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Okan DEDE is a Lecturer at Karabük University's School of Foreign Languages, where he has served as a full-time teaching staff member since 2013. He currently holds the position of Department Deputy Chair (since 2024) at the School of Foreign Languages. His academic work focuses on language education, curriculum development, and educational policy within the Turkish higher education context.
Dr. Dede's educational background includes:
- PhD in Program Development in Education from Ankara University (2017-2024)
- Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Hacettepe University (2014-2017)
- BA in Foreign Language Education from Akdeniz University (2006-2011)
His research interests center around curriculum development and educational policy, with particular focus on language education systems. Dr. Dede has conducted extensive research on teacher education programs, quality assurance in higher education, and accreditation processes. His work often examines the theoretical foundations and practical applications of educational programs, with recent attention to emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and virtual reality in educational contexts. He has published on metaphorical perceptions in language learning, gamification approaches, and the comparative analysis of face-to-face versus online language instruction.
Analysis of Dr. Dede's recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a strong focus on educational quality assurance, particularly in language teacher education and program accreditation. His scholarly work demonstrates a methodological diversity, employing bibliometric analyses, scale development studies, and comparative research approaches. A notable trend in his recent work is the examination of emerging technologies in education, with several 2025 publications addressing AI integration and virtual reality applications in educational settings. His research consistently connects theoretical frameworks with practical implementation challenges in the Turkish educational context.
Dr. Dede serves on editorial boards for several academic journals including İstanbul Eğitim Dergisi (2025), International Journal of Social and Educational Sciences (2025), and Sinop Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi (2024). He is also an active member of professional associations such as the Eğitim Programları ve Öğretim Derneği (since 2025) and EPDAD - Öğretmenlik Eğitim Programları Değerlendirme ve Akreditasyon Derneği (since 2025).
As an educator, Dr. Dede has taught various English language courses at Karabük University since 2013, including English for General Purposes, Foreign Language courses, and Teacher Practice courses. He previously served as B1 Level Coordinator (2021-2023) at the university.
