BAU Seminar for School Principals and Guidance Counselors in Van

The seminar for school principals and guidance counselors held by Bahçeşehir University in Van was attended by Deputy Governor of Van Zafer Coşkun, Director of National Education Mucip Kına, Bahçeşehir University Teacher Training Center Head of Department Yahya Yıldız, school principals and school guidance counselors.

The opening speech of the seminar on "Balance in Leadership, Communication," held by BAU in Van, was delivered by Bahçeşehir University Teacher Training Center Head of Department and former Van Provincial Director of Education Yahya Yıldız. Stating that Van has recovered very well in a short time, Yahya Yıldız said: "The earthquake in Van saddens people, but Van is rising from its ashes. With its lake, it deserves, and will continue to deserve, the description 'Paradise Beyond the Mountains' used by a civil servant for Van. Since last year, Van has recovered very well." Stating that within 15 years they have provided education with 9 faculties, 4 institutes, 17 centers, 32 education universities and a total of 14,800 students, Yahya Yıldız said: "We provide education in approximately 35 countries and have centers in 8 different countries. We are an education center that will represent Türkiye in the best way in all countries of the world."

At the seminar for school principals and guidance counselors, the speakers discussed the importance of establishing balance in communication, both within the family and as administrators. Stating that hormonal balance changes along with the rapid development process of children going through adolescence, the speakers emphasized that during this process parents should guide with an understanding attitude rather than a harsh stance.

In her presentation, Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Educational Sciences Vice Dean Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özge Hacıfazlıoğlu provided important information on "Balance and Communication in Leadership." Defining "Balance in Leadership" under 4 different headings, "Complementary Balance," "Compromise-Based Balance," "Conflict-Based Balance" and "Disconnection-Based Balance," Hacıfazlıoğlu informed participants on the subject with examples.

In her presentation, Bahçeşehir University faculty member Assist. Prof. Dr. Nesrin Özdemir provided participants with important information on communication. Defining "Counseling as Parents" under 4 different headings, "Principle of Respect," "Principle of Transparency," "Empathic Understanding" and "Active Listening," Özdemir emphasized the importance of perspective in communication.

After the seminar, Deputy Governor Zafer Coşkun and Director of National Education Mucip Kına presented plaques to the presenters, while Bahçeşehir College Founding Director Fırat Atlıhan presented a plaque to Yahya Yıldız, former Van Director of National Education and Bahçeşehir University Teacher Training Center Head of Department.