Center for Transdisciplinary Continuing Education Research

Dr. Serap Sevimli-Celik is an experienced teacher educator and researcher. She has taught courses on play pedagogy, creativity in early childhood, physical education and outdoor education. Her research explores the role of play in promoting creativity, problem solving and holistic development, focusing on preschoolers' design skills, nature-based learning and attitudes towards risky play. She has contributed book chapters on playfulness, active design and transcultural perspectives.

The Center for Transdisciplinary Continuing Education Research will work with her on questions concerning the “origins” and consolidation of sustainable learning throughout the lifespan, beginning with children's playtime. The aim is to draw conclusions about transformative forms of teaching and learning in adult education and to expand continuing education research.