Education Leaders Platform Held

Another of Bahçeşehir University's traditions has taken place. Administrators of target schools came together at the meeting. At each meeting, presentations are also given by experts on a different agenda topic.
 

A group of high school administrators from public and private schools in Istanbul met at Bahçeşehir University. Delivering the opening speech, Vice President Prof. Dr. Ali Güngör stated that Bahçeşehir University, known for the importance it attaches to education, is always ready to create mutual support platforms with educational institutions. Güngör said, "We have established the Faculty of Educational Sciences and plan to make many breakthroughs in teacher training. We attach great importance to our ' University in School Program', and we are determined to pioneer new developments."
 

"I ADMIRE YOUR FLEXIBILITY AND ADAPTABILITY"
 

“Taking the podium with his presentation on "Vocational Guidance and the Career Decision Process in Schools", Michigan State University faculty member Assoc. Prof. Dr. Matt Diemer stated that administration is a very difficult profession and that he respects those in this profession, which requires special talent, saying, "I admire your flexibility and adaptability." According to Diemer, who said they aim to raise responsible individuals who are compatible with a sophisticated world, and that students who are given cognitive, mental and emotional support and who feel they 'belong' to their school can be considered successful, "Students who are happy to be at school, successful in standardized exams, have the qualities of global citizens and love learning are ideal, and the intrinsic motivation of students should be supported by educators.".”

"SMALL STEPS CAN MAKE BIG DIFFERENCES"
 

Giving examples from the educational approach and system in the US, Diemer said that one must move away from a perspective that sees some parents as hostile, and said, "The more involved parents are in the school, the more involved the children are. Parent-teacher conferences planned with working mothers in mind are very useful, and families can be enabled to attend their children's classes."Matt Diemer also noted that there are parent coffee clubs in the US and that they have observed very positive effects of this environment. Diemer concluded his remarks as follows: "Small steps can make big differences."”