Yabancı Diller Yüksekokulu öğretim görevlilerine yönelik proje yazma eğitimi İzmir Katip Çelebi Üniversitesi Proje Koordinatörlüğünden  Öğr. Gör. Dr. Sümeyye Sınır tarafından verildi. Proje tiplerinden, yazma süreci aşamalarına kadar birçok konuda bilgilendirme yapan Sınır, eğitim sonundan öğretim görevlilerinden gelen soruları cevapladı.

On March 12, 2025, the Independent Learning Center hosted the Alphabet Challenge for Pre-Intermediate students. Competing in teams, students raced to complete the alphabet wheel in five minutes. The event was fun and educational, helping students improve their vocabulary. 

At this week's Professional Development session, IKCU SFL lecturers participated in a mind-opening seminar on Wellbeing by Res. Assist. Dilara Turgut from the Department of Psychology/Faculty of Social and Human Sciences.

KCU SFL lecturers took part in a fruitful workshop entitled 'Looking Through The Kaleidoscope: Building a Positive Classroom Culture' by Gizem İyigün (Oxford University Press) and gained a bunch of practical classroom activity ideas in this week's Professional Development session.

In the second week of April 2025, lecturers from the School of Foreign Languages at İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University—Nazlı Çakır, Dr. Ezgi Çetin, Ayşen Kaynak, Sinem Aydoğan Karaman, Pınar Tural, and Hamdiye Avcı Önalır—conducted an academic visit to Ghent University, where they met with Tom De Moor, Coordinator of Academic and Professional Language Education. The meeting provided an opportunity for in-depth discussions on Ghent University’s pedagogical frameworks, including its partnership and coaching model, strategies for teaching Dutch as a foreign language, the integration of English for academic purposes, and the implementation of a portfolio-based system for professional development. This engagement not only offered valuable institutional insights but also laid the groundwork for potential future collaborations. IKCU SFL remains committed to fostering international academic partnerships to enhance educational practices and professional growth.

On 12th March 2025, IKCU SFL PDU hosted Robyn Stewart from Oxford University Press with her fruitful session entitled 'Using Real Life Tasks in Teaching'. SFL lecturers enjoyed working in an interactive atmosphere on practical ideas to use in their classes as well as reshaping specific coursebook instructions into more real life-based tasks.

Dr. Lect. Gamze Er Karoğlu from the Faculty Dentistry, Dr. Lect. Mustafa Öncül  from the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Prof. Dr. Alper Doğan from the Department of Finance visited our school for demo lessons with Prep Students. We thank them for their support.

KCU SFL Lecturers attended a fruitful PDU session entitled 'Maximising Learning Opportunities Through Clear Instructions, Modelling and More' by Andrew Bosson from OUP on 23rd October 2024.

As part of our social responsibility project “English Days with Little Stars,” our prep students are organizing fun English activities for the little ones at Çelebi Kindergarten! With songs, games, coloring, and movement-based activities, kids are learning basic English concepts like colors, animals, numbers, and shapes. Huge thanks to our students and project advisors, Dr. Suzan Yıldırım & Hülya Uçak Öz, and the Çelebi Kindergarten team for this meaningful collaboration!

IKCU SFL has hosted the 2025 Teacher Trivia with the participation of the University of Economics, Yaşar University, Ege University, Dokuz Eylül University, İzmir Demokrasi University, Bakırçay University, Manisa Celal Bayar University, and İzmir Institute of Technology. We thank all of our colleagues from different universities joining us for this traditional fun event to strengthen our collaboration. We congratulate Manisa Celal Bayar University for winning the trophy, Bakırçay University, and Yaşar University for winning the 2nd and 3rd places.  We also thank our presenters, Lect. Anıl Ç. Dede and Lect. Nazlı Çakır, musician Yağmur Pak, and all our students for their great efforts during the event.

Our lecturer, Ömer Dağdelen, represented our university at the 14th Forum on Assessment Issues (FOAI-14), which took place at Sabancı University on 18–19 April 2025. This year’s theme focused on “Speaking Assessment: Current Trends and Opportunities.” The event commenced with welcoming addresses delivered by representatives of the host institution, followed by a keynote presentation by Neus Figueras titled “Revisiting the assessment of speaking after the CEFR CV.” In the afternoon, Ömer Dağdelen joined  one of the five focus groups, each engaging in detailed discussions surrounding the central theme. These collaborative sessions culminated in group presentations that reflected the outcomes of their insightful and productive exchanges.Revisiting the assessment of speaking after the CEFR CV”.

  The Independent Learning Center organized Demo Speaking Exams for intermediate-level students to help them prepare for the upcoming CPT Speaking Exam. Students booked time slots and practiced in an exam-like setting, gaining experience and receiving useful feedback. The sessions aimed to boost confidence and support students as they get ready for the real exam. Thank you to all students who participated and made the most of this opportunity!

On February 13, 2025, the Independent Learning Center (ILC) held its first Movie Day of the Spring 1 term. Students watched the fun and emotional movie Inside Out (2015). The event started at 2:00 p.m. with students enjoying free popcorn  while watching the film. After the movie, there was a short activity where students talked about emotions like joy, sadness, anger, fear, and disgust. They also shared their own experiences and learned new words. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

  IKCU SFL PDU members Lect. Didem Dağkıran and Lect. Dr. Ezgi Çetin organized a session on 'Student Centered Classes', where lecturers had a chance to refresh theoretical knowledge as well as designing practical student-centered activities.  

On May 7, 2025, the Independent Learning Center hosted a fun and engaging Cooking Contest led by Lect. Fehim Hur. Four student groups, each consisting of four members, competed to prepare a dish within 30 minutes. A jury of lecturers from the School of Foreign Languages evaluated the dishes. We thank our jury members for their support and congratulate the winning team for their creativity and teamwork. It was a lively event filled with teamwork, flavors, and laughter. Thank you to all who participated!

The Independent Learning Center hosted a lively Trivia Challenge on April 29, 2025, led by Lecturer Fehim Hur. Students answered general knowledge questions covering a wide range of topics, creating a fun and engaging atmosphere. We thank all participants for their enthusiasm and contribution to the event.

IKCU SFL PDU member Lect. Dr. Ezgi Çetin conducted a fruitful session entitled 'Communicating Beyond Words: Practising Soft Skills in the Language Classroom'. During the session, lecturers gained insight into the term 'soft skills' through interactive hands-on activities and speculated on possible scenarios in EFL classes.

  On May 27, 2025, the Independent Learning Center hosted a workshop titled “Word of the Year: Language that Captures Our Times”, led by Lect. Anıl Çobanoğlu Dede. Students worked in groups to explore how language reflects social and cultural changes. The session offered a fun and interactive way to think about the words we use every day. Thank you to all students who joined and shared their ideas!

On February 20, 2025, the Independent Learning Center (ILC) held the Movie Day featuring the animated film Inside Out 2. Pre-intermediate and intermediate students gathered at 2:00 p.m. to enjoy the screening and explore the emotions portrayed in the movie.

On Monday, April 13, 2025, the Independent Learning Center hosted an inspiring Coffee Talk titled “Female Figures in Art Nouveau”. The speaker, Ezgi Özgültekin, an art educator from Arkas Art Gallery, shared her knowledge and passion with intermediate-level students. Participants explored the role and representation of women in Art Nouveau art, discovering the connections between art, design, and society. The talk also gave students the chance to practice listening and speaking skills in an engaging, real-world context.