Yıldırım, A. Doğanay, A. & Türkoğlu, A. (2009). Okulda Başarı için Ders Çalışma ve Öğrenme Yöntemleri (Study and Learning Strategies for Success in School). Ankara: Seçkin Yayınevi.    

Yıldırım, A. & Şimşek, H. (2011) Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri (8. baskı) (Qualitative Research Methods in Social Sciences). Ankara: Seçkin Yayınevi.

Yıldırım, A., Güneri, O.Y., & Sümer, Z.H. (2002). Development and Learning. Ankara: Seçkin Yayınevi.

Şimşek, H. & Yıldırım, A. (2001). The Reform of Pre-service Teacher Education in Turkey. In R. Sultana (Ed.), Challenge and Change in the Euro-Mediterranean Region: Case Studies in Educational Innovation (pp. 411-432). New York: Peter Lang Inc. 

Yıldırım, A. & Ok, A. (2002). Alternative Teacher Certification in Turkey: Problems and Issues.  In R. Sultana (Ed.), Teacher Education in the Mediterennian Region: Responding to the Challenges of Society in Transition. New York: Peter Lang Inc.

Şimşek, H. & Yıldırım, A. (2004). Turkey: Innovation and Tradition. In I. C. Rotberg (Ed.), Balancing Change and Tradition in Global Education Reform (pp. 153-187). Lanham, Maryland: ScarecrowEducation (An imprint of Rowman and Littlefield Publishing Group). 

Yıldırım, A. (1994). Teachers' Theoretical Orientations Toward Teaching Thinking. Journal of Educational Research, 88(1), 28-35.

Yıldırım, A. (1994). Relationship Between Teachers' Theoretical Orientations Toward Teaching of Thinking and Their Activities in Classroom. The Professional Educator, 16(2), 17-25. 

Yıldırım, A. (1997). Sex-Role Differences in Self Identity Processes of Turkish Adolescents. Adolescence, 32(125), 217-232.

Yıldırım, A. (1997). Teaching and Learning of Middle School Social Studies in Turkey:  An Analysis of Curriculum Implementation. Mediterranean Journal of Educational Studies, 2(2), 63-84.

Güneri, O., Sümer, Z.H. & Yıldırım, A. (1999). Sources of Self-Identity Among Turkish Adolescents. Adolescence, 34(135), 537-546.

Somuncuoğlu, Y. & Yıldırım, A. (1999). Relationships Between Achievement Goal Orientations and Use of Learning Strategies. Journal of Educational Research, 92(5), 267-278.

Simsek, H. & Yıldırım, A. (2000). Vocational Schools in Turkey: An Administrative and Organizational Analysis.  International Review of Education, 46(3/4), 327-342.

Yıldırım, A. & Şimşek, H. (2001). A Qualitative Assessment of Curriculum Development Process at Secondary Vocational Schools in Turkey. Journal of Career and Technical Education, 18(1), 19-31.  

Yıldırım, A. (2004). Student Assessment in High School Social Studies Courses in Turkey: Teachers' and Students' Perceptions. International Review of Education, 50(2), 157-175.

Kondakçı, Y. & Yıldırım, A. (2004). Multi-dimensional change process in higher education: A qualitative investigation of organizational change in public university in Turkey. Mediterranean Journal of Educational Studies, 9(1), 67-86.

Yıldırım, A. (2006). High School Textbooks in Turkey from Teachers' and Students' Perspectives: The Case of History Textbooks. Asia Pacific Education Review, 7(2), 218-228.

Kondakci, Y., Van den Broeck, H., & Yildirim, A. (2008). The challenges of internationalization from foreign and local students’ perspectives: The case of management school. Asia Pacific Education Review, 9(4),448-463.

Akar, H. & Yıldırım, A. (2009). Change in teacher candidates’ metaphorical images about classroom management in a social constructivist learning environment. Teaching in Higher Education, 14(4), 401-416.

Gündoğdu, K. & Yıldırım, A. (2010). Voices of home and school on democracy and human rights education at the primary level: a case study. Asia Pacific Educ. Rev. 11(4), 525-532.

Akar, H. & Yıldırım, A. (2010). Effect of Constructivist Learning on Student Achievement in Pre-Service Teacher Education. New Educational Review, 21(2), 57-70.

Akar, E. & Yıldırım, A. (2011). Influence of Teacher Perceptions of Students on Teaching High School Biology. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research (EJER), 44, 19-32.

Keser, F., Akar, H., & Yıldırım, A. (2011). Role of extracurricular activities in active citizenship education. Journal of Curriculum Studies, 43(6), 809-837.

Yıldırım, A. (February, 1992). Relationship Between Teachers' Theoretical Orientations Toward Teaching of Thinking and Their Activities in Classroom. Paper presented at the annual conference of Eastern Educational Research Association. Hilton Head, South Carolina.

Yıldırım, A. (May, 1992). Promoting Student Thinking from Practitioners' Point of View: Teachers' Attitudes Toward Teaching Thinking.  Paper presented at the annual conference of New England Educational Research Organization. Portsmount, New Hamshire.

Yıldırım, A. (April, 1993). Sex Role Differences in Self Identity Processes of Turkish Adolescents. Paper presented at the annual conference of American Educational Research Association, Atlanta.

Yıldırım, A. (April, 1993). Teachers' Theoretical Orientations Toward Teaching Thinking. Paper presented at the annual conference of American Educational Research Association, Atlanta.

Yıldırım, A. (April, 1996). Teaching and Learning in Middle School Social Studies in Turkey:  An Analysis of Curriculum Implementation. Paper presented at the annual conference of American Educational Research Association, New York.

Yıldırım, A. & Simsek, H. (April, 1997). A Qualitative Assessment of Curriculum Development Process at Secondary Vocational Schools in Turkey. Paper presented at the annual conference of American Educational Research Association, Chicago.

Simsek, H. & Yıldırım, A. (April, 1997). A Qualitative Assessment of Administrative and Organizational Structure of Secondary Vocational Schools in Turkey.  Paper presented at the annual conference of American Educational Research Association, Chicago.

Yıldırım, A. & Somuncuoğlu, Y. (April, 1998). Relationships Between Achievement Goal Orientations and Use of Learning Strategies. Paper presented at the annual conference of American Educational Research Association, San Diago.

Yıldırım, A. (April, 1999). An Assessment of High School History Textbooks in Turkey: Teachers' and Students' Perceptions. Paper presented at the annual conference of American Educational Research Association, Montreal.

Yıldırım, A. (April, 1999). Student Assessment in High School Social Studies Courses in Turkey: Teachers' and Students' Perceptions. Paper presented at the annual conference of American Educational Research Association, Montreal.

Simsek, H. & Yıldırım, A. (June, 1999). The Reform of Pre-Service Teacher Education in Turkey.  Paper presented at the Semun Seminar on “Innovative Strategies in Meeting Educational Challenges in the Mediterennian”, 13-19 Haziran 1999, University of Malta, Malta.

Yıldırım, A. (August, 1999). Assessing Newly Developed Course-Based Curriculum: A Field Test Model and Its Implementation in Two Curriculum Development Projects in Turkey. Paper presented at the 8^th European Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction, Göteborg, Sweden.

Yıldırım, A. (August, 1999). An Assessment of Instructional Activities and Their Impact on Students in High School Social Studies in Turkey. Paper presented at the 8^th European Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction, Göteborg, Sweden.

Collins, A. B. & Yıldırım, A. (October, 1999). Teacher Assessment for Accountability: A Case Study of School-Based Supervision at a Private Secondary School. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of University Council for Educational Administration. Minnesota.

Yıldırım, A. (April, 2001). Instructional Planning in a Centralized School System: An Assessment of Teachers’ Planning at Primary School Level in Turkey. Paper presented at the annual conference of American Educational Research Association, Seattle.

Ok, A. & Yıldırım, A. (September, 2001). An Assessment of Expanded Field Experience in Teacher Education in Turkey. Paper presented at the annual European Conference on Educational Research (European Educational Research Association), Little, France. 5-8 September, 2001.

Akar, H. & Yıldırım, A. (July, 2001). The Effect of Authentic Texts on Student Motivation and Reading Skills Development. Paper presented at the 14th International Second Language Acquisition Conference. Poland.  

Capa, Y., Yıldırım, A. & Ozden M. Y. (2001). An Analysis of Students’ Misconceptions Concerning Photosynthesis and Respiration in Plants. National Association for Research in Science Teaching Konferansı.  St Louis, ABD.

Yıldırım, A. & Akar, H. (2002). Challenges of Instructional Planning: An Assessment of Problems Classroom Teachers Face in Instructional Planning in Turkey. Paper presented at the 1st International Educational Science Conference. Northern Cyprus.

Akar, H. & Yıldırım, A. (August, 2003). Effect of Constructivist Learning on Student Achievement in Classroom Management Course in Pre-Service Teacher Education. Paper presented at 10th EARLI Biennial Meeting in Padova, Italy. August 26-30.

Akar, H. & Yıldırım, A. (April, 2004). Conceptual Change in Teacher Candidates’ Metaphorical Images of Classroom Management in a Constructivist Learning Environment. Paper presented at the AERA Conference. San Diego.

Akar, H. & Yıldırım, A. (July, 2004). A Case Study of Constructivist Learning in Classroom Management Course in Teacher Education. Paper presented at JURE Conference of EARLI. Istanbul.

Yıldırım, A. (July, 2004). Qualitative Data Analysis. Paper presented at JURE Conference of EARLI. Istanbul.

Akar, H. & Yıldırım, A. (September, 2005). Challenges of introducing a constructivist classroom culture in a predominantly teacher-centered environment. Paper presented at ECER Conference. Irlanda.

Kondakçı, Y., Van den Broeck, H., &Yıldırım A. (2007, September). The challenge of heterogeneity: Teaching in the context of internationalization. Paper presented at the VIIIth European Conference on Educational Research (ECER), Ghent/Belgium.

Erginel, S. & Yıldırım, A. (2007, August). Perspectives and voices: Pre-service teachers' perceptions of a reflective Practicum course (Paper presented at EARLI). Budapest, Hungary.

Erginel, S. & Yıldırım, A. (2007, September). Content of reflection: What do pre-service teachers reflect upon in a reflective practicum course? Paper presented at the VIIIth European Conference on Educational Research (ECER), Ghent/Belgium.

Akar, H., Yildirim, A., Emmioglu, E., Keser, F. (2007, Dec.). Impact of extra curricular activities on students’ citizenship training. 1st European Conference on the Impact of Informal Learning and Social Services on Active Citizenship: Measuring and Evidencing Citizens’ Competences. Germany, Göttingen.

Kaya, E. & Yıldırım, A. (2008). Science anxiety among failing science students.  Paper presented at 2008 Annual NARST Conference (Impact of Science Education Research on Public Policy). Baltimore, March pp. 169-170.

Yildirim, A. (2009). Civic Learning in Teacher Education in Turkey: Issues and Challenges. Paper presented at the The 8^th Annual R. Freeman Butts Institute on Civic Learning in Teacher Education. May 15-19, 2009. Indianapolis, IN.

Gündoğdu, K., Yıldırım, A. & Mason, T. (2009, June). A Cross-Cultural Case Study on Perceptions of School Communities Related to School Culture and Values Supporting Democracy Education: The USA and Turkey. Paper presented at 2009 International Syposium on Democracy and Democracy Education in Europe, Canakkale. pp. 248-266.

Soysal, N. & Yıldırım, A. (2010). University Students’ Perceptions of Experiences of Web-Based Learning Support. Paper presented at the 6^th International ELT Research Conference. Çanakkale.pp 208-211. Editör Dinçay Köksal.

Topçu, Ç, Yıldırım, A. and Erdur-Baker, Ö. (August, 2010). Turkish High School Students' Perception of Cyber-Bullying: A Qualitative Study. Paper presented at European Conference on Educational Research. Helsinki, Finland.

Uzun, E. Ozden, Y. & Yildirim, A. (2011, November). Problems Faced During the Design and Development of a Distant Web Design Course: An Action Research Approach. AECT International Convention in Jacksonville, Florida.

Yıldırım, A. (2011, September). Transition from Elementary to Secondary Education in Turkey: Impact of High-Stakes Testing on Students’ Social, Psychological and Academic Development.  Paper presented at European Conference on Educational Research (ECER), Berlin, Almanya.

Kaya, E., Çetin, P. & Yıldırım, A. (2011, September). Transformation of Centralized Curriculum into Classroom Practice: An Analysis of Teachers’ Experiences.  Paper presented at European Conference on Educational Research (ECER), Berlin, Almanya.

Yıldırım, A. (2000). Teachers as Constructors of Meaning: Changing Roles of Teachers and the Case in Turkey. Presented as Plenary Speech at the 5^th International BUSEL Conference Excellence in Teaching: Promoting, Implementing and Sustaining Effective Practice. Bilkent University, School of English Language. Ankara, Turkey. February 3-5, 2000.

Yıldırım, A. (2000). Promoting Effective Teaching Through Action Research. Presented at the 5^th International BUSEL Conference on Excellence in Teaching: Promoting, Implementing and Sustaining Effective Practice. Bilkent University, School of English Language. Ankara, Turkey. February 3-5, 2000.

Yıldırım, A. & Ok, A. (2000). Alternative Teacher Certification in Turkey: Problems and Issues.  Paper presented at the Selmun Seminar on “Teacher Education in the Mediterennian Region: Responding to the Challenges of Society in Transition.” June 25-July 1 2000. University of Malta, Malta.

Yıldırım, A. (April, 1994). Temel Program Geliştirme Modelleri ve Ülkemizdeki Program Geliştirme Çalışmalarına Etkileri (Curriculum Development Models and Implications for Curriculum development in Turkey). I. Ulusal Eğitim Bilimleri Kongresi, Adana.

Balcı, A. & Yıldırım, A. (1996). Liselerde Sosyoloji Dersinin Öğretimi Üzerine Bir Çalışma (A Study on Teaching of Sociology at High Schools). III. Ulusal Eğitim Bilimleri Kongresi.  5-7 Eylül - 1996. Uludağ Üniversitesi, Bursa.

Engin, C. & Yıldırım, A. (1996). Liselerdeki Felsefe Dersi Öğretiminin Değerlendirilmesi (A Study on Teaching of Philosophy at High Schools). III. Ulusal Eğitim Bilimleri Kongresi.  5-7 Eylül - 1996. Uludağ Üniversitesi, Bursa.

Yıldırım, A. (2003). Öğrenmeyi Öğrenmenin Temeli Olarak Düşünmeyi Öğrenme. Halıcı Yazılım-MEB Talim ve Terbiye Kurulu Başkanlığı Öğrenmeyi Öğrenme Konferansı. ODTÜ.

Akar, H. & Yıldırım, A. (2004). Oluşturmacı Öğretim Etkinliklerinin Sınıf Yönetimi Dersi'nde Kullanılması: Bir Eylem Araştırması. Eğitimde İyi Örnekler Konferansı 2004. İstanbul: Sabancı Üniversitesi.

Yıldırım, A. (2004). Türk Okul Sistemi: Reform Gereklilikleri. YÖK-Konrad-Adenauer Vakfı “Türkiye’de ve Almanya’da Eğitim Politikası, Bilim Özerkliği, Üniversite Reformu. Ankara.

Yıldırım, A. (5 Eylül 2007). Nitel Araştırmada Karşılaşılan Sorunlar ve Çözüm Önerileri. 17. Eğitim Bilimleri Konferansı, Tokat Orhangazi Üniversitesi.

Akar, H., Yıldırım, A., Emmiogly, E., & Keser, F. (2007, Nov.). Aktif Vatandaşlık Eğitimi : Planlı Ders Dışı Sosyal Beceri Etkinliklerinin Aktif Vatandaşlık Becerilerinin Geliştirilmesi Yönünde Değerlendirilmesi. Eğitimde Yönelimler Sempozyumu:Yapılandırmacılık ve Öğretmen. Tevfik Fikret Okulları. Ankara.

Emmioglu, E., Keser, F., Akar, H., Yildirim, A. (2008, April). Vatandaşlık becerlerini geliştirme etkinlikleri. V. İyi Örnekler Konferansı, Istanbul.

Yıldırım, A. (2008). Ortaöğretim sistemi: Yapı ve süreç yönünden bir analiz. Ortaöğretim Sisteminde Arayışlar. Özel Okullar Birliği. Antalya.

Yıldırım, A. (2010). Öğretmen Eğitiminde Paradigmalar ve Türkiye’deki Durum. I. Ulusal Eğitim Programları ve Öğretim Kongresi.  13-15 Mayıs 2010, Balıkesir.

Yildirim, A. (2010). Nitelikli Öğretmen Yetiştirme: Sorunlar ve Çözüm Önerileri. II. ULUSLARARASI ÖĞRETMEN YETİŞTİRME POLİTİKALARI ve SORUNLARI SEMPOZYUMU. 16-18 Mayıs. 2010, Hacettepe Universitesi.

Yıldırım, A. (2011). Eğitim’de Niçin Araştıran Öğretmene İhtiyacımız var? Eylem Araştırması Yaklaşımı. III. Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Öğretiminde Yeni ve Yaratıcı Yaklaşımlar Sempozyumu, ODTÜ, Ankara.

Yıldırım, A. (2011). Öğretmen eğitimi araştırmaları ve yeniden yapılanma. I. Uluslararası Eğitim Programları ve Öğretim Kongresi. Eskişehir.

Saxl, E., Yıldırım, A., & Carmona, M. (1990). Project Plan to Lead 1989-1990 Evaluation Report. New York: Center for Policy Research. 

Saxl, E., Yıldırım, A., & Springer, C. (1991). Research and Evaluation Study: Project Basics Plus, 1990-1991. New York: Center for Policy Research.

Saxl, E., & Yıldırım, A. (1991). Project Plan to Lead 1990-1991 Evaluation Report. New York: Center for Policy Research. 

Saxl, E., Springer, C. & Yıldırım, A. (1992). Research and Evaluation Study: Project Basics Plus, 1991-1992. New York: Center for Policy Research. 

Saxl, E., & Yıldırım, A. (1993). Peer Intervention Program: 1992-1993 Interim Report. New York: Educational Agenda Company.

Günçer, B., Şimşek, H. & Yıldırım, A. (1995). A Case Study of the Basic Education Project for the Children of Seasonal Agricultural Workers in the Çukurova Region in Turkey (Education for All Project Country Case Study). UNESCO. Paris, France. (Published by ERIC, Pub. No: 425888). 

Turanlı, A. & Yıldırım, A. (1999). Students’ Expectations of Classroom Management Behaviors in ELT Classes. Middle East Technical University. Ankara.  (Published by ERIC, Pub. No: 440106)

Turanlı, A. & Yıldırım, A. (1999). Comparative Assessment of Student Classroom behaviors and Learning Environment in Classes of a High Control and a Low Control Teacher Through Student Perceptions and Classroom Observations. Middle East Technical University. Ankara. (Published by ERIC, Pub. No: 440105)

Yıldırım, A. (1996). Lise Biyoloji Dersi Öğretim Programı Deneme Raporu (Field Test Report on High School Biology Curriculum). Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı, Eğitimi Araştırma Geliştirme Dairesi Başkanlığı. Ankara.

Yıldırım, A. (1996). İlköğretim Hayat Bilgisi (1-2-3) Dersi Programı Deneme Raporu (Field Test Report on Primary School Life Studies Curriculum). Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı, Eğitimi Araştırma Geliştirme Dairesi Başkanlığı. Ankara. 

Yıldırım, A., Engin, C. & Balcı, A. (1999). Ortaöğretimde Sosyal Bilimler Öğretiminin Değerlendirilmesi (Assessment of Social Studies Teaching at the Secondary Level in Turkey). Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı, Eğitimi Araştırma Geliştirme Dairesi Başkanlığı. Ankara.

Yıldırım, A., Akar, H., Gündoğdu, K., & Öztürk, E. (2001). İlköğretim I. Kademe Düzeyinde Yapılan Öğretim Planlarının Değerlendirilmesi (Assessment of Instructional Plans Teachers Design at the Primary School Level in Turkey). Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı, Eğitimi Araştırma Geliştirme Dairesi Başkanlığı. Ankara.  

Yıldırım, A., Akar, H., Gündoğdu, K., & Öztürk, E. (2001). İlköğretim I. Kademe Düzeyinde Yapılan Öğretim Planlarının Değerlendirilmesi. Eğitimi Araştırma ve Geliştirme Dairesi Başkanlığı, Ankara.

Program Deneme Modeli (Field Test Model). Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı, Eğitimi Araştırma Geliştirme Dairesi Başkanlığı. Ankara. Yayın No: 17. (1995).

Öğretmen Eğitiminde Akreditasyon: İngiltere ve ABD Modelleri (Akreditation in the United States and the United Kingdom). YÖK/Dünya Bankası Milli Eğitimi Geliştirme Projesi. Ankara.  (With Şimşek, H.) (1998). 

ODTÜ Geliştirme Vakfı Lisesi Geliştirme Projesi Son Raporu (METU Development School Improvement Project Report). Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi, Temmuz 1996. Ankara. (With Günçer, B., Aksu, M., Paykoç, F., Özden, Y. Şimşek, H. Demir, A.) (1996).

Koç, S. & Yıldırım, A. (baskıda). CORT Dersleri: Düşünmeyi Öğretme. Beyaz Nokta Vakfı, Ankara. (CORT Lessons: Teaching of Thinking, Author: Edward de Bono, Year: 1998, 410 pages). Cognitive Research Trust. United Kingdom.  

Promoting Student Thinking From the Practitioner's Point of View: Teachers' Conceptions, Attitudes and Activities. Doctoral Thesis. Teachers College, Columbia University. New York. (1993).