The English Language Teaching (ELT) Department successfully conducted its Professional Development Week from September 18–24, 2025, bringing together all ELT academic staff for a series of meetings, workshops, and discussions aimed at preparing for the upcoming academic year.
The primary objective of the professional development activities was to review, evaluate, and enhance departmental practices, including course syllabi, teaching materials, handbooks, assessment procedures, and academic policies. The sessions provided a valuable opportunity for staff members to reflect on current practices, address challenges, and implement improvements that will contribute to the quality of teaching, learning, and academic administration within the department.
The sessions were facilitated by Dr. Venera Ulker, Soma Hassan, and Aivar Lukman, who led discussions on a wide range of academic and administrative topics.
Professional Development Topics
No.
Topic
Presenter
1
Checking and Reviewing the Syllabi
Dr. Venera Ulker
2
Finalizing the New Graduation Project Manual
Dr. Venera Ulker
3
Updating Elective Courses
Soma Hassan
4
Meeting with Faculty and Department Representatives
Dr. Venera Ulker
5
TIU Lecture Notes
Aivar Lukman
6
Evaluating the Internship Program Course
Soma Hassan
7
Criteria for Academic Profiles
Dr. Venera Ulker
8
Publications-Related Reminders
Aivar Lukman
9
Student Tutors
Soma Hassan
10
The New TIU AI Policy
Aivar Lukman
11
Grading and Assessment Criteria
Dr. Venera Ulker
12
General Remarks from the External Assessment
Dr. Venera Ulker
13
General Remarks from Course Content Checking and Meetings with Representatives
Soma Hassan
14
Departmental Meetings and Agendas
Dr. Venera Ulker
Throughout the week, participants engaged in constructive discussions focused on curriculum development, quality assurance, assessment practices, student support mechanisms, and institutional policies. Particular attention was given to the implementation of the new TIU AI Policy, the refinement of graduation project procedures, and the enhancement of course content and assessment standards.
The ELT Department remains committed to continuous improvement and academic excellence. The outcomes of the Professional Development Week will guide departmental initiatives and contribute to maintaining high-quality educational experiences for students throughout the 2025–2026 academic year.