معرفی
Asst. Prof. Dr. Didem Erdel is an academic at Iğdır Üniversitesi's Faculty of Science and Letters, Department of English Language and Literature. She has served as the Department Head from 2019-2020 and currently maintains active roles in teaching and research. Her educational background includes a PhD (2018) from Atatürk Üniversitesi in Educational Sciences focusing on leadership in language classrooms, an M.Ed. (2011) on student perceptions of EFL courses, and a B.Ed. (2008) in English Language Teaching from Gazi Üniversitesi.
Research interests center on educational leadership in language teaching, learner autonomy, EFL classroom dynamics, and the integration of technology in education. Notable works include studies on transformational leadership effects, self-regulated online learning post-pandemic, and metacognitive awareness in reading strategies. She has contributed chapters to edited volumes on teacher leadership and technological pedagogical content knowledge.
Teaching responsibilities span foundational and advanced English courses such as Reading Skills, Writing Skills, and Advanced English Grammar. Professional affiliations include memberships in BAAL, IATEFL, and INGED. Though no formal awards are listed, her prolific publication record (over 15 peer-reviewed articles and two book chapters) underscores her scholarly contributions to applied linguistics and language education.
No directed theses or grants are explicitly noted, but her administrative experience and extensive teaching portfolio reflect her institutional commitment. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical classroom applications, particularly in optimizing instructional leadership and digital pedagogy in Turkish EFL contexts.
