Purpose
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DEDAK aims to raise the quality of language education to meet international standards and carries out the following with a view to achieving this goal;
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establishing domestic quality standards for language education,
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performing testing & assessment and accreditation studies,
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organizing trainings/workshops and creating educational opportunities in different fields of language programs,
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carrying out studies regarding the organization and management of the programs, informative studies regarding education and teaching; studies regarding evaluation and accreditation,
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conducting auditing and certification processes of educational institutions/schools providing language education within the framework of established standards
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developing language education programs, organizing workshops/trainings with professionals having wide experience in their fields so as to increase the number of auditors throughout the country,
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providing educational and advisory services on how to achieve levels that meet the desired standards.
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Mission
DEDAK’s mission is promoting the quality of language education by guiding the institutions operating in the field of language education. In the process of accomplishing this mission DEDAK;
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continuously upgrades and updates the comprehensive evaluation criteria it has developed,
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maintains the sustainability of quality in language education by encouraging team members to regularly self-evaluate their work performance and identify areas for improvement,
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keeps closely in touch with international language accreditation institutions and organizes joint projects/trainings with them; calls on peer reviews if deemed necessary,
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provides educational/training services for the establishment, promotion and sustainability of quality language education processes.
Values
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Openness and Transparency
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Fair and Professional Service
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Privacy and Reliability
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Continuous Development and Life-long Learning
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Sustainable Quality
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Learner Centeredness
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Respect for Diversity
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Critical Reflection
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Honesty and Ethicalness
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Comprehensiveness
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Information and Common Understanding
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National and International Solidarity
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Decision-making processes/procedures based on indicators
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