Experience
Instructor of Record
Spring 25, Fall 25, Spring 26, Fall 26 Spring 24, Fall 24 University of South Carolina · 
Hacettepe University
Teaching Assistant
Fall 24 Spring 24 Fall 23 Fall 23 Spring 23 Fall 22 Spring 22 Spring 21 – 22 Fall 19, Spring 22 Fall 19 – 20 Fall 19 – 20 Fall 19Teaching Philosophy
- 01Relevance
- 02Peer Learning
- 03Application
- 04Openness
- 05Reflexivity
My teaching is guided by five principles: relevance, peer learning, application, openness, and reflexivity. I make content relevant by connecting it to what students already know and by teaching in the formats they already live in, such as short videos, interactive quizzes, and AI chatbots. Students bring rich and varied backgrounds, so I build peer learning into group projects and discussions where they apply course concepts to real world cases.
I keep the classroom open and respectful by starting discussions with low stakes questions and building on what students say. I design my courses with Universal Design for Learning, in which I am certified, so students have multiple ways to access material, participate, and show what they have learned. I also teach reflexively, asking for feedback at the start and midpoint of each semester and adjusting the course as I go.
Student Testimonials
“Incorporating real world examples and situations makes it more realistic and engaging. More specifically, things like music videos, global news crises, and other cultural aspects of different countries.”
“His up-to-date references and unique style of teaching. It was also very easy to get in contact with him.”
“He is the most understanding professor and just cares so deeply for each student individually. He wants to make sure every student has a firm grasp on all of the material before moving ahead.”
“Helped me understand AI a lot better, always had detailed powerpoint.”
“I like how open Agaoglu was to talking to students. The class environment was healthy & there was strong peer participation.”
“I loved the opportunity to do a deep dive in research of a country that I was interested in. I hope to work internationally and felt like I was able to start to understand the media function of other countries, and now feel more confident in my ability to research the media systems of other countries.”
“His international background brings a perspective that is unique and strengthened my learning.”
Anonymous student course evaluations
Awards
SJMC Graduate Student Excellence in Teaching Award
Outstanding teaching contributions
Read the news →Professional Development in Teaching
Teaching and Learning with Generative Artificial Intelligence
Center for Teaching Excellence, University of South Carolina. In progress, expected completion Fall 2026.
Universal Design for Learning Certification
Center for Teaching Excellence, University of South Carolina
Oktoberbest: A Symposium on Teaching, Attendee
Center for Teaching Excellence, University of South Carolina
English Pedagogical Formation Certificate
Faculty of Education, Hacettepe University. Two-semester teacher certification program in English language teaching