Sevimli-Celik
Biographic Data
| ID | 34679 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sevimli-Celik |
| FAMILY NAME | Sevimli-Celik |
| SIGNATURE | SEVIMLI-CELIK |
| AFFILIATIONS | Middle East Technical University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9072-9289 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 8 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
From comfort zone to growth zone: Experiential projects as catalysts for creativity in pre-service teachers
This study aimed to analyze the creative experiences of early childhood pre-service teachers enrolled in a semester-long course designed to enhance their creative potential through experiential projects. Using a qualitative research design, this study explored the subjective experiences of 16 pre-service teachers, aged 21 to 23-years-old, who participated in a 14-week course focused on integrating creativity into early childhood education. Data w…
Yoga Storytelling as an Active Learning Approach: Insights from Early Childhood Classroom Practice
Movement plays a central role in early childhood learning, supporting children’s physical development, emotional regulation and cognitive engagement. In recent years, educators have been paying more attention to movement-based approaches to enhance classroom learning experiences. Yoga, when adapted for young children, offers opportunities for playful movement, body awareness and relaxation. This paper reflects on my experiences as a movement educ…
Playgrounds on paper: Children’s drawings as a window into outdoor play preferences
Children’s creativity in expressing themselves through traditional media, such as drawing, remains strong and reflects their keen awareness of their surroundings. Involving children in the design process provides a valuable opportunity to understand their perspectives. This study engaged 47 five-year-old children to explore their preferences for outdoor play environments through their drawings. The methodology involved analysing these drawings to…
Analyzing Creativity in Children’s Picture Books
Brick classroom & Block classroom: Preschoolers' Spatial and Architectural Design Skills During Constructive Play
Constructive play, where children manipulate materials to create and build something, is a prevalent form of play in preschool settings. Children can greatly benefit from engaging in constructive play, specifically by developing spatial and architectural skills. Therefore, the current study aim was to examine ways preschoolers used spatial and architectural design skills during constructive play. Participants were observed via the Spatial–Geometr…
Pre-schoolers in nature: A five-week play & learning experience within a Turkish context
Examining opportunities for risky play in preschool outdoor play areas
The aim of this study was to examine the opportunities for risky play that were present in six observed preschool outdoor play areas. Field observations were made in each play area based on the risky play categories. It was revealed that great heights and high speed were the most frequently observed risky play categories. However, the presence of these observed categories does not guarantee children engaged in quality play. Due to safety concerns…
What is the state of play? Awakening minds to move and play
In a contemporary time of overemphasizing the potential of the mind over the body in early years, the need for play and movement has increased even more lately. Approaching educational issues mostl
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What is the state of play? Awakening minds to move and play
In a contemporary time of overemphasizing the potential of the mind over the body in early years, the need for play and movement has increased even more lately. Approaching educational issues mostl
Examining opportunities for risky play in preschool outdoor play areas
The aim of this study was to examine the opportunities for risky play that were present in six observed preschool outdoor play areas. Field observations were made in each play area based on the risky play categories. It was revealed that great heights and high speed were the most frequently observed risky play categories. However, the presence of these observed categories does not guarantee children engaged in quality play. Due to safety concerns…
Pre-schoolers in nature: A five-week play & learning experience within a Turkish context
Analyzing Creativity in Children’s Picture Books
Brick classroom & Block classroom: Preschoolers' Spatial and Architectural Design Skills During Constructive Play
Constructive play, where children manipulate materials to create and build something, is a prevalent form of play in preschool settings. Children can greatly benefit from engaging in constructive play, specifically by developing spatial and architectural skills. Therefore, the current study aim was to examine ways preschoolers used spatial and architectural design skills during constructive play. Participants were observed via the Spatial–Geometr…
Playgrounds on paper: Children’s drawings as a window into outdoor play preferences
Children’s creativity in expressing themselves through traditional media, such as drawing, remains strong and reflects their keen awareness of their surroundings. Involving children in the design process provides a valuable opportunity to understand their perspectives. This study engaged 47 five-year-old children to explore their preferences for outdoor play environments through their drawings. The methodology involved analysing these drawings to…
From comfort zone to growth zone: Experiential projects as catalysts for creativity in pre-service teachers
This study aimed to analyze the creative experiences of early childhood pre-service teachers enrolled in a semester-long course designed to enhance their creative potential through experiential projects. Using a qualitative research design, this study explored the subjective experiences of 16 pre-service teachers, aged 21 to 23-years-old, who participated in a 14-week course focused on integrating creativity into early childhood education. Data w…
Yoga Storytelling as an Active Learning Approach: Insights from Early Childhood Classroom Practice
Movement plays a central role in early childhood learning, supporting children’s physical development, emotional regulation and cognitive engagement. In recent years, educators have been paying more attention to movement-based approaches to enhance classroom learning experiences. Yoga, when adapted for young children, offers opportunities for playful movement, body awareness and relaxation. This paper reflects on my experiences as a movement educ…
Psychology (5 works) · Creativity (3 works) · Mathematics education (3 works) · Art Education and Development (2 works) · Business (2 works) · Child Development and Digital Technology (2 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Education and Technology Integration (2 works) · Mindset (2 works) · Outdoor and Experiential Education (2 works)