About

The Practice and Research Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning (CELT) at Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University (IZU) encourages students to solve problems and gain a deeper understanding of the world, while motivating them to become self-directed individuals. The center collaborates with faculty, departments, and support units to enhance teaching capacity and promote an institutional culture that IZU that values effective teaching and meaningful learning.

Vision

The Practice and Research Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning (CELT) utilizes 21st century tools to sustain the vision of positioning IZU at the forefront of innovative learning and teaching institutions globally. The center plays an inspiring role in fostering excellence and innovation in teaching.

Mission

The Practice and Research Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning (CELT) at Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University (IZU) creates and provides programs, resources and opportunities that encourage innovative and effective pedagogical practices among all who teach at IZU.

Goals

• To support active learning and teaching activities of IZU staff using innovative educational technologies,
• To assist staff in planning their teaching activities by organizing seminars on new pedagogical approaches in education,
• To contribute to the development of curricula and learning environments by gathering information and data on teaching activities within the framework of excellence and continuous development in education,
• To assist in conducting academic research activities aimed at improving teaching processes,
• To support staff educators in becoming forward thinking, continuously improving themselves, effectively using technology, and developing their creativity, leadership, critical thinking, and research competences,
• To establish and sustain the necessary infrastructure and inspiring environment for students and staff,
• To promote the use of educational technologies both inside and outside the classroom for better learning outcomes related to technology for faculty, staff, and students.

Message from the Director

The Practice and Research Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning (CELT) at Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University (IZU) is a research center that began its establishment in 2020 and was officially founded in 2021. Since its establishment, CELT has been actively designing and implementing projects aligned with its core objectives. These projects, which are integrated into the teaching and learning processes, aim to enhance the teaching skills of the faculty members at IZU. In addition, CELT continues to successfully offer educational programs, seminars, workshops, and projects to support the improvement of students' learning skills.

In response to changing conditions, the Practice and Research Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning (CELT) shares innovative teaching approaches with IZU faculty members to further elevate the quality of education provided to Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University graduates. As a result, CELT plays an important role in enhancing the learning outcomes of IZU graduates each year, contributing significantly to quality and accreditation efforts. Through its ongoing activities, CELT continuously works towards improving the teaching quality at Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University.