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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 MemberSouth African Journal of Education (SSCI Indexed)

  • Reviewing and contributing to international educational research

🔹 Research CollaboratorInternational 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

 

Bora Demir | Educational Psychology | Best Researcher Award