معرفی
Cansu Turan is a full-time English Language Instructor and Summer School Coordinator at the School of Foreign Languages, Boğaziçi University, Istanbul, Turkey, where she has served since April 2022. Previously, she worked as a full-time instructor at Middle East Technical University Northern Cyprus Campus (METU NCC) from 2013 to 2021, teaching English Preparatory Program courses and Academic English Reading and Writing to undergraduate students.
Her educational background includes:
- M.A. in English Language Teaching, European University of Lefke, TRNC (2019)
- B.A. in English Language and Literature, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey (2012)
- Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language Certificate, İstanbul University Language Center (2020)
- ICELT (In-Service Certificate in English Language Teaching), Cambridge English (2014)
- English Language Teaching Certificate (Pedagogical Formation), Hacettepe University, Faculty of Education (2012)
Her research centers on English Language Teaching with specialized focus on ELT materials development, teacher research as a professional development tool, and teacher motivation. Her work emphasizes practical classroom applications, reflective practice, and the integration of research into teaching methodologies to enhance educator growth and effectiveness.
Her scholarly output features the 2020 book "Practice-based professional development in ELT," which examines how teachers can leverage research for professional advancement. This work establishes connections between practice-based learning, reflective practice, and action research, significantly contributing to teacher training frameworks and curriculum development within ELT contexts.
No scientific awards or honors are documented in available sources.
Information regarding student supervision, research grants, or funded projects is not provided in the source materials.
