2022 UNIT QUALITY PLAN

      Order Year/Number Date Meeting Name Meeting Notes
      62 2022/62 December 30th Lecturer Şenol SANCAK delivered two conferences titled "New Generation Exam Questions and Their Effects on Exam Success" to students at Giresun Mimar Sinan Anatolian High School and Giresun Science High School. As part of an initiative organized by the Giresun Provincial Directorate of National Education, seminars titled "Exam Strategies and New Generation Questions" are being held for 12th-grade students to enhance their motivation in study techniques, learning methods, and exam preparation.

      Within this scope, seminars conducted in October at Giresun Science High School and Giresun Mimar Sinan Anatolian High School provided students preparing for the YKS (TYT-AYT) exams with insights and strategies for handling exam questions and managing exam anxiety.

      In these seminars, where Lecturer Şenol SANCAK, a faculty member of our institution, participated as a speaker, practical tips on solving new generation questions efficiently and effectively were shared. The importance of time management during the exam was emphasized. Additionally, students were informed about essential factors to consider not only during the exam but also beforehand, including proper nutrition and sleep routines.
      The seminars, held with great interest and participation from 12th-grade students, also welcomed the attendance of school administrators and teachers. In the final Q&A session, Lecturer Şenol SANCAK sincerely answered each of the students' questions in detail.
       
      61 2022/61 December 30th Associate Professor Mehmet ALVER and Lecturer Şenol SANCAK, together with 12 students, carried out a joint project within the scope of the Community Service Practices course to raise language awareness and teach the spelling rules of Turkish. Our faculty members Associate Professor Mehmet ALVER and Lecturer Şenol SANCAK, together with 12 students, carried out a joint project within the scope of the Community Service Practices course aimed at raising language awareness and teaching the spelling rules of Turkish.

      In line with the stated objectives, various posters and visuals were designed. Months of work were devoted to this initiative, and the materials were shared on social media platforms for 15 days to inform and enlighten the public. Over 100 different visuals were uploaded daily by students as images and videos on social media platforms.

      At the end of the 15-day period, the total number of views for the uploaded visuals reached 44,323. Additionally, each of these visuals was shared by others, and the view counts of these secondary shares were reflected in the total views. In the subsequent phase, all students from the Turkish Language Education Department were asked to support these posts, but the view counts of their contributions could not be determined. Given that the 12 students' posts alone exceeded 40,000 views, it is clear that the project reached a wide audience.
       
      60 2022/60 December 29th EPDAD Accreditation Preparation Training
             		 The "Accreditation Preparation Training" organized by the Association for the Evaluation and Accreditation of Teacher Education Programs (EPDAD) was held online on Thursday, December 29, 2022.
      The accreditation preparation meeting, guided by the Academic Evaluation and Quality Coordination Office, was attended by Professor Dr. Mustafa Şanal, Dean of the Faculty of Education, along with faculty members and administrative staff from our university.

      During the training, Professor Dr. Cemil Öztürk, President of EPDAD, presented on "An Overview of EPDAD Program Accreditation", Professor Dr. Dinçay Köksal, Vice President of EPDAD, spoke about "Accreditation Building Blocks: Standards, Indicators, and Evidence", Professor Dr. Ayhan Yılmaz covered "Accreditation Preparations and Preparing the Self-Assessment Report", and Specialist Şafak Oğuz gave a presentation on "Making an Accreditation Application Through the ABYS and Creating the Self-Assessment Report".

      The training program concluded with a Q&A session at the end of each presentation, where participant questions were answered.
       
      59 2022/59 December 28 2022 Training of Trainers Program was held in cooperation with our faculty.

             		 On December 28, 2022, two separate sessions of training under the Train-the-Trainer Program were held online in collaboration between our faculty and the Accreditation, Academic Evaluation, and Quality Coordination Office.

      The first session of the training began with a presentation by Associate Professor Dr. Mustafa Serkan Abdusselam, faculty member of the Department of Computer and Instructional Technologies Education and Director of the Augmented Reality Application and Research Center, titled "Augmented Reality Applications in Higher Education".
      The second session continued with a presentation by Dr. Lecturer Gizem Uyumaz, from the Department of Educational Sciences, on "Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Applications".

      The program concluded with a Q&A session at the end of each session, where participants' questions were answered.
       
      58 2022/58 December 19 Giresun University Faculty of Education Turkish Language Teaching students also said, ”Stop smoking.” Giresun University Faculty of Education Turkish Language Teaching students united for a project under the guidance of their advisor, Professor Dr. Nazım ELMAS, within the scope of their Community Service Practices course. Their aim was to raise awareness about the negative effects of smoking on society through posters and striking slogans.

      The project highlighted how smoking, which has become a part of life, leads to issues such as fatigue and sleeplessness, negatively affecting daily life. It was also emphasized that smoking brings about irritability, stress, and anxiety in those who smoke.
      The students specifically pointed out that this situation causes individuals to feel unhappy and unsuccessful, leading to negative impacts on their communication with their surroundings and families. They successfully showcased teamwork while also drawing attention to the social disruptions caused by smoking, in addition to its physical harms.

      Through their posters and slogans, the students approached the harms of smoking from different perspectives. With slogans such as "Don't Hold My Hand, Father, Quit Smoking, Not Your Loved Ones", they specifically drew attention to the damage smoking causes to family communication.
       
      57 2022/57 December 16th
             		 17th Annual Short Play Days The 17th Annual Short Play Days, organized every year by the Giresun University Turkish Language Society, opened with the performance of the adapted play titled "Niyet-Kısmet".
      Under the direction of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dursun ŞAHİN, a faculty member from the Faculty of Education, the society's students staged the plays "Niyet-Kısmet", "Miras Peşinde", "Araban Varsa", and "Sevgi ve Barış" in successive performances held from December 12 to 15, 2022, receiving great acclaim from the audience.
      Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dursun ŞAHİN, the academic advisor of the society, stated that the students had prepared for the performances with great dedication and emphasized that this annual event held great significance for Giresun University students.
      Assoc. Prof. Dr. ŞAHİN expressed that each of the performances attracted significant interest and extended his thanks to everyone involved, especially the students who played roles in the plays.
       
      56 2022/56 December 16th Our Faculty's Guidance and Psychological Counseling Graduates Share Their Views, Thoughts, and Suggestions with Our PDR Students through the "Giresun University PDR Graduates Career Path Event" Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özlem ULAŞ KILIÇ, Faculty of Education Department of Educational Sciences, Guidance and Psychological Counseling Division, organized the event titled "Career Path of Giresun University PDR Graduates" on December 16, 2022, from 13:30 to 18:30, in collaboration with the Giresun University Awareness Society.
      In the online event, Giresun University graduates from the Guidance and Psychological Counseling Department, who have followed different career paths, gathered with students to share their experiences, providing valuable insights into various professional fields.
       
      55 2022/55 December 12 RELATED DOCUMENTS ON THE PROCEDURE IN WHICH THE EXAM DOCUMENTS ARE SUBMITTED IN OUR FACULTY          
      54 2022/54 December 10 As part of the Faculty-School Collaboration, the Head of the Department of Educational Sciences, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bünyamin ÇETİNKAYA, and the faculty member of the Faculty of Sports Sciences, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kürşad Han Dönmez, gave a conference at Giresun Sports High School. On Friday, December 9, 2022, at 10:00 AM, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bünyamin Çetinkaya, Head of the Department of Educational Sciences, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kürşad Han Dönmez, a faculty member of the Faculty of Sports Sciences, met with students at Giresun Sports High School. Our professors delivered a seminar on exam anxiety and motivation to young individuals preparing for university entrance exams.
      53 2022/53 December 7 An Event on "Adopting Technology-Enhanced Language Teaching Approaches in Inclusive Classrooms" and "Culturally Responsive Teaching: Comparing World Languages and Cultures" from the English Language Teaching Program On December 7, 2022, the Department of Foreign Languages, Faculty of Education, Giresun University, organized two remarkable events under the guidance of Dr. Hatice Özata and Dr. Melissa Özlem Grab. The first event was titled "Adopting Technology-Enhanced Language Teaching Approaches in Inclusive Classrooms," featuring presentations by 2nd-year students of the Giresun University English Language Teaching (ELT) program. The second event, titled "Culturally Responsive Teaching: Comparing World Languages and Cultures," showcased presentations by 1st-year students of the Giresun University ELT program.
      52 2022/52 December 2 A Seminar for Teachers Conducted by Associate Prof. Dr. Bünyamin Çetinkaya, Head of the Department of Educational Sciences, as Part of the Faculty-School Collaboration. On December 2, 2022, at 13:00, Associate Prof. Dr. Bünyamin Çetinkaya, Head of the Department of Educational Sciences, delivered a conference titled "Attachment from Infancy to Adulthood" for preschool and elementary school psychological counselors in our city. This event was organized as part of the 'Faculty-School' meetings project by the Provincial Directorate of National Education.
      51 2022/51 December 1st You can access the 2022-2023 academic year fall semester course assignment correspondence samples by clicking on the links. -2022-2023Academic Year Course Assignments Written to Departments.
      -Department Request Letter for Vocational Knowledge Courses to be taught in the Fall Semester of the 2022-2023Academic Year

      -Vocational Knowledge Courses to be taught in the Fall Semester of the 2022-2023Academic Year Reply Letter
      -Department of EducationalSciences Course Assignment reply letter
      -Answer letter to GiresunProvincial Directorate of National Education
      -Instructor request letter to GiresunProvincial Directorate of National Education
      -GiresunProvincial Health Directorate instructor assignment response letter
      -GiresunProvincial Health Directorate instructor request letter
      -GöreleFaculty of Fine Arts instructor response letter
      -GöreleFaculty of Fine Arts instructor request letter
      -Vocational School of SocialSciences Vocational School of SocialSciences Faculty of Education instructor response letter
      -Vocational School of SocialSciences Vocational School of SocialSciences instructor request letter from the Faculty of Education
       
      50 2022/50 November 25th
             		 An Orientation Program was organized for the first-year students of the Department of Primary Education, Department of Classroom Education. On November 25, 2022, at 15:00, an orientation program was held at the Karadeniz Conference Hall with the faculty members of the Department of Primary Education, Division of Classroom Teaching, and first-year students. The program was presented by Dr. Ayşe Dilek YEKELER. The content of the program included information for the first-year students based on the Giresun University Undergraduate Student Regulations, covering topics such as the academic calendar, curriculum, course selection and registration renewal, attendance, assessment, exams, and graduation, as well as the opportunities available at Giresun University, scholarships, and student exchange programs.
      49 2022/49 November 24 The opening of the "Teachers' Day Art Exhibition," consisting of works by the students and faculty members of the Department of Fine Arts Education, was held on November 24, 2022, at 14:00 at the Can Akengin Art Gallery. The exhibition was organized between November 24-29, 2022. The opening of the "Teachers' Day Art Exhibition," featuring works by students and faculty members from the Department of Fine Arts Education, was held on November 24, 2022, at 14:00 at the Can Akengin Art Gallery. The exhibition took place from November 24 to 29, 2022. The opening was attended by Abdurrahman Demirel, Deputy Mayor of Giresun, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Şanal, Dean of the Faculty of Education at Giresun University, Faculty Secretary Murat Keskin, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nalan Okan Akın, Head of the Department of Fine Arts Education, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elif Mamur Yılmaz, Asst. Prof. Dr. Handan Bülbül, Asst. Prof. Dr. Selahattin Yılmaz, and many students. The exhibition showcased a total of 35 paintings, including original print artworks, oil paintings, and works created using various techniques.
      48 2022/48 November 16th A briefing meeting was held with school principals and coordinators within the scope of the Faculty-School Collaboration. On Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at 1:00 PM, a meeting was held at Mithatpaşa Secondary School with school principals and coordinators of the schools involved in the undergraduate and pedagogical formation Teaching Practice processes, within the scope of the Faculty-School Collaboration. During the meeting, the following points were discussed:
      a) The tasks and procedures to be carried out during the teaching practice processes and how these tasks are or will be conducted.
       b) Relevant legislation.
       c) The Giresun University Faculty of Education Teaching Practice Guide-1 and 2, and the Giresun University Faculty of Education School Guidance and Psychological Counseling Practices 1 and 2 guides, along with how these guides will be implemented.
       d) Identification of issues encountered during the Teaching Practice and School Guidance and Psychological Counseling Practices processes and the proposals for their resolution.
      It was decided that a new meeting would be held in the second week of February 2023 at the latest, with the participation of the relevant school principals, vice-principals, and the application teachers involved in the teaching practice processes.
      The meeting was attended by the Provincial Director of National Education, Ertuğrul Tosunoğlu, the Faculty Dean, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Şanal, Vice Deans, Prof. Dr. Hasan Hüseyin Aksu, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bünyamin Çetinkaya, the relevant school principals, and practice coordinators. The meeting, which was highly productive, ended with mutual well wishes.
       
      47 2022/47 November 10th A preparation meeting for the 2022-2023 Spring Semester was held by the General Culture Elective Courses Coordination of our Faculty. The preparation meeting for the 2022-2023 academic year spring semester was held by the General Culture Elective Course Coordination of our Faculty, chaired by our Vice Dean, Prof. Dr. Hasan Hüseyin AKSU, at 11:30. During the meeting, the elective General Culture courses planned to be offered in the spring semester were decided.
      46 2022/46 November 9th The "Giresun University Program and Information Package Preparation Guide" has been published by the Accreditation, Academic Evaluation, and Quality Coordination of our University. Within the scope of Accreditation and Quality studies, “Giresun University Program and Information Package Preparation Guide” has been published by the Accreditation, Academic Evaluation and Quality Coordinatorship of our University.

      Click here to review the guide .
       
      45 2022/45 November 8 Our Faculty continues to strengthen its IT infrastructure. Our classrooms have been equipped with smart boards, and the SSD hard drives in our computer labs have been upgraded. Currently, the update work for two of our laboratories is still ongoing.
      44 2022/44 November 7 On November 7, 2022, faculty members of the Department of Guidance and Psychological Counseling, within the Educational Sciences Department, held a meeting in the Faculty Dean's Meeting Room to discuss the prerequisite courses of the department. As a result of the meeting, opinions were gathered regarding which courses could be prerequisite courses for others, and the decisions made were communicated to the Dean's Office as recommendations for the final decision. The meeting was attended by the faculty members of the Department, including Prof. Dr. Enver Sarı, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bünyamin Çetinkaya, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Levent Yaycı, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özlem Ulaş Kılıç, Asst. Prof. Dr. Selda Karadeniz Özbek, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Dünya Baz.
      43 2022/43 October 21 In line with the Mathematics Mobilization initiated by the Ministry of National Education, an event was held on Friday, October 21, 2022, at the Çıtlakkale Middle School Mathematics Workshop as part of the activities carried out by the Giresun Provincial Directorate of National Education. The event included a workshop and training sessions for teachers. In the workshop held, Giresun University faculty members Assoc. Prof. Dr. Funda Aydın Güç and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mihriban Hacısalihoğlu Karadeniz provided training sessions on "Mathematical Modeling" and "Mathematics with Games," respectively. The Mathematics Mobilization training was attended by a total of 20 Primary School Mathematics teachers, with five from the central district and one from each of the other districts.
      Giresun Provincial Director of National Education Ertuğrul Tosunoğlu, who attended the workshop, emphasized the importance of the training session in terms of encouraging students to love mathematics and supporting their development. Director Tosunoğlu thanked the esteemed faculty members who collaborated with the Directorate in this initiative and expressed confidence that the teachers who participated in the training would make significant contributions to their schools and districts and play a crucial role in expanding the initiative. He wished success to both the participating academics and teachers in their future work.
       
      42 2022/42 October 6 The "Effective Use of Voice by Teacher Candidates" seminar, organized by the English Language Teaching Program on October 6, 2022, focused on enhancing the vocal skills of teacher candidates. On October 6, 2022, Giresun University's Faculty of Education, Department of Foreign Language Education, English Language Teaching Program, organized a seminar titled "Effective Use of Voice by Teacher Candidates." In this seminar, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serkan Öztürk, a faculty member from the Music Education Department and the author of the book "The Human Voice in Music," delivered a talk on voice and its correct usage.
      41 2022/41 September 15 On September 15, 2022, an orientation program was held for the new students joining the English Language Teaching Program for the 2022-2023 academic year. On September 15, 2022, Giresun University, Faculty of Education, Department of Foreign Languages Education, English Language Education Department, organized an orientation program for the new students joining the English Language Teaching program in the 2022-2023 academic year.
      40 2022/40 September 28 Meetings have been held within the scope of the Institutional Risk Directive of our university. Within the scope of our university's risk directive, the "Unit Risk Management Team Members" held a meeting on September 16, 2022, the Sub-unit Risk Coordination held a meeting on September 23, 2022, and the Unit Risk Management Team held another meeting on September 28, 2022.
       As a result of these meetings, critical tasks and unit risks were identified.
      39 2022/39 June 30th The 2021-2022 academic year General Academic Board meeting was held on June 30, 2022, at 14:00 in the Karadeniz Conference Hall. The 2021-2022 academic year General Academic Board meeting was held on June 30, 2022, at 14:00 in the Karadeniz Conference Hall. The meeting, chaired by the Dean, was attended by academic staff. In addition to the academic evaluation, a general briefing on accreditation efforts was also provided. Furthermore, certificates of appreciation were presented to academic, administrative, and service staff who contributed to the graduation ceremony.
      38 2022/38 June 30th Students of the Department of Visual Arts Teaching prepared toys and collars for the animals living in the Animal Shelter as part of their "Community Service Practices" course. As part of the "Community Service Practices" course conducted by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nalan OKAN AKIN in the Department of Fine Arts Education, Department of Visual Arts Teaching, our students Merve Yavuz, Sevgi Küçükdemir, Ünsal Bektaş, and Ahsen Poyraz prepared toys and collars for the animals living in the Animal Shelter. They donated these designed toys and collars to the animals at the shelter.
      37 2022/37 June 30th As part of the "Community Service Practices" course conducted in the Department of Visual Arts Teaching, a project was carried out on the topic of "Artistic Practices with the Elderly and Dependent Individuals." As part of the "Community Service Practices" course conducted by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nalan Okan Akın in the Department of Visual Arts Education, students Ecem Uyar and Feyza Kırdemir carried out a project on "Artistic Practices with the Elderly and Dependent Individuals." The activities were conducted at the Special Giresun İlgi Disabled Care Center, where drilling and leaf printing activities were organized for the participants.
      36 2022/36 June 30th As part of the Community Service Practices, students from the Department of Art Education painted murals on the walls of Giresun Mehmet Akif Ersoy Middle School. As part of the "Community Service Practices" course conducted by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nalan OKAN AKIN in the Department of Art Education, Giresun Mehmet Akif Ersoy Middle School's walls were painted by students. The students involved in the project were Abdulhakim Gül, İlknur Sarı, Elif Feyza Kul, Kevser Teke, and Hüseyin Ceylan. The application took place under the guidance of the school principal, Turgut Öztürk, and Art teacher, Fatma Özdemir Çiçek.
      Great care was taken in selecting paintings that would appeal to the students' interests. In this regard, murals depicting various sports such as football, volleyball, and basketball were created on the side walls of the football and basketball courts. The walls of the play areas were decorated with various colors, and hopscotch and chessboard patterns were painted on the ground. In another area, Van Gogh's "Starry Night" and an underwater scene were depicted.
      35 2022/35 June 30th Students of the Department of Art Education, as part of the "Community Service Practices" course, have carried out a project titled "We Are Painting School Walls." As part of the "Community Service Practices" course conducted by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nalan OKAN AKIN in the Department of Art Education, students Kezban Dalgıç, Hacer Coşkun, and Cansel Tekeci carried out a project titled "We Are Painting School Walls." In this project, they painted the walls of the Giresun Keşap Karabulduk Village Primary and Secondary School, contributing to the school in terms of aesthetic values.
      34 2022/34 June 28 You can access the correspondence related to the Community Service Practices course conducted in the 2021-2022 academic year at our faculty by clicking on the links. Basic Education Governorate Approval
      Faculty's Governorate Permission Request Letter For Basic Education
      Request Letter of the Department of Basic Education
      Fine Arts Education Department's Request Letter
      Fine Arts Governorate Approvals
      Faculty Fine Arts Education Provincial Directorate of National Education Request Letter
      Faculty Fine Arts Education Request letter from Provincial Directorate of Family and Social Services
      Department of Educational Sciences Request Letter
      Basic Education Department request letter
      Faculty Educational Sciences Department library request letter
      Governorate Approval for Basic Education (2)

      Faculty’s Governorate Permission Letter for Basic Education Department
       
      33 2022/33 June 24 Our faculty's graduation ceremony for the 2021-2022 academic year was held. Our faculty's graduation ceremony for the 2021-2022 academic year was held on Thursday, June 23rd, in a magnificent ceremony at the Güre Campus event area. The program began with the graduates marching to the ceremony area with the Giresun Municipality band accompanying them, followed by a music performance by our students from the Department of Music Education and a folk dance performance by students from the State Conservatory.
      The ceremony, hosted by our Faculty Dean, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Şanal, was attended by our Rector, Prof. Dr. Yılmaz Can, as well as the academic and administrative staff of our university, guests, graduates, and their families.
      The official ceremony began with a moment of silence and the singing of the National Anthem, followed by the Teacher's March. Faculty valedictorian Esra Öden, Dean Prof. Dr. Mustafa Şanal, and Rector Prof. Dr. Yılmaz Can delivered speeches, congratulating the graduates and wishing them success in their future careers. The speeches also honored our martyred teachers who graduated from our faculty.
      After the speeches, awards were presented to the top three students of the faculty. Following the plaque presentation by the faculty valedictorian to the faculty's registry, success certificates were awarded to students who ranked first in their respective departments, and symbolic diplomas were presented to all graduates.
      The highly anticipated cap-throwing ceremony was held with great enthusiasm, and the students enjoyed a concert in the event area, celebrating their achievements to the fullest.
       
      32 2022/32 June 22 An art exhibition themed "From Giresun to the Island" was held, showcasing paintings created by students from the Department of Visual Arts Education, Faculty of Education, and students from the Giresun Fine Arts Faculty. As part of the Aksu Festivals organized by Giresun Municipality, an exhibition titled "From Giresun to the Island" was held, featuring paintings created by students from the Department of Visual Arts Education, Faculty of Education, and students from the Giresun Fine Arts Faculty. The exhibition was opened on June 22, 2022, at 13:00 at the Can Akengin Exhibition Hall, with the participation of Deputy Mayors, faculty members, and students. The exhibition showcases 25 acrylic paintings and 13 watercolor paintings created by the students during the event.
      31 2022/31 June 10 The Year-End Concert, organized by the Department of Music Education, was held on Friday, June 10, 2022, at the Şehit Ömer Halisdemir Conference Hall in the Güre Campus. The Year-End Concert, organized by the Department of Music Education in the Faculty of Fine Arts Education, was held on Friday, June 10, 2022, at the Şehit Ömer Halisdemir Conference Hall in the Güre Campus.
      In the first half of the concert, the Department's orchestra, conducted by Associate Professor Beste Atalay Öcal, performed classical music pieces. The concert continued with flute-guitar, violin-piano, two flutes-piano, solo piano, and brass group performances.
      In the second half, the Turkish Folk Music choir and orchestra, conducted by Associate Professor Serkan Öztürk, performed beautiful Turkish folk songs. The concert concluded with popular music pieces.
      The concert, which received great appreciation from the audience, ended with a flower presentation to Associate Professor Beste Atalay Öcal, the head of the Department of Music Education, by the Vice Dean of the Faculty of Education, Professor Hasan Hüseyin Aksu, who also thanked everyone involved in organizing the event.
       
      30 2022/30 June 9 The 3rd-year students of the Department of Turkish Language Education presented the activities they prepared as part of the Writing Education course on June 9, 2022, in the Karadeniz Conference Hall, under the guidance of the course coordinator, Associate Professor Mehmet Alver. The 3rd-year students of the Department of Turkish Language Education presented the activities they prepared as part of the Writing Education course on June 9, 2022, in the Karadeniz Conference Hall, under the supervision of the course coordinator, Associate Professor Mehmet Alver.
      Throughout the semester, the students selected examples from the activities they designed using traditional, contemporary, and Web 2.0 tools to address the writing outcomes in the Turkish Language Curriculum. They presented these examples in an applied format.
      The program, which also involved faculty members from the Department of Turkish Language Education—Associate Professor Abanoz Küçük, Asst. Prof. Dr. Dursun Şahin, Asst. Prof. Dr. Ülkü Kara, Asst. Prof. Dr. Miriam Zeliha Stebler, Lecturer Şenol Sancak, Turkish Language Teacher at Cumhuriyet Middle School Bahadır Çelebi, Turkish language education experts Tuğba Teke and Jülide Alaca, as well as 2nd and 4th-year students from the department—concluded with discussion and evaluation sections.
      29 2022/29 June 9 On Thursday, June 9, 2022, the students of the Democracy Class from Çıtlakkale Preschool visited our Faculty. The students of the Democracy Class from Çıtlakkale Kindergarten and their teacher, Tuğçe SARI ÖZTÜRK, visited our Faculty on Thursday, June 9, 2022. Accompanied by our staff member Dilek GEMİCİOĞLU, who is also a parent, the young students were given a tour of the administrative units of our Faculty. After visiting our Dean, Prof. Dr. Mustafa ŞANAL, and our Vice Dean, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bünyamin ÇETİNKAYA, in their offices, the visitors were introduced to the laboratory environment and conducted experiments under the guidance of our Science Education Department students in our Science Laboratories. Subsequently, under the leadership of the Head of the Music Education Department, Asst. Prof. Dr. Beste ATALAY ÖCAL, our Music Education students introduced the visitors to musical instruments and gave a musical performance.
      28 2022/28 June 7 As part of the cooperation protocol signed between our Faculty and Giresun Fine Arts High School, the Fine Arts High School Year-End Exhibition was inaugurated in the Exhibition Hall of the Department of Art Teaching at the Faculty of Education. As part of the cooperation protocol signed between our Faculty and Giresun Fine Arts High School, the Fine Arts High School Year-End Exhibition was inaugurated in the Exhibition Hall of the Department of Art Teaching at the Faculty of Education.
      The opening ceremony was attended by the Dean of the Faculty of Education, Prof. Dr. Mustafa ŞANAL; Vice Dean, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bünyamin ÇETİNKAYA; Deputy Director of National Education, Zafer BALCI; Principal of Fine Arts High School, Tolga HALVACI; Head of the Fine Arts Department, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nalan OKAN AKIN; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elif MAMUR YILMAZ; Asst. Prof. Dr. Handan BÜLBÜL; Asst. Prof. Dr. Selahattin YILMAZ; and Head of the Painting Department at the Fine Arts High School, Yurduşen KONANÇ.
      The event was also attended by Fine Arts High School teachers Mine ERİBOL, Elif OKTAY ESEN, Özlem NEVRUZ TOPALLI, İhsan ARI, Arif BÜLBÜL, and Cengiz KAYA, along with numerous parents, university students, and high school students.
      In his opening speech, the Dean of the Faculty of Education, Prof. Dr. Mustafa ŞANAL, emphasized the importance of university-school collaboration and expressed his satisfaction with this partnership, highlighting the need to strengthen such collaborations further. He also reiterated his support for all artistic activities and extended his gratitude to the students, teachers, and academics who contributed to the preparation of the exhibition.
      Featuring 120 artworks, the exhibition remained open from June 6 to June 10, 2022, and received high praise from academics, university students, teachers and students from nearby primary and secondary schools, and art enthusiasts.
       
      27 2022/27 June 7 The Closing Program of the Community Service Protocol for Giresun High School Students Was Held. The Closing Program of the "Community Service Protocol for Giresun High School Students" Was Held
      The closing program of the Community Service Protocol for Giresun High School Students, signed between our Faculty and Giresun High School, was successfully conducted.
      Organized by Giresun High School Turkish Language and Literature teacher Erdal SÜRMELİ, the program was attended by the school principal, Ali Kemal KILIÇASLAN; Asst. Prof. Dr. Rahman ÇAKIR from our Faculty of Education, Department of Basic Education; and his students.
      The program commenced with an opening speech by Ali Kemal KILIÇASLAN, followed by reflections shared by Asst. Prof. Dr. Rahman ÇAKIR, educational coaches, and Giresun High School students on their experiences and thoughts. Additionally, retired teacher and our alumnus, Sevgin AKKAYA, participated in a talk. The event concluded with a mini musical performance by high school music teacher Hakan ÇAKIR.
       
      26 2022/26 June 7 The English Language Teaching program of the Department of Foreign Languages held its year-end event, titled "Diversity and Inclusion: Exploring Perspectives on Inclusive Education," on June 7, 2022, under the supervision of Dr. Hatice ÖZATA and Dr. Melissa Özlem GRAB. The English Language Teaching (ELT) Program of the Department of Foreign Languages at Giresun University Faculty of Education held its year-end event, titled "Diversity and Inclusion: Exploring Perspectives on Inclusive Education," on June 7, 2022, under the supervision of Dr. Hatice ÖZATA and Dr. Melissa Özlem GRAB.
      Open to visitors, this event provided an opportunity for ELT program students to engage in discussions with international students from the Giresun University Turkish and Foreign Language Teaching Application and Research Center (TÖMER) on topics such as cultural diversity, various cultures and languages, inclusive education, and language learning.
      GRÜ ELT plans to organize more extensive collaborative events next year, involving other ELT programs within the university, across the country, and internationally.
       
      25 2022/25 June 3 Lecturer Nafız KÖSE, within the scope of the Community Service Application course, visited Dereli Yüce Village Primary School with students from the Department of Preschool Education. Lecturer Nafız KÖSE, a faculty member of the Department of Preschool Education, Giresun University Faculty of Education, together with a group of students, carried out activities at Dereli Yüce Village Primary School and kindergarten, where nine of our alumni are currently serving, within the scope of the Community Service Applications course.
      In this context, students from the Department of Preschool Education collected items such as books, toys, classroom materials, pens, erasers, and sharpeners, which were then delivered to the school administration for use.
      Additionally, a spring festival was organized, with the participation of all the school students and teachers. The event included games, music, physical activities, art, drama activities, and various competitions.
      24 2022/24 May 31 Students from Uşak Ertuğrul Gazi Anatolian Imam Hatip High School and Giresun Nurettin Canikli Anatolian Imam Hatip High School visited our Faculty of Education within the scope of the Evliya Çelebi Student Exchange Program. Students from Uşak Ertuğrul Gazi Anatolian Imam Hatip High School and Giresun Nurettin Canikli Anatolian Imam Hatip High School visited our Faculty of Education within the scope of the Evliya Çelebi Student Exchange Program. They visited the physics, chemistry, and biology laboratories of the Department of Science Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Science Education.
      23 2022/23 May 24th The Vice Dean of our Faculty, Prof. Dr. Hasan Hüseyin AKSU, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Levent YAYCI, a faculty member of the Department of Educational Sciences, Guidance and Psychological Counseling Department, delivered a conference at Bulancak Imam Hatip Secondary School within the scope of the "Pre-LGS Exam Process Management Activity." The Vice Dean of our Faculty, Prof. Dr. Hasan Hüseyin AKSU, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Levent YAYCI, a faculty member of the Department of Educational Sciences, Guidance and Psychological Counseling Department, delivered a conference on May 24, 2022, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Bulancak Directorate of National Education, Bulancak Imam Hatip Secondary School. The conference was held for 8th-grade students who are preparing for the LGS exam, within the scope of the "Pre-LGS Exam Process Management Activity."
      22 2022/22 May 23rd The event organized at Teyyaredüzü Şehit Ufuk Bingöl Secondary School within the scope of the Community Service Applications course, led by Asst. Prof. Dr. Meltem DURAN.
             		 Within the scope of this course, a "Spring Festival" was organized with the aim of raising awareness about recycling and the environment among preschool children, as well as motivating them through various cultural and social activities.
      To raise awareness about recycling and the environment, recycling activities (such as creating original designs, making toys, paper, and musical instruments) were conducted over the course of four days. At the end of this process, the spring festival was held, which included a recycling fashion show, dance activities with music, face painting, science activities, competitions (such as musical chairs and spoon-and-balloon races), and an exhibition showcasing the products created by the children through the recycling activities.
      TARGET AUDIENCE: Preschool children attending Teyyaredüzü Şehit Ufuk Bingöl Secondary School.
       LOCATION AND DATES: Teyyaredüzü Şehit Ufuk Bingöl Secondary School - May 23, 2022 – May 27, 2022.
      PLAN
      • Day 1: Recycling and environmental activities (2 students)
      • Day 2: Recycling and environmental activities (2 students)
      • Day 3: Recycling and environmental activities (2 students)
      • Day 4: Recycling and environmental activities (2 students)
      • Day 5: Spring Festival (8 students)
        • Recycling fashion show
        • Dance activities with music
        • Face painting
        • Competitions (musical chairs, spoon-and-balloon race, etc.)
        • Science activities
        • Exhibition of products created through recycling activities
      21 2022/21 May 23rd A personal printmaking exhibition titled "Stereotypical Kibele Figures" by Merve Yavuz, a student from the Department of Fine Arts Education, Department of Painting, was presented for viewing on May 23 at 5:30 PM at Can Akengin. A personal printmaking exhibition titled Stereotypical Kibele Figures by Merve Yavuz, a student from the Department of Fine Arts Education, Department of Painting, was presented for viewing on May 23 at 5:30 PM at Can Akengin.
      The exhibition opening was attended by Deputy Governor Mehmet Fikret Çavuş, Faculty Secretary Murat Keskin, Head of the Department of Painting Education Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nalan Okan Akın, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elif Mamur Yılmaz, Asst. Prof. Dr. Selahattin Yılmaz, Asst. Prof. Dr. Handan Bülbül, and Research Assistant Dr. Gülden Mavioğlu, along with students.
      The exhibition explored and interpreted the relationship between women and the figure of Kibele.
       
      20 2022/20 May 23rd The solo exhibition of Nuran Onur, one of the students of the Department of Fine Arts Education, Painting and Business Department of our faculty, was held in the Painting and Business Education exhibition corridor on May 23 at 14.00.
             		 A personal exhibition by Nuran Onur, a student from the Department of Fine Arts Education, Department of Painting, was presented for viewing at the Painting Education Exhibition Corridor on May 23 at 2:00 PM.
      The exhibition opening was attended by Giresun University Faculty of Education Dean Prof. Dr. Mustafa Şanal, Vice Dean Prof. Dr. Hasan Hüseyin Aksu, Faculty Secretary Murat Keskin, Head of the Department of Painting Education Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nalan Okan Akın, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elif Mamur Yılmaz, Asst. Prof. Dr. Selahattin Yılmaz, Asst. Prof. Dr. Handan Bülbül, and Research Assistant Dr. Gülden Mavioğlu, along with students.
      The exhibition showcased works primarily focusing on the forms of women, children, and animals, and included various techniques such as printmaking, mixed media, pencil drawing, and watercolor.
       
      19 2022/19 May 10 The group exhibition with the theme of "Nature ” organized by the students of the Department of Fine Arts Education, Department of Painting and Art Education was opened in the Fine Arts Education Exhibition Hall.
             		 On May 10, 2022, as part of the Traditional Spring Festival, a mixed exhibition on the theme of "Nature" was organized by the students of the Department of Painting Education, Department of Fine Arts Education, Faculty of Education, under the coordination of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elif Mamur Yılmaz, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nalan Okan Akın, Asst. Prof. Dr. Handan Bülbül, and the Visual Arts Education Society. The exhibition opened at the Fine Arts Education Exhibition Hall.
      The exhibition was attended by Faculty of Education Dean Prof. Dr. Mustafa Şanal, Vice Dean Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bünyamin Çetinkaya, Head of the Department of Fine Arts Education Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nalan Okan Akın, faculty members, and many students. In his opening speech, Dean Prof. Dr. Mustafa Şanal thanked the faculty members and students who contributed to the realization of the exhibition, and wished success to the students for their future dedicated work in their artistic and professional lives.
      The exhibition featured a total of 150 artworks, including original prints, oil paintings, watercolors, and reliefs, created by 50 students from the Department of Painting Education. The exhibition will continue to meet with its viewers until May 24, 2022.
      18 2022/18 May 10 The graduation exhibition of the senior students of the Department of Fine Arts Education, Department of Painting and Art Education of our faculty was opened at Can Akengin Art Gallery on May 10, 2022.
             		 On May 10, 2022, the graduation exhibition of the final-year students from the Department of Painting Education, Faculty of Fine Arts Education, was opened at the Can Akengin Art Gallery. The exhibition, coordinated by Asst. Prof. Dr. Selahattin Yılmaz and Research Assistant Dr. Gülden Mavioğlu, was inaugurated by Deputy Governor Mehmet Fikret Çavuş, Deputy Mayor Abdurrahman Demirel, Giresun University Rector Prof. Dr. Yılmaz Can, Giresun University Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Güven Özdem, Dean of the Faculty of Education Prof. Dr. Mustafa Şanal, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Education Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bünyamin Çetinkaya, and Head of the Department of Fine Arts Education Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nalan Okan Akın.
      In his opening speech, Giresun University Rector Prof. Dr. Yılmaz Can expressed his pleasure in attending the exhibition featuring the works of Painting Education students. He thanked the faculty members and students of the Department of Painting Education for their contributions to the realization of the exhibition. Prof. Dr. Can also wished the students success in their future careers and in their dedicated work.
      The exhibition, featuring approximately 100 works including oil paintings, original prints, and sculptures, will continue to be open to art enthusiasts until May 13, 2022.
       
      17 2022/17 May 9th General information of the Special Education Department has been updated with the Department Board Decision dated May 09, 2022 and numbered 2022/05.
             		 The general information regarding the Department of Special Education (including its purpose, mission, vision, duration of study, language of instruction, quota, graduation requirements, employment opportunities for graduates, working methods, and program competencies) was updated by the Department Board Decision dated May 9, 2022, and numbered 2022/05.
      16 2022/16 May 9th Gamze TOK, a student of our faculty, Department of Basic Education, Preschool USA, will participate in the programs in Samsun-Amasya-Erzurum-Sivas and Ankara between 09-20 May 2022, representing our province as Representative Youth.
             		 As part of the celebrations for the 19th of May, Atatürk's Memorial Youth and Sports Day, and Youth Week organized by the Giresun Governorship Directorate of Youth and Sports, our Faculty's Department of Primary Education, Preschool Education Department student, Gamze TOK, will represent our province as a Representative Youth in the programs held in the cities of Samsun, Amasya, Erzurum, Sivas, and Ankara from May 9 to May 20, 2022.
      15 2022/15 April 25th "Associate Professor Dr. Nazım KURUCA's Conference on National Sovereignty as Turkey Enters the 2nd Century of the Republic" On Monday, April 25, 2022, at 10:00 AM, Dr. Nazım KURUCA, an Associate Professor in the Department of Primary Education, Classroom Teaching Program, Faculty of Education, delivered a conference titled 'National Sovereignty as Turkey Enters the 2nd Century of the Republic' at Atatürk Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School.
      14 2022/14 April 21 Faculty Accreditation Commission was established within the scope of “Working Procedures and Principles of the Accreditation Commission of the Faculty of Education”
             		 Under the 'Working Procedures and Principles of the Faculty of Education Accreditation Commission,' which was accepted and put into effect during the Faculty Board meeting on April 21, 2022, with decision number 2022/01, the Faculty Accreditation Commission has been established.
      13 2022/13 April 21 The vision, mission and core values of our faculty have been updated.
             		 The vision, mission, and core values of our faculty were unanimously approved and updated during the Faculty Board meeting, with decision number 2022/01, held on April 21, 2022, in the Faculty Meeting Hall.
      12 2022/12 April 19 "Assoc. Prof. Dr. Levent YAYCI delivered an interactive, participatory conference on 'Methods for Dealing with Children with Behavioral Problems and Communication Skills' to the personnel working at the Child Care Coordination Center of the Giresun Provincial Directorate of Family and Social Services." Assoc. Prof. Dr. Levent YAYCI, a faculty member of the Department of Educational Sciences, Guidance and Psychological Counseling Division, delivered an interactive, participatory conference on 'Methods for Dealing with Children with Behavioral Problems and Communication Skills' to the personnel working at the Child Care Coordination Center of the Giresun Provincial Directorate of Family and Social Services on April 19, 2022, between 10:00 and 12:00.
      11 2022/11 April 20 "An 'Information Session on TÜBİTAK ARDEB Programs' was organized by GRÜ-TTO at our faculty on April 20, 2022, with a presentation by Lecturer Şafak Esra ASLAN."
             		 On April 20, 2022, an 'Information Session on TÜBİTAK ARDEB Programs' was organized for the faculty members of the Faculty of Education, with a presentation by Lecturer Şafak Esra ASLAN, by GRÜ-TTO. During the event, topics such as GRÜ-TTO activities, TÜBİTAK ARDEB grants, evaluation criteria, statistics and project numbers, innovations in the project acceptance process, and current scholarship limits were discussed. The session concluded with a Q&A, where the questions of the attending faculty members were answered.
      10 2022/10 April 12 "The task distribution and job descriptions of the administrative staff at our faculty have been updated." Within the scope of Public Internal Control Standards, the task distribution and job descriptions of the administrative staff at our faculty were updated on April 12, 2022.
      09 2022/09 April 7 "A Bologna Process Information Meeting for Elective Courses on General Culture and Professional Knowledge was held." An informational meeting regarding the Bologna Process was held for the faculty members teaching the elective courses on General Culture and Professional Knowledge in the Spring semester of the 2021-2022 academic year. The meeting was conducted by our Vice Dean, Prof. Dr. Hasan Hüseyin AKSU, and the Department Head, Prof. Dr. Mustafa UZOĞLU.
      08 2022/08 April 4th Giresun University Faculty of Education, Department of Foreign Languages, English Language Teaching Program's first speaking event titled “Embracing Cultural Diversity” was held on 4 April 2022 under the direction of Dr. Hatice Özata and Dr. Melissa Özlem Grab.
             		 The first talk event titled 'Embracing Cultural Diversity' of the English Language Teaching Program of the Department of Foreign Languages at Giresun University was held on April 4, 2022, under the leadership of Dr. Hatice Özata and Dr. Melissa Özlem Grab. Murat Yaman, the Erasmus Coordinator of Giresun University, contributed to our event as a guest speaker. In this open event, students of the English Language Teaching program engaged in discussions with international students from the Turkish and Foreign Language Application and Research Center (TÖMER) of Giresun University. The topics discussed included cultural differences, various cultures and languages, inclusive education, and language learning. Our students began the second semester with a successful event. In the coming weeks, they will organize more comprehensive activities and successfully complete the Spring semester of the 2021-2022 academic year.
      07 2022/07 March 25th "On Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 11:00, Dr. Nazım KURUCA, Associate Professor, participated in a program on TRT Trabzon Radio, where he delivered a talk titled 'The Place and Importance of the Gallipoli Campaign in Mustafa Kemal's Military Life.'" On Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 11:00, Dr. Nazım KURUCA, Associate Professor, a faculty member of the Department of Primary Education at our faculty, participated in a program on TRT Trabzon Radio, where he delivered a talk titled 'The Place and Importance of the Gallipoli Campaign in Mustafa Kemal's Military Life.
      06 2022/06 March 8th "A conference titled 'Motivation and Future Planning' was delivered by Prof. Dr. Mustafa Şanal, the Dean of our Faculty, to the 11th-grade students of Giresun Science High School." A conference titled 'Motivation and Future Planning' was delivered by Prof. Dr. Mustafa Şanal, a faculty member of the Department of Educational Sciences and the Dean of our Faculty, within the scope of Faculty/School Collaboration, to the 11th-grade students of Giresun Science High School on March 8, 2022. The conference was also attended by school administrators and teachers.
      05 2022/05 March 4 "A conference titled 'Why is Youth Inclining Towards Brain Drain?' was delivered by Asst. Prof. Dr. Fatma Hürrem Süney at Giresun Fen High School." As part of the Faculty/School Collaboration, a conference titled 'Why is Youth Inclining Towards Brain Drain?' was delivered by Asst. Prof. Dr. Fatma Hürrem Süney, a faculty member from the Department of Educational Sciences, at Giresun Fen High School. The conference was attended by administrators, teachers, and students. At the end of the conference, Dr. Süney answered the questions posed, and the event concluded with closing remarks following the Q&A session.
      04 2022/04 March 1 A Community Service Practices course application protocol was signed between Giresun High School and our Faculty for Giresun High School students.
             		 A Service Learning Course Application Protocol for Giresun High School Students' has been signed between the Giresun Governorate Giresun High School Directorate and Giresun University Faculty of Education.
      03 2022/03 March 10th Experiential Model is Applied in Psychological Counselor Education in our faculty.
             		 In the Spring semester of the 2021-2022 academic year, the Psychological Counseling Skills course in the Department of Guidance and Psychological Counseling at the Faculty of Education, Giresun University, is taught using the experiential teaching model developed by Prof. Dr. Enver SARI. The skill program includes 14 skills, which are taught to students through modeling, role-playing, and conducting real psychological counseling sessions. The class is divided into groups of 12 students, with 1 hour of theory and 2 hours of practice per week. The course is conducted in the Psychological Counseling Laboratory, which is equipped with the necessary resources for the delivery of the course content.
      02 2022/02 January 10th The first student poster presentation of the Department of Foreign Languages, English Language Teaching Program, was held on January 10, 2022, with the contributions of the Faculty of Education Dean's Office and under the guidance of Asst. Prof. Dr. Hatice ÖZATA and Asst. Prof. Dr. Melissa Özlem GRAB. The first student poster presentation of the English Language Teaching program in the Department of Foreign Languages, Faculty of Education, Giresun University, was held on January 10, 2022, with the contributions of the Faculty of Education Dean’s Office and under the guidance of Asst Prof. Dr. Hatice Özata and Asst. Prof. Dr. Melissa Özlem Grab. In the 2021-2022 academic year, the Department of English Language Education, Faculty of Education, Giresun University, admitted its first students to the English Language Teaching program. Our students successfully completed their first semester with an open-to-visitor poster presentation. They indicated that they would organize more comprehensive events in the upcoming semester.
      01 2022/01 January 6 16th Traditional Short Play Days Staged
             		 The 16th edition of the "Short Play Days," a traditional event of our university, was held this year in memory of Recep Bilginer on the 100th anniversary of his birth and Cevat Fehmi Başkut on the 50th anniversary of his death. The event was organized with the dedicated efforts of the 4th-year students from the Turkish Education Department, Department of Turkish and Social Studies Education, Faculty of Education. During the 16th Traditional Short Play Days, the plays "Makine," "Koca Bebek," and "Sarı Naci'ye" were presented to the audience under the framework of "Controlled Social Life Rules."