Sibel Tatar

Dr. Sibel Tatar is an Associate Professor at the Department of Foreign Language Education, Faculty of Education, Boğaziçi University. She has been teaching there since 2003, following her PhD in Language Education from Indiana University (2003) and B.A. in Translation and Interpretation from Hacettepe University (1997). Her research focuses on foreign language teacher cognition, TESOL methodologies, and non-native speaking professionals in education.

Her educational background includes a PhD specialization in Language Education from Indiana University, emphasizing teacher development and intercultural communication. Her work spans over two decades, with a strong emphasis on qualitative research in language education contexts.

Research interests include teacher identity, pre-service training, and the impact of native speakerism on educational policies. Her recent studies explore transformative learning through virtual exchange programs (COIL projects) and critical reflection techniques for teacher candidates.

Dr. Tatar has received multiple awards from Boğaziçi University and grants for projects on teacher feedback mechanisms, technology integration, and EFL hiring practices. She has supervised numerous PhD theses and co-authored over 20 journal articles and book chapters.

Her professional service includes roles on the Awards Committee and Financial Aid Interviews Committee at Boğaziçi University, reflecting her commitment to educational equity. She has also contributed to international conferences and editorial work, including the EUROSLA Yearbook.