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Educational Background
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B.A., English Language Teaching, Middle East Technical University, 2001
Certificate for Overseas Teachers of English (COTE), Midlle East Technical University, 2002
M.A., Teaching English as a Foreign Language, Bilkent University
Certificate Programs:
• "Necessary Leadership Microcredential Course, Eastern Michigan University, 2018
• "How to Be a Teacher Trainer", Pilgrims, 2016
• "Training of Trainers: Strenghtening Your English Language Programs", TESOL, 2016
• "TESOL's ELT Leadership Management", TESOL, 2016
• "Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Web 2.0 Tools" by University of Houston System, 2015
• "Foundations of Virtual Instruction" by University of California, Irvine on Coursera, 2015
• "Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom" by University of California, Irvine on Coursera, 2013
Training Programs:
• "Assessing Writing", by Zeynep Ürkün, 2016
• "Teaching and Assessing Speaking", by Tony Gurr, 2016
• "Using Alternative Assessment to Facilitate Learning", by Peter Davidson, 2017
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Academic Interest
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Teaching academic English skills, continuous professional development, teacher training, educational leadership, teacher and student motivation, program design, materials design
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Interest
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Playing tennis, skiing, reading, and watching TV series
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Publications
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Gülen, G., Hasanbasoglu, B., Sesen, E., & Tokdemir, G. (2008). Academic English:
Survival skills I. Ankara: Yargı Press.
Gülcü, M., Gülen, G., Şeşen, E., & Tokdemir, G. (2009). Academic English: Survival
skills II. Ankara: Yargı Yayınevi.
Gülen, G., Hasanbasoglu, B., Sesen, E., & Tokdemir, G. (2014). The compass: Route to
academic English I.
Gülcü, M., Gülen, G., Şeşen, E., & Tokdemir, G. (2015). The compass: Route to
academic English II.
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Conference Talks
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• Snyder, B., A. Y. Şengül, E. Topuz, M. Ünver, and E. Yılmaz. "Following Teacher Education Ideas Into Classroom Practice", Teaching Learning, Learning Teaching: A Nexus in Texas, 39th Annual TESOL Convention and Exhibit, March 30 – April 2, 2005, San Antonio, Texas, USA.
• Topuz, E. , M. M. Unver, "WANTED: Intrinsically Motivated Students", One Step Further: An international INGED Conference, September 3-5, 2004, İzmir, Turkey.
• Topuz, E., " The effects of Two Different Goal Setting Processes on Students’ Attitudes Towards Writing and Towards a Writing Course”, 2nd METU Post Graduate Conference, September 24-25, 2004, Ankara, Turkey.
• Topuz, E. and M. M.Ünver, "WANTED: Intrinsically Motivated Students", 2nd Bilkent MA TEFL Reunion Conference, May 20-21, 2004, Ankara, Turkey.
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Awards
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METU Performance Award, 2009
METU Performance Award, 2016
METU Performance Award, 2017
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