Publications > Papers

  1. “21. Yüzyılda Türkiye’de Yabancı Dil Öğretimi“ (Foreign Language Education in Turkey in 21st Century) Gazi Üniversitesi, Eğitim Fakültesi, Türkiye’de Yabancı Dil Eğitimi Ulusal Kongresi, Ankara:  23 Kasım 2007 (Invited speaker)
  2. “Curriculum Development in Education”, Kadir Has University, İstanbul: 22 November 2007 (invited speaker)
  3. “Changing Roles of Faculties of Education in Turkey and  in Europe” International Conference on “European Unification and Educational Challenges in the Balkans” organised by BASOPED, November 9 – 11 2007, Thessaloniki, Greece (with Prof. M. Aksu - Invited national speakers)
  4. “European Unification Impact on Primary Curricula in Turkey”  International Conference on “European Unification and Educational Challenges in the Balkans” organised by BASOPED, November 9 – 11 2007, Thessaloniki, Greece (with Dr. M. Demirel )
  5. “Metacognitive Awareness of Medical Students in Problem-Based and Conventional Curriculum”  AMEE 2007 (An International Association for Medical Education), Trondheim, Norway,  August  25-29,  2007 (with S. Turan and Prof. İ. Sayek)
  6. “Perception of Medical Students on Self-Regulated Learning Skills: Experience in Problem-Based Learning and Conventional Curriculum” EARLI 2007 (European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction), Budapest, Hungary, August 29 – September 1, 2007, ( with S. Turan and Prof.İ. Sayek)
  7. “ From CEFR to ELP- based Testing in Turkey” The Future of ELT: A Quest for Common Standards and Approaches” The 10th International ELT Conference, Bilkent Universirty, Ankara - Turkey; June 27-29, 2007 ( Invited - Plenary Speaker )
  8. “Türkiye’nin  Öğretmen  Yetiştirme  Düzeni.” (Teacher Education System in Turkey)        Hacettepe Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi ve Azerbaycan Devlet Pedagoji Üniversitesi, Uluslararası Öğretmen Yetiştirme Politikaları ve Sorunları Konferansı, (International Conference on Teacher Education: Policies and Issues) Organzied by Hacettepe University and Bakü State University) 12-14 June 2007, Bakü,  Azabeycan,
  9.  “Türkiye’de  Öğretmen Yeterlikleri” (Teacher Competencies in Turkey)  Hacettepe Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi ve Azerbaycan Devlet Pedagoji   Üniversitesi, Uluslararası Öğretmen Yetiştirme Politikaları ve Sorunları Konferansı, (International Conference on Teacher Education: Policies and Issues) Organzied by Hacettepe University and Bakü State University)  12-14 Haziran 2007, Bakü,  Azabeycan, (with Dr. E.Erdem)
  10. “Avrupa Konseyinin Dil Politikası ve Türkçe” (Language Policy in Europe and the role of Turkish)  Dünyada Türkçe Öğretimi 7: (Turkish Instruction in the World) Yurt dışındaki Türkçe Öğretmenlerine Destek Semineri.  Ankara Üniversitesi TÖMER, 3- 4 May 2007, Ankara (Invited Speaker)
  11. “DynEd and ELP Embedded ELT SANKO Model” Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) Conference organized by the Private SANKO Schools, Department of Foreign Languages.  Gaziantep: 28  April 2007  (Keynote speaker)
  12. “ The Implementation of Content and Language Integrated Learning” The International Thematic Conference, İstanbul- Turkey; March 1-2, 2007
  13.  “AB ile bütünleşme sürecinde Türkiye’de eğitim ve öğretmen yeterlikleri.” ( Education System and Teacher Competencies in Turkey in the process of  harmonization and integration with European Union) Selçuk Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi, (Faculty of Education , Selçuk University) 24 Nov. 2006, Konya
  14.  “Türkiye’de Yabancı Dil Öğretimi“(  Foreign Language Education in Turkey) MoNE –TOBB Economics ve Technology University, Ankara: 11-12  Oct. 2006 (Invited Speaker)
  15. “Tıp Fakülteleri İçin Program Geliştirme Modeli ”  (A Curriculum development model for faculties of medicine) XV. National Congress on Educational Sciences, Muğla University, Education Faculty, 13- 15 September, 2006, Muğla (with Orhan Odabaşı, Melih Elçin and Seyfi Durmaz)  
  16. “Eğitimde Program Geliştirme Çalıştayı” (Workshop for curriculum development in education) Ministry of National Education, Board of Education, 26 – 27 June, 2006  (coordinator of the workshop)
  17. “Köy Enstitüleri Eğitim Çalıştayı” (Workshop  for Village Institutes Education) Isparta Süleyman Demirel University Rectorate, 15 – 17 April, 2006
  18. “İlköğretim Fen ve Matematik Programlarının Bütünleştirme Çalışmasına İlişkin İhtiyaç Analizi” (Needs analysis for the integration studies of primary education science and maths curricula)  XV. National Congress on Educational Sciences, Muğla University, Education Faculty, 13- 15 September, 2006, Muğla ,  (with İlke Önal and Ahmet Kıray)
  19. “Progress on the Common European Framework, Daring to Lead”: The 40th Annual TESOL Convention  and Exhibit, p. 108.  Tampa, Florida – USA; March 15-19, 2006, (with A. Daloglu, and Lopriore, Luciana)
  20. “The European Perspectives Assessment of Values in Turkish Basic Education Curricula” International Conference on “Education and Values in the Balkans: June 30 –July  1, 2006, Bucharest,  Romania, (with C. Demirhan)
  21. “The Role of Values Education in High School History Curriculum Relavant to Educational Standards in European Union ” International Conference on “Education and Values in the Balkans: June 30 –July  1, 2006, Bucharest,  Romania, (with N. Köksal and E. Erdem)
  22. “Eğitim Programları ve Öğretim Alanında Yapılan Tez Çalışmaları” (Dissertations on Curriculum and Instruction) Marmara Universit, Institute of Educational Sciences, II. Master’s Degree Education Symposium, 26-28 September 2005, Istanbul (with Z. Ayvaz  and  N. Köksal)
  23. “Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and Language Teaching in Turkey” International Symposium on Language, Literature and Stylistics” Marmara University, Faculty of Education, 24-25 June 2005, İstanbul –Turkey (Plenary Speaker)
  24. “Avrupa Dilleri Ortak Ölçütleri ve Türkçe Öğretim Programları” (Common European Framework and Teaching Turkish) Conference, Famagusta, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, East Mediterannean University, Education Faculty,  12-14 May, 2005 (Guest speaker)
  25. “Implications of the European Language Portfolio in Turkey” 1st English Language Teaching Seminar “ELP: Integrated Teachers and Integrated Students” The Navy Force, Naval High School, Heybeliada/Istanbul, 19 March, 2005  (Guest speaker)
  26. “Avrupa Dilleri için Ortak Ölçütler ve Türkçe Öğretimi” (Common European Framework and Teaching Turkish) Pristina, Pristina University, Education Faculty Pristina – Kosovo, 7- 9 March, 2005 (Guest speaker)
  27. “Kuantum Öğrenmenin Öğretme-Öğrenme Sürecine Etkisi”(The Effect of Quantum Learning on  Teaching-Learning Process) XIII. National Congress on Educational Sciences,  İnönü University, Faculty of Education, Malatya,  6-9 July 2004 (co-author)
  28. “Analyzing the Endeavours for Quality in the Turkish Educational System” International Conference on “The Quality in Education in the Balkan Countries. Sofia: 2-3 July, 2004 (with Dr.Erdoğan)
  29. “The European Language Portfolio Project in Turkey” 3rd Joint International ELT Conference. Trakya University-INGED-IATEFL-TESOL. Edirne: 11-13 June, 2004 (Plenary Speaker)
  30. “Etkili Sunu Teknikleri” (Effective Presentation Techniques) Hacettepe University, Institute of Social Sciences. Ankara: 6 May 2004
  31. “Yabancı Dil Öğretiminde Yeni Yönelimler ve Avrupa Dil Gelişim Dosyası Projesi” (New Trends in Foreign Language Education and the European Language Portfolio Project) Erciyes University,  School of Foreign Languages . Kayseri:12 May 2004
  32. “Eğitimde Yeni Yönelimler” (New Trends in Education)  Heybeliada Naval High School. İstanbul:19 March 2004
  33. “Uluslararası bakalorya felsefesi dikkate alınarak hazırlanmış çoklu zeka kuramı uygulamalarının; öğrencilerin erişi düzeylerine, öğrenilenlerin kalıcılığına, öğrenci - öğretmen görüşlerine ve değerlendirme sürecine etkisi” (The Effect of the IB Programme Based on Multiple Intelligences Practices on student Achievement, Retention and Evaluation Process) Conference on “Good Practices in Education” 2004. İstanbul: Sabancı University, 17 January 2004 (co-author)
  34. “Basamaklı Öğretim Programının Süreç ve Ürün Açısından Değerlendirilmesi” (Evaluation of the Layered Curriculum within the framework of Process and Product) Conference on “Good Practices in Education” 2004. İstanbul: Sabancı University, 17 January 2004 (co-author)
  35. “Yapılandırmacı Öğrenme Yaklaşımının Öğrencilerin Düşünme Becerilerine ve Derse Yönelik Tutum Düzeylerine Etkisi İle Yapılandırmacı Öğrenme Sürecine İlişkin Öğrencilerin Tepkileri” (The Effect of  Constructivism on the Thinking Skills and Attitudes of Students) Conference on “Good Practices in Education” 2004. İstanbul: Sabancı University, 17 January 2004 (with B. Yurdakul)
  36. “21. Yüzyıl Başında Dil Öğretiminde Yeni Yönelimler” (New Trends in Language Teaching at the Beginning of 21 Century) İstanbul University,  Hasan Ali Yücel Faculty of Education, İstanbul:19 December 2003
  37. “The European Language Portfolio in Turkey” International Symposium on the European Language Portfolio,  İstanbul: The Ministry of National Education (Holiday Inn), 23-25 October 2003 (Plenary Speaker)
  38. “Implications of the European Language Portfolio Project in Turkey” 1. International Symposium on Common European Framework and Foreign Language Education in Turkey. Bursa-Turkey: Uludağ University, Faculty of Education. Department of Foreign Language Education. 17-19 September 2003, (Keynote speaker) 
  39. “Beyin Temelli Öğrenmenin Yabancı Dil Öğretiminde Yeri” (The Role of Brain-based learning in foreign language education) The First Symposium on Teaching and Learning in 2000s (supported by the international speakers) İstanbul:  Marmara University, Atatürk Faculty of Education, 29-31 May 2002,
  40. “Portfolio-Oriented Foreign Language Education in Turkey”, Famagusta, North Cyprus, Eastern Mediterranean University, First International Education Conference: Changing Times, Changing Needs, 8-10 May 2002,     (Keynote speaker)
  41. “Proje Tabanlı öğrenme modelinin öğrenme sürecine ve öğrenci tutumlarına etkisi” (The Effect of Project-based Learning on Learning Process and Attitudes) The X th National  Congress on Educational  Sciences,  Faculty of Education, Abant İzzet Baysal University. Bolu, June 7-8, 2001 (Co-author)
  42. “Program Geliştirmede Yeni Yönelimler” (New Trends in Curriculum Development)  Faculty of Education, Marmara University, May 25, 2001
  43. “Educational System in Turkey” International symposium on Educational Systems of Balkan Countries: issues and trends.  The Balkan Society for Pedagogy and Education, İstanbul-Turkey: 21-24 September 2000
  44. “Yapılandırmacı Yaklaşımının Öğrenme Ürünlerine Etkisi” (The Effect of Constructivism on Learning Outcomes) The IXth National  Congress on Educational  Sciences,  Faculty of Education, Atatürk University. Erzurum, September 27-30, 2000
  45. “Öğretme-Öğrenme Stratejileri” (Teaching and Learning Strategies) Kırıkkale University, Kırıkkale. June 2, 2000.
  46. “Etkin Öğrenme Yaklaşımının Öğrenci Başarısına Etkisi” (The Effect of Active Learning on Student Success) The VIIIth National Congress on Educational Sciences,The Black Sea Technical University, Trabzon: Sept. 1-3, 1999 (Co-author)
  47. “Öğretme Sanatı” (The Art of Teaching)  Land Forces War Academy, Ankara: April 13, 1999
  48. “Developing Integrated Skills Through Multiple Intelligences in EFL Classrooms” The Fifth EFL Skills Conference Proceedings. The American University in Cairo, Egypt,  Dec. 8-10, 1998         
  49. “Integrated Skills in ESP Writing” The Fifth EFL Skills.  Conference Proceedings. The American University in Cairo, Egypt. 1998. pp 73-76. (with Dr. Mirici)
  50. “A New ESP Reading Programme for Engineering and Architecture Faculties” ESP Challenges: 3rd Slovak International Conference. Trnava-Slovakia, June 16-18,1998 (with Dr. Mirici)
  51. “Türkiye’de Orta Öğretimin Yeniden Düzenlenmesi"-(Reorganization of Secondary Education in Turkey) What Kind of Education System- Existing practices and proposals for the future.  Dokuz Eylül Üniversity, Faculty of Education Educational Symposium '97, İzmir, Turkey.  April 10 - 12,  1997
  52. "Curriculum Practices for Equity and Excellence in the Turkish Educational System"  The Public Authority for Applied Education and Training. Human Resources Development: An Investment Conference, Kuwait,  Nov. 30th - Dec. 4th, 1996
  53. “New  Prospects for Teacher Education in Turkey” The Third Educational Sciences Congress. Uludağ University, Bursa, Turkey. Sept. 5-7, 1996 (Keynote Speaker)
  54. "Pros and cons on English-medium teaching at secondary high schools"  Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Ministry of Education, "Reformation on Education System"  Lefkoşa: Nov. 02-03, 1995 (invited speaker).
  55. "Opinions on Doctoral Curricula offered by the Departments of Educational Sciences" Çukurova University, Faculty of Education. Adana, Turkey. April 28-30, 1994.
  56. "Approaches To ELT Curriculum Design" The Second  International Conference On ELT and Teacher Training in the 1990s. Middle East Technical University. Ankara, Turkey. Sept. 23-25, 1992.
  57. "A Curriculum Model for Life-Long Language Learning" Inter- governmental Symposium on Transparency and Coherence in Language Learning in Europe: Objectives, Evaluation, Certification. Rüschlikon-Feusisberg, Switzerland, 10-16 Nov. 1991
  58. "Communicative Approach" Autumn Swapshop, TED Ankara College, Ankara, Oct. 12, 1991.
  59. "A Curriculum Design  For  Lifelong  Language Learning"  XVIIth FIPLV  World Congress. Pecs, Hungary. August 10-14, 1991.
  60. "Teaching English through Cooperative Learning" The Vth Linguistics National Congress. 9 Eylül University, İzmir.  May 16-18, 1991.    
  61. "Role and Importance of  Mastery and Cooperative Learning  in Developing the Quality of Instruction." The First  National Symposium on Prospectives and Prospects in Education : Developing the Quality of Education. İstanbul: April 13-14, 1991.
  62. "Education And Changing Social Realities in Turkey" Comparative And International Education Society Conference. Pittsburgh, USA. March 14-17, 1991.
  63. "Anatolian High  Schools in Turkish Educational System: Past, Present, Future" Turkish Education Association. Ankara, Oct.20, 1989.
  64. "The Role of The Teacher in Foreign Language Instruction" The Third Symposium on Linguistics. Çukurova  University, Faculty of Education. Adana,  June 21-22, 1989.
  65. “Türk Eğitim Sisteminde Bir Program Modeli” (A Curriculum Model for the Turkish Educational System). The National Symposium on Models of Turkish Educational System  from Past to Present. Ibn-i Kemal Research Center.    Tokat,  Sept. 29-Oct.2, 1988.
  66. “Orta Öğretimde Program Geliştirme” (Curriculum Development in Secondary Education) The Oreintation Seminar on School Administration, Işıklar Army College, Bursa, Sept. 20-23,1988.
  67. "Measurement and Evaluation in  Foreign  Language Education" T.C. Central Bank In Service Training Seminar . Ankara: Nov. 14 and 21, 1987.
  68. "Computer - Assisted Foreign Language Instruction in USA and Turkey" TED Ankara College. Ankara: May 3-11, 1986.
  69. "Foreign Language Instruction and Its  Problems in  Turkey" The First National Symposium on Education, Faculty of  Education, Marmara University, İstanbul: Nov. 23-26, 1985.
  70. "The Problems of Turkish Cypriot University Students in Turkey" Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, The First  Symposium on Youth Problems. Lefkoşa: Oct. 30-31, 1985.
  71. "Teaching Dialogues" - "Testing and Evaluation" A Seminar on  English Language Teaching. Kayseri: Erciyes University, Oct.17-19. 1983.
  72. "New Teaching Methods and Techniques in Foreign Language Instruction" İstanbul: Naval War Academy. İstanbul:  May 3-5, 1983.
  73. "Preparing A Lesson Plan"- "Using Visual Aids in Teaching   Reading Skills" Turkish-American Association. In-Service Teachar Training Seminar on ELT. Ankara: Sept. 21-25, 1982.
  74. "Teaching Reading"  A Seminar on Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Ankara: Hacettepe University, Sept. 7-8, 1981.