BARU ELT Hosts Visiting International Scholars
As part of the Erasmus+ Teaching Mobility Program, Bartın University Department of Foreign Language Education had the pleasure of hosting Instructor Mirza Čengić from the International University of Sarajevo and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Valeria Cabello from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. Their visit provided a valuable opportunity for academic exchange and collaboration.
During their visit, Instructor Mirza Čengić delivered an engaging lecture on ELT methodology, sharing contemporary approaches and innovative teaching strategies in English language teaching. His session also included a Q&A on teaching profession and his academic experiences with suggestions towards professional development for preservice teachers.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Valeria Cabello presented an insightful lecture on disaster education, emphasizing the role of education in disaster preparedness and response. Her talk included several examples of how disasters disaster education is integrated into curricula in Chile and how community resilience and awareness is raised through education.
The visiting academicians also met with faculty members at the department, including Asst. Prof. Dr. Erdi Şimşek, the head of the department. These interactions fostered meaningful academic discussions and potential future collaborations.
We extend our sincere appreciation to Instructor Mirza Čengić and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Valeria Cabello for their invaluable contributions.