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Academic Qualifications:
Doctorate Gazi University, Turkey
2006-2010 Institute of Educational Sciences /English Language Education (Ph.D.)
Master's Degree Gazi University, Turkey
1995-1998 Institute of Educational Sciences/English Language Education
Master's Degree Gazi University, Turkey
2005-2006 Institute of Educational Sciences / Department of Educational Administration and Supervision
Bachelor's Degree İstanbul University, Turkey
1990-1994 Faculty of Education/Foreign Languages Education / Department of English Language Teaching.
Academic Experience:
Associate Professor İstanbul Aydın University / Faculty of Education
Associate Professor Amasya University/ Faculty of Education
Assistant Professor Amasya University/ Faculty of Education
Amasya University/Rektorate (International Relations Office, Head)
Faculty Board Member Amasya University/Faculty of Education ELT
Part time Lecturer Hacettepe University/ Faculty of Education/ English Language Education,
Senior Lecturer, Turkish Gerdarmerie
Courses Taught:
Discussions on English Language Issues
English Speaking II
Thesis supervision
Research Area / Research Interests:
Applied Linguistics, TESOL, English Language Education, Teacher Education.
Some Recent Major Publications (recent 5 years):
1.SOLAK EKREM, Çakır Recep (2016). Investigating the Role of Augmented Reality Technology in the Language Classroom. Croatian Journal of Education, 18(4), 1067-1085., Doi: 10.15516/cje.v18i4.1729
2.SOLAK EKREM, Bal Gezegin Betül (2019). Counter-effect of Refugee Movement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Classrooms. World Journal of Education, 9(2), 22-30.
3.SOLAK EKREM (2018). An Administrative Overview of English Language Teacher Education Programs in Turkey. International Journal of Language Academy, 6(5), 70-76., Doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18033/ijla.3995.
4.SOLAK EKREM, Çelik Selda (2018). Exploring the Linguistic and Cultural Problems Faced by Local and Refugee Students in Turkey. The Journal of International Social Research, 11(57), 425-432., Doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.17719/jisr.2018.2461.
5. Çer Erkan, SOLAK EKREM (2018). Examining High-performing Education Systems in Terms of Teacher Training: Lessons Learnt for Low-performers. Journal of Curriculum and Teaching, 7(1), 42-51., Doi: 10.5430/jct.v7n1p42
6.SOLAK EKREM (2017). Exploring the Role of Methodological Factors in Publishing Turkish and Foreign Journals. Journal of Education and Practice, 8 (6), 59-67.
Research Projects (recent 5 years):
1. BİDEB 2229 Scientific Activities Support Program, Training Course for Post-graduate Education Abroad, TÜBİTAK PROJECT, Trainer.
2. Investigation and Comparison of the Systems of Foreign Language Teacher Education in Turkey and Holland, Scientific Research Project Supported by Council of Higher Education.
3. The Investigation of Teacher Training Systems of China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Turkey, Scientific Research Project Supported by Council of Higher Education.
4.Developing a Platform for Training Community Interpreters through Wearable Technologies. Scientific Research Project Supported by Council of Higher Education.
Some Books or Chapters published in National/International Publishing Houses
1. SOLAK EKREM .(2020). Editor. World Englishes and Culture. Vizetek Publication. Ankara. ISBN: 978-605-7523-40-2
2. SOLAK EKREM .(2017). Assessment in Language Teaching.Pelikan, Editor: Ekrem SOLAK, Page Number: 217, English(Scientific Book).
3. SOLAK EKREM .(2016). Teaching Language Skills for Prospective English Teachers. Pelikan, Editor:SOLAK EKREM, Page Number 197, ISBN:9786059029520, English(Scientific Book).
4. SOLAK EKREM .(2021). Preparation for Listening Comprehension Exams in English [İngilizce Dinleme Sınavlarına Hazırlık].Pelikan, Page Number:309, ISBN:605527037, English (Scientific Book).
National/International Book Chapters:
1. SOLAK EKREM .(2020). , Chapter Title: Socio-cultural Factors in Language Teaching in World Englishes and Culture. Vizetek Publication. Ankara.
2. Basics of ELT, Chapter title (Managing Language Classes) (2019)., SOLAK EKREM,ATA EROL, Blackswan, Editor:Yaman İsmail, EkmekçiEmrah, ŞenelMüfit (Scientific Book )
3. Teaching Language Skills For Prospective English Teachers, Chapter Title (Teaching Listening Skills) (2016)., SOLAK EKREM, Erdem Gamze, Pelikan, Editor:SOLAK EKREM, Page Number 197, ISBN:978 – 605 – 9029 – 52 – 0, English (Scientific Book)
4. Current Trends in ELT, Chapter Title (Professional Development in ELT) (2016).,Bal Gezegin Betül, SOLAKEKREM, Nuans, Editor: Assist. Prof. Dr. İsmail YAMAN Assist. Prof. Dr. Emrah EKMEKÇİ Assist. Prof. Dr. Müfit ŞENEL, Page Number 255, ISBN:9786055450861, English (Scientific Book).
Some of the Papers Presented at International Conferences and Published in Proceeding Books:
1. Şen Figen, SOLAK EKREM (2019). The Evaluation of the Problems by the Teachers in the Teaching of Turkish Language to Refugee Students: Sample of Province Kayseri, X. International Congress on Research in Education (ICRE), 1(1), 92 (Summary Proceeding/Verbal Presentation )
2. SOLAK EKREM, Bal Gezegin Betül, Çer Erkan (2018). Linguistic and Cultural Influence of Refugees on Local Students. V. International Multidisciplinary Studies Symposium, 1(1), 105-109. Ankara, Turkey. (Full text/Verbal Presentation)
3. SOLAK EKREM (2018). Exploring the Linguistic and Cultural Problems Faced by Local and Refugee Students in Turkey. International Learning Teaching and Educational Research Congress, 1(1), 1.Amasya, Turkey. (Summary Proceeding/Verbal Presentation)
4. Çalışkan Nurcan, SOLAK EKREM (2018). Examining the Views of 5th and 6th Grade Studentsand English Teachers towards Interactive Boards in Language Classes. 27th International Conference on Educational Sciences, April 18-22, 2018, 1(1), 4535-4537., Doi: 10.14527/978-605-241-229-9. Antalya, Turkey. (Summary Proceeding/Verbal Presentation)
5. SOLAK EKREM (2017). An Overview of English Language Teacher Training Programs in Turkey: A journey from Past to Future. International Black Sea Conference, 1(1), 43-44. Samsun, Turkey. (Summary Proceeding/Verbal Presentation).
6. SOLAK EKREM, Avaz İbrahim (2017). English Teachers' Views about the New Curriculum at the Primary Level English Classes in Turkey. International Black Sea Conference, 1(1), 66-67. Samsun, Turkey. (Summary Proceeding/Verbal Presentation).
7. SOLAK EKREM (2017). Comparing Foreign Language Education in Canada and Turkey at the Early Education Level. 5th International Conference on Humanities, Social Sciences and Education . June 12-14, 2017 Bangkok (Thailand), 1(1), 144-145. (Summary Proceeding/Verbal Presentation).
8. SOLAK EKREM,Çer Erkan (2017). Examining High-performing Education Systems in Terms of Teacher Training: Lessons Learnt for Low-performers 26. International educational Sciences Congress(1), 492-493., Doi: 10.14527/9786053188353. Antalya, Turkey.(Summary Proceeding/Verbal Presentation).
9. SOLAK EKREM, Eser Oktay (2017). Examining the Dutch English Language Teacher Training Programs as a High-performing Education System. International Social Research Congress, 20– 22 April 2017 / İstanbul
10. Eser Oktay, SOLAK EKREM. Developing a 3D Virtual Reality Learning Environment byUsing Wearable Technologies to Train Public Service Interpreters. International Academic Conference on Teaching, Learning and E-learning .Budapest Hungary 14 - 15April2017.