ELTER

About ELTER

What is ELTER?

ELTER is an organisation primarily for those involved in English Language Teacher Education Research in Turkey. It aims to contribute to the improvement of the overall quality of English language teacher education in Turkey, both pre-service and in-service, by encouraging effective teacher education practices and making recommendations to relevant stakeholders and policy makers.

It also provides a forum for English language teacher educators and researchers — in Turkey and beyond — to discuss and share their practices, experiences, and research.

Membership

Membership Criteria

Being able to carry out research studies collaboratively

Having an MA or PhD degree in English Language Teaching

Interested in and actively studying teacher education (in-service or pre-service)

Being willing to host an upcoming ELTER event

If you would like to become a member of the ELTER community in Turkey, please reach us from the contact page.

How It Works

The ELTER Research Cycle

Each annual cycle guides participant groups through five stages from question to publication.

1

Identify a Research Question

Groups identify a shared concern or question arising from their classroom practice or teaching context.

2

Review Relevant Literature

Participants review existing research and theory relevant to their question, with support from ELTER facilitators.

3

Design and Conduct Research

Groups design a manageable classroom-based study and collect data over the research period.

4

Analyse Findings and Write Up

Data is analysed collaboratively and findings are written up as a research report.

5

Share Your Findings

Findings may be shared at the INGED International ELT Conference or through other academic venues — this step is optional.

Summaries

ELTER Event Summaries

Event summaries from ELTER sessions will be published here. Check back for updates.

Current Cycle: 2025–26 The current ELTER research cycle is underway. If you are interested in joining a future cycle, please contact us to express your interest.

News & Colloquia

ELTER News

Research

Publications

Selected publications by ELTER members and affiliated researchers.

Akayoğlu, S., Satar, H. M., Dikilitaş, K., Cirit, N. C., & Korkmazgil, S. (2020). Digital literacy practices of Turkish pre-service EFL teachers. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 36(1), 85–97. https://doi.org/10.14742/ajet.4711

Rakıcıoğlu-Söylemez, A., Ölçü-Dinçer, Z., Balıkçı, G., Taner, G. & Akayoğlu, S. (2018). Professional learning with and from peers: Pre-service EFL teachers’ reflections on collaborative lesson planning. Abant İzzet Baysal Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 18(1), 392–415.

Akcan, S., Aydın, B., Karaman, A. C., Korkmazgil, S., Özbilgin, A., Seferoğlu, G., & Selvi, A. F. (2016). Qualities and qualifications of EFL professionals: What do Intensive English Program (IEP) administrators think? TESOL Journal, 8(3), 675–699.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need research experience to join ELTER? +

No prior research experience is required. ELTER is designed for practising teachers who want to engage with classroom research in a structured, supported environment. Experienced facilitators guide participants through the process at every stage.

Do I need to be an INGED member to participate? +

ELTER is an invitation-only group. Being an INGED member is a prerequisite, but membership alone does not grant access. If you are interested in joining a future cycle, please contact us.

How much time does participation in ELTER require? +

Participants should expect to commit several hours per month over the research cycle period (typically October–March). Group meetings are scheduled collaboratively and can be held online.

When does the next ELTER cycle begin? +

A new ELTER cycle begins each autumn (October). Expressions of interest should be submitted to INGED by September. Contact us for information about the next cycle.