SL in Action: Development Seminars at Eastern Mediterranean University

Sponsored by OUP, SL Director Deniz Kurtoğlu Eken gave professional development seminars to English language teachers and managers at Eastern Mediterranean University’s (EMU) English Preparatory School between October 14 and 16, 2009. Her plenary entitled, Alone Together in Development and Change: Creative Processes for Personal and Professional Growth was attended by over 100 teachers. There were follow-up workshops for teachers in two separate groups, called Teachers as Learners and Researchers. Kurtoglu Eken also worked with EMU Preparatory School managers on performance management and assessment principles and processes. The three-day event was very well received by teachers and managers generating a wide range of ideas for reflection, discussion and implementation.

Media coverage of the seminars: Picture 1 / Picture 2 / Picture 3