Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bora Demir | Educational Psychology | Best Researcher Award
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bora Demir, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Turkey.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bora Demir is a distinguished researcher in English Language Teaching (ELT) at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Turkey. Holding a PhD in English Language Teacher Education, he specializes in teacher professional development, AI-assisted language learning, and psychological aspects of education. He is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Innovational Research in ELT and has published extensively in high-impact journals. His interdisciplinary research informs ELT methodologies, instructional technology, and teacher well-being, making significant contributions to global language education and research.
Professional Profile
Education
- PhD in English Language Teacher Education – Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Turkey 🇹🇷
- Master’s in English Language Teaching – Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Turkey
- Bachelor’s in English Language Teaching – Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Turkey
🔬Research Contributions On Educational Psychology
Dr. Bora Demir’s research contributions focus on enhancing English Language Teaching (ELT) through innovative approaches such as AI-assisted language learning, teacher well-being, and psychological factors in language acquisition. His work explores the integration of technology in education, examining augmented reality and AI in language teaching. Additionally, he has made significant contributions to teacher professional development and language teacher training. His research continues to shape the future of language education, influencing both academic theory and practical teaching methodologies globally.
Work Experience
🔹 Associate Professor (Present) – School of Foreign Languages, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
- Teaching English Language Teaching (ELT) methodologies and research
- Supervising graduate research in applied linguistics and teacher training
- Leading research on AI-assisted language learning and teacher well-being
🔹 Founder & Editor-in-Chief (2019 – Present) – Innovational Research in ELT Journal
- Managing peer-reviewed publications in ELT research
- Enhancing academic discourse on language education
🔹 Editorial Board Member – South African Journal of Education (SSCI Indexed)
- Reviewing and contributing to international educational research
🔹 Research Collaborator – International Association of Educational Researchers
- Leading projects on AI applications in ELT and technology-enhanced language learning
🏅Impact and Honors
Dr. Bora Demir has made significant contributions to the field of English Language Teaching (ELT), with his research on teacher well-being, professional development, and AI integration in language education. His leadership as Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Innovational Research in ELT and his editorial roles in prestigious journals highlight his academic influence. Dr. Demir’s work informs both policy and practice in language teaching, shaping educational methodologies and inspiring improvements in teacher training and instructional technology globally.
Publication Top Notes
Generation Z Students’ Expectations from English Language Instruction
Citations: 76
Journal: Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies (2021)
Pages: 681-699
Year: 2021
✨ Key Focus: Expectations of Gen Z from English instruction
Undergraduate FL Learners’ Perceptions of Native and Non-Native Language Instructors
Citations: 13
Journal: The International Journal of Research in Teacher Education (2011)
Year: 2011
✨ Key Focus: Learner perceptions of native vs. non-native instructors
Motivational Factors and Attitudes of Primary School Students in Learning English
Citations: 11
Institution: Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
Year: 2005
✨ Key Focus: Effects of motivation and attitudes on learning English
Working Memory Model and Language Learning
Citations: 8
Journal: SLAVERY: THEORY AND PRACTICE (2021)
Year: 2021
✨ Key Focus: Connection between working memory and language learning
Effect of Anxiety on Cognitive Load in Foreign Language Oral Test
Citations: 7
Journal: Başkent University Journal of Education (2022)
Year: 2022
✨ Key Focus: Impact of anxiety on cognitive load during language tests
Improving Second Language Vocabulary Learning and Retention by Leveraging Memory Enhancement Techniques
Citations: 7
Journal: Language Teaching Research (2021)
✨ Key Focus: Vocabulary retention and memory enhancement techniques
Exploring Proficiency as a Mediator of the Relationship between Working Memory and Text Comprehension in the L2
Citations: 7
Journal: Turkish Online Journal of English Language Teaching (2020)
Volume: 5(3), 156-178
Year: 2020
✨ Key Focus: Proficiency, working memory, and text comprehension
Native and Non-Native Perceptions on a Non-Native Oral Discourse in an Academic Setting
Citations: 7
Journal: Online Submission (2012)
Year: 2012
✨ Key Focus: Perceptions of native and non-native academic discourse
Psychosocial Learning Environments: EFL Learners’ Voices During a Pandemic
Citations: 6
Journal: English Language Teaching Educational Journal (2022)
Year: 2022
✨ Key Focus: EFL learners’ experiences during the pandemic
Revisiting the Modality and Redundancy Effect in an Augmented Reality-Based Language Learning Environment
Citations: 5
Journal: Journal of Educational Technology (2022)
Year: 2022
✨ Key Focus: Augmented reality in language learning environments
Prospective English Language Teachers’ Opinions About Community Service Practices
Citations: 5
Journal: Eğitimde Kuram ve Uygulama (2019)
Year: 2019
✨ Key Focus: Opinions of prospective teachers on community service
Practical, Technical, and Affective Aspects of Teaching English Online During the Pandemic
Citations: 4
Journal: Shanlax International Journal of Education (2021)
Year: 2021
✨ Key Focus: Aspects of teaching English online during the pandemic
A Case Study of a Turkish-English Bilingual Child: Focus on the Advantages of Phonological Processing
Citations: 3
Volume: 15(2)
Year: 2021
✨ Key Focus: Phonological processing in bilingual children
Development of a New Language Learning Motivation Scale for Medical Students
Citations: 1
Journal: İnsan ve Toplum Bilimleri Araştırmaları Dergisi (2022)
Year: 2022
✨ Key Focus: Motivation scale for medical students