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GOOD EXAMPLES IN EDUCATION

How did you feel when you were The Century of Türkiye Education
recognised by the Global Teacher Prize? Model, talks about competent and
Has this changed your career or your virtuous individuals. What does this
goals as a teacher? mean to you in your teaching? How can foreign language teachers
develop themselves to make a real
It was a deeply emotional moment. I didn’t Competence without virtue is incomplete. difference?
see it as my success but as my students’. I focus on nurturing both skill and
Their courage and stories took me there. character—teaching English alongside A teacher should stay curious and keep
The award didn’t change my goals; it empathy, courage, and compassion. learning. Step beyond the textbook—
strengthened my belief that teaching and Education should shape good minds and embrace culture, people, and stories.
hope have no borders. good hearts. Skills make a teacher competent, but love
makes one unforgettable.
You have joined many international What message would you like to give
projects. Why do you think these to teachers and students who want to What would be your advice to young
projects are important for students to make a difference in education? people who want to learn a foreign
become global citizens? language?
To teachers: Your presence can change
Such projects teach empathy, cooperation, lives—believe in that power. To students: Live the language—don’t fear mistakes.
and respect for diversity. Through 50+ Your background is not your limit. One Every word brings you closer to the world.
international collaborations, my students language or one dream can transform your Be curious, persistent, and brave enough
have learnt to communicate confidently future. to speak even when unsure.
across cultures. These experiences teach Finally, could you share your personal
humanity beyond grammar.
teaching motto?
“One student’s love can take a teacher
where even dreams cannot—to the top of
Mount Qaf.”

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