SERKAN TAŞALAN · ACADEMIC PORTFOLIO

English Language Education × Educational Technology

Teaching. Applied Linguistics. Building for Learning.

English language educator, lecturer, and developer with 17+ years of classroom practice. I design local-first learning environments, interactive grammar systems, and curriculum-aligned pedagogical tools grounded in morphological awareness and communicative practice.

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Serkan Taşalan Lecturer & EdTech Developer · 2026
TEACHING EXPERIENCE 17+ Years Secondary, preparatory & higher education EFL instruction (YDT, LGS)
GRADUATE DEGREE M.A. in Morphology Applied linguistics, morphological awareness & lexical acquisition
ACADEMIC TITLE Lecturer Higher education instruction, curriculum design & department coordination
SPECIALIZATION Educational Technology Local-first interactive language learning systems & classroom software
SELECTED WORK

Featured Pedagogical & Digital Projects

Curated learning environments, interactive grammar systems, and classroom software designed to enhance student participation and teacher efficacy.

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PEDAGOGY & RESEARCH

Teaching Philosophy & Research Trajectory

Bridging classroom practice with applied linguistic theory.

TEACHING APPROACH

Communicative & Interactive Language Instruction

Fostering low-anxiety oral communication, systematic morphological analysis, and authentic language engagement in secondary and preparatory classrooms.

  • Communicative Speaking Simulations: Speaking Lab 19-station oral production framework.
  • YDT Parsing & Grammar Atlases: Visualizing syntactic trees, clause structures, and tense agreement matrices.
  • LGS & Curriculum Alignment: ExamGate standard net assessment and progressive 4-tier Maarif Model architecture.
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RESEARCH FOCUS

Morphology & Educational Technology

Applied linguistics theory in second language acquisition and local-first classroom software development.

  • Morphological Awareness: The impact of root-affix parsing on reading comprehension and vocabulary growth.
  • Local-First EdTech Architecture: Zero server dependency, 60fps responsiveness, and complete student privacy.
  • Spaced Retrieval Practice: Distractor analytics and cognitive retention models.
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MATERIALS & TOOLS

YDT exam leaflets, interactive language maps, and digital utility suites for educators.

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BIOGRAPHY

17 Years of Classroom Practice, Continuous Learning & Creation

“I view language education not as rote memorization of abstract rules, but as an interactive journey explored through dynamic grammar maps, speaking simulations, and pedagogical software. For over 17 years, I have built tools that empower learners and educators.”

Academic CV & Experience