Title: Prof. Dr.Department: English Language Teaching ProgramPosition: Academic StaffEmail: aakyel@yeditepe.edu.trTelephone: 5780000-1518Office: GSF-521Time: Part TimeAkademikResumeClick here for CV Educational Background Degree Field University Year Bachelor’s Degree English Language and Literature Boğaziçi University 1973 Master’s Degree English Language Education Boğaziçi University 1974 Doctorate American Language and Literature Istanbul University 1980 Academic Titles and Positions Titles Title University Year Assistant Professor Boğaziçi University 1988-1991 Associate Professor Boğaziçi University 1991-1997 Professor Boğaziçi University 1997-Present Administrative Positions Position University Year Dean of the Faculty of Education Yeditepe University 2010-2023 Chair of English Language Teaching Department Yeditepe University 2005-2018 Supervised Theses Master’s Theses Işık, E., (2024). Effects of unfocused indirect feedback on EFL students' writing performance and their perceptions: An action research. Unpublished MA Thesis, Yeditepe University. Erçetin, G. (2012). The relationship between text comprehension and EFL learners' incidental vocabulary acquisition. Unpublished MA Thesis, Yeditepe University. Doctoral Theses Gürergene, E. (2023). The relationship between teachers' attitudes and feedback-giving practices and student expectations in an EFL context. Unpublished PhD Dissertation, Yeditepe University. Savaşçı, M. (2019). The Role of Extensive Reading and Repeated Reading in EFL. Unpublished PhD Dissertation, Yeditepe University. Beceren, S. (2018). Professional Development of Preservice Teachers at a State University in Turkey: A Cross-sectional Examination. Unpublished PhD Dissertation in English Language Education. Yeditepe University. Canbay, O. (2017). Investigating the Relation Between Working Memory and the Writing Process in L1 and L2 from a Psycholinguistic Perspective. Unpublished PhD Dissertation in English Language Education. Yeditepe University. Başer, M. (2017). The role of morphological processing on reading fluency. PhD Dissertation in English Language Education. Yeditepe University (Co-advisor,Ayşe Gürel) Uygun, S. (2016). The role of lexical processing in the Acquisition of compound words in Turkish-English sequential bilingual adults Unpublished PhD Dissertation in English Language Education. Yeditepe University. İnceçay, G. (2015). An Investigation of Research Knowledge and Orientation of English Language Teachers attending an MA in ELT program. Unpublished PhD Dissertation in English Language Education. Yeditepe University. Eveyik-Aydin, E. (2015). Moves in Discussions: A Corpus-based Genre Analysis of the Discussion Sections in Applied Linguistics Research Articles Written in English. Yeditepe University (Co-advisor, Erkan Karabacak.) Mede, E. (2012). Design and Evaluation of a Language Preparatory Program at an English Medium University in an EFL Setting: A Case Study. Unpublished PhD Dissertation in English Language Education. Yeditepe University. Kurt, G. (2012). Pre-service English Teachers' Development of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge in a Technology-Integrated Skills Course. PhD Dissertation in English Language Education. Yeditepe University (Co-advisor, Zeynep Koçoğlu). Koçoğlu, Z. (2006).The role of portfolios in EFL student and teachers' professional development: A case study. Unpublished PhD Dissertation in English Language Education, Boğaziçi University. Atay, D. (2001).The relationship between supervisor-student teacher collaboration and professional development: Possible effects of EFL student teacher / supervising teacher dialogue on the beliefs and the instructional practices of the EFL supervising teachers. Unpublished Ph.D. Dissertation in English Language Education, Boğaziçi University. Publications Articles Published in International Peer-Reviewed Journals (SCI, SSCI, Arts and Humanities) Görkemoğlu, B., Akyel, A.S. (2024). Tracing the trajectory of teacher engagement in the case of a CPD: Does fake engagement really exist? Language Related Research, 15(5), 85-119. https://doi.org/10.29252/LRR.15.5.4 Savaşçı, M., Akyel, A.S. (2022). Investigating the comparative effects of Sustained Silent Reading, Assisted Repeated Reading, and Traditional Reading. TEFLIN Journal, 33(1), 173-200. https://doi.org/10.15639/teflinjournal.v33i1/173-200 Savaşçı, M., & Akyel, A. (2018). Possible Effects of Sustained Silent Reading in an EFL Context: Learner Perceptions. Extensive Reading World Congress Proceedings, 4(4), 114-126. http://jalt-publications.org/content/index.php/jer/article/view/64/32 Akyel, A. (2015). Research Engagement in the EFL Pre-Service Practicum. Language in Focus Journal. https://doi.org/10.1515/lifijsal-2015-0001 Bülbül, İ., Akyel, A. (2015). Expectations of the triad members for the roles and responsibilities of university supervisors and cooperating EFL teachers during the pre-service practicum. ELT Research Journal, 4(2), 58-100. Ortaçtepe, D., & Akyel, A. S. (2015). The Effects of a Professional Development Program on English as a Foreign Language Teachers’ Efficacy and Classroom Practice. TESOL Journal. https://doi.org/10.1002/tesj.185 Kurt, G., Akyel, A., Koçoğlu, Z., & Mishra, P. (2014). TPACK in practice: A qualitative study on technology integrated lesson planning and implementation of Turkish pre-service teachers of English. ELT Research Journal, 3(3), 153-166. Bilikozen, N., & Akyel, S. A. (2014). EFL Reading Comprehension, Individual Differences, and Text Difficulty. The Reading Matrix, 14(2), 263-296. Mede, E., & Akyel, S. A. (2014). Design of a Language Preparatory Program: A Case Study. Eğitimde Kuram ve Uygulama, 10(3), 627-642. http://eku.comu.edu.tr/issue/view/1044000028 İnceçay, G., & Akyel, S. A. (2014). Turkish EFL Teachers’ Perceptions of English as a Lingua Franca. Turkish Online Journal of Qualitative Inquiry, 5(1), 1-12. Akyel, A. S., & Ozek, Y. (2010). A language needs analysis research at an English medium university in Turkey. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2(2), 969-975. Akyel, A., & Erçetin, G. (2009). Hypermedia Reading Strategies Employed by Advanced Learners of English. System, 37(1), 136-152. Koçoğlu, Z., Akyel, A., & Ercetin, G. (2008). Pen/Paper and Electronic Portfolios: An Effective Tool for Developing Reflective Thinking of Turkish EFL Student Teachers. Mediterrean Journal of Educational Studies, 13, 1-24. Erktin, E., & Akyel, A. (2005). The Role of L1 and L2 Reading Comprehension in Solving Mathematical Word Problems: A Case in a Partial Immersion Program. Australian Review of Applied Linguistics, 28, 52-66. Salatacı, R., & Akyel, A. (2002). Strategy Training in L1 and L2 Reading. Reading in a Foreign Language, 14(1), 1-17. Akyel, A. (2000). Collaboration to Explore Teaching: A Case Study. TESL Canada Journal, 18(1), 58-74. Akyel, A. (1999). Teachers' Attitudes Towards Their Job and Professional Development in Turkey. Mediterranean Journal of Educational Studies, 4(3), 40-51. Akyel, A. (1997). Experienced and Student EFL Teachers' Instructional Thoughts and Actions. Canadian Modern Language Review, 58(4), 677-692. Akyel, A., & Kamışlı, S. (1996). Composing in First and Second Languages: Possible Effects of EFL Writing Instruction. ERIC. Akyel, A. (1995). Stylistic Analysis of Poetry: A Perspective from an Initial Training Course in TEFL. TESL Canada Journal, 13(1), 63-73. Akyel, A. (1994). First Language Use in EFL Writing: Planning in Turkish vs. Planning in English. International Journal of Applied Linguistics, 4(2), 169-196. Akyel, A. (1994). Review of Classroom Observation Tasks. ELT Journal, 48(4), 367-369. Akyel, A., & Yalçın, E. (1991). Principles Involved in Writing an ESP Textbook for Turkish Policemen. Journal of Human Sciences, 10(2), 1-25. Akyel, A. (1991). Evaluation of an ESP Program: A Case Study Report. ITL: Review of Applied Linguistics, 93-94, 1-23. Akyel, A., & Yalçın, E. (1990). Literature in the EFL Class: A Study of Goal-Achievement Incongruence. ELT Journal, 44(3), 171-180. Akyel, A. (1990). The Use of Literature in Content-Based Writing: A Conceptual Framework. Language Learning Journal, 1(2), 37-38. Akyel, A. (1987). Loneliness or the Borderline Between Void and Society. Revista Canaria des Estudios Ingleses, 13-14, 29-34. Conference Proceedings Akyel, A. (2018). The History of Pre-service Language Teacher Education in Turkey with a Special Focus on Practicum. 5th International Conference on New Trends in English Language Teaching and Testing, Istanbul (Plenary speaker). Kara, E., & Akyel, A.S. (2017). The Effects of a Short-Term Extensive Reading Program on Turkish EFL Learners’ Motivation and Engagement. 4th World Congress on Extensive Reading, Tokyo, Japan. Books and Book Chapters Akyel, A., & Ortaçtepe, D. (2024). Using COLT in an EFL Professional Development Program in Turkey. In N. Spada & L. Gurzynski-Weiss (Eds.), The COLT Observation Scheme (pp. 157–160). John Benjamins Publishing Company. DOI: 10.1075/lllt.60 Akyel, A. (2012). Research Perspectives on Teaching and Learning English in Turkey: Policies and Practices. In Y. Bayyurt & Y. Bektaş-Çetinkaya (Eds.), Preservice English Language Teacher Education in Turkey (pp. 25–37). Peter Lang. Akyel, A. (2000). Collaboration for Professional Development. In M. Monty & T. Godfrey (Eds.), Global Problems, Local Solutions (pp. 16–19). Heinle & Heinle. Akyel, A., & Kamisli, S. (1999). Writing and Word Processing in the EFL Classroom: Possible Effects on Writing Strategies, Attitudes, Compositions, Composition Ratings, and Length. In M.C. Pennington (Ed.), Writing in an Electronic Medium: Research with Second Language Learners (pp. 14–29). Houston, Texas: Athelstan. Akyel, A., & Kamisli, S. (1997). Composing in First and Second Languages: Possible Effects of EFL Writing Instruction. In K.H. Pogner (Ed.), Odense Working Papers: Text and Interaction (Vol. 14, pp. 69–107). Odense: University Press. Koç, S., Akyel, A., Ekmekçi, Ö., & Tercanlıoğlu, L. (1997). Yabancı Dil Öğretimi Yöntemleri: Fakülte Okul İşbirliği Çerçevesinde. YÖK/Dünya Bankası Milli Eğitimi Geliştirme Projesi, Öğretmen Eğitimi Dizisi. Ankara: YÖK. Akyel, A. (1986). Yalnızlıkla Toplum Arasında. İstanbul: Puhu Yayınları. Articles Published in National Peer-Reviewed Journals Akyel, A., & Sönmez, G. (2017). Effects of an In-Service Teacher Education Course on Language Teachers’ Research Knowledge and Practice. Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Journal of Theory and Practice in Education, 13(4), 734–758. Akyel, A. (2006). Türkiye'de Yabancı Dil Eğitimi. Artı Eğitim, 15, 2–6. Akyel, A. (2002). Etkin Yabancı Dil Öğrenimi. Ana Dili: Dil ve Eğitim Dergisi, 26, 7–17. Akyel, A., & Yalçın, E. (1994). The Role of Learner-Teacher-Institution Factors in the Design and Implementation of an ESP Program. Boğaziçi University Journal of Educational Sciences, 16, 199–210. Akyel, A. (1991). A Possible Application of the Developmental Process in an Initial Training Course for Teaching Literature in the EFL Context. Boğaziçi University Journal of Educational Sciences, 14, 69–75. Papers Presented at National Scientific Conferences and Published in Proceedings Akyel, A. (2014). The History of Pre-Service Language Teacher Education in Turkey with a Special Focus on Practicum: A Neglected Component. 3rd National Conference on Foreign Language Education, Boğaziçi University, Istanbul (Plenary Speaker). Akyel, A. (2007). Reading in EFL. The 3rd ELT Conference, Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus. Akyel, A. (2004). EFL Reading Strategies. International ELT Conference, Istanbul Technical University (Plenary Speaker). Akyel, A. (2003). Challenges and Developments in Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Turkish Education System Conference, Istanbul. Akyel, A. (2002). Collaborative Language Learning. In E. Vahapoğlu (Ed.), Yabancı Dil Öğrenimi (pp. 123–133). Alta Yayınevi. Akyel, A. (2002). Effective Foreign Language Learning. TÖMER Conference, İzmir (Invited Speaker). Akyel, A. (2000). Quality in Education. MEB-Kalder Quality in Education Panel, Istanbul. Akyel, A. (2000). Collaboration for Professional Development. ELT Conference Proceedings, Işık University, Istanbul. Projects 2010–Present: Life-Long Learning Program (Comenius). 2008–2010: Internet-Based M.A. Program for In-Service Teachers, Yeditepe University. 2005–2007: Research Project on Professional Development and Teacher Efficacy. 1998–2000: Research on Student Teacher–Supervising Teacher Collaboration and Its Effects on Supervising Teachers’ Professional Development. Professional Memberships TESOL: Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (U.S.A.). IATEFL: International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (U.K.). AAAL: American Association of Applied Linguistics (U.S.A.). EARLI: European Association of Researchers in Language Instruction. Awards 2005: TÜBA International Publication Award. 2000: Boğaziçi University Academic Incentive Award. 1969: Halide Edip Adıvar Literature Award (Arnavutköy Girls’ College).
