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My philosophy of teaching evolved from many years of teaching experience. As I reflect on my beliefs regarding teaching and learning, I find that my mission as a teacher is threefold:
- to promote positive learning;
- to spark learner enthusiasm for learning;
- to direct students for project based learning.
To accomplish this, I enjoy applying a wide variety of strategies based on essential management principles.
Cognitive functioning level(s) of the learner: Considering the cognitive functioning of learners is essential in order to implement and apply strategies that are appropriate for either concrete operational and/or formal operational learners. I routinely plan activities, such as brief writings, that can help me determine the cognitive levels of my students and tailor my instruction accordingly. Without this consideration, I would risk the possibility of my students experiencing ‘hit or miss’ learning.
Learning theory: I have valued many years of opportunities to apply significant contributions from various learning theories. Behavioral theory offers a wealth of principles that, when used appropriately, can benefit classroom learning and management at all levels. In concert with this, cognitive learning principles offer significant contributions from the state-of-the-art neurosciences, particularly in brain-based research regarding memory systems and active processing of intellectual operations. Some of my favorites that are well received by students include: think-pair-share, classroom jigsaw activities, constructive controversies, and interactive lectures.
Cultural diversity, group culture and learning style: Understanding both the learning style of individual learners and the cultural diversity of the class/group helps me both design and tailor effective instruction by implementing appropriate global and/or concrete strategies. Although a variety of learning styles are likely represented by learners in any large class/group setting, I routinely design my instruction using the research-based learning cycle; this cycle provides the framework for me to encompass a repertoire of effective strategies, which can both accommodate individual preferences, engage diverse learners, and help establish a respect for differing preferences and perspectives.
Curriculum and Instructional Planning: An essential consideration for teachers pertains to overall curriculum and instructional planning. Whether the instructional approach is based on a behavioral model (direct instruction, mastery learning), a cognitive model (exposition/presentation), or a constructivist model (inquiry-based/Socratic methods, cooperative learning), I plan and implement lessons that clearly identify the lesson objective, anticipatory set, strategies for effective student engagement, and assessment options to measure student mastery. This helps me teach with both clarity and focus.
Assessment: I strongly believe that one can employ numerous options to accurately assess understanding of course content among diverse groups of learners. To this end, I have developed (and continually use!) a firm foundation in assessment basics, from alternative types of assessment (rubrics, checklists, projects, portfolios, performance/diagnostic checks, presentations, etc.) to traditional exams/test construction. On this field, I have written an article about continues assessment of students in order to motivate them to study. I strongly support the project based assessment and I believe it accelerates students’ learning and success. However, I have performed 15-20 great projects with bachelor students and evaluated their successes based on their teamwork, enthusiasm in the project, practical knowledge, and theoretical knowledge. I have seen that student, who were anxious about my class, has loved it and learned.
More importantly, I have discovered that, by sharing my ‘passion’ for teaching and learning, and using these principles with enthusiasm and empathy connects with learners. As a result, teaching with clarity, passion, empathy, and sincere enthusiasm, effectively impacts learners positively.
2008-2010
Head of Career Planning office at International Black Sea University, Tbilisi, Georgia
2011-2015
Lecturer at Tishk International University, Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Coordinator of Total Quality Management at Tishk University, Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq
2015-2018
Head of Business and Management Department at Tishk University, Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Head of Quality Assurance Unit at Tishk University, Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Lecturer (Part Time) at Charmo University (Public), Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region of Iraq
2018-2021
Lecturer (Part Time) at Komar University (Private), Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region of Iraq
2018-present
Lecturer (Full Time) at Tishk International University, Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region of Iraq
2021-present
Lecturer (Part Time) at International Black Sea University, Tbilisi, Georgia
2018-present
Consulting businesses and conducting market research for them
1. Fitness (Bahar Group, Iraq) 2019-2020
2. Feetey (Bahar Group, Iraq) 2019-2020
3. ConfyLac (Bamo Group, Iraq) 2020-2022
4. Mahmood Rice (Bamo Group, Iraq) 2020-2022
5. Dr. Online Aplication 2023-Present
6. KUBAK taxi application 2023-Present
- Quality Management
- Knowledge Management
- Tacit-Explicit Knowledge
- Declarative-Procedural Knowledge
- KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
2. TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT
3. OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
- OPERATIONS RESEARCH
- QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR BUSINESS
- STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS
7. FORECASTING
8. HR MANAGEMENT
9. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
10. STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
11. PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
2. TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT
3. OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
- OPERATIONS RESEARCH
- QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR BUSINESS
- STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS
7. FORECASTING
8. HR MANAGEMENT
9. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
10. STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
11. PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SSCI Indexed Papers
- Demir, A., Budur, T., Heshmati, A. (2021). An Evaluation of the Antecedents of Trust, Corporate Image and Switching Costs: An Empirical Study of the Telecommunication Services Sector in the Kurdistan Region ofIraq. International Journal of Mobile Communications. Volume 19, Issue 1. p.p. 53-74. DOI (10.1504/IJMC.2021.10030758)
- Demir, A., Budur, T., Heshmati, A., (2021). Links between Knowledge Management and Organizational Sustainability: Does the ISO 9000 certification have an effect?. Knowledge Management Research & Practice. DOI (https://doi.org/10.1080/14778238.2020.1860663)
- Demir, A., Budur, T., Maroof, L., (2022). Impact of perceived COVID 19 risk on the employees’ knowledge, motivation, performance. European Journal of International Management.
ESCI and Scopus Indexed Papers
- Torlak, G., Demir., A., Budur., T. (2021). Using VIKOR with Structural Equation Modeling for Constructing Benchmarks in the Internet Industry. Benchmarking: An International Journal DOI (10.1108/BIJ-09-2020-0465)
- Demir, A., Maroof, L., Khan, N., S., Jamal, Ali, B. (2020). The role of E-service quality in shaping online meeting platforms: a case study from higher education sector. Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education DOI (1108/JARHE-08-2020-0253)
- Torlak, G., Demir, A. Budur, T., (2019) Impact of operations management strategies on customer satisfaction and behavioral intentions at café-restaurants.International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management. DOI (10.1108/IJPPM-01-2019-0001)
- , H., Demir., A., Budur., T. (20121) Ethical Leadership, Effectiveness and Team Performance: An Islamic Perspective. Middle East Journal of Management. Vol. 8, No. 1 p.p. 42-66 DOI: 10.1504/MEJM.2021.10033656
- Demir, A. (2019).The Impact of Strategic Operations Management Decision on Shoppers’ Wellbeing. Asian Academy of Management Journal. 24 (1)
- Demir, A. (2019). InterContinental Review for Diffusion Rate and Internal-External Benefits of ISO 9000 QMS. International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management. 10.1504/IJPQM.2020.10030912
- Demir, A. (2019). Impact of Internal Marketing on the Customer Perceptions in SMEs. International Journal of Supply and Operations Management. 10.1504/IJSOM.2020.10033103
- Demir, A., & Bulut, I. (2018). A New Model for Respected Meetings. Procedia Computer Science, 126,1637-1655.
- Demir, A., Muhlis, M. (2017). An Evaluation of Gated Communities as a Product: An Empirical Study in Sulaimaniyah, Iraq. Volume 12, Issue 3, p.p. 63-84
- Ahmet Demir, Cumhur, Aydinli, Exploring the Quality Dimensions of Mobile Instant Messaging Applications and Effects of Them on Customer Satisfaction”, International Journal of Computer Theory and Applications, 9(22), pp1-15, 2016
- Demir, A., &Fakhir, N. (2017). Elaborating the Adaptation of Customers to Internet Banking: Case of Kurdistan Region of Iraq. International Journal of Applied Business and Economic Research. Volume (15), Issue (18). p.p.1-23
- Demir, A., (2023). May empowerment affect the service quality negatively? A case study at SMEs. Journal of Management Development.
- Tajeddini, K., Budur, T., Gamage, T.C., Demir, A., Zaim, H.and Topal, R. (2022), "Impact of diversity management on innovative work behavior: mediating role of human resource management and affective commitment", Journal of Management Development, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print.
- Demir, A., Kiziloglu, M., Budur, T. et al. (2023). Elaborating on the links between declarative knowledge, procedural knowledge, and employee performance. SN Bus Econ 3, 23
Other International Indexed Papers
- Demir, A., Shawkat, S., Majeed, B. N., & Budur, T. (2019). Fuzzy AHP and VIKOR to Select Best Location for Bank Investment: Case. In Effective Investments on Capital Markets: 10th Capital Market Effective Investments Conference (CMEI 2018) (p. 485). Springer.
- Demir, A., &Guven, S. (2017). The Influence Of ISO Certificate On Quality Evaluation Of Students: A Case Study At Ishik University. Advances inSocial Sciences Research Journal, 4(3).
- Demir, A., (2017). Importance of Data Analysis on Achieving the Organizational Goals: Case of Ishik University, International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies March 2017, Vol.3, No.3
- Ahmet Demir, AtabekShadmanov, CumhurAydinli, Okan Eray, " Designing a forecastmodelforeconomicgrowthofJapanusingcompetitive(hybridANN vs multiple regression) models", International Journal of Economics & Management Sciences, Vol. 4, No. 6, Jan.2015
- Ahmet Demir, CumhurAydinli, KarwanTalaat, "Optimizing Human Resources Capacity and Performance of Newroz Telecom Company by Proposing Queuing Theory", International Journal of Social Sciences and Educational Sciences, Vol. 2, No. 1, Jan.2015
- Ahmet Demir, IrakliRodonaia, Irina Milnikova, "Evaluation of quality level and selection of relevant parameters’ values in manufacturing, business and education", International Journal of Economics and Statistics, Vol. 3, Jan. 2015, pp. 59-64
- Ahmet Demir, "The method of selection ofparameters’ values in the problem of determining the quality level in manufacturing, business and education", International Journal of Social Sciences and Educational Studies, Vol. 1, No. 2, Dec. 2014
- Ahmet Demir, SalihOzsoy, "Forecasting the Monthly Electricity Demand of GeorgiausingCompetitiveModelsandAdvicesfortheStrategicPlanning", International Journal of Academic Research in Economics and Management Sciences , Vol. 3, No. 5, Nov. 2014, pp.90-103
- Ahmet Demir, Behcet Celik, Mustafa Bingol, "Optimizing assessment of students for quality learning", International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, Vol. 4, No. 9, Oct. 2014, pp.265-274
- Ahmet Demir, "Elaboration of Electricity for Production-Consumption RelationofNorthern-IraqfortheFutureExpectations",InternationalJournalof AcademicResearchinEconomicsandManagementSciences,Vol.3,No.5,Sep. 2014, pp.101-106
- Ahmet Demir, Ahmet Dinc, Devlet Odabas, "Historical ties between Turkey and Iraq: patterns of effects of recent global crisis on economic relationship between them "International Journal of Social Sciences and Educational Studies, Vol. 1, No. 1, Sep. 2014, pp.75-94
- Ahmet Demir, Irakli Rodonaia, "The Generalized Technique for Evaluation of Quality Level of Manufacturing, Business and Educational Processes", Journal of Business, Vol. 3, No. 1, Sep. 2014, pp. 33-36
- Ahmet Demir, Okan Eray “Effect of Non-Technical Dimensions of Service Quality on “Satisfaction”, “Loyalty”, and “Willingness to Pay More” of the Customers: the Case of Georgian Internet Service Providing Companies Journal of Research in Business, Economics and Management November2015
- Ahmet Demir, Okan Eray, Murat Erguvan “HOW NON-TECHNICAL DIMENSIONS OF SERVICE QUALITY EFFECTS SATISFACTION AND LOYALTY OF COSTOMERS AT GSM SERVICE SECTOR IN GEORGIA? International Journal of Engineering Technology and Scientific Innovation, November,2015
- Cumhur Aydinli, Ahmet Demir “Impact of Non-Technical Dimensions of Service Quality on the Satisfaction, Loyalty, and the Willingness to Pay More: A Cross-National Research on GSM Operators” International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, November2015
- Ahmet Demir, Karwan Talaat, Cumhur Aydinli “The Relations among Dimensions o fService Quality, Satisfaction, Loyalty, and Willingness to pay more: Case of GSM Operators Service at Northern-Iraq” International Academic Journal of Accounting, Finance, and Management Sciences. November, 2015
Books Published
- Ahmet Demir, “Quality Control in Business, Education and Manufacturing by Using Robust Models” Lampert Publishing, ISBN978-3-659-79425-4,2015
Proceedings
- Ahmet Demir, Cumhur Aydinli, “Exploring the Quality Dimensions of Mobile Instant Messaging Applications and Effects of Them on Customer Satisfaction”, International Conference on Sustainable Computing Techniques in Engineering, Management and Science, 9th-10thSeptember, Nodia, Delhi
- Ahmet Demir, Irakli Rodonaia, Irina Milnikova, "On One Approach to Evaluation of Quality Level in Manufacturing, Business and Education", MCSI 14, Varna, Bulgaria, Sep. 2014, IEEE Computer Society's Conference Publishing Services,
- Ahmet Demir, OzgurOzmen, Areej Rashid, "An estimation of Turkey’sexport loss to Iraq", 10th International Strategic Management Conference,Roma,Italy, Jun. 2014, Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, 150, C,pp.1240-1247
- Ahmet Demir, "Forecasting the Electricity Demand of Georgia", 9th Silk Road International Conference on Business, Economics, International Relations and Education, Tbilisi-Batumi,Georgia, May.2014,
- OzgurOzmen, Ahmet Demir, SemihOzel, "EFQM excellence model as abasis for self-assessment: a study of electromechanical sector in Turkey", 6th Annual EuroMed Conference of the EuroMed Academy of Busienss, Lizbon, Portugal, Sep.2013,
- OzgurOzmen, Ahmet Demir, MirayCelepli, "An analysis of Iraq's pre-import inspection, testing and certification program: A'WOT analysis", 9th International Strategic Management Conference, Riga, Latvia, Jun. 2013, Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences,99,
- Ahmet Demir, "Continues Measurement and Evaluation of Students' Performance within a Semester for a Quality Learning in Ishik University", 9th Annual Education and Development Conference, Bangkok, Thailand, March 2013
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