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Meral Ceylan serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of English Teacher Education at Anadolu University's Faculty of Education. She concurrently holds course coordination and assistant coordinator roles in the Open Education Faculty's English Teacher Education program, specializing in writing skills instruction across both the School of Foreign Languages and Open Education Faculty.
Her academic qualifications include:
- Bachelor's degree (2002) in English Teacher Education from Anadolu University
- Master's degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language from Bilkent University
- Ph.D. in English Teacher Education from Anadolu University
Dr. Ceylan's research integrates mindfulness practices with language pedagogy, focusing on academic writing, discourse analysis, teacher training, and technology-enhanced learning. Her work addresses critical challenges like language anxiety and learner autonomy through evidence-based mindfulness applications, reflecting her certification as a Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) instructor and membership in the Mindfulness Teachers Association.
Publication analysis reveals consistent emphasis on self-directed learning frameworks, particularly through language portfolio systems. Her research trajectory demonstrates evolving integration of mindfulness techniques into teacher education curricula, with growing attention to digital tools for enhancing critical thinking and autonomous learning in English language contexts.
Dr. Ceylan has advised 3 theses and coordinated writing-focused courses across multiple university departments. Her 31 research projects include work aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals, with 3 publications available in open access formats.
