FATMA FİLİZ TILFARLIOĞLU

FATMA FİLİZ TILFARLIOĞLU is a Professor at Gaziantep University's Faculty of Education, Department of Foreign Language Education, specializing in English Language Teaching. With a distinguished academic career spanning over three decades, she has made significant contributions to the field of foreign language education, particularly through her development and research on the Lean Educational Method. Her academic journey began with a PhD from Çukurova University (1993-1996), followed by her appointment as a Research Assistant at Gaziantep University in 1990, progressing through academic ranks to become a full Professor in 2021.

Her research interests focus on innovative approaches to language teaching, including the Lean Educational Method, discourse analysis, language learning strategies, self-efficacy in language learning, and teacher education. Professor TILFARLIOĞLU has supervised 38 master's theses and has an extensive publication record with 46 articles, 5 book chapters, and 66 conference papers. Her work demonstrates a consistent focus on improving language teaching methodologies and understanding the psychological factors affecting language learning.

Her recent research has centered on innovative teaching methods such as TRIZ and CDIO in language education, analysis of teacher self-efficacy in distance learning environments, and the psychological aspects of language learning including fear of success and rejection sensitivity. Professor TILFARLIOĞLU has also led projects focused on foreign language education in Turkish society, including 'Hayatta Biz de Varız Hep Beraber Elele' and 'BİK PROJESİ - Biliyor musunuz İngilizceden Korkmuyorum.'

• TESOL U.S.A. Convention (1999)
• TEFL Summer School (1996)
• Yurtdışı Yüksek Lisans ve Doktora Bursu from YÜKSEK SEÇİM KURULU BAŞKANLIĞI (1991)
• Yurtdışı Yüksek Lisans ve Doktora Bursu from MİLLİ EĞİTİM BAKANLIĞI (1990)

Throughout her career, Professor TILFARLIOĞLU has held significant administrative roles including Department Head, Vice Dean, and various committee memberships at Gaziantep University. She has taught numerous courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, focusing on English Language Teaching Methodology, Materials Evaluation, and Contextual Grammar. Her academic leadership extends to her membership in INGED (İngilizce Eğitim Derneği) since 1995.