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Papers by Dogus Aydın

IJELTAL (Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics)

This study aims to investigate pre- and in-service EFL teachers' definitions, expectations, a... more This study aims to investigate pre- and in-service EFL teachers' definitions, expectations, and experiences concerning teacher mentoring. The study sample included EFL teachers from 41 countries: 49 pre-service and 187 in-service EFL teachers teaching at various levels from kindergarten to university. A qualitative research design was employed throughout the study. Data were collected via a questionnaire-based survey and semi-structured interviews. For the analysis of this qualitative data, an in-depth thematic analysis was conducted. Overall, the findings suggest that most of the participants found their mentoring experiences positive. In addition, the participants defined teacher mentoring as a master-apprentice relationship, problem-solving, assisting teachers, and collaboration among them. The study also points out that teachers have different expectations about the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes from teacher mentoring. The study's findings have important imp...

International Online Journal of Education and Teaching, 2022

She has written articles and books in our field. She has been the keynote speaker and given prese... more She has written articles and books in our field. She has been the keynote speaker and given presentations at international ELT Conferences. She is the Honorary Member of AzETA in Azerbaijan. Doğuş Aydın holds a Ph.D. degree in English Language and Literature from Istanbul Aydin University and worked at Istanbul Kultur University ELT department as a part-time lecturer. He currently works as the founding manager of Dialang Institute.

International Online Journal of Education and Teaching, 2022

She has written articles and books in our field. She has been the keynote speaker and given prese... more She has written articles and books in our field. She has been the keynote speaker and given presentations at international ELT Conferences. She is the Honorary Member of AzETA in Azerbaijan. Doğuş Aydın holds a Ph.D. degree in English Language and Literature from Istanbul Aydin University and worked at Istanbul Kultur University ELT department as a part-time lecturer. He currently works as the founding manager of Dialang Institute.

Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics, 2022

This study aims to investigate pre-and in-service EFL teachers' definitions, expectations, and ex... more This study aims to investigate pre-and in-service EFL teachers' definitions, expectations, and experiences concerning teacher mentoring. The study sample included EFL teachers from 41 countries: 49 pre-service and 187 inservice EFL teachers teaching at various levels from kindergarten to university. A qualitative research design was employed throughout the study. Data were collected via a questionnaire-based survey and semistructured interviews. For the analysis of this qualitative data, an in-depth thematic analysis was conducted. Overall, the findings suggest that most of the participants found their mentoring experiences positive. In addition, the participants defined teacher mentoring as a master-apprentice relationship, problem-solving, assisting teachers, and collaboration among them. The study also points out that teachers have different expectations about the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes from teacher mentoring. The study's findings have important implications for teacher mentors in EFL teacher training. Implications include, among others, that designing teacher mentoring based on context and needs instead of a master apprenticeship would promote their professional development. Apart from that, the active participation of the stakeholders, such as school directors, would better facilitate the teachermentoring process.

Studies in Linguistics, Culture, and FLT, 2017

ADHD is a disorder diagnosed in 21 st century students in a notable manner. This increase in diag... more ADHD is a disorder diagnosed in 21 st century students in a notable manner. This increase in diagnosis has recently led the scholars to study these kinds of students' learning skills extensively. Reading as a skill is highly problematic for such students. Thus, this research is discussing the classroom reading strategies that must be adopted for the students who have this disability. Three students volunteered to participate in the research. These students were all diagnosed with the disorder by a psychologist. As a result of the research conducted, the students learned how to read strategically. The strategies implemented are metacognitive, cognitive and social-affective. Due to their application, such students can achieve higher success in reading comprehension questions.

Language advising helps a language learner discover different ways of learning and enables him/he... more Language advising helps a language learner discover different ways of learning and enables him/her to make decisions for better learning. This paper reports on an inquiry conducted with one English language learner who had difficulty with vocabulary acquisition which led to a perceived lack of progress in learning. The main purpose of the research was to observe and interpret the experience of the learner in terms of how different teaching and learning strategies appeared to affect her vocabulary learning. Qualitative research instruments including a semi-structured interview and a diary were used for this study. The results showed an increase in the learner’s control over her vocabulary learning process which was likely facilitated by the incorporation of language advising strategies into individual private tutoring.

Language advising helps a language learner discover different ways of learning and enables him/he... more Language advising helps a language learner discover different ways of learning and enables him/her to make decisions for better learning. This paper reports on an inquiry conducted with one English language learner who had difficulty with vocabulary acquisition which led to a perceived lack of progress in learning. The main purpose of the research was to observe and interpret the experience of the learner in terms of how different teaching and learning strategies appeared to affect her vocabulary learning. Qualitative research instruments including a semi-structured interview and a diary were used for this study. The results showed an increase in the learner’s control over her vocabulary learning process which was likely facilitated by the incorporation of language advising strategies into individual private tutoring.

STUDIES IN LINGUISTICS, CULTURE AND FLT, 2018

ADHD is a disorder diagnosed in 21st century students in a notable manner. This increase in diagn... more ADHD is a disorder diagnosed in 21st century students in a notable manner. This increase in diagnosis has recently led the scholars to study these kinds of students’ learning skills extensively. Reading as a skill is highly problematic for such students. Thus, this research is discussing the classroom reading strategies that must be adopted for the students who have this disability. Three students volunteered to participate in the research. These students were all diagnosed with the disorder by a psychologist. As a result of the research conducted, the students learned how to read strategically. The strategies implemented are metacognitive, cognitive and social-affective. Due to their application, such students can achieve higher success in reading comprehension questions.

IJELTAL (Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics)

This study aims to investigate pre- and in-service EFL teachers' definitions, expectations, a... more This study aims to investigate pre- and in-service EFL teachers' definitions, expectations, and experiences concerning teacher mentoring. The study sample included EFL teachers from 41 countries: 49 pre-service and 187 in-service EFL teachers teaching at various levels from kindergarten to university. A qualitative research design was employed throughout the study. Data were collected via a questionnaire-based survey and semi-structured interviews. For the analysis of this qualitative data, an in-depth thematic analysis was conducted. Overall, the findings suggest that most of the participants found their mentoring experiences positive. In addition, the participants defined teacher mentoring as a master-apprentice relationship, problem-solving, assisting teachers, and collaboration among them. The study also points out that teachers have different expectations about the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes from teacher mentoring. The study's findings have important imp...

International Online Journal of Education and Teaching, 2022

She has written articles and books in our field. She has been the keynote speaker and given prese... more She has written articles and books in our field. She has been the keynote speaker and given presentations at international ELT Conferences. She is the Honorary Member of AzETA in Azerbaijan. Doğuş Aydın holds a Ph.D. degree in English Language and Literature from Istanbul Aydin University and worked at Istanbul Kultur University ELT department as a part-time lecturer. He currently works as the founding manager of Dialang Institute.

International Online Journal of Education and Teaching, 2022

She has written articles and books in our field. She has been the keynote speaker and given prese... more She has written articles and books in our field. She has been the keynote speaker and given presentations at international ELT Conferences. She is the Honorary Member of AzETA in Azerbaijan. Doğuş Aydın holds a Ph.D. degree in English Language and Literature from Istanbul Aydin University and worked at Istanbul Kultur University ELT department as a part-time lecturer. He currently works as the founding manager of Dialang Institute.

Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics, 2022

This study aims to investigate pre-and in-service EFL teachers' definitions, expectations, and ex... more This study aims to investigate pre-and in-service EFL teachers' definitions, expectations, and experiences concerning teacher mentoring. The study sample included EFL teachers from 41 countries: 49 pre-service and 187 inservice EFL teachers teaching at various levels from kindergarten to university. A qualitative research design was employed throughout the study. Data were collected via a questionnaire-based survey and semistructured interviews. For the analysis of this qualitative data, an in-depth thematic analysis was conducted. Overall, the findings suggest that most of the participants found their mentoring experiences positive. In addition, the participants defined teacher mentoring as a master-apprentice relationship, problem-solving, assisting teachers, and collaboration among them. The study also points out that teachers have different expectations about the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes from teacher mentoring. The study's findings have important implications for teacher mentors in EFL teacher training. Implications include, among others, that designing teacher mentoring based on context and needs instead of a master apprenticeship would promote their professional development. Apart from that, the active participation of the stakeholders, such as school directors, would better facilitate the teachermentoring process.

Studies in Linguistics, Culture, and FLT, 2017

ADHD is a disorder diagnosed in 21 st century students in a notable manner. This increase in diag... more ADHD is a disorder diagnosed in 21 st century students in a notable manner. This increase in diagnosis has recently led the scholars to study these kinds of students' learning skills extensively. Reading as a skill is highly problematic for such students. Thus, this research is discussing the classroom reading strategies that must be adopted for the students who have this disability. Three students volunteered to participate in the research. These students were all diagnosed with the disorder by a psychologist. As a result of the research conducted, the students learned how to read strategically. The strategies implemented are metacognitive, cognitive and social-affective. Due to their application, such students can achieve higher success in reading comprehension questions.

Language advising helps a language learner discover different ways of learning and enables him/he... more Language advising helps a language learner discover different ways of learning and enables him/her to make decisions for better learning. This paper reports on an inquiry conducted with one English language learner who had difficulty with vocabulary acquisition which led to a perceived lack of progress in learning. The main purpose of the research was to observe and interpret the experience of the learner in terms of how different teaching and learning strategies appeared to affect her vocabulary learning. Qualitative research instruments including a semi-structured interview and a diary were used for this study. The results showed an increase in the learner’s control over her vocabulary learning process which was likely facilitated by the incorporation of language advising strategies into individual private tutoring.

Language advising helps a language learner discover different ways of learning and enables him/he... more Language advising helps a language learner discover different ways of learning and enables him/her to make decisions for better learning. This paper reports on an inquiry conducted with one English language learner who had difficulty with vocabulary acquisition which led to a perceived lack of progress in learning. The main purpose of the research was to observe and interpret the experience of the learner in terms of how different teaching and learning strategies appeared to affect her vocabulary learning. Qualitative research instruments including a semi-structured interview and a diary were used for this study. The results showed an increase in the learner’s control over her vocabulary learning process which was likely facilitated by the incorporation of language advising strategies into individual private tutoring.

STUDIES IN LINGUISTICS, CULTURE AND FLT, 2018

ADHD is a disorder diagnosed in 21st century students in a notable manner. This increase in diagn... more ADHD is a disorder diagnosed in 21st century students in a notable manner. This increase in diagnosis has recently led the scholars to study these kinds of students’ learning skills extensively. Reading as a skill is highly problematic for such students. Thus, this research is discussing the classroom reading strategies that must be adopted for the students who have this disability. Three students volunteered to participate in the research. These students were all diagnosed with the disorder by a psychologist. As a result of the research conducted, the students learned how to read strategically. The strategies implemented are metacognitive, cognitive and social-affective. Due to their application, such students can achieve higher success in reading comprehension questions.