Conference Program

🎓 DAY 1 – PLENARY SESSIONS

Time	Session	Speaker(s)
12:00–13:00	Registration
13:00–13:30	Opening Speech	Prof. Dr. Necmettin Atsü (Rector of Istanbul Kent University) Dr. Deniz Karaca (Director of SoFL) Mehtap ÇİÇEN (Conference Chair)
13:30–14:00	Plenary Talk “Management & Leadership in Language Education”	Prof. Dr. Hatice CAMGÖZ AKDAĞ (Istanbul Technical University)
14:05–14:35	Plenary Talk “Total Quality in Language Education: A Human-Centered Perspective”	Prof. Dr. Hayal KÖKSAL (Istanbul Kent University)
14:35–14:50	Break
14:50–15:20	Plenary Talk “Self-Assessment for Institutional Improvement”	Didem MUTÇALIOĞLU (DEDAK) Abstract
15:25–15:55	Plenary Talk	Ayşen GÜVEN (British Council Türkiye) Abstract
15:55–16:10	Break
16:10–17:00	Panel Discussion “Quality in Language Education: Foundations & Strategies”	Moderator: Mehtap ÇİÇEN Panelists: Didem MUTÇALIOĞLU, Prof. Dr. Dinçay KÖKSAL, Prof. Dr. Hatice CAMGÖZ AKDAĞ

📚 DAY 2 – CONCURRENT SESSIONS

📍ROOM 1 – Professional Development

👩‍🏫 Beril AYMAN YÜCEL

Time	Session Title
10:00–11:00	Comparing Accreditation Bodies’ Standards & Supporting Teacher Growth
11:15–12:15	Structuring and Documenting a Professional Development Cycle

📍ROOM 2 – Curriculum and Syllabus Design

👩‍🏫 İlkay BÜLBÜL

Abstract

Time	Session Title
10:00–11:00	Design Principles: Outcomes, Coherence, and Inclusivity
11:15–12:15	Hands-On Curriculum Planning: Tools, Templates, and Group Work

📍ROOM 3 – Testing and Assessment

👩‍🏫 Zeynep ÜRKÜN

Time	Session Title
10:00–11:00	Assessment Tools in Leveled Language Systems
11:15–12:15	Designing Placement Exams Aligned with CEFR – Workshop

📍ROOM 4 – Quality Culture

Ian S. COLLINS

Abstract

Time	Session Title
10:00–11:00	Continuous Improvement Standards Across Accreditation Bodies
11:15–12:15	Strategic Planning for Sustained Institutional Quality

🕛 12:15–13:30 – Lunch Break

DAY 2 – BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Time	Session	Format
13:30–14:30	Hands-On Session: How to Write a Self-Assessment Report (Group Task)	Group Activity
14:30–14:45	Break
14:45–15:45	Presentations & Feedback: Strategic Planning Based on Self-Assessment	Presentations & Peer Review
15:45–16:00	Break
16:00–16:30	Closing Ceremony