Presentations

Keynotes and Plenaries

Peker, H. (2022, November 10). The shift in teacher education programs around the world: Are we ready for simulations? Keynote at the 2nd International and 5^th National Conference on Formative Research and Hotbeds of Research in Foreign Languages, Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios (UNIMINUTO), Bogota, Colombia.
Peker, H. (2022, May 28). Training pre-service and in-service teachers through simulation technology along with 21st century challenges. Plenary speech at the 1^st International Conference on the 21^st Century Challenges in ELT by the Association of English Teacher Educators (AELTE), Ankara, Turkey.
Peker, H. (2020, October 28). Imagining a non-victimized balanced self in the era of refugee and immigrant traumas. Keynote at the 6^th International Conference on Teaching and Learning English as an Additional Language (GlobELT) Conference, Budva, Montenegro.
Peker, H. (2018, September 10). How to train teachers in the 21st century: A cutting-edge technology model. Keynote at Recent Developments in Language Teaching organized by Inonu University, Malatya İl Milli Eğitim Müdürlüğü, and Selahaddin Eyyubi Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi, Malatya, Turkey.

Invited Talks & Workshops

Peker, H. (2022, October 19). Breaking the myths: How to conduct a quantitative study through the application of partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Ohio State University, College of Education and Human Ecology, Columbus, OH.
Peker, H. (2021, November 3). The comparison of American and Turkish education systems. Yeditepe University, College of Education, Istanbul, Turkey.
Peker, H. (2020, November 7). Reconsidering the language competencies and needs of English learners through simulation in the era of artificial intelligence. Korean Association of Multimedia-Assisted Language Learning, South Korea.
Peker, H. (2020, March 11). Crosscultural communication for high schoolers visiting the United States for academic purposes. Beysukent Private High School, Ankara, Turkey.
Peker, H. (2019, July 1-3). How to formulate research question(s) and how to specify and present hypotheses and theoretical background related to the predefined research question(s). Bahcesehir University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Peker, H. (2018, June 29). The effect of bullying-victimization on English learner motivation and identity. Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey.
Peker, H. (2018, June 26). Culture shock: It comes in different shapes! Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey.
Peker, H.(2017, September 29). Creating an understanding of the ups and downs of learning another language: Putting native speaker pre-service teachers into English learners’ shoes. Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, U.S.A.
Peker, H.(2017, May 22). Experiencing the challenges encountered by English learners at first hand. Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, U.S.A.
Peker, H.(2017, April 20). SPA6474: Assessment and Management of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations: Second language acquisition [guest lecturer]. University of Central Florida, FL, U.S.A.
Peker, H. (2016, October 13). Preparing for professional opportunities after Ph.D. degree: What not to do. University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, U.S.A.
Peker, H.(2017, September 19). IDS7500: Seminar in Educational Research [guest lecturer]. University of Central Florida, FL, U.S.A.
Peker, H. (2016, June 21). Assessing culturally and linguistically diverse students: Beyond the second language acquisition theories. University of Central Florida, FL, U.S.A.

Colloquia & Workshop Organized

Peker, H. (2020, March 11). Investigation of English learners’ bullying victimization and its effects on their identities through a mixed-methods design study. Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey.
Peker, H. (2019, October 18). Proposal workshop on teaching and learning English as an additional language (GlobELT). Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey.
Peker, H. (2019, May 27). Writing TESOL conference proposals: How to ensure the quality. Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey.
Peker, H. (2016, February 29). 1st Annual UCF World Languages Education International and Global Studies Colloquium, Orlando, FL, U.S.A.

Webinars Organized

Peker, H. (2023, July 19). Techniques and strategies in writing a successful TESOL proposal. [Webinar]. Arizona State TESOL (AZTESOL).
Peker, H. (2020, February 28). Does traditional bullying or cyberbullying have a bigger impact on ethnic minority students’ identities? [Webinar]. TESOL International Association English as a Foreign Language Interest Section.
Peker, H. (2020, January 21). Inclusive practices in a dual language immersion program [Webinar]. American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Research Special Interest Group.

Presentations at International Conferences

Regalla, M., Damico, N., & Peker, H. (2023, April 3). Service-learning with teacher candidates: Getting out of their comfort zone. Paper session presented at the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) International [Virtual] Convention & English Language Expo, Portland, OR.
Peker, H., & Regalla, M. (2022, November 18). PreK students’ executive functioning skills and virtual learning challenges. Research-oriented paper session presented at American Council on The Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Conference, Boston, M.A.
Regalla, M., & Peker, H. (2022, November 18). Starting small: Examining an inclusive early childhood French program. Roundtable session presented at American Council on The Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Conference, Boston, M.A.
Peker, H., & Regalla, M. (2022, March 24). Investigating executive-functioning and expressive-receptive skills in an inclusive-preschool immersion program. Research-oriented paper session presented at the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) International Convention & English Language Expo, Pittsburgh, PA.
Regalla, M., & Peker, H. (2022, March 23). Investigating an inclusive dual language program for preschool students. Poster session presented at the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) International Convention & English Language Expo, Pittsburgh, PA.
Peker, H., & Regalla, M. (2022, March 20). Executive functioning skills and expressive-receptive skills of preschool students in an inclusive dual-language immersion program. Research-oriented paper session presented at American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL), Pittsburgh, PA.
Willis, C., & Peker, H. (2022, March 21). Examining K-12 students’ progress in learning Spanish through a longitudinal mixed-methods study. Roundtable session presented at American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL), Pittsburgh, PA.
Peker, H., & Regalla, M. (2021, November 21). Executive function in a pre-k immersion program before and during COVID-19. On demand research-oriented paper session presented at American Council on The Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Virtual Conference.
Regalla, M., & Peker, H. (2021, November 21). Zooming in: Examining an inclusive preschool French immersion program. Roundtable session presented at American Council on The Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Virtual Conference.
Peker, H., & Regalla, M. (2021, March 23-26). Investigating bullied ELs’ otherness, L2-avoidance, resistance, and identity struggles. Paper session presented virtually at the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) International Convention & English Language Expo.
Peker, H. (2021, March 20-23). Pre-service teachers’ self-efficacy and lived experiences in simulation-technology classrooms: A mixed-methods study with COVID-19 implications. Paper session presented virtually at American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL).
Peker, H., Regalla, M., & Macy, M. (2020, November 20). Examining the role of executive function in an inclusive immersion program. On demand research-oriented paper session presented at American Council on The Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Virtual Conference.
Regalla, M., & Peker, H. (2020, November 20). Including children with special needs in a dual language immersion program. Roundtable session presented at American Council on The Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Virtual Conference.
Peker, H. (2020, October 16-18). Preparing pre-service teachers to teach linguistically diverse students with the help of simulation technology. [Paper session canceled due to COVID-19]. 2^nd International Language Teacher Education Conference, Antalya, Turkey.
Torlak, M., & Peker, H. (2020, June 19-21). Predicting EFL proficiency through the frequency of multiword expressions (MWEs) in EFL writing. [Paper session canceled due to COVID-19]. 19th Symposium on Second Language Writing (SSLW), Bali, Indonesia.
Peker, H. (2020, June 5-6). A case study on training pre-service teachers through simulation technology: Implications for the COVID-19 period. Paper session presented at GLOBETS Online: International Conference On Education, Technology, and Science.
Peker, H., & Regalla, M. (2020, March 31 & April 3). A mixed-methods study on ELL L2 identity and bullying victimization [Paper session]. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) International Convention & English Language Expo, Denver, CO. (Conference canceled due to COVID-19)
Peker, H. (2020, March 28-31). Self-efficacy and strategies of pre-service teachers teaching ELLs in a simulation-technology classroom: A mixed-methods study [Paper session]. American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) Conference, Denver, CO.
(Conference canceled due to COVID-19)
Peker, H. (2019, November 29-30). Self-efficacy of pre-service teachers teaching ELLs in a mixed-reality classroom. Paper session presented at TESOL TURKEY 2^nd International ELT Conference, Eskisehir, Turkey.
Özdemir, H. Y., Akkaya, O., Ayhan, A., & Peker, H. (2019, November 29-30). EFL students’ lived experiences with blended learning tools: A phenomenological study. Poster session presented at TESOL TURKEY 2^nd International ELT Conference, Eskisehir, Turkey.
Peker, H., & Regalla, M. (2019, November 22-24). Will they be confused? Special needs students learning French. Paper session presented at American Council on The Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Conference, Washington, DC.
Regalla, M., & Peker, H., & (2019, November 22-24). Examining an inclusive French immersion program for preschoolers. Roundtable session presented at American Council on The Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Conference, Washington, DC.
Peker, H., & Park, J. H. (2019, March 12). To belong or not to belong: It is a matter of power imbalance and identity in bullied English learners’ lives. Paper session presented at American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Regalla, M., & Peker, H. (2019, March 9). Questioning educational policies restricting special needs students from learning an L2 or foreign languages. Paper session presented at American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Regalla, M., & Peker, H. (2019, March 9). Examining a pre-kindergarten French immersion classroom in an inclusion setting. Paper session presented at 48th Annual National Association of Bilingual Education (NABE) Conference, Lake Buena Vista, FL.
Park, J. H., & Peker, H. (2019, March 14). Negotiating identities: ESL adult students’ language practices in online journals. Poster session presented at Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) International Convention & English Language Expo, Atlanta, GA.
Peker, H., & Kim, J. (2019, March 15). Effect of bullying-victimization on English learner attitudes and motivational self-system. Paper session presented at Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) International Convention & English Language Expo, Atlanta, GA.
Peker, H., Feng, L., Song, W., & Regalla, M. (2018, November). Teacher perspectives and practices on Chinese as a foreign language program. Paper session presented at American Council on The Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Peker, H., Feng, L., & Kim, J. (2018, June). Measuring pre-service teachers’ self-efficacy through simulation technology. Paper session presented at The 6^th Annual International TeachLivE Conference: Virtual Human Interactive Performance (VHIP), Orlando, FL.
Peker, H., & Regalla, M. (2018, March). Effects of L2 learning on L1 development. Poster session presented at Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) International Convention & English Language Expo, Chicago, IL.
Peker, H., & Feng, L. (2018, March). English learners’ language learning anxiety, fear of assimilation and the feeling of ethnocentrism under the effect of bullying-victimization in target culture. Paper session presented at American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) Conference, Chicago, IL.
Regalla, M., & Peker, H. (2017, November). The interaction between first and second language in an inclusive class. Paper session presented at American Council on The Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Conference, Nashville, TN.
Peker, H. (2017, June). Graduate speech language pathology students’ self-efficacy in working with English learners in a mixed reality classroom (TeachLivE). Paper session presented atThe 5th Annual International TeachLivE Conference: Virtual Human Interactive Performance (VHIP), Orlando, FL.
Peker, H. (2017, July). The effect of bullying victimization on language learner identity and motivation. Paper session presented at Association Internationale de Linguistique Appliquée (International Association of Applied Linguistics; AILA) the 18^th World Congress of Applied Linguistics, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Peker, H. (2017, March). The effect of bullying victimization on ELL motivation and identity. Paper session presented at Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) International Convention & English Language Expo, Seattle, WA.
Peker, H. (2017, March). Feared L2 self as an emerging component of the reconceptualized L2 motivational self system. Paper session presented at American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) Conference, Portland, OR.
Regalla, M., & Peker, H. (2016, November). Evaluation of all learners with dynamic assessment. Paper session presented at American Council on The Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Conference, Boston, MA.
Peker, H. (2016, April). Effect of bullying on English language learners’ L2 motivation and possible selves in the process of constructing language learner identities. Paper session presented at American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) Conference, Orlando, FL.
Regalla, M., & Peker, H. (2015, November). Measuring word learning in a pre-k French program. Paper session presented at American Council on The Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Conference, San Diego, CA.
Peker, H. (2015, September). Self-efficacy of teacher candidates in designing CALL courses for English learners in a distance learning environment and its impact in teacher education programs in the U.S. Paper session presented at Third International Instructional Technologies & Teacher Education Symposium, Trabzon, Turkey.
Peker, H. (2015, February). Women as leaders. Paper session presented at Florida International Leadership Conference, Altoona, FL.
Regalla, M., & Peker, H. (2014, November). Early foreign language learning program for special needs students. Paper session presented at American Council on The Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Peker, H. (2011, July). Factors affecting critical thinking skills at intermediate levels in reading English: The perspective of students. Paper session presented at International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies, Barcelona, Spain.
Peker, H. (2010, December, 2-5). The use of connectives at beginner levels in Turkey. Paper session presented at The Second Asian Conference on Education by IAFOR, Osaka, Japan.

Presentations at Regional Conferences

Haddad, J., Peker, H., Sastri, R., Carson, K., Palacio, G., & Castera, J. (2023, March 10). Preparing learners for the workforce of the future: Unleashing an individual’s potential by making high-quality language learning affordable and accessible. Panel session presented at the 17^th Annual Public Administration Research Conference, Orlando, FL.
Peker, H. (2021, October). A quasi-experimental study on expressive/receptive and executive-functioning skills in an inclusive-immersion program. Paper session presented at the2021 Sunshine State TESOL Hybrid Annual Conference, Tampa, FL.
Willis, C. S., & Peker, H. (2018, November). Teaching Spanish as a foreign language through accelerated integrative method (AIM). Paper session presented atFlorida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) Conference, Jacksonville, FL.
Peker, H. & Kim, J. (2018, October). Effectiveness of accelerated integrative method (AIM) in teaching Spanish as a foreign language. Paper session presented atFlorida Foreign Language Association (FFLA) Conference, Orlando, FL.
Feng, L, Peker, H., & Song, W. (2018, October). Perspectives and practices of Chinese teachers teaching Chinese at a FLEX program. Paper session presented atFlorida Foreign Language Association (FFLA) Conference, Orlando, FL.
Liu, M., & Peker, H. (2018, October). Language variation at a region in China and its implications for teaching Chinese as a world language. Paper session presented atFlorida Foreign Language Association (FFLA) Conference, Orlando, FL.
Peker, H., & Feng, L. (2018, May). Pre-service teachers’ self-efficacy in working with English learners in a mixed-reality classroom. Paper session presented at40^th Sunshine State TESOL Conference, Orlando, FL.
Peker, H. & Kim, J. (2018, May). Effect of bullying victimization on English learner attitudes and second language motivational self-system. Paper session presented at40^th Sunshine State TESOL Conference, Orlando, FL.
Liu, M., & Peker, H. (2018, May). Revival of language variation studies: A case study on Chinese language variation. Paper session presented at40^th Sunshine State TESOL Conference, Orlando, FL.
Peker, H., & Regalla, M. (2018, March). Effects of second language learning on first language development. Poster session presented atCORE’s Marvalene Hughes Research in Education Conference, Tallahassee, FL.
Peker, H., & Kim, J. (2018, February).Are English learners ready to face with bullies at schools? The effect of traditional bullying and cyberbullying victimization on English learners’ attitudes. Paper session presented atConference on Academic Research in Education, Las Vegas, NV.
Peker, H., & Liu, M. (2018, February). Language variation in Chinese language and pedagogical implications for the students in the U.S. Poster session presented at Conference on Academic Research in Education, Las Vegas, NV.
Peker, H., Feng, L., & Song, W. (2017, November). Using Smart-PLS for the analysis of the effect of bullying victimization on English learner anxiety, fear of assimilation and ethnocentrism. Paper session presented atFlorida Educational Research Association Conference, Cocoa Beach, FL.
Peker, H. (2017, March). Feared L2 self as an emerging component of the reconceptualized L2 motivational self system. Paper session presented atCORE’s Marvalene Hughes Research in Education Conference, Tallahassee, FL.
Peker, H. (2016, October). Bullying victimization effect on EL motivation, self, and identity. Paper session presented atTexTESOL Conference, Austin, TX.
Peker, H. (2016). Why am I motivated to learn English? Constraints and opportunities in shaping my identity as an English learner. Paper session presented atUCF HAPPY Hour Professional Learning for Teacher Candidates, College of Education and Human Performance School of Teaching, Learning, and Leadership, Orlando, FL.
Peker, H. (2016). English learner (EL) bullying victimization as a factor in second language (L2) learning motivation.Poster session presented atThe 13^th Annual Graduate Research Forum at the University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
Peker, H. (2016). English learner bullying victimization and strategies to develop brilliance in high-ability English learners. Paper session presented atUCF Faculty Advocates for Advanced and Gifted Education (ADAGE) Conference, Orlando, FL.
Peker, H., & Regalla, M. (2016). STEAM challenges experienced by second-language learners. Paper session presented at18th Annual UCF Literacy Symposium, Orlando, FL.
Peker, H. (2016). Bullied ELs and their future self images as L2 users. Paper session presented at1^st Annual UCF World Languages Education International and Global Studies Colloquium, Orlando, FL.
Regalla, M., & Peker, H. (2016). Teaching French as a foreign language at an inclusive pre-k school: A multimodal approach. Paper session presented at1^st Annual UCF World Languages Education International and Global Studies Colloquium, Orlando, FL.
Peker, H. (2016). The effects of bullying on English learners’ (ELs) second language (L2) learning motivation within L2 motivational self system theory. Poster session presented atCollege of Education and Human Performance Graduate Research Showcase, Orlando, FL.
Peker, H. (2015). Motivating English Learners: What matters the most? Paper session presented atHAPPY Hour UCF College of Education and Human Performance School of Teaching, Learning, and Leadership, Orlando, FL.
Regalla, M., Peker, H., & Nutta, J. (2015). Literacy challenges for English learners of all levels: A Turkish experience. Paper session presented at17th Annual UCF Literacy Symposium, Orlando, FL.
Peker, H. (2015). Early foreign language learning program for special needs pre-k students. Poster session presented atThe 12^th Annual Graduate Research Forum at the University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
Peker, H. (2015). Teaching French in an early foreign language learning program: Students with special needs. Poster session presented atCollege of Education and Human Performance Graduate Research Showcase, Orlando, FL.
Peker, H. (2015). English learners in mainstream classrooms. Paper session presented atCritical Questions in Education Conference, San Diego, CA.
Peker, H. (2014). How to be a Fulbrighter. Paper session presented atUCF HAPPY Hour Professional Learning for Teacher Candidates, College of Education and Human Performance School of Teaching, Learning, and Leadership, Orlando, FL.
Peker, H. (2014). Turkish delight. Paper session presented atUCF HAPPY Hour Professional Learning for Teacher Candidates, College of Education and Human Performance School of Teaching, Learning, and Leadership, Orlando, FL.
Peker, H. (2014).Applying for Fulbright ETA workshop. Paper session presented atBurnett Honors College, Orlando, FL.
Peker, H. (2014). Type and frequency of connectives use in EFL beginning students writing. Poster session presented atThe 11th Annual Graduate Research Forum at UCF, Orlando, FL.
Peker, H. (2014).How to be a Fulbrighter: Preparing for Fulbright scholarship applications workshop. Paper session presented atUCF HAPPY Hour Professional Learning for Teacher Candidates, College of Education and Human Performance School of Teaching, Learning, and Leadership, Orlando, FL.
Nutta, J., Regalla, M., & Peker-Ozbay, H. (2014). Turkish Delight: Faculty council professional development workshop. Paper session presented atUCF College of Education and Human Performance School of Teaching, Learning, and Leadership, Orlando, FL.
Peker, H. (2013). Educational and cultural contexts of language learning motivation. Paper session presented atSLA Graduate Student Symposium: Contexts of Learning -University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.
Sardegna, V., Uslu, D., & Peker, H. (2013). Factors affecting individualized writing instruction. Paper session presented at14^th Annual TexFLEC: Blending the Boundaries in the Age of Globalization: Trends, Challenges, and Innovations in Language Education, Austin, TX.
Peker, H. (2012). Strategies for teaching academic writing to adult learners. Paper session presented atTexTESOL 3 Regional Conference, Austin, TX.
Sardegna, V., & Peker, H. (2012). Teaching pronunciation: Lessons learned from tutoring. Paper session presented at13^th Annual TexFLEC: Forging the Future of Language Education, Austin, TX.
Peker, H. (2011). Motivational orientations of English learners. Paper session presented at2^nd International Conference on Sharing Issues in ELT, Eskisehir, Turkey.
Peker, H. (2010). Writing classes and portfolio assignments. Paper session presented at1^st International Conference on Sharing Issues in ELT, Eskisehir, Turkey.
Peker, H. (2006). Psychology of learners: Helping the teenagers at high schools. Paper session presented at11^th Teenagers’ Psychology and Health Congress, Ankara, Turkey.
Peker, H. (2006). Social dialogue among peers. Paper session presented at3^rd European Union and Human Resources Congress, Ankara, Turkey.
Peker, H. (2006). Perfectionism and efficiency in education. Paper session presented atKALDER, Ankara, Turkey.
Peker, H. (2006). First steps to take at the time of an earthquake. Paper session presented atTurkish Red Crescent Disaster Management Panel, Ankara, Turkey.