SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
Heron, M., Dippold, D., Aksit, N., Aksit, T., Doubleday, J. & McKeown, K. (2024). Tutor's beliefs about language and roles: Practice as language policy in EMI contexts. Teaching in Higher Education, 29(1), 251-265. DOI: 10.1080/13562517.2021.1973410
Aksit, T. & Aksit, N. (2022). Establishing an institutional EAP teacher development scheme based on BALEAP’s Competency Framework: A critical review of the competencies.
Heron, M., Dippold, D., Hosein, A., Sullivan, A. K., Aksit, T., Aksit, N., Doubleday, J. & McKeown, K. (2021). Talking about talk: Tutor and student expectations of oracy skills in higher education. Language and Education, 35:4, 285-300. DOI: 10.1080/09500782.2021.1895206
O’Dwyer, J., Aksit, N. & Sands, M. (2010). Expanding educational access in Eastern Turkey: A new initiative. International Journal of Educational Development, 30(2), 193-203.
Aksit, N. (2007). Educational reform in Turkey. International Journal of Educational Development, 27(2), 129-137.
Book Chapters
Aksit, T. & Aksit, N. (2021). Pedagogical approaches in EGAP coupled with CBI in an EMI Context. In C. MacDiarmid, & J.J. MacDonald. Pedagogies in English for academic purposes: Teaching and learning in international contexts (pp. 107-122). Bloomsbury.
Aksit, N. & Aksit, T. (2020). Knowledge generation in EAP. In T. Aksit & H. Mengü (Eds.) The Future of EAP: Standards, provision, and practices. Newcastle Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Publishing Ltd.
Aksit, N. (2008). Turkey 2010: Transforming education to meet challenges. In K. Mutua and C.S. Sunal (Eds.), Undertaking educational challenges in the 21st century: Research on Education in Africa, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. Volume V (pp. 149-168). Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing.
Aksit, N. & Sands, M. K. (2006). Issues and challenges facing education in Turkey. In J. Earnest & D. Treagust (Eds.), Education reform in societies in transition: International perspectives (pp. 13-28). Rotterdam: Sense Publishers.
Aksit, N. & Sands, M. K. (2006). Turkey: Paradigm change in education. In K. Mutua and C. S. Sunal (Eds.), Crosscurrents & Cross-cutting Themes: Research on education in Africa, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. Volume III (pp 253-271). Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing.
Sponsored Research Report
Dippold, D., Heron, M., Aksit, T., Aksit, N, Doubleday, J., and McKeown, K. (2020). Oral Skills Development in Presessional EAP Classes and Student Transition to Academic Disciplines: An Investigation in Anglophone and Non-Anglophone EMI settings. London, UK: British Council. (Teaching English ELT Research Papers). Sponsored Project: Oral skills development in pre sessional EAP classes and student transition to academic disciplines: An investigation in Anglophone and non-Anglophone EMI (English medium instruction) settings”. British Council Grant (This is a collaborative study with the main participant being University of Surrey University (UK) and other collaborators from University of Southampton (UK), and Zayed University (UAE).
Other Book Chapters
Aksit, N. (2012). Creating cosmopolitan citizenship communities through Model United Nations Simulations. In P. Cunningham & N. Fretwell (Eds.), Creating communities: Local, National, Global (pp. 250-258). London: CiCe.
Aksit, N. (2010). Citizenship education in the social studies curriculum in Turkey. In P.
Cunningham & N. Fretwell (Eds.), Lifelong learning and active citizenship (pp. 501-512), London: CiCe.
Aksit, N. (2009). Human rights and citizenship education in the primary school curriculum in Turkey. In A. Ross (Ed.), Human rights and citizenship education (pp. 133-140). London: CiCe.
Aksit, N., Hartsmar, N. & Moraeus, L. (2008). NGOs and higher education: Working together for citizenship education and the development of identities. Ross, A. (Series Ed). CiCe Guidelines. Institute for Policy Studies in Education, London Metropolitan University.
Aksit, T., Aksit, N., & Atasalar, J. (2008). Values that social studies textbooks value: Initial outcomes. In A. Ross & P. Cunningham (Eds.) Reflecting on Identities: Research, Practice and Innovation (pp. 695-704). London: CiCe.
Aksit, N. (2006). Teaching European and global citizenship across the curriculum: Content-based Language. In A. Ross (Ed.). Citizenship education: Europe and the world (pp. 531-534). London: CiCe.
Aksit, N. (2005). Creating new pathways: Citizenship education in Turkey. In A. Ross (Ed.) Teaching citizenship (435-442). London: CiCe.
Thesis Advising
-· Moldur, Meryem (2024). Guidelines for EFL writing instruction in the age of AI: an interpretive meta-synthesis. Bilkent University Institutional Repository.
· Çayır, Sevgi (2024)/ The use and value of assessment for learning (AfL) strategies as perceived by EFL instructors at a public university in Türkiye. Bilkent University Institutional Repository.
· Özsözen, Okan Sami (2024). The role of speaking-focused tasks in developing intercultural communicative competence: a qualitative content analysis of high school EFL textbooks. Bilkent University Institutional Repository.
· Yıldız, Zeynep (2024). A qualitative analysis of writing tasks in EFL high school textbooks: exploring intercultural communicative competence. Bilkent University Institutional Repository.
· Şahin, Nihan (2024). Self-regulating capacity in vocabulary learning among trilingual learners in higher education context. Bilkent University Institutional Repository.
· Tuncer, Harika (2024). The role of andragogy in professional development as perceived by EFL instructors in higher education context. Bilkent University Institutional Repository.
· Oruç, İremnur (2024). Language learning strategies of first-year students in an English medium higher education context. Bilkent University Institutional Repository.
· Loomis, Robert Mc Namara (2024). Critical thinking dispositions of first-year students in an English medium higher education context. Bilkent University Institutional Repository.
· Demirkaya, Öznur (2022). Investigating tasks in the EFL textbooks in the Turkish Anatolian high school context. Bilkent University Institutional Repository.
· Angell, Philip 2022). Potential relationships among language-complexity variables, home-language variables and range of reading ability: evidence from PIRLS 2016 and PISA 2018 (co-advisor). Bilkent University Institutional Repository.
· Arslan, Fundagül (2021). Guidelines for developing writing instruction framework within the context of English for Academic Purposes (EAP) as informed by Academic Literacies: a critical interpretive meta synthesis. Bilkent University Institutional Repository.
· Ündeğer, Berkay (2021) Guidelines for developing critical media literacy instructional framework: a critical interpretive meta study. Bilkent University Institutional Repository.
· Emir, Deniz (2021) Approach to critical thinking in the Turkish Language and Literature curriculum: A content analysis. Bilkent University Institutional Repository.
· Gönül, Hatice (2021). Service learning in high school context: an interpretive synthesis. Bilkent University Institutional Repository.
· Derici, Elif (2019) A survey on the use of vocabulary learning strategies of high school students. Bilkent University Institutional Repository.
· Hamamcılar, İrem (2019). “Teaching A Portrait of The Artist As A Young Man: An Interpretive Synthesis to Inform Critical Literacy Instruction in International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Context”. MA in Curriculum and Instruction with Teaching Certificate. Bilkent University. Bilkent University Institutional Repository.
· Erentuğ, Merve (2018), Gender issue and conflicts in Bronte’s Jane Eyre: An interpretive synthesis for informing critical literacy instruction”. MA in Curriculum and Instruction with Teaching Certificate, Bilkent University. Bilkent University Institutional Repository.
· Güney Özge (2018), “Queering teacher education programs: Perceptions of pre-service EFL teachers towards queer issues”. MA in Curriculum and Instruction with Teaching Certificate, Bilkent University. Bilkent University Institutional Repository.
· Eteke, Ceren (2016), “Language learning strategies in bilingual context”. MA in Curriculum & Instruction with Teaching Certificate, Bilkent University. Bilkent University Institutional Repository.
· İmren Acar (2017), “Understanding faculty development: A qualitative typology of services and purposes". MA in Curriculum & Instruction with Teaching Certificate, Bilkent University. Bilkent University Institutional Repository.
· Nurgül Uzun (2016), “Community service learning in international Context: A cross-case analysis". MA in Curriculum & Instruction with Teaching Certificate, Bilkent University Institutional Repository.
· Yonca Bakır (2015), “Using critical lenses to Teach To Kill a Mockingbird: An interpretive synthesis”. MA in Curriculum & Instruction with Teaching Certificate, Bilkent University Institutional Repository.
· Tuğba Ander (2015), “Exploring communicative language teaching in Grade 9 New Bridge to Success”. MA in Curriculum & Instruction with Teaching Certificate. Bilkent University Institutional Repository.
· Sinem Orallı (November 2014), “Using Scoop.It and Curatorial Learning Cycle for Establishing a Learning Environment within the context of Teaching King Lear”. MA in Curriculum & Instruction with Teaching Certificate. Bilkent University Institutional Repository.
· Doğan, Naime (June 2014). Teaching the adventures of Huckleberry Finn: A Meta-ethnographic study. MA in Curriculum & Instruction with Teaching Certificate. Bilkent University Institutional Repository.
· Kondakçı, Nermin (June 2014). A comparative analysis of National and International English language curricula for high schools in Turkey. MA in Curriculum & Instruction with Teaching Certificate. Bilkent University Institutional Repository.
· Aydın, Nagihan, (June 2013). A qualitative meta-analysis on approaches to teaching Shakespeare. MA in Curriculum & Instruction with Teaching Certificate. Bilkent University Institutional Repository.
· Uçaner, Nihan (June 2013). Exploring learning objectives in grade nine New Bridge to Success. MA in Curriculum & Instruction with Teaching Certificate. Bilkent University Institutional Repository.
· Kattsir, Elan (June 2012). 6th grade students perceptions of the use of blogs in an English class. MA in Curriculum and Instruction. Bilkent University Institutional Repository.
· Crawford, Jane W. (June 2011). The use of comprehension skills & language strategy use at an IB PYP school in Turkey. MA in Curriculum and Instruction. Bilkent University Institutional Repository.
· Türkmen, Melek (1999). Guidelines for establishing criteria for the assessment of translation tests at YADIM, MA in Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Bilkent University Institutional Repository.
· Gencer, Muge (1999). The relationship between progress tests and the end of course assessment test at foundation level at Bilkent University School of English Language (BUSEL), MA in Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Bilkent University Institutional Repository.
Conference Papers
Aksit, N. & Aksit, T. (2021). The four-quadrant pedagogical model of teaching EAP in an EMI context. BALEAP Conference: Exploring Pedagogical Approaches in EAP Teaching, University of Glasgow, 6-10 April.
Kuhn, K., Van dermijnsbrugge, E., Doig, N. & Aksit, N. (2021). (Simulive) New dimensions in school and university collaborations to share good practice. IB Asia-Pacific Virtual Conference. Unlocking the next paradigm.
Aksit, N., & Aksit, T. (June, 2018). Knowledge generation in EAP. 15th International BUSEL ELT Conference on the Future of EAP: Provision, Standards, and Practices, Bilkent University, Ankara.
Aksit, T., & Aksit, N. (2017). Organizational change for enhancing EAP learning. BALEAP Conference, Bristol, UK.
Aksit, N. (2012). Creating cosmopolitan citizenship communities through Model United Nations Simulations. Presented at the fourteenth Conference of the Children’s Identity and Citizenship in Europe Academic Network on Creating communities: Local, national, Global. London: CiCe, York, England, May 2012.
Aksit, N. (2010). Citizenship education in the social studies curriculum in Turkey; Presented at the Twelfth Conference of the Children’s Identity and Citizenship in Europe Academic Network on Lifelong learning and active citizenship, Barcelona, Spain, May 2010.
Aksit, N. (2009). Human rights and citizenship education in the primary school curriculum in Turkey. Presented at the eleventh Conference of the Children’s Identity and Citizenship in Europe Academic Network on Human rights and citizenship education, Malmo, Sweden, May 2009.
Aksit, T., Aksit, N., & Atasalar, J. (2008). Values that social studies textbooks value: Initial outcomes. Presented at the tenth Conference of the Children’s Identify and Citizenship in Europe Academic Network on Reflecting on Identities: Research, Practice and Innovation, Istanbul, Turkey, May 2008.
Aksit, N. (2007). Multilevel coding: Inquiry into quality of teacher work life. Presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Conference on World of Educational Quality, Chicago, April 2007.
Aksit, N. (2007). Transparency and organizational behavior. Presented at Istanbul University Conference for Future Journalists & Communication Specialists in Europe: Transparency in Public Communication, July 7, 2007.
Aksit, N., & Aksit, T. (2006). Factors affecting teacher retention. Presented at the Phi Delta Kappa International’s Summit on Public Education in Washington, D.C., October 19 – 21, 2006.
Aksit, N. (2006). Teaching European and global citizenship across the curriculum: Content-based language instruction. Presented at the eight Conference of the Children’s Identity and Citizenship in Europe Thematic Network on Citizenship Education: Europe and the World, Riga, Latvia, May 2006.
Aksit, N. (2006). Alumni perceptions on student-centered teaching. Presented at Bilkent University and Iowa State University Alumni Conference, June 2006, Ankara.
Aksit, N. (2006). Motivation through content-based language strands. Presented at the 1st İDV Özel Bilkent Okulu on Motivation and Momentum: A partnership of inspiration”, Saturday 29 April 2006.
Aksit, N. (2005). Creating new pathways: Citizenship education in Turkey. Presented at
the seventh Conference of the Children’s Identity and Citizenship in Europe
Thematic Network on Teaching Citizenship, Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 2005.
OTHER SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES
Conferences and Academic Events
BALEAP Teacher Education in EAP SIG: Exploratory Practice: Re-igniting Interest to
Explore EAP, Dec 10, 2021. Guest Speaker: Judith Hanks.
1st UFS and UP Joint Virtual Conference on Academic Literacy and Writing Centre Practitioners’ Responses to COVID-19 and the Move to Online/Blended Teaching and Learning, Oct 14-15, 2021
BALEAP Teacher Education in EAP SIG: Getting the Most out of Observations. Oct, 2021
BALEAP Teacher Education in EAP SIG: EAP Teacher Development: Puzzling about our Practice. Jul, 2021
BALEAP Teacher Education in EAP SIG. Aims, Ideas and Needs. March, 2021
Critical Pedagogies Group Annual Lecture: Critical Listening. Anti-Racism. Institutions. May 2021
Children's Identity & Citizenship European (CiCe) Academic Network, and Association (CiCea) General Assembly
- •Annual General Assembly, Zoom, June, 2021
- •Annual General Assembly, Zoom, 2020
- •Annual General Assembly, York, England, 2012
- •Annual General Assembly, Barcelona, Spain, 2010
- •Annual General Assembly, Malmo, Sweden, 2009
- •Annual General Assembly, Istanbul, Turkey, 2008
- •Annual General Assembly, Montpellier, France, 2007
- •Annual General Assembly, Riga, Latvia, 2006
- •Annual General Assembly, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 2005
Children's Identify & Citizenship European Academic Network (CiCe) Member
- •National Coordinators' Meeting, York, England, 2012
- •National Coordinators' Meeting, Barcelona, Spain, 2010
- •National Coordinators' Meeting, Malmo, Sweden, 2009
- •National Coordinators' Meeting, Istanbul, Turkey, 2008
- •National Coordinators' Meeting, Montpellier, France, 2007
- •National Coordinators' Meeting, Riga, Latvia, 2006
- •National Coordinators' Meeting, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 2005
Children's Identity and Citizenship European (CiCe) Academic Network Work Group
- •Work Group Meeting II: Working together for citizenship education and the development of identities: NGOs and Higher Education, Mosta, Malta, 24-27 Oct, 2007.
- •Work Group Meeting I: Working together for citizenship education and the development of identities: NGOs and Higher Education, Montpellier, France, May 2007.