Points of Excellence
From the report: 'Where relevant, lesson planning takes account of student diversity and special learning needs, and steps are taken to ensure that ... students are able to participate fully.' Fill in the blank with ONE word.
ALL
Learning outcomes are shared with students in an appropriate way, for example... Name at least 1 way.
• by displaying daily lesson aims on the board
• by displaying relevant weekly/monthly/termly planning documents on notice boards and/or online
• by directing students’ attention to plans and aims as progress is made, for example, weekly/monthly/termly or/and lesson by lesson.
The pedagogic approach at MEF University SoFL places students at the ... of all learning, and the core educational values rest on the concept of developing their potential as critical, analytical and autonomous learners to help them adapt to the university life and equip them with the tools for their future life and career. Fill in the blank with the correct noun.
centre/ center (whichever version you feel passionate about:))
Starting from the 2026–2027 academic year, MEF University has made ... competency a mandatory graduation requirement for all undergraduate students. Which competency is it?
AI competency.
How often are management meetings held at MEF University SoFL?
Every two weeks.
How many areas do we get tested in by the Eaquals inspectors?
12 areas
Here they are for your reference:
Management and Administration
Quality Assurance
Communication with Staff
Communication with Students and Clients
Course Design and Supporting Systems
Teaching and Learning
Assessment and Certification
Academic Resources
Student Services
Staff Profile and Development
Staff Employment Terms
Learning Environment
During the inspection, the observers claimed that it was evident that the students were studying in a ..., ... and ... atmosphere. Guess at least 2 adjectives.
friendly, supportive, motivating
Which SoFL programs have dedicated student handbooks?
ELPP, SFL and EAP.
What continuous improvement model was introduced to strengthen quality assurance processes at MEF University?
PDCA (Plan Do Check Act).
In the Eaquals questionnaire, the teachers rated their satisfaction with the support provided in the use of the course programs and learning objectives, assessment and other aspects of academic management ... on the scale of 5.
4.95
There is an ... range of procedures for consulting and obtaining feedback on performance from students and other stakeholders followed by responses communicating steps taken to act on feedback. Fill in the blank with the exact word from the report.
exceptional
The observations by the inspectors demonstrated a number of strengths and positive points connected to the teaching and learning. Name at least 3.
A positive learning environment with friendly, cooperative, and respectful relations between the teacher and the students: the teachers had a good rapport with the students and showed awareness of their needs, their strengths and areas for improvement.
The atmosphere was relaxed yet purposeful and conducive to learning.
Good lesson dynamics was observed with students actively engaged and willing to participate.
The activities were properly set up: teachers presented the material clearly, gave clear instructions and used concept checking to ensure understanding.
In general, classroom management was handled effectively making good use of whole class, group and pair work. In some classes teachers monitored effectively, provided additional one to one support when necessary.
The development of the four skills was addressed appropriately.
In the main, there was a well-structured progression from input to practice of the language in an oral presentation. There were well-structured activities scaffolding the transition from reading and listening to speaking.
The language was addressed systematically: the input on lexis was appropriate and the students were guided through structures.
There were some instances of elicitation, and work delegated to students with pre-set tasks and student-led exchanges.
In line with the Flipped Learning model in few classes teachers referred to the pre-class input and tasks.
Teachers successfully integrated videos and visual stimuli to support comprehension and engagement.
Online classes: teachers managed technology skilfully making an effective use of break out rooms, chat box, screen sharing, padlet, etc.
Effective use of whiteboards and some digital tools was observed.
The English Only Policy was adhered to. All classes were conducted in L2 and no lapses to L1 which was Turkish for the majority of the students, were observed.
The MEF Writing and Speaking Centre is part of the School of Foreign Languages and is available for students from any discipline, academic level or ability to get support with their ... Name 2 areas.
1. academic writing
2. preparation for external examinations such as IELTS
3. assistance with presentations
4. assistance with job applications
5. assistance with scholarship/grant applications
6. speaking practice etc.
Name five criteria used for selecting ELPP coursebooks.
At the time of the inspection there were ... students enrolled and the University employed ... researchers and lecturers and ... administrative staff. Fill in the blanks with one number per blank.
In which areas have we received points of excellence?
Management and Administration 1.5
Quality Assurance 1.5
Student Services 1
Staff Profile and Development 1.5
Which areas for development did the inspectors identify during the observations between February 17-19, 2026? Name at least 3.
Balance of teacher and student focus in interaction patterns: in some lessons there was a substantial amount of whole-class teacher-led plenary interaction with individual student contribution which resulted in extensive Teacher Talking Time (TTT).
Some lessons were delivered in the seminar format rather than in an interactive mode.
Some teachers tended to focus their attention on a few students only limiting the opportunities for all students to actively participate in classes. More student-led activities would have increased student engagement.
There was over dependence on published materials with little adaptation, tasks being followed without reference to the context, moving straight from one to the next with no discussion, no tailoring to emerging language or learner needs.
Correction: the inspectors saw few examples of instant error correction. However, there were a number occasions of missed opportunities for delayed or peer correction to focus on target language error or at higher levels on reformulation or introduction of useful and personal incidental language.
Pronunciation work: teaching and correction in this area was limited and the inspectors witnessed some students struggling with pronunciation. • There were very few instances of elicitation and concept checking questions, the latter ones limited to instructions; their broader use would have activated students and reduced TTT.
Some classes were focused on grammar and presentations of structures with little elicitation and student-student interaction.
There were instances of progression from one task to another with insufficient time allocated to use the target language of the lesson.
At higher levels (B1+) some of the tasks were not challenging enough and the opportunities for students to produce longer chunks of the language were missed.
Although pair and group work was assigned, the students were not always given a genuine reason/ a meaningful task to listen to their peers when they reported on tasks or gave presentations.
Classroom management was generally good although the inspectors noticed that in some cases pair and group work was not appropriately monitored.
There was lack of information when setting up tasks – no discussion of how the task was to be achieved and time limits.
The EAP program focuses on the development of academic writing, research skills, and oral presentations. Name at least 3 key objectives of the program.
1. Recognize Key Features of Academic Texts
2. Analyse and Explain Problems Using Academic Sources
3. Explore and Apply Research Methods
4. Synthesise Information from Multiple Sources
5. Support Claims with Evidence
6. Deliver Effective Academic Communication
7. Engage in Disciplinary Academic Communities
8. Communicate Respectfully in Digital Spaces
9. Build Foundational AI Literacy
10. Cultivate Effective Study Habits
In what year was MEF University's Quality Committee established?
2019.
What improvement did inspectors suggest for the Materials Bank?
Introducing a color-coded system to indicate whether materials have been reviewed and approved.
For the quality control and assurance perspective, several initiatives have been undertaken since the previous inspection in 2022. Name at least 2 initiatives mentioned in the report by the inspectors.
1. reviewing of roles and responsibilities to focus on improving management processes
2. revising class observation cycles to incorporate informed training
3. enhancing effectiveness of CPD programs based on collecting and analysing systematic feedback from teachers
4. refining quality assurance procedures to facilitate ongoing improvement i.e. implementation of PDCA cycles (Plan–Do–Check–Act)
5. improving quality assurance processes through robust data management
6. reviewing ELPP and EAP programs in line with the needs of faculties
7. developing a five-year strategic plan for the Assessment Team
What was the inspectors' verdict regarding the implementation of the Flipped Learning approach during class time between February 17-19, 2026?
As stated in the report: 'The Flipped Learning method is well-aligned with Bloom’s Taxonomy, i.e. students carry out lower-level cognitive tasks such as acquiring, remembering and understanding information prior to class hours, and focus on higher-lever cognitive tasks – applying, analysing, evaluating and creating – during the class. There was hardly any evidence of its implementation the classes observed.'
Which two student-related policies were specifically mentioned as still being developed?
Student Retention Policy and Student Accessibility Policy.
The School uses systems mandated and provided by the wider University. Name at least 3.
1. Blackboard (Learning Management System) used by teachers and students to upload, record and access: pre-lesson videos and activities, self-study resources, student attendance, student grades throughout the course, announcements etc.
2. EBYS (Electronic Document Management System)
3. ORVIKS (Data Processing System)
4. GreenDocs (for document archives)
5. SIS (for Faculty Students to enroll into courses and track their grades)
The Assessment Team has developed a five-year 2025-2030 strategic plan with the aim to ... Name at least 1 reason.
1. integrate item analysis procedures
2. adopt reliability scoring of examinations
3. develop 5 sets of “perfected” test per book per level
4. raise the level of assessment literacy of the team
5. raise expertise and knowledge of the CEFR scales
6. develop entirely self-created listening materials