AYŞE S. AKYEL (Prof. Dr.)

AYŞE S. AKYEL (Prof. Dr.) Yeditepe University Faculty of Education Department of Foreign Language Education Kayışdağı, 34755, İstanbul, TURKEY aakyel@yeditepe.edu.tr Phone: +90 212 578 00 00 Fax : +90 212 578 07 75 Educational Background Lycee American College for Girls (currently Robert College), 1969 B.A.: Boğaziçi University, 1973 M.A.: Boğaziçi University, 1975 Ph.D.: Istanbul University, 1983 Associate Professor of English Language Education, Boğaziçi University, 1991 Professor of English Language Education, Boğaziçi University, 1997 Academic & Administrative Experience 2008-2009 - Coordinated the design and piloting of MA in EELT program at Yeditepe University. 2009 - Designed and coordinated the ELT prep program of English Literature and Translation Department. 2008 - Designed and coordinated the EFL Prep program in English Language Education, Yeditepe University. 2007 - Designed and coordinated the PhD program in English Language Education, Yeditepe University. 2006 -Designed and coordinated the MA program in English Language Education, Yeditepe University. 1

2005- Chairman of the Department of English Language Education, Yeditepe University, Istanbul Turkey. - Restructured the undergraduate level program of the Department of English Language Education - Dean of the Graduate School of Education, Yeditepe University, Istanbul Turkey. - Initiated and coordinated student exchange program at the MA program with Texas Tech University, Indiana University, SUNY Albany University, Murray State Univeristy, University of Ontario Institute of Technology. 2005- Senate Member of the Yeditepe University Senate - Member of Faculty Executive Board - Member of Faculty Council 1997-2005 - Professor of English Language Education, Chair of the Department of English Education, Boğaziçi University, Istanbul Turkey - Coordinated restructuring of the undergraduate level program of the Department of English Language Education - Coordinated modification of the graduate level program in TEFL/ Applied Linguistics with a view towards enriching the syllabus. - Hired and evaluated new teaching staff - Coordinated the student exchange programs at the MA level with Georgia State University - Initiated and coordinated student and staff exchange program at the PhD level with the University of Venicé, Ca Foscari 2005 - Member of the Boğaziçi University Foreign Academic Staff Evaluation and Promotion Committee 2004-2005 Member of the Boğaziçi University Research Policies Committee 2

2002-2004 Worked for the preparation of Boğaziçi University Ethic Code. 2003-2004 Member of the Boğaziçi University Strategic Planning Committee 1999- Member of the Council of Boğaziçi University Graduate Programs 1997-2000 Member of the Boğaziçi University Senate 1993-2004 Member of the Faculty of Education Executive Board, Boğaziçi University, Istanbul Turkey 1993-2005 Member of the Faculty Council of Faculty of Education, Boğaziçi University, Istanbul Turkey 1991-1996 Assoc. Prof. of English Education, Department of Foreign Language Education, Boğaziçi University, Istanbul Turkey Chair of Department of English Education (June 1996) Developed and taught courses in TEFL Served in the Executive Committee of the Faculty of Education Represented BU Faculty of Education in YÖK World Bank Project on reconstruction of Faculties of Education and University school collaboration Institution of Social Sciences executive committee member 1988-1996 Coordinator of the practice teaching program Department of Foreign Language Education, Boğaziçi University, Istanbul Turkey 1988-1991 Assist. Prof. of English Education, English Education Department of Foreign Language Education, Boğaziçi University, Istanbul Turkey Developed and taught courses in TEFL 1983-1986 Coordinator and lecturer of ESP courses, School of Foreign Languages, Boğaziçi University, Istanbul Turkey Developed and taught cultural studies courses as part of Freshman English program 1975-1986 ESP Instructor, Vocational School, Boğaziçi University, Istanbul Turkey 3

Developed and taught ESP courses for Management and Tourism. Courses Taught Teacher Education and professional development (M.A. and Ph.D.) since 1992 ESL/ EFL program design and evaluation (Ph.D.) since 1992 Approaches to teaching language skills and ELT Methodologies (B.A. and M.A.) since 1992 Use of literary texts for EFL purposes (B.A. and M.A.) since 1992 Practice teaching and Professional Development (B.A.) 1988-1996 Developing communicative competence in English (B.A.) 1986-1988 English for specific purposes 1980-1986 Composition- All levels 1980-1986 Reading- All levels 1980-1986 Listening Comprehension- All levels 1980-1986 Languages Turkish, English. French-advanced level comprehension Research Interests Teacher education and professional development; teacher cognition; approaches to teaching language skills; use of literary texts for TEFL purposes, content-based instruction. Selections from Publications (Only those related to TEFL and Applied Linguistics) Akyel, A. & Erçetin, G. (2009) Hypermedia Reading Strategies Employed by Advanced Learners of English. System, 37 (1). 136-152. Koçoğlu, Z. Akyel, A. & Erçetin, G. (2008). Pen/Paper and Electronic Portfolios: An Effective tool for Developing Reflective Thinking for Turkish EFL Student Teachers. 4

Mediterranean Journal of Educational Studies, 13, 1. Akyel, A. (2006). Türkiye de Yabancı Dil Eğitimi. Artı Eğitim, 15, 2-6. Akyel, A. & Özek, Y. (2006). Boğaziçi Üniversitesi öğrencilerinin çalışmaları için gerekli olan İngilizce becerileri konusunda hazırlanmış ve uygulanmış olan gereksinim analizi hakkında rapor. Unpublished article. Yeditepe University, İstanbul. Erktin, E. & Akyel, A. (2005) The role of L1 and L2 reading comprehension in solving mathematical word problems: A case in a delayed partial immersion program. Australian Review of Applied Linguistics, 28, 52-66. Akyel, A. (2003). Yabancı Bir Dil olarak İngilizce Eğitimi ve Öğretiminde Yaşanan Sorunlar, Çözümleri ve Gelişmeler. Avrupa Birliğine Giriş Sürecinde Türk Eğitim Sisteminde Yabancı Dil Eğitimi ve Kalite Arayışları. İrfan Erdoğan (Ed.), pp. 97-102. Istanbul. Özel Okullar Derneği Yayınları. Salatacı, R. and Akyel, A. (2002). Strategy training in L1 and L2 reading. Reading in a Foreign Language, 14 (1). 1-17. Akyel, A. (2002). Etkin yabancı dil öğrenimi. Ana Dili: Dil ve Eğitim Dergisi, 26, 7-17. Akyel, A. (2000). Collaboration to explore teaching: A case study. TESL Canada Journal, 18 (1). 58-74. Akyel, A. (2000). Collaboration for professional development. In M. Monty and T. Godfrey (Eds.), Global Problems, Local Solutions, 16-19. Heinle & Heinle. Akyel, A. and 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, 14-29. Houston, Texas. Athelstan. Akyel, A. (1999). Teachers attitudes towards their job and professional development in Turkey. Mediterranean Journal of Educational Studies, 4(3). 40-51. 5

Akyel, A. and Sağlıcak, H. (1999). Research on the relationship between ESL/EFL teachers beliefs and instructional practices. In T. Dinçay (Ed.), New trends and aims in language education in the 2000 s. İstanbul: Ground Forces Language School. Akyel, A. (1997). Experienced and student EFL teachers' instructional thoughts and actions. Canadian Modern Language Review, 58 (4). 677-692. Akyel, A. and 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, 14, 69-107. Odense: University Press. Koç, S., Akyel, A., Ekmekçi, Ö., and Tercanlıoğlu, L. (1997). Fakülte okul işbirliği çerçevesinde yabancı dil öğretimi yöntemleri. YÖK/Dünya Bankası Milli Eğitimi Geliştirme Projesi, Öğretmen Eğitimi Dizisi. Ankara: YÖK. Akyel, A. (1996). Deneyimli İngilizce öğretmenleri ile öğretmen adaylarının eğitsel düşünce ve eylemleri üzerine bir karşılaştırma. Modern Öğretmen Yetiştirmede İlerlemeler, Başkent Öğretmenevi: Ankara, 207-229. 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. and 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. (1994). Review of classroom observation tasks. ELT Journal. 48(4). 367-369. Akyel, A. and 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 6

Applied Linguistics. 93-94. 1-23. Akyel, A. (1991). A possible application of the developmental process in an initial training course for the teaching of literature in the EFL context. Boğaziçi University Journal of Educational Sciences, 14. 69-75. Akyel, A. and 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 Selections from Conference Presentations (Only those related to TEFL and Applied Linguistics) Akyel, A. (2009). Internet-Based English Language Education Project. International Symposium on e-inset NET: Recent Developments in Distance Education in Language Teaching & Teacher Education, 1-3 October, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey. Akyel, A. (2008). Teacher Efficacy and professional development. 5th International Conference in ELT research, 23-25 May, Çanakkale, Turkey. Akyel, A. (2008, August). Quality in English Education. 11th International Convention on Students Imece Circles. Yeditepe University. Akyel, A. (2007). Reading in EFL. The 3 rd ELT Conference, Eastern Mediterranea University, Cyprus. Akyel A. & Aslan N. (2006). The Relationship of individual-difference variables on EFL reading comprehension, XXIIII, International TESL Conference Proceedings, Dubai. Akyel, A. (2005). ITU International ELT Conference Skills and Strategies in EFL Teaching. 2-3 Haziran, İstanbul. (Invited Speaker) Akyel, A, Erçetin, G., & Akbulut, Y. (2004). Factors affecting reading comprehension in a 7

hypermedia environment. Paper presented at EUROSLA, 8-11 September, San Sebastian, Spain. Akyel, A, Erçetin, G., & Akbulut, Y. (2004). Factors affecting reading comprehension in a hypermedia environment. Paper presented at EUROCALL, 1-4 September, Viena, Austria. Akyel, A. (2004, June). EFL Reading Strategies. International ELT Conference, Istanbul Technical University (Plenary speaker) Erçetin, G. & Akyel, A. (2003). Hypertext reading strategies employed by advanced EFL learners. Paper presented at EUROCALL, 3-6 September, Limerick, Ireland. Akyel, A. (2003). Yabancı Bir Dil olarak İngilizce Eğitimi ve Öğretiminde Yaşanan Sorunlar, Çözümleri ve Gelişmeler. Avrupa Birliğine Giriş Sürecinde Türk Eğitim Sisteminde Yabancı Dil Eğitimi ve Kalite Arayışları Sempozyumu. 4-7 Şubat, Antalya. (Invited Speaker) Akyel, A. (2002). Etkin Yabancı Dil Öğrenimi. TÖMER. İzmir. (Invited Speaker) Akyel, A. (2001, September). Professional Development of EFL Teachers. EARLI Conference. Freiburg, Switzerland. Akyel, A. (2000, May). Quality in Education. MEB-Kalder Quality in Education Panel, May 28-29. (Invited Speaker) Akyel, A. (2000). Collaboration for Professional Development. ELT Conference. Işık University, İstanbul. Salatacı, R. and Akyel, A. (1999). Reading Strategies in EFL. TESOL 1999 Conference, New York. Akyel, A. (1999, June). Collaboration in Teacher Education. Kara Kuvvetleri Komutanlığı Yabancı Dil Öğretimi Sempozyumu: 2000 li Yılların Dil Öğretiminde Yeni Eğilimler ve Yaklaşımlar, İstanbul. (Invited Speaker) Akyel, A. (1999, March). Collaboration to Explore Teaching. IATEFL 1999 Conference, Edinburgh. 8

Akyel, A. (1998, January). Inservice Teacher Education. III. EFL Conference. Heybeliada Askeri Lisesi, İstanbul. (Invited Speaker) Akyel, A. (1997, March). Professional Development of EFL teachers: National and international perspectives. 31st TESOL Annual Convention. Florida, USA. Akyel, A. (1997, March). Colloquium: Professional Development: Duty or Delight? 31 st TESOL Annual Convention, Florida, USA Akyel, A. and Kamışlı, S. (1996, September). Composing in first and second languages: Possible effects of EFL writing instruction. Second IATEFL Balkan Conference, September 5-7, Boğaziçi University. Kamışlı, S. and Akyel, A. (1996, September). Writing and word processing in the EFL classroom: Possible effects on writing strategies, attitudes, and compositions. Second IATEFL Balkan Coference, September 5-7, Boğaziçi University. Akyel, A. (1996, April). More comprehensible input supported by grammar instruction: Pedagogical implications. Kuleli Askeri Lisesi, III. EFL Conference. (Invited Speaker) Akyel, A. (1996, March). Experienced and student EFL teachers instructional thoughts and actions. 30th TESOL Annual Convention, March 26-39, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Akyel, A. (1994, April). Stylistic analysis of poetry: A TEFL perspective. 17 th TESOL Spain Convention, Madrid. (Invited speaker) Akyel, A. (1993, August). First language use in EFL writing: Planning in Turkish vs. planning in English. AILA 93, 10th International Applied Linguistics Conference, Amsterdam, Holland. Akyel, A. and Yalçın, E. (1992, September). An evaluation of the role of learner/teacher institution factors in the design and implementation of an ESP program. Second International EFL Conference. ODTÜ-British Council, Ankara. Akyel, A. (1990, September). A possible application of the developmental process in an 9

initial training course for the teaching of literature in the EFL context. First ELT Conference, Hacettepe University, Ankara. Akyel, A. (1989, November). Using literature in developing writing skills in EFL classes. ELT Workshop, Eyüboğlu Lisesi, İstanbul. (Invited Speaker) A Partial List of Other Professional Activities 2006-2007 Advisor for the revision of teaching materials for EFL program at Boğaziçi University. 2005-2007 Designed and coordinated in-service education program for EFL teachers at İstanbul K-12 schools. 2003 Reading Strategies in Electronic Environment Project (supported by Boğaziçi University Research Fund). 2002, October Invited panelist on TRT 2 on problems of English Education in Turkey. 2002, March Invited speaker on CNBC on Problems of English Education in Turkey. 2002- Editorial board member for Balıkesir University Journal of Education. March 2002 Invited speaker on TV 8 on problems of English education in Turkey. 2000- ~ Referee for Boğaziçi University Journal of Education. 2000 Editorial board member for Trakya University Journal of Education. 2000 Editorial board member for Muğla University Journal of Education. 1998-2000 Coordinator of the research project on possible effects of student teacher- supervising teacher collaboration on supervising teachers professional development (supported by Boğaziçi University Research Fund). March 1997 Teacher Education Workshop for English Teachers, Arel High School, İstanbul. 10

1996-1997 Evaluation of the Foreign Language Education Program in Darüşşafaka High School (supported by Darüşşafaka Education Foundation). 1995-1996 Coordinator of the research project on the effects of word processing on EFL students writing strategies, attitudes and compositions (supported by Boğaziçi University Research Fund). 1992-1994 Coordinator of the research project on the effects of using the first language in writing compositions in English as a foreign language (supported by Boğaziçi University Research Fund). 1990-1992 Conducted teacher education workshop in Semiha Şakir High School. 1990-1991 Editorial board member for TEFL Turkish Reporter, TTR. 1990 Invited speaker of the ELT seminar in Darüşşafaka Lisesi. 1989-1990 Project on teaching ESP to Turkish policeman. 1987-1988 Post doctoral study: Geneva University, Switzerland. Advisor to the Following M.A. Theses & Ph.D. Dissertations Mede, E. Design and evaluation of an EFL program: A case study. PhD Dissertation in English Language Education, Yeditepe University (in progress). Ozcalli, S. Possible effects of inservice education on EFL teachers professional develoment in terms of teacher efficacy and reflective thinking. Unpublished MA Thesis in English Language Education, Bogazici University, 2007. Koçoğlu, Z. The role of portfolios in EFL student and teachers professional development: A case study. Unpublished PhD Dissertation in English Language Education, 11

Boğaziçi University, 2006. Ortactepe, D. The Relationship between teacher efficacy and professional development within the scope of an in-service teacher education. Unpublished MA Thesis in Adult Education, Bogazici University, 2006. Aslan, N. The influence of selected individual-difference variables on EFL reading comprehension. Unpublished MA Thesis in English Language Education, Boğaziçi University, (2006). Demirkol, İ. Expectations for the roles of the cooperating teachers and the university supervisors as perceived by the practicum triad. Unpublished MA Thesis in English Language Education, Boğaziçi University, 2004. Ergün, S. Possible effects of practicum on EFL teachers beliefs. Unpublished MA Thesis in English Language Education, Boğaziçi University, 2002. Atay, D. 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, 2001. Sağlıcak, H. The relationship between EFL teachers' beliefs and instructional decisions. Unpublished MA Thesis in English Language Education, Boğaziçi University, 1999. Daensted, J. Possible influences on teachers' instructional thoughts and actions: A case study of 2 EFL teachers. Unpublished MA Thesis in English Language Education, Boğaziçi University, 1998. Salatacı, R. Reading strategies in English and Turkish: A case study of 8 EFL students. Unpublished MA Thesis in English Language Education, Boğaziçi University, 1997. Işık, A. The role of input in SLA: More comprehensible input supported by grammar instruction or more grammar instruction? Unpublished MA Thesis in English Language 12

Education, Boğaziçi University, 1995. Memberships in Professional Associations TESOL - Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, U.S.A. IATEFL - International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language, England. AAAL - American Association of Applied Linguistics, U.S.A. EARLI - European Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language) Member of Board of Referee in Boğaziçi University Eğitim Dergisi Member of Board of Referee in Eskişehir Anadolu Eğitim Dergisi Member of Board of Referee in Hacettepe University Eğitim Dergisi Member of Board of Referee in Milli Eğitim Dergisi 13