Celebrating the Foundation of the Turkish Republic by Ataturk

Dear all,
Following the rules and principles of our great leader Ataturk we will witness many 29th Octobers. I celebrate the 85th anniversary of the foundation of the "Turkish Republic" by M.K.Ataturk and his friends. Loves,
Hayal KOKSAL

2009 ICT SEAGULLS PROJECTS STAR: PLEASE JOIN US...

2009 INTERNATIONAL ICT SEAGULLS PROJECT STARTS
THIS YEAR WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE HANDICAPPED STUDENTS' CIRCLES AS WELL...

Dear All,

KALBEMER and the Turkish Center for Schools of Quality are proud for starting the 6th year of the “ICT Seagulls Projects”. This year we initiate a new movement: The handicapped/challenged students are mostly welcomed.
The slogan of the this year is;
“Fly Beyond your dreams… ”
The project will be open to elementary and secondary school circles including high schools and those project teams will share the outcomes/products of their studies in various ways:
a- Web Page Design,

b- Blog,

c- Case Study Presentation,

d. Drama,

e- Art (Drawing, collage, sculpture, poster, etc.),

f- Music & Dance,

g- Whatever you do as a reform? (Use your creativity!).
This year we have 2 NEW Points :
1.Handicapped / Challenged students teams and parents are invited to participate in the projects.
2.The sharing methodology of the project- outcomes will depend on the creativity and presentation skills of the circle members. What we look for from the best performers is this:
SURPRISE US! USE YOUR CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION & MOVE BEYOND YOUR LIMITS...
We have been bored of similar issues, similar presentation skills. What about YOU? Let's make a great change!

For more information, please visit: www.bilisimcimartilar.com

Loves,

Hayal KÖKSAL

Dear all,

Today I went to an Exhibition at Ortaköy Afife Jale art gallery. The exhibition was one of the events which have been organized for the 85th anniversary of the foundation of Turkish Republic:
"ATATÜRK -PHOTO COVERED MAGAZINES" EXHIBITION
Within the exhibition there were some photos out of 350 which have been printed since 1924 and it was opened by the Troya Folklore Research Association and some private collections of the president İlhan Gülek had taken place within it. Those magazines might also be visited during the Tüyap book fair which will be open between 1-9 November, 2008. I believe it will take your attention. The most interesting piece was the magazine named; "Child Week" and its date was 1963. I wanted to share it with you.
With love...

Hayal KÖKSAL

Sharings...

Dear All,
On Wednesday I gave the first TQE Lecture to teachers and teacher trainees at Boğaziçi University. I would like to thank once more to all of them. Today, I would like to share different issues with you:

1. About the film about Mustafa (Atatürk):
Can Dündar, a famous journalist, researcher, writer and documentary film maker shot a film, named 'Mustafa' and it will be on at cinemas after 29th October which is the 85th Anniversary day of foundation of the Turkish Republic by the great leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The music composer of the film is Goran Bregovich. You can watch the fragment of it from: http://www.mustafa.com.tr .

2. About the "1. International Challenged Students Empowerment Convention" which will be held in Mauritius:
The Convener; Mohundas Teeluck says; "I am indeed very elated to extend our invitation to you to attend world's first International Convention of Challenged Students Empowerment-2008 slated for Dec., 17-19 in Mauritius. The convention is being organized in collaboration with CMS Lucknow with expressed approval and support of the Government Of Mauritius through its Cabinet Decision.
The issue of "Human Right and World Peace and Unity" can only be adequately addressed if the millions of visually/physically challenged students the world over are brought under the ambit of Quality Movement for quality life. It is under this back drop the theme of the convention is 'Every Human Life has the same Value'. Global Council for Challenged Students Empowerment is dedicated for the cause of million hapless and left out challenged students worldwide needing facilitation, felicitation, motivation and societal, govermental, and NGO's meanigful support to bring them into the main stream of human society." We wish good luck to our dearest Dost and we will do our best to assist him.

3. A very Sad Loss:
We lost the great poet, Fazıl Hüsnü Dağlarca yesterday. He was a great name not only for Turkish Literature but also for the whole world. All the libraries are full of with his marvelous works of art. We will never forget about this nature and peace-lover great expert.

As you can easily notice, life flows away just like a river. The most important thing is to leave a "Peaceful and fruitful bunch of memories within the mind of humanity and to live the moment." Believe in yourself and also never ignore the power of LOVE! I wish you a very happy weekend.
Hayal KÖKSAL

Hayal Köksal TQE Seminars Starts

DEAR TEACHER TRAINEES;

WITH THE SUPPORT OF EREC (RESEARCH AND EDUCATION CLUB OF BOĞAZİÇİ UNIVERSITY) MY FREE SEMINARS WILL TAKE PLACE AT BOSPHORUS UNIVERSITY FOR ONLY YOU...

THERE WILL BE TWO MAIN PARTS:

1. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PHILOSOPHY & APPLICATIONS AT EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS

2. STUDENTS' İMECE (QC) CIRCLES & PROJECT MANAGEMENT

PLEASE REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE IN. THANKS...

TODAY I PARTICIPATED IN THE 1ST INTERNATIONAL NON DISABLED MEDIA GATHERING AT BİLGİ UNIVERSITY. IT WAS HELD BY SCPST. TOMORROW IT WILL ALSO GO ON. I RECOMMEND YOU TO ATTEND THERE. HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND.

DR. HAYAL KÖKSAL

(hayal@hayalkoksal.com)

Feedback

Dear All,

We live in a very difficult and changing era. While we were celebrating the "World Teachers' Day" with the sweet taste of the Ramadan Feast, we fell into the great shock of our 15 martyries. Wer are all aware of the "Ying Yeng Philosophy". We are together living in a "black and white; good and bad world" and we are trying to bring "peace and harmony" to the world for the sake of our future generations. However, it is so sad to lose such young and brave 15 soldiers due to the terrorism. They were trying to finalize their military responsibilities. They had dreams for their own lives and for their families. They were full of energy and enthusiasm. While listening about such tragic events I believe once more necessity of the "peace education at schools". CMS syas; "Catch them young". If we catch the young brains on the way of peace at an early step; the world , I believe, would be somewhere totally different_just like a paradise... The developed, powerful countries should use their power on the way of helping the needful ones to support them, not for the war or terrorism. Books about love and respect should be printed at huge numbers to be read instead of making fatal weapons. I believe many people thinnk the same but it cannot be turned into practice. What is the solution? Where is the way out?
While starting to write my blog, I had many nice thoughts in my mind: All the happy events, projects, new academic developments and even 2008 Innovative Teachers Forum...All of them disappeared. I could only share 2 nice feedback with you. One from my dearest sister Dr. Kamran (with her permission) and one from my dearest Dost, Mr.David Hutchins.
Let's pray for a better and peaceful world altogether.
Hayal Köksal

1. My Dearest Hayal,

I am extremely sorry, I am writing to you late. Actually I was very unwell after the car accident. But God is Great and because of the Blessings and Best wishes of my friends, I am feeling better and have resumed my office from today.What a great conference, Dear Hayal- it was really one of the best conferences I have ever attended. The thoughtful planning and meticulous execution by you has made it an event to be remembered and cherished forever by all of us.Right from the Airport, the moment we touched your most beautiful country and the city of Istanbul - it was a mesmerizing experience for all of us. The transport arrangements were always perfect and you had the great patience - to be at the Airport and receive many of the teams.Reaching Yeditepe was again a different world all together. The stay arrangements were very comfortable. The serenity, neatness, cleanliness and ambience at this University is impeccable. The most modern infrastructure blended with traditional heritage makes this institute as one of the rare seats of learning and no wonder it shall soon become as one of the most sought after Universities in the world. It was very wise of you to choose this University for the conduct of the conference.Prof. Dr. Nilufer Eğrican also played a pivotal role in the success of the convention. She is an iron lady with lots of experience and wisdom and stood like a pillar of strength behind you. Dr. Ayse Akyel's and Prof Baykal's roles are also indeed very praiseworthy.The food arrangements were also looked after personally by you with lots of care and attention. It was very thoughtful of you to get continental, Indian, Turkish, veg and non veg varieties of dishes served at the conference. Altogether the food was indeed very delicious and sumptuous. Our children were missing it while on their journey way back home.The programming of the conference was also well planned and had a perfect execution. The keynote and special addresses were very enriching. All the other streams were also running smoothly and the children were able to bring out their best. The auditorium and other conference halls provided a very good setting to the whole conference.The set of volunteers "Ask Me" won the hearts of everyone. They were always smiling, courteous and were very very helpful. They were the true stars behind the show. We could see the student empowerment in action. The cultural programme was also scintillating and the students performed with lots of zest and vigour. Typhoon was the cynosure of many eyes.The gifts, kitbags, shirts, keychains, badges, folders all spoke volumes about your quality and excellence. Trophies were so beautiful and well designed and glittered every one during the valedictory session.Dearest Hayal, you are a very dedicated, devoted woman with lots of determination. You are one woman army but at the same time also knows how to carry a team with your leadership capabilities. David is very right to point out that in CMS it is much easier with lots of manpower and infrastructure around. But for you it was just starting from a scratch and you DREAMT you DARED and you DID it.We all salute you, dear Servet, Yeditipe University and all members of your team who made it an astounding success, an event which has left an ever lasting impression upon our minds. A new quality AVATAR is born in you and we look up towards you with great awe and inspiration. The World Council For Total Quality and Excellence In Education shall always remain indebted to Prof. John Jay Bonstingl for introducing you to the CMS family and to our Quality World.The executive body meeting of the WCTQEE was also historic and brought forth many important decisions. Prof. Mary Stuart's election as an Advisor to the WCTQEE, Prof. Richard as the Vice Chairman of the WCTQEE and the inclusion of Mr. Ranjit as the Director General of WCTQEE and Chris as the European Co-coordinator for Youth are indeed important landmarks. It was also decided that UK shall be hosting the ICSQCC 2014 under the dynamic leadership of Prof. Mary Stuart, which shall again prove to be a milestone for the history of this movement.Once again, we all thank you for making the dream of ICSQCC 2008 a reality.With best wishes and loves,

Vineeta

2. http://www.indiancamp.co.uk/dhiimages/TOUCHSTONE%20Sept%202008.pdf