Areas of Expertise
Gifted Education, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Health and Development, Curriculum and Instruction, Quality Assurance, Teacher Preparation, Teaching
Education
- Ph.D., Gifted Education-Early Childhood Education-Curriculum and Instruction
- M.A., Gifted Education-Special Education
- B.A., Child Health and Deveopment
- B.S., Teaching
Biography
As an Assistant Professor in the Education Studies Department at Bahrain Teachers College, University of Bahrain, I bring over thirty years of extensive experience in education, working with students from pre-K through grade 12 and undergraduate and graduate programs. This diverse background has equipped me to tackle a wide array of educational challenges and positioned me as a leader in professional development for pre-service and in-service teachers, school leaders, and administrators across the Far East, North America, Europe, and the Middle East.
My leadership roles include serving as Director of Quality Assurance and Strategic Planning at Bahrain Teachers College, Deputy Director of the International School of Choueifat in the UAE, and Consultant Reviewer for the Bahrain Quality Assurance Authority. A notable achievement was my major contribution to developing the curriculum for Bahrain Teachers College’s Bachelor of Education pre-service program, which earned me a finalist position for the GESS Education Awards in Dubai. Additionally, I have provided consultancy to government bodies and private institutions, internationally focusing on improving educational practices.
Mentoring is a cornerstone of my professional life; I am committed to guiding new faculty members in their academic journeys and supporting students in their personal and professional development. I believe that every student, especially those with special needs and gifted learners, deserves personalized support that nurtures their unique abilities and fosters creativity and critical thinking. My research centers on identifying effective strategies for differentiated instruction aimed at enhancing the learning experiences of these students.
I am actively engaged in the academic community as an editor for several scholarly journals and a member of the Bahrain Society for Training and Development (BSCM) and various professional organizations, including the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC).
My primary research interests focus on the educational needs of gifted and talented students and the professional development of teachers. I have authored key publications, such as ""Stories of Gifted Students,"" recognized as the best book in the ""Top Teaching of Gifted Children"" category by Borders, Australia. This book offers insights into the educational experiences of gifted students and strategies to reduce dropout risks. My other works include ""Factors behind Gifted Dropouts,"" which explores reasons for underachievement, and ""The Use of Aptitude and Academic Achievement Tests in Gifted Identification,"" which differentiates between aptitude and achievement tests in identifying gifted students.
In addition to these publications, I have contributed numerous journal articles, conference papers, and participated in various academic events. My current research projects include exploring the specialization preferences of preservice teachers, examining Islamic perspectives on education for gifted students, and investigating teacher attitudes toward academically diverse students.
In my pursuit of educational excellence, I remain dedicated to advancing gifted education and teacher development. My leadership in research and mentorship underscores my commitment to shaping future educators and addressing the unique needs of gifted and talented students. By engaging with emerging educational trends and collaborating with global scholars, I strive to create impactful contributions that empower educators and students to thrive in diverse learning environments.
Achievements
EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL HONORS
- Letter of Appreciation (30.7.2019)
Bahrain Teachers College, University of Bahrain, Kingdom of Bahrain
Received from the Deanship of the college for the e-portfolio panel membership.
- Certificate of Appreciation (6/2016)
Bahrain Teachers College, University of Bahrain, Kingdom of Bahrain
Received from the Deanship of the college for the outstanding work done as the director of Quality Assurance and Strategic Planning during the 2015-2016 academic year.
- GESS Education Awards (5/2015)
Global Educational Supplies and Solutions, Dubai, U.A.E.
Chosen as finalist of the “Outstanding Contribution in Education” category that rewards for outstanding contribution to education.
- Certificate of Achievement (2/3/2014-6/3/2014)
International Journal of Arts and Sciences, Malta
Awarded in recognition of “Outstanding Research Presentation” at the Mediterranean Conference for Academic Disciplines.
- Letter of Gratitude (7/2013)
Bahrain Teachers College, University of Bahrain, Bahrain
Received from the dean of the college due to beneficial and hard work as an assistant professor during the academic year of 2012-2013.
- Certificate of Commendation (7/2013)
Bahrain Teachers College, University of Bahrain, Bahrain
Received due to effectively utilizing and promoting the online teaching-learning environment software “Moodle”.
- Certificate of Commendation (7/08/2004) Ministry of National Education, Turkey
Received due to academic success with a 4.0 out of 4.0 GPA in the Special Education program.
- Certificate of Appreciation: Early Childhood Institute (2004) College of Education, Arizona State University, U.S.A.
Rewarded for providing effort and expertise by presenting to fellow Arizona educators.
Pi Lambda Theta Honor Society (11/30/2003)
Member. Received the key of all honors and privileges pertaining to International Honor Society and Professional Association in Education.
- Certificate of Commendation (7/27/2003) Ministry of National Education, Turkey
Received due to academic success and a 4.0 GPA in the Special Education program.
- Certificate of Appreciation (7/2002) Ministry of National Education, Turkey
Awarded due to academic success and a 3.89 GPA in the Special Education program.
- Award of Gratitude (06/14/2002)
Office of the Educational Attaché, Turkish Consulate General, NY
Received due to the success in academic work.
- Full Academic Scholarship in Special Education (8/2000) Department of Higher Education, Ministry of National Education, Turkey
Awarded for a full government scholarship due to success on a national competitive exam (was one of the 150, out of one plus million teacher attendees) to pursue graduate degree in the United States.
- Letter of Gratitude (9/1999)
Ministry of National Education, Director of the National Education, Turkey
Rewarded due to beneficial work as a teacher at Gaziosmanpasa Anatolian Vocational High School for Women, and my success at the Vocational and Technical Education Fair during the school year of 1998-1999.
- Honor Student (6/1994) Hacettepe University, Turkey
Received a “Letter of Appreciation” due to the academic success in Child Health and Education program.
Affiliations
- Editorial Reviewer for “Journal of Culture and Values in Education” (3/2018- present)
- Editorial Reviewer for “Journal of Social Studies Education Research” (November 2017-Present)
- Editorial Board Member of “Interdisciplinary Education and Psychology” (April 2017-Present) Rivera Publications
- Bahrain Society for Training & Development (BSTD) (2021- 2022)
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) (2003-present) Pi Lambda Theta (2003-present)
- Arizona Educational Research Association (AERO) (2002-present)
- Graduate Student Liaison: American Educational Research Association (AERA) (2002-2007)
- National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) (2000-present) Association of Child D Education (CSED) (1994-present) Turkish Cultural and
- Social Association of Bahrain (2015-present) Turkish American Association of Arizona (TAAAZ) (2000-2008)
- Executive Board Member of Turkish Student Association at ASU (2002-2003) Turkish Student Association (TSA) (2000-2008)
Publications & Presentations
- Kaşkaloğlu, E. A. (2024). Teacher attitudes on academically diverse student education in mainstream classrooms. [Manuscript in preparation]. Bahrain Teachers College. University of Bahrain.
- Farah, A., Kaskaloglu-Almulla, E., & Musab, M. B. (in press). Factors Contributing to Pre-service Teachers’ Reluctance to Specialize in Early Primary Education. Journal of Education and Learning.
- Kaşkaloğlu-Almulla, E. A. (2022). Teachers' attitude towards the gifted students in inclusive settings. Universal Journal of Educational Research 10(7), 459-469. Available from chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.hrpub.org/download/20220730/UJER4- 19527200.pdf
- Abuloum, M., Farah, A., Kaskaloglu, E., and Yaakub, A. (2019). College students’ usage of and preferences for print and electronic textbooks. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (IJET), 14(7), 80-97. Available from https://online-journals.org/index.php/i-jet/article/view/9871/5605 or from http://online-engineering.org/dl/iJET/iJET_vol14_no07_2019_L.pdf
- Kaşkaloğlu, E. A. (2018). Pre-service teacher attitudes and beliefs on academically diverse student education in mainstream classrooms. Journal of Teaching and Education, 8(2). Available from http://www.universitypublications.net/jte/0802/pdf/R8ME91.pdf
- Kaşkaloğlu-Almulla, E. A. (2018). Üstün Yeteneğin Tanılanmasında Yetenek ve Akademik Başarı Testlerinin Kullanımı [The Use of Aptitude and Academic Achievement Tests in Gifted Identification]. In Sak, U. Editor (Ed.), Üstün Yeteneklilerin Tanılaması [Gifted Identification] (pp.55-69). Ankara: Vize Akademik Yayınları. ISBN: 978-605-9278-49-2
- Kaşkaloğlu, E. A., & Fateel, M. J. (2017). Pre-service teachers’ perceptions on gifted students. Journal of Teaching and Education 6(2). Available from http://www.universitypublications.net/jte/0602/html/E4X140.xml
- Kaşkaloğlu, E. A. (2014). Public schools vs. private schools for academically gifted high school students. Proceedings of the International Journal of Arts and Sciences Mediterranean Conference for Academic Disciplines. http://mediterraneanconferencefora2014.sched.org
- Kaşkaloğlu, E. A. (2010). Factors behind gifted dropouts: A meta-analytical review of literature. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing AG & Co. KG. ISBN-13: 978-3-8433- 5084-6
- Kaşkaloğlu, E. A. (2009). Stories of gifted students: How do they cope with, succeed at and graduate from high school? VDM Verlag Dr. Müller. ISBN: 978-3-639-14711-7
- Flint, L. J., Kaşkaloğlu, E. A., Marker, A., Matthews, M, & McBee, M. (2004). Emerging directions in the study of underachievement. Proceedings of the National Association for Gifted Children, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A. http://www.prolibraries.com/nagc/?select=speaker&speakerID=22855
- Kaşkaloğlu, E. A. (2003). Gifted students who drop out—who and why. Proceedings of the Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.A. http://www.hiceducation.org/Edu_Proceedings/Esra%20Ayse%20Kaskaloglu.pdf
- Kaşkaloğlu-Almulla, E. (2022, November 21). Rebounding back to campus, what was the gain what was the loss? Level 5. Riffaa, Bahrain.
- Kaşkaloğlu-Almulla, E. (2022, August 31-September 3). Teachers’ attitude towards the gifted and talented students in inclusive classroom settings. ECHA 2022 Conference. The Hague, Netherlands.
- Kaşkaloğlu-Almulla, E. (2022, June 16-19). Teacher Beliefs of Educating Diverse Students in Inclusive Settings. Presented at The Paris Conference on Education (PCE2022). Organized by The International Academic Forum (IAFOR). Paris, France. https://pce.iafor.org/pce2022-virtual-presentations/
- Kaşkaloğlu, E. (2021, June 14). Creating classroom conditions that enhance undergraduate student performance. Professional Development Workshops June 2020-2021, BTC, UOB. Microsoft Teams.
- Kaşkaloğlu, E. (2021, February 2). Capitalizing on talents. Talk presented at the Coffee with Learning Leaders program by Ithra, King Abdulaziz Center by World Culture, Saudi Arabia.
