Merve Geçikli

A pilot study on integrating mindfulness-informed professional development for EFL teachers.

Frontiers in Psychology June 11, 2026 Oya Pelin Bektaş, Merve Geçikli

This pilot mixed-methods case study investigates the mindfulness levels and perceptions of secondary school EFL teachers as the initial phase of a larger intervention project aimed at enhancing teacher wellbeing and professional competence. Acknowledging the emotional, cognitive, and relational demands of language teaching, this study assesses teachers' mindfulness skills and examines...