (2006) (pp.111-117)  SEAAIR, Lankawi, Malasia
  4. Asan, A., Koymen, U., Alobeidat, A., (2005).  Implicatıons For The Design Of Multimedia: Designer’s Philosophical Preference.In Méndez-Vilas, B. González-Pereira, J. Mesa González, J.A. Mesa González (Eds.), Recent Research Developments in Learning Technologies (2005) (pp.768-774). FORMATEX, Badajoz, Spain
  5. Asan, A. (2003). “Effect of Computer Use on Instructional Material Development” International Educational Technology Conference & Fair, Eastern Mediterranean University, North Cyprus, 28-30 May 2003.
  6. Asan, A. (2000). “On the Evaluating Educational Software’s” The Fourth National Science Education Symposium, Hacettepe University, Ankara6-8 September 2000
  7. Asan, A. (1999). “Preservice Teachers’ Perceptions of Computer: Time Dependent Computer Attitude Survey”, Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education SITE 2000, San Diego California, USA.934-938.
  8. Asan, A. (1999). “Integrating Computer Technology Into Social Studies Classroom”, Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education SITE 2000, San Diego California, USA. 2016-2020.
  9. Asan, A., Güneş, G. (1999). “ Designing and Developing an Educational Software to Support the History Class at the Elementary School Level,.” First International Symposium On Instructional Technology in Turkey  EBİT’99, Bursa, Turkey, 14-16 October, 1999. (in Turkish)
  10. Asan, A. (1999). “Preservice Teachers’ Computer Technology Awareness Levels in Turkey” First International Symposium On Instructional Technology in Turkey  EBİT’99, Bursa, Turkey, 14-16 October, 1999.
  11. Asan, A. (1998). “Principles of Developing an Effective Educational Software”, The Third National Science Education Symposium, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey, 23-25 September 1998. (in Turkish)

Chapters in Refereed Books

Asan, A. (2012). New Approach to Learning. We are global, we are local (from Gutenberg to Zuckerberg). Sözen, E. (Ed.). ss. Istanbul: Alfa Publications

Keynote Speaker

  1. Supporting Civil Society Initiatives to Empower Women’s Roles in Countering Violent Extremism and Radicalization that Lead to Terrorism, Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and Global Counter Terrorism Forum (GCTF), İstanbul, Turkey, 13/05/2014.
  2. How to Use New Technologies in Service Learning, International Conference on New Trends in Educational Technology, Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, 13-14/04/2014.
  3. Women Rights in Turkey, Women and Parliament .. the present and the future Conference, Kuwait University, Centre for Studies and Research on Women, Kuwait City, Kuwait, 08-10/04/2014.
  4. Poverty Eradication Strategies, Urban Poverty and Family Friendly Strategies for Regeneration Conference, İstanbul, Turkey, 25/01/2014.
  5. Challenges and achievements in the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals for women and girls in Turkey, UN Commission on the Status of Women 58th. Session, New York/ USA, 10-21/03/2014.
  6. Women Employment in Turkey, 21st. Human Resource Management Congress, Turkish Human Resource Management Association (PERYÖN), İstanbul, Turkey, 05/11/2013.
  7. Gender Equality in Turkey, Inter-parliamentary Exchange and Dialogue Project, Symposium on Gender Equality, Paris, France, 06-07/1/2013.
  8. Centenary of the First World War Activities in Turkey, International Ministerial Seminar on the Centenary of the First World War, Paris, France, 16-19/10/2013.
  9. Gender Equality in Islam, Islamic Conference Youth Forum for Dialogue and Cooperation (ICYF-DC), 3rd. International Model OİC Global Summit 2013, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 02-07/07/2013.
  10. Women Employment Strategies in Turkey, UNITEE (European-Turkish Business Confederation) Conference on Entrepreneurial and Professional Challenges for New European Women, Brussels, Belgium, 16/05/2013.
  11. Combating Violence aganist Women in Turkey, UN Commission on the Status of Women 57th. Session, New York, USA, 14-15/03/2013.
  12. Child Protection System in Turkey, Ministerial Conference: “Ending the Placement of Children Under Three in İnstitutions: Support Nurturing Families For All Young Children”, Sofia, Bulgaria, 21-22/11/2012.
  13. Role of Young Muslim Women in Policy Development and Decision Making in Turkey, The Fourth Ministerial Conference on The Role of Women in Development of the OIC Member States on “Strengthening Women’s Participation and Roles in Economic Development in OIC Member States”, Jakarta, Indonesia, 4-6/11/2012.
  14. Active Aging Action Plan in Turkey, 4th International Congress of Educational Congress on Education for Active Ageing and Active Citizenship, Istanbul, Turkey, 04/05/2012.
  15. Women in Decision Making, Conference on Women and Ballot Box in Libya, Tripoli, Libya, 29/05/2012.
  16. Women Rights in Turkey, Arab Forum on Advocating for Women’s Rights, The Arab League, Cairo, Egypt, 23-24/04./2012.
  17. Poverty Alleviation Strategies in Turkey, The Politics of Poverty Alleviation in the Global South: Comparative Perspectives from Leading Policymakers, Brown University / Watson Institute, Boston, USA, 18-19/04/2012.
  18. The empowerment of rural women and their role in poverty and hunger eradication, development and current challenges in Turkey, UN Commission on the Status of Women 56th. Session, New York, USA, 25/02/2012.
  19. Women Rights in Islam, International Seminar on the Eminent Ladies of Divine Religions, İran Presidency Office, Tehran, Iran, 01/02/2012.
  20. Family Education Program in Turkey, World Family Organizaiton (WFO) World Family Summit +7 Session: Ministerial Roundtable, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 05-07/12/2011.
  21. Women’s Empowerment in Decision Making Mechanisms in Turkey, Current Trends of Development of National Gender Mechanisms in European Countries” International conference organised in the framework of the Ukrainian Chairmanship of the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers Session, Kyiv, Ukraina, 25-26/10/2011.

PRINCIPAL ORGANIZATOR OF SEMPOZYUM/KONGRE

  1. Womenist (Women Conference) , 5 Kasım 2010, İstanbul
  2. Change in Muslim Societies and Role of Women Conference, 24 December 2011, İstanbul     

COURSES TAUGHT

Graduate Courses Taught (1998-2019)

Advanced Instructional Design, Computer Based Instruction, Multimedia in Education, Creative Learning in Education, Information Technology in Education, Situated learning and Computers, Use of Computers as a Cognitive Tools in Schools Instructional, Information and Communication Technologies, Family Sociology, Family Education

Undergraduate Courses Taught (1998-2019)

Foundations of Computer Aided Instruction, Instructional Technology and Material Development, Application of Authoring Languages in PC Environment, Instructional Design, Planning, Measurement and Evaluation in Computer Education

 Design, Development and Evaluation of Educational Software, Introduction to Teaching Profession, Educational Psychology, Teaching Practice, Introduction to Instructional System Analysis and Design, Instructional System Analysis and Design, Evaluation in Educational Technology, Introduction to Educational Technology, Utilization and Maintenance of Instructional Devices, Gender Equality, Service Learning.

RESEARCH REPORTS and PROJECTS

Principal Investigator of the Research Project entitled “Designing and Developing an Interactive Educational Software to Support the Social Classes in the Elementary School Level” Research Fund Contract Number:  99.116.003 (Completed in December 2002)

Principal Investigator of the Research Project entitled “The Effects of “Learning Objects Supported Inquiry-Based Online Learning Environment on Student’s Learning Outcomes” Project Code Number: IG/EDU/TECH/07/01

Principal Investigator of the Project entitled “Altınbilezik: Schooling Opportunities for Women in Rural Areas. Project Funded by Ankara Governance, February 2009.

Principal Investigator of the Project entitled “KADEM: Center for Women Education” Project Funded by Kecioren Municipality, November  2010.

Principal Investigator of the Project entitled “VIZE: Visionary Goals for Girls” Project funded by Haldız Group, 2018.

SOME EXPERIENCES DURING PARLIAMENTARY CAREER

Bills Signed into Law by Askin Asan

Number Date Bill
2/14 04/10/2007 Amendments to the Turkish Republic Constitution
2/141 29/01/2008 Amendments to the Turkish Republic Constitution
2/211 09/04/2008  Act on the Committee on equality of opportunity for Women and Men
2/331 30/10/2008 Amendments to the Turkish Penal Code 105
2/656 05/04/2010 Amendments to the Turkish Republic Constitution
2/861 09/02/2011 Amendments to the Turkish Penal Code 102 103 104 105
2/879 03/03/2011 Amendments to the Turkish Republic Constitution
2/886 09/03/2011 Protection of Women and Family from Violance Law

 

Law Prepared by Askin Asan at Committee of National Education

Number Date Law
1/1016 24/03/2011 Establishment of Science and Technology University in Adana
2/851 14/02/2011 Higher Education Law:  Student Assessment and Placement Center 
1/958 11/11/2010 Establishment of Şifa University in İzmir and Avrasya University in Trabzon
2/781 11/11/2010 Higher Education Law: Structure of Credit and Dormitory Institution
1/844 07/06/2010 Regulations on Employment Contract for Teachers
1/808 04/03/2010 Establishment of University of Fatih Sultan Mehmet in İstanbul,  Ön Asya University in Istanbul, Süleyman Şah University in Istanbul and  ve  Canik Başarı University in Samsun
1/772 02/02/2010 Structure of Manuscripts and Rare Works Institution Law
1/790 12/01/2010 Establishment of Bezm-i Alem University in Istanbul
1/758 24/11/2009 Establishment of Sabahattin Zaim University in Istanbul

 

REPORTS & RESOLUTIONS that were prepared by Askin Asan for the Parliamentary Assembly of Mediterranean 

Reports that were submitted to the1th Standing Committee on political and Security related İssues

  1. Preliminary Report on Terrorism [endorsed by consensus as a working document by the 1st Meeting of the Standing Committees, 18 September, St. Julians (Malta)]
  2. Report on Definition of Terrorism adopted by consensus by the Assambly at the 4rd Plenary session 23 October 2009 Istanbul
  3. Report on The Root Causes of Terrorism Approved unanimously on 25 June 2010, during the meeting of the Standing Committees, Belgrade

Resolutions that were submitted to the1th Standing Committee on political and Security related Issues

  1. Resolution on Definition of Terrorism adopted by consensus by the Assambly at the 4rd Plenary session 23 October 2009 Istanbul
  2. Resolution on The Root Causes of Terrorism approved unanimously on 25 June 2010, during the meeting of the Standing Committees, Belgrade

Reports that were submitted to the 3th Standing Committee on Dialoge among Civilazion and  Human Rights

  1. Report on Gender and Equality İssues adopted by consensus by the Assambly at the 3rd Plenary session 14 November 2008 Monaco
  2. Report on Women in Decision Making adopted by consensus by the Assambly at the 4rd Plenary session 23 October 2009 Istanbul
  3. Report on “Achieving Gender Equality” Approved unanimously on 26 June 2010, during the meeting of the Standing Committees, Belgrade

Resolutions that were submitted to the 3th Standing Committee on Dialoge among

Civilazion and  Human Rights

Resolutions that were submitted to the 3th Standing Committee on Dialoge among Civilazion and  Human Rights

  1. Resolution on Gender and Equality İssues adopted by consensus by the Assambly at the 3rd Plenary session 14 November 2008 Monaco
  2. Resolution on Women in Decision Making adopted by consensus by the Assambly at the 4rd Plenary session 23 October 2009 Istanbul
  3. Resolution on “Achieving Gender Equality” Approved unanimously on 26 June 2010, during the meeting of the Standing Committees, Belgrade

MEMBERSHIPS

  1. Member of Advisory Board, Global Agenda Council on Women’s Empowerment, Dünya Ekonomik Forumu, 2012-2014
  2. Member of Advisory Board, Women’s Empowerment, World Bank, Washington, USA, 2011-2013
  3. Member of Board of Trustees of Turkish Maarif Foundation (2017-to date)
  4. Vice President of Turkey’s Democratic Platform (2017-to date)
  5. Member of Council of Experts, Democratic Progress Institute (2018- to date)

AWARDS & HONORS

  • Graduate Study: West Texas Turkish American Association Scholarship for graduate study at Texas Tech University, Lubbock, USA (1990-1992)
  • Undergraduate: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Government scholarships for undergraduate study, Girls College of Education, Riyadh – KSA (1983-1989)
  • Parliamentary Assembly of Mediterranean, Outstanding Delegates Award, Monaco, 15 November 2008.

PERSONAL
            -Married and mother of three children, speaks English, Arabic, Turkish (reading, writing, speaking).