Articles

International Published Articles

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Balıkçı, Ö. S., & Melekoğlu, M. A. (2024). Effectiveness of the multi-component reading intervention program in supporting fluency and motivation of Turkish primary school students with learning difficulties. Australian Journal of Learning Difficulties, 29(2), 191-224. https://doi.org/10.1080/19404158.2024.2415606 Click for full text.

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Karaer, G., Melekoglu, M. A., & Hand, B. (2024). Examining the use of embedded generative strategies with graphic organizers to improve science achievement of students with learning disabilities. Journal of Science Education for Students with Disabilities, 27(1), 1-21. https://doi.org/10.14448/jsesd.16.0002 Click for full text.

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Yılmaz, E., & Melekoğlu, M. A. (2024). Effectiveness of the Repeated Reading and Visual Comprehension Program (TOGAP) in developing reading comprehension skills of students with specific learning disabilities. Reading & Writing Quarterly, 40(5), 413-435. https://doi.org/10.1080/10573569.2023.2253446 Click for full text.

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Akdemir, B., & Melekoğlu, M. A. (2023). Determination of employment-related social skills in the service sector for individuals with intellectual disabilities. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, Advance Online Publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/20473869.2023.2231221 Click for full text.

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Aracı, N., Melekoğlu, M. A., & Eldeniz Çetin, M. (2023). Impact of a mnemonic strategy on learning science concepts for middle school students with specific learning disabilities. Learning Disabilities: A Contemporary Journal, 21(1), 69-85. Click for full text.

 

Melekoğlu, M. A., Sağlam Ak, A., Kaya, S., & Ballıoğlu, M. (2023). Response to intervention: What do elementary school teachers of students with specific learning disabilities in inclusive classrooms in Türkiye know? Psycho-Educational Research Reviews, 12(1), 151–170. https://doi.org/10.52963/PERR_Biruni_V12.N1.10 Click for full text

 

Balikci, O. S., & Melekoglu, M. A. (2023). A special call from inclusive classroom teachers of Turkish students with specific learning disabilities (SLD): “I don’t want them to dissappear!”. Journal of Qualitative Research in Education, (33), 198-215. https://doi.org/10.14689/enad.33.521 Click for full text

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Yılmaz, E., & Melekoğlu, M. A. (2022). Developing a reading comprehension support program for primary school students with specific learning disabilities. International Journal of Progressive Education, 18(4), 75-89. https://doi.org/10.29329/ijpe.2022.459.6 Click for full text

 

Görgün, B., & Melekoğlu, M. A. (2022). Effects of reading fluency and comprehension supplemental education program (OKA2DEP) on reading skills of students with specific learning disabilities. Reading & Writing Quarterly, 38(4), 297-322. doi: 10.1080/10573569.2021.1954568 Click for full text.

 

Yenioğlu, S., Melekoğlu, M. A., & Yılmaz Yenioğlu, B. (2022). A single-subject case study of twice exceptionality. Gifted Education International, 38(2), 256–272. https://doi.org/10.1177/02614294211064772 Click for full text.

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Yılmaz-Yenioğlu, B., & Melekoğlu, M. A. (2021). Review of studies for twice exceptional individuals with learning disabilities and giftedness. Ankara University Faculty of Educational Sciences Journal of Special Education, 22(4), 999-1024. https://doi.org/10.21565/ozelegitimdergisi.696065 Click for full text.

 

Tutuk, T., & Melekoğlu, M. A. (2021). Review of sign language supported reading instruction interventions for students with hearing impairments. Social Sciences Research Journal, 10(4), 930-940. Click for full text.

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Yılmaz-Yenioğlu, B., & Melekoğlu, M. A. (2021). Review of studies for twice exceptional individuals with learning disabilities and giftedness. Ankara University Faculty of Educational Sciences Journal of Special Education, 22(4), 999-1024. https://doi.org/10.21565/ozelegitimdergisi.696065 Click for full text.

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Öğülmüş, K., & Melekoğlu, M. A. (2021). The impact of POW + C-SPACE strategy on story writing skills of Turkish students with specific learning disabilities. Educational Policy Analysis and Strategic Research, 16(1), 287-305. doi: 10.29329/epasr.2020.334.16 Click for full text.

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Melekoğlu, M. A., Erden, H. G., & Çakıroğlu, O. (2021). Oral Reading Skills and Comprehension Test-II (SOBAT®-II): Assessment of reading fluency and comprehension of Turkish students with specific learning disabilities. South African Journal of Education, 41(1), Article Number: 1880 1-12. doi: 10.15700/saje.v41n1a1880 Click for full text.

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Balikçi, Ö. S., & Melekoğlu, M. A. (2021). Educational process of families of children with special needs from diagnosis to transition: Legal regulations and opinions on the solution of problems. Elementary Education Online, 20(1), 1026-1037. doi: 10.17051/ilkonline.2021.01.86 Click for for full text.

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Balikci, O. S., & Melekoglu, M. A. (2020). Early signs of specific learning disabilities in early childhood. International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education, 12(1), 84-95. doi: 10.20489/intjecse.722383 Click for full text.

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Melekoğlu, M. A., & Balıkçı, Ö. S. (2020). Opinions of teacher candidates of special education department on the interaction project with individuals with disabilities. Journal of Çukurova University Institute of Social Sciences, 29(1), 136-148. doi: 10.35379/cusosbil.581968 Click for full text.

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Karaer, G., & Melekoğlu, M. A. (2020). Review of studies on teaching science to students with specific learning disabilities. Ankara University Faculty of Educational Sciences Journal of Special Education, 21(4), 789-818. doi: 10.21565/ozelegitimdergisi.532903 Click for full text.

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Kaya, C., Tansey, T. N., Melekoglu, M., Cakiroglu, O., & Chan, F. (2019). Psychometric evaluation of Turkish version of the Perceived Stress Scale with Turkish college students. Journal of Mental Health, 28(2), 161-167. doi: 10.1080/09638237.2017.1417566 Click for full text.

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Melekoğlu, M. A., Erden, H. G., & Çakıroğlu, O. (2019). Development of the oral reading skills and comprehension test-II (SOBAT®-II) for assessment of Turkish children with specific learning disabilities: Pilot study results. Journal of Educational Issues, 5(2), 135-149. doi: 10.5296/jei.v5i2.15379 Click for full text.

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Melekoğlu, M. A. (2019). Evidence-based fluency interventions for elementary students with learning disabilities. European Journal of Education Studies, 6(5), 411-423. doi: 10.5281/zenodo.3404991 Click for full text.

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Kayışdağ, E., & Melekoğlu, M. A. (2019). Evaluation of science and art centers’ education programs based on student opinions. Eskişehir Osmangazi University Journal of Social Sciences, 20(Special Issue), 175-202. doi: 10.17494/ogusbd.548321 Click for full text.

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Görgün, B., & Melekoğlu, M. A. (2019). Review of studies on specific learning disabilities in Turkey. Sakarya University Journal of Education, 9(1), 83-106. doi: 10.19126/suje.456198 Click for full text.

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Ünlü, Ö., Melekoğlu, M. A., & Ünlü, E. (2019). Review of researches related to competencies of special education teachers graduated from alternative certification programs. Elementary Education Online, 18(4), 1609-1640. doi: 10.17051/ilkonline.2019.632528 Click for full text.

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Görgün, B., & Melekoğlu, M. A. (2019). Development of a reading support program for students with specific learning disabilities to improve reading fluency and comprehension skills. Elementary Education Online,  18(2), 698-713. doi: 10.17051/ilkonline.2019.562034 Click for full text.

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Yılmaz, E., & Melekoğlu, M. A. (2018). Evaluation of the status of inclusive education in law and practice in Turkey and the European context. Osmangazi Journal of Educational Research, 5(1), 1-17. Retrieved from https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/ojer/issue/47233/594908

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Çakıroğlu, O., Özyurt, Ö., Melekoğlu, M. A., Özyurt, H., Bıyık, M., & Özdemir, C. (2018). Evaluation of teacher and student opinions on using computer software to improve reading performance of students with learning difficulties. Elementary Education Online, 17(1), 336-1346. doi: 10.17051/ilkonline.2018.413778 Click for full text.

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İlker, Ö., & Melekoğlu, M. A. (2017). Review of the studies on writing skills of students with specific learning disabilities in elementary education. Ankara University Faculty of Educational Sciences Journal of Special Education, 18(3), 443-469. doi: 10.21565/ozelegitimdergisi.318602 Click for full text.

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Görgün, B., & Melekoğlu, M. A. (2016). Review of studies on physical activities of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Ankara University Faculty of Educational Sciences Journal of Special Education, 17(3), 347-376. doi: 10.21565/ozelegitimdergisi.268559 Click for full text.

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Güner Yıldız, N., Melekoğlu, M. A., & Tunç Paftalı, A. (2016). Special education research in Turkey. Elementary Education Online, 15(4), 1076-1089. doi: 10.17051/io.2016.06677 Click for full text.

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Güner Yıldız, N., & Melekoğlu, M. A. (2016). Evaluating views of teacher candidates from intellectual disabilities program towards inclusion and enrolled teacher training program. Journal of Theoretical Educational Science, 9(2), 310-325. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.5578/keg.5858 Click for full text.

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Güner Yıldız, N., & Melekoğlu, M. A. (2016). Investigating the academic engagement and problem behaviors of students in inclusive classrooms. The Journal of Kesit Academy, 2(3), 42-56. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18020/kesit.28 Click for full text.

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Melekoğlu, M., Tunç Paftalı, A., & Melekoğlu, M. A. (2015). Effects of the training program about recognizing students and identifying problem behaviors through analyzing students’ drawings on teacher implementations. Education and Science, 40(181), 19-39. Click for full text.

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Öğülmüş, K., & Melekoğlu, M. A. (2015). Review of the studies using Kinect in learning environments of individuals with special needs. SDU International Journal of Educational Studies, 2(1), 27-37. Click for full text.

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Kaya, C., Tansey, T. N., Melekoğlu, M., & Çakiroğlu, O. (2015). Stress and life satisfaction of Turkish college students. College Student Journal, 49(2), 257-261. Click for full text. 

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Kaya, C., Tansey, T., Chan, F., Bezyak, J., Melekoğlu, M. A., Çakıroğlu, O., & Köse, S. (2014). Dimensionality of the Turkish version of the self-stigma of seeking help scale: Results from exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling, 37(2), 105-116. Click for full text. 

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Cakiroglu, O., & Melekoglu, M. A. (2014). Statistical trends and developments within inclusive education in Turkey. International Journal of Inclusive Education, 18(8), 798-808. Click for full text. 

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Melekoglu, M. A. (2014). Characteristics of inclusive classrooms in Turkey. Journal of the International Association of Special Education, 15(2), 24-30. Click for full text. 

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Melekoğlu, M. A. (2013). Examining the impact of interaction project with students with special needs on development of positive attitude and awareness of general education teachers towards inclusion. Educational Sciences: Theory & Practice, 13(2), 1053-1077. Click for full text.

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Melekoglu, M. A., & Wilkerson, K. L. (2013). Motivation to read: How does it change for struggling readers with and without disabilities? International Journal of Instruction, 6(1), 77-88. Click for full text. 

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Wilkerson, K. L., Gagnon, J. C., Melekoglu, M. A., & Cakiroglu, O. (2012). Reading instruction in secondary day treatment and residential schools for youth with emotional or behavioral disorders. Remedial and Special Education, 33(2), 78-88. Click for full text. 

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Melekoglu, M. A., & Wilkerson, K. L. (2012). The use of repeated reading in afterschool programs: Improving outcomes for struggling elementary students with reading difficulties. British Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 8(2), 127-139. Click for full text.

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Melekoglu, M. A. (2011). Impact of motivation to read on reading gains for adolescent readers with and without learning disabilities. Learning Disability Quarterly, 34(4), 248-261. Click for full text. 

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Melekoglu, M. A., Cakiroglu, O., & Malmgren, K. W. (2009). Special education in Turkey. International Journal of Inclusive Education, 13(3), 287-298. Click for full text. 

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Carter, E. W., Sisco, L. G., Melekoglu, M. A., & Kurkowski, C. (2007). Peer supports as an alternative to individually assigned paraprofessionals in inclusive high school classrooms. Research & Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 32(4), 213-227. Click for full text.

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National Published Articles

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Aracı, N., & Melekoğlu, M. A. (2023). Investigation of reading fluency and reading comprehension performances of middle school students with and without specific learning disabilities. Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University Journal of Faculty of Education, 23(3), 1583-1599. https://dx.doi.org/10.17240/aibuefd.2023..-1231691 Click for full text.

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Kaya, S., Sağlam Ak, A., & Melekoğlu, M. A. (2022). Early intervention and early diagnosis of specific learning disabilities: Response to intervention. Journal of National Education, 51(236), 3679-3692. https://doi.org/10.37669/milliegitim.1034793 Click for full text.

 

Görgün, B., Balıkçı, Ö., Öğülmüş, K., & Melekoğlu, M. A. (2022). COVID-19 outbreak from the perspective of students with specific learning disabilities, their families and teachers. Cukurova University Faculty of Education Journal, 51(1), 237-272. doi:  10.14812/cufej.933934 Click for full text.

 

Ünay, E., Melekoğlu, M. A., & Çakıroğlu, O. (2021). Transition from integration to inclusion in Turkey. e-Kafkas Journal of Educational Research, 8(3), 663-681. doi:10.30900/kafkasegt.955653 Click for full text.

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Yıldız, M., & Melekoğlu, M. A. (2020). Investigation of studies on reading comprehension skills of individuals with specific learning disabilities. Inonu University Journal of the Faculty of Education, 21(3), 1274-1303. doi: 10.17679/inuefd.770066 Click for full text.

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Tutuk, T., & Melekoğlu, M. A. (2019). Investigation of teacher opinions towards reading fluency interventions for students with hearing impairments in inclusive environments. Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University Journal of Faculty of Education, 19(4), 1737-1759 Click for full text.

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Güner Yıldız, N., & Melekoğlu, M. A. (2015). Teacher candidates’ opinions about inclusion related cases. Ahi Evran University Journal of Kırşehir Education Faculty (KEFAD), 16(1), 19 - 33. Click for full text.

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Güner Yıldız, N., Sazak Pınar, E., & Melekoğlu, M. A. (2014). Examining classroom management textbooks published in Turkey in terms of addressing individuals with disabilities. Elementary Education Online, 13(1), 155-168. Click for full text.

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Melekoğlu, M. A., ve Melekoğlu, M. (2012). Erken çocukluk döneminde sesli okumanın eğitimsel gelişime etkisi. Eğitimci Dergisi, 16, 21-23. Click for full text.

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Melekoğlu, M. A. (2011). Özel öğrenme güçlüğü olan çocuklarda yazma problemleri ve çözüm önerileri. Eğitimci Dergisi, 3, 22-24. Click for full text.