Message from the Dean Dear Students,
By choosing the path of becoming a teacher, you have embraced a noble mission: to educate the youth of the future. We wholeheartedly congratulate you on this admirable decision. Your choice brings with it great responsibilities for us as well. With this sense of responsibility, we are delighted to welcome you in the heart of Istanbul, in an environment that is enriched by history and nature, and grounded in love and tolerance. Welcome to all of you.
You can be assured that our university and faculty provide every opportunity in terms of education, training, and research to help you raise future generations—our country’s future—in harmony with the requirements of the era and the cultural values of our nation. Our faculty is guided by a management approach that values teamwork, innovation, entrepreneurship, productivity, participation, and collaboration. It is supported by a distinguished academic staff who are committed to improving their students, departments, and the faculty through effective work in teaching and research. We would be honored to support you in preparing for the sacred profession of teaching under the most suitable conditions made possible by today’s technology.
Our sole aim is to ensure that you gain the knowledge and skills required to educate the generations who will build a brighter future for our country. As you progress academically with the support of our esteemed academics—each with diverse academic backgrounds and international experiences—you will also have the chance to develop socially, culturally, and ethically through various activities that prepare you for life. Moreover, by conducting observations and practical applications in kindergartens, primary schools, middle schools, and high schools, you will reinforce your theoretical knowledge and be optimally prepared for your profession.
With the knowledge and experience you gain here, you will be ready not only to engage in multifaceted teaching that can discuss and develop solutions for improving education, but also to become responsible citizens capable of freely expressing themselves and enhancing learning environments. We firmly believe that, along with your teaching career, you will become teachers who embody faith, history, and culture; who walk with awareness from a deep-rooted and noble tradition toward a strong and honorable future; who understand universal values; who find joy in learning and teaching; and who are artistic, innovative, and entrepreneurial. I wish you great success throughout your education.
With my sincere regards and best wishes, Prof. Dr. İbrahim GÜNEY Dean