معرفی
Sumru Akcan is a Professor at the Department of Foreign Language Education, College of Education, Boğaziçi University. She specializes in second/foreign language teaching methodologies, teacher education, and blended learning. Her work bridges theoretical and practical aspects of language education, with a focus on novice teachers' professional development and innovative pedagogy.
Education: Ph.D. in Second Language Acquisition and Teaching (University of Arizona, 2002), M.Ed. in Literacy (University of Cincinnati, 1997), and B.A. in English Language Teaching (Boğaziçi University, 1993).
Research Interests:
- Second/Foreign Language Teaching Methodology
- Language Teacher Education
- Distance and Blended-Learning Contexts
- Material Design and Research Methods in Language Education
Research Contributions: Dr. Akcan has led projects on teacher socialization, mentor training, and curriculum implementation in multilingual settings. Her articles explore novice teachers' adaptation, EFL program effectiveness, and innovative instructional strategies.
Teaching and Mentorship: She teaches courses such as Second Language Teaching Methods, Materials Evaluation, and Practice Teaching in EFL. Her mentorship programs focus on enhancing feedback mechanisms and reflective practices in teacher education.
Key Projects: Includes studies on blended-learning environments, mentor teacher training, and the implementation of European Language Portfolios in Turkey.
