Yusuf E. Yesilyurt

• PhD in TESOL
• Assistant Professor at Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the accuracy of Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology integrated with ChatGPT 4o in reading handwritten student essays. This preliminary investigation aims to determine how effectively ChatGPT 4o can interpret handwritten texts and identify common errors in the OCR process. The study involves collec...

This study offers a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of artificial intelligence (AI) applications in the field of second language (L2) teaching and applied linguistics, spanning from the early developments in 1995 to 2022. It aims to uncover current trends, prominent themes, and influential authors, documents, and sources. A total of 185 relevan...

This chapter examines the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in language learning assessment and feedback. It highlights limitations of traditional models before exploring AI-driven innovations in automated scoring, speech recognition, multimodal analytics and adaptive testing. The ensuing pedagogical transformation is discussed. AI feedba...

Writing is considered the most challenging language skill, especially for second language (L2) learners. This chapter examines L2 writing pedagogy in Turkey, a context where compulsory English classes start in primary school yet writing instruction remains problematic. The introduction establishes writing as difficult for both L1 and L2 users, elab...

This chapter explores the innovative applications of ChatGPT in language education, particularly in lesson planning. ChatGPT, with its advanced natural language processing capabilities, offers a promising tool for enhancing the efficiency of lesson planning. The chapter discusses how ChatGPT can assist in various aspects of lesson planning, includi...

Using Rubrics to Grade Qualitative Data with ChatGPT: The Future of Automated Qualitative Assessment

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Maximize the capabilities of ChatGPT by using this comprehensive e-book! Explore how this advanced language model can revolutionize your research process for qualitative data.. From generating research questions and hypotheses to analyzing transcribed audio and video data, this e-book covers it all. Learn how to design studies that incorporate Chat...

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the suspension of schools with a shift from face-to-face education to distance education nearly all around the world. This shift has also affected the nature of the delivery of courses with practical components at teacher education programmes. This study explores how pre-service English language teachers (ELT) deal...

This study aimed to develop a Second Language (L2) Writing Motivation Scale in an EFL context. Within this central aim, sub-studies in three phases were carried out: 1) to create an L2 Writing Motivation Scale, 2) to perform a confirmatory factor analysis and validate the scale, and 3) to test two path models regarding increasing students' intrinsi...

This study investigates the problems that are encountered in learning writing in a foreign language from primary school to university in the Turkish context. It focuses particularly on the problems that teachers/instructors face in teaching writing in English to students concerning students' challenges. Forty teachers were interviewed in all levels...

Turkey has launched a large national initiative to integrate information and communication technologies in education. FATIH project, valued at 8 billion$ and with tablet computers for every student from grade 5 to 12, interactive white boards and internet connection in every class, is often defined as ambitious, massive, grandiose and high-tech. Th...