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A Flipped Approach To Higher Education Oeb Pre Session Video
(MEF University, 2017) Shannon-Chastain, Joshua; Kurban, Fell Caroline
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An Analytic Look at a Language Course Design Model
(2017) Mutlu, Gülçin; Ece Sarıgül
This study aims to qualitatively examine and elaborate on the characteristics of the course design model devised by Graves (2000). Drawing upon the traditional components and principals of instructional design, Graves' course design model is innovative or different in that it has been more specially developed for language course design purposes and thus is believed to be more suited to the nature of language courses with its consideration of the main elements or characteristics of language teaching and learning processes. This descriptive study centers upon the seven main examination criteria, which are in fact the main procedures as suggested by Graves (2000). These are a) defining context, b) conceptualizing content, c) organizing the course, d) formulating goals and objectives, e) assessing needs, f) developing materials and finally g) designing an assessment plan. In this essence, each criterion was first introduced and explained in detail before the researchers extend their critical outlook into the functionality and practical use of the relevant steps and strategies recommended by Graves (2000). This critical analysis and review on the Graves' course design model revealed that the model employs the traditional components of the ADDIE generic and lends itself well also to be used in the other disciplines other than foreign languages. The final part of this report will provide suggestions as regards the potential application of the model specifically in English language curriculum development and more broadly in the curriculum and course development procedures pertaining to other discipline areas.
First School Experience From the Perspectives of All Stakeholders
(METU, 2018) Tolu, Aylin Tekiner
This qualitative case study was conducted to evaluate the first school experience of the pre-service ELT students from multiple angles by taking into consideration the perspectives of interns, mentors, coordinators, and university supervisors. The data were collected via online open-ended questionnaires, students’ weekly reflections, written portfolios and notes from oral portfolio presentations and interviews with the coordinators and supervisors.
Flipped Learning Course Design Tool Kit
(MEF University, 2016) Kurban, Fell Caroline
Curriculum Design, Higher Education, Curriculum Theory, Learning And Teaching In Higher Education, Curriculum Development, Curriculum and Instruction, Flipped Classroom, Flipped learning.This presentation describes the theories and practice behind flipped learning course design at MEF University.
Insights Into Academic Writing in English as Lingua Franca Contexts
(Research Papers in Language Teaching and Learning, 2024) Bayyurt, Yasemin; Altınmakas, Derya
In an era where English is the global lingua franca, academic writing has transformed significantly.This manuscript explores academic writing in English as a lingua franca (ELF) contexts, tracing thejourney of English from colonization to lingua franca status and contextualizing it within evolvingparadigms of English and language teaching worldwide. We delve into ELF research, where Englishplays a multifaceted role as a resource for multilingual communication. Our examinationencompasses ELF’s definitions, diverse users, and English as a multilingual franca. Our focus shiftsto academic writing practices within ELF contexts, scrutinizing unique challenges andopportunities arising from linguistic diversity, cultural nuances, and communication strategies.Through a review of existing studies on academic writing in ELF contexts, we offer practicalinsights for educators, researchers, and students navigating this realm. This manuscript guidesreaders through the intricate world of academic writing in the globalized domain of English as alingua franca.
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International Students' Views on Local Culture: Turkish Experience
(Univ Louisiana Monroe, 2017) Griffiths, Carol; Çetin, Yakup; Griffiths, Carol
The number of international students in Turkey has steadily increased in recent years. As they come from different geographical locations, their successful adaptation to a medium sized country in-between three continents is of great interest. This study was conducted to investigate international students' perceptions of their Turkish experience. After an interview with 9 international students, a 46-item questionnaire was developed and given to 421 students; of these, 319 students from 61 countries returned complete forms. Responses were generally positive, although some difficulties according to gender, religion or age were reported. Another 12 students' written comments were compared with quantitative data. Implications are suggested as well as directions for further research.
Okulda Üniversite Modeli Çerçevesinde Matematik Öğretimi: Öğrencilerin Derse Katılımının Artırılması
(Sabancı Üniversitesi, 2015) Tunç-Pekkan, Zelha; Aydın, Utkun; Taylan, Rukiye Didem; Birgili, Bengi; Özcan, Mustafa; Akbal, Kenan; Mermer, Ata
Çalışmanın amacı, öğrencilere daha fazla olanak sağlayarak Matematik derslerinde tartışma ortamı yaratmak, matematiği sevdirmek, Matematik derslerine duyulan korku ve endişeyi azaltmak ve “Matematik dersinde başarılı olabilirim” düşüncesini aşılamaktır. Bu proje kapsamında dersler için bir tartışma kültürü yaratma programı geliştirilmiş ve uygulanmış, çocuklardan haftalık matematik dersi ile ilgili yansıtıcı düşüncelerini yazdıkları matematik günlükleri istenmiş, ayrıca başarısı düşük ve/veya istekli öğrencilere üniversite öğrencilerinden oluşan bir ekip de birebir ek ders vererek her yönden çocuklar desteklenmiştir. Projede yer alan dört araştırmacı öğretmen ortak haftalık ders planlaması yapıp, bu planları uygulayarak sonrasında ders akışı, içeriği ve sınıf yönetimi hakkında değerlendirme yapmıştır.
Online Peer Reviews: a Lasting Innovation From the Covid Pandemic?
(The Global eLearning Journal, 2022) Bush, C. Jerome; Bakhtiyarov, Rustam
The COVID pandemic caused a forced transition to online learning as schools were closed to stop thespread of the disease. Schools and teachers coped with this by adapting face-to-face activities to theonline environment in innovative ways. This study investigates the effectiveness of conducting peerreviews online and considers whether this innovation should be retained after the pandemic ends. It wasconducted in a small, private university in a developing country. Out of 130 students, 34 surveys werecollected (26%) that contained useful quantitative and qualitative data. The checklist forms used in thepeer reviews were compared to the subsequent draft to see the uptake of the feedback. The resultsshowed that students incorporated 72% of the peer suggestions in the next versions of their report.Overall, the peer reviews were found to be effective, motivating, and to increase confidence as a writer.Students considered the most effective way to improve writing is with a combination of peer and teachergiven feedback. Interestingly, no clear preference for face-to-face peer reviews was indicated. Therefore,it seems that conducting peer reviews online is a valid option for teachers who want to save valuableclass time. To enhance the effectiveness of online peer reviews it is suggested that teachers givesubstantial learner training prior to the peer review, provide structure such as checklists or guidelines, andincrease accountability by giving students a chance to meaningfully evaluate the comments andparticipation of their peer reviewers.
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Second Language Motivational Self System of Sixth Graders in Turkey: a Correlational Study
(Wiley, 2021) Çiftçi, Hatime; Arslan, Tugba
Investigating the foreign and second language (L2) motivational self system (L2MSS) of Turkish sixth graders, this study reports relationships among three components (ideal L2 self, ought-to L2 self, and L2 learning experience) of the L2MSS and the variables of school type (public and private), gender, and intended effort. Data were collected from 170 students in two public and two private secondary schools in northwestern Turkey through a questionnaire. The results of correlation analysis indicate a strong positive correlation between ideal L2 self and L2 learning experience, and the variables of school type and gender did not make a difference. Intended effort was found to have a strong positive correlation with these L2MSS components. The results of multiple regression analysis provide further evidence for especially intended effort as a significant predictor of L2MSS, whereas the school type and gender did not contribute to the system. The major implications of the study and future research possibilities are discussed.
Sesli Betimleme Araştırmalarında Güncel Yönelimler
(BÜTEK Boğaziçi Eğitim Turizm Teknopark Uygulama ve Dan. Hiz. San. Tic. A.Ş., 2018) Güven, Mine
Bu tanıtım yazısının amacı, dünyada sesli betimleme konusunda yürütülen araştırmalardaki güncel yönelimlerden yola çıkarak Türkiye’de sesli betimleme konusunda dilbilim bağlamında gerçekleştirilebilecek bilimsel araştırma ve etkinlikler için genel bir çerçeve çizmektir. Uluslararası alanyazınındaki araştırmalar, sesli betimlemenin üretim, iletim ve tüketim aşamalarına yoğunlaşmaktadır. Üretim aşamasıyla ilgili görsel-işitsel ürün/ortam, sesli betimleme türevleri, metnin nitelikleri ve dili, betimlemeci yetkinlikleri ve eğitimi, metin üretim zamanı, metin üretim yöntemi ve metnin seslendirilmesi konularına değinilmiştir. İletim aşamasıyla ilgili, analog ve sayısal televizyon bağlamında iletim teknolojileriyle çeşitli ortamlardaki alıcı aygıtı olanakları tartışılmıştır. Tüketim aşamasıyla ilgili olaraksa metnin kullanıcı tarafından alımlanması, deneysel çalışmalar bağlamında algısal ve bilişsel yönleriyle ele alınmıştır. Sesli betimleme araştırmalarındaki bu yönelimlerin dikkate alınması, Türkiye’deki dilbilimsel sesli betimleme çalışmaları açısından yol gösterici olabileceği gibi Türkçeye özgü en iyi uygulamaların oluşmasına da katkıda bulunabilir.
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Stancetaking in Spoken Elf Discourse in Academic Settings: Interpersonal Functions of I Don’t Know as a Face-Maintaining Strategy
(Hacettepe University, 2021) Çiftçi, Hatime; Akbaş, Erdem
Our study examines interpersonal functions enacted through a stance marker in spoken ELF academic discourse. We specifically focus on investigating the functions of I don’t know in an academic speech event by embracing an interpersonal pragmatics and sociolinguistics perspective to figure out how it contributes to the act of stancetaking as an intersubjective activity. We have examined 14 interactions of doctoral defense discussions from the ELFA corpus. Our detailed discourse analysis of these doctoral defense discussions has revealed five distinctive interpersonal functions of the stance marker I don’t know allowing speakers to construct their stance and adopt a face-maintaining strategy in the ongoing spoken discourse: prefacing a suggestion, seeking acceptance, hedging/mitigating, checking agreement, and expressing uncertainty. Considering the highly-context dependent and context-regenerated functions of I don’t know, our study attempts to delve into the relational and interpersonal aspect of communication, and thus contributes to research in this strand by disclosing the interpersonal functions of stancetaking as an intersubjective activity with a particular focus on ELF academic discourse.
Storybird: an Inspiring Reading and Writing Tool
(2017) Tekiner Tolu, Aylin
In this workshop, the presenter will introduce an online writing/reading tool, Storybird, which is a totally free online tool, used by more than 5 millions of students and 400.000 K-12 schools in all around the world. It is user-friendly, boosts students' motivation and creativity to write with its rich artwork collection library. It can be used at any grade level from kindergarten to higher education. Storybird is an interactive tool where students, teachers and parents can be all involved in learning and sharing process with the help of comment, email, and share features. In addition, students can work collaboratively in writing. By the end of this workshop, the participants will be able to set-up a classroom account, create assignments, add items for reading to class library, check students' writings, grade and comment on them. The participants are expected to bring their laptop or tablets (with wifi connection).
The Effect of Clil Training on Turkish Efl Pre-Service Teachers’ Self-Efficacy Beliefs and Attitudes Towards Clil
(E.L.E. Publishing, 2020) Kassymov, Guzyal; Çiftçi, Hatime
This study aims to investigate the effect of content and language integrated learning (CLIL) training on Turkish EFL pre-service teachers’ self-efficacy beliefs and their attitudes towards CLIL. For this purpose, a group of 28 Turkish pre-service language teachers was trained on CLIL, its theoretical background, aims, principles, strategies for planning and teaching lessons. The data collection tools included a teacher selfefficacy scale, a questionnaire of attitudes and experiences in CLIL, and semistructured interviews. The participants completed pre-tests and post-tests of teacher self-efficacy scale in order to measure the effect of training on their self-efficacy beliefs. Moreover, the participants’ attitudes towards CLIL were explored through the attitudes questionnaire and semi-structured face-to-face interviews. The findings revealed that the introductory CLIL teacher training had a statistically significant effect on selfefficacy beliefs of Turkish EFL pre-service teachers. The participants’ attitudes towards CLIL turned out to be positive as well.
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The Trends and Outcomes of Flipped Learning Research Between 2012 and 2018: a Descriptive Content Analysis
(Springer, 2021) Oğuz, Ebru; Seggie, Fatma Nevra; Birgili, Bengi
As an innovative active learning method, flipped learning provides students with several opportunities. This study was conducted to reveal the trends and outcomes in research into the flipped learning approach published between 2012 and 2018. Descriptive content analysis was used to review 316 research and conceptual articles published in academic journals included in five significant databases that ascribe to journals the highest impact factor. The results indicate that most of the studies are conducted with students as the most frequent study group and with a mixed-method research design in the subject areas of education and medicine. The flipped learning approach is mostly conducted in higher education. As a region, Asia has taken the lead in flipped learning studies. Finally, the outcomes of flipped learning indicate an increase in student performance and positive influence on cognitive, affective, and soft skills.
University Within School: What Are the Pre-Service English Language Teachers and Their Mentors Perceptions?
(2017) Tekiner Tolu, Aylin; Doyran, Feyza
The aim of this qualitative case study is to understand how pre-service English language teachers and their mentors at coordinating schools perceive the University within School model. In this teacher education model, undergraduate students start school visits beginning in their first semester with a few school visits. The number of exposure hour and expected tasks increase by time. In the second year, students attend the schools one full day a week mostly focusing on observation and in the third year they spend two full days at schools as teacher assistants. Specifically, this study focused on to identify the perceived advantages and challenges encountered by the teacher candidates and the mentor teachers. The participants of this study were 4 mentor teachers and 34 pre-service ELT teachers studying at the English Language Department at a foundation university in İstanbul. Data sources included an online survey for the mentors and pre-service teachers and weekly written reflections of the pre-service teachers. Content analysis was implemented on reflections and open-ended survey questions. The data were coded and themes were reached by two raters. The overall results depict crucial benefits of this model for pre-service teacher students' in their journey to becoming effective language teachers. The mentor teachers also underlined the effectiveness of this model and emphasized that it would be better for them to receive a training on mentoring.
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Using Screencasting To Give Feedback for Academic Writing
(Routledge, 2020) Bush, Jerome
This article reports on student reactions to a relatively new method of giving feedback using a technique called ‘screencasting’. Screencasting is a technique where the computer screen is captured in a video while an audio recording is being made. In this way, students can receive oral feedback in conjunction with written corrective feedback. Forty-four freshman students from an advanced writing class in the ELT department of a small private university in Istanbul participated in the study. During the semester, three high stakes essay assignments were given. For the first essay only written corrective feedback was given, but for the subsequent two essays students received a combination of written and oral feedback through screencasting. Screencasting was originally used because it was purported to be more efficient than written corrective feedback. While it wasn’t found to be more efficient for the teacher, it was enthusiastically embraced by the students. To gauge the students’ perceptions, a survey was given at the same time as the final exam. The survey included a section for demographics, four open-ended questions, and 28 Likert scale-type questions. The Likert-type questions represented nine categories of inquiry including both practical and affective factors. The results indicated overwhelmingly that the students perceive screencast feedback as more pleasant and more effective than written corrective feedback alone. The technique is appropriate to the twenty-first century classroom and the learning styles of modern students. It is recommended that this technique be adopted in academic writing classes.
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Warning Notes in a Learner’s Dictionary: a Study of the Effectiveness of Different Formats
(International Journal of Lexicography, 2022) Çakar, Tuna; Nesi, Hilary; Nural, Şükrü
This study used an online correction task to explore the extent to which different types of warning notes in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Online were heeded when users tried to correct errors in the use of L2 target words. The task was completed by 332 participants, yielding 1,819 answers produced after clicking on links to relevant entries. Warning notes were categorised in terms of their formatting features, but there were found to be inconsistencies in the way the dictionary associated different categories with different kinds of learner error. Participants judged warning notes with more visual enhancements to be more useful, but in the correction task the position of the warning notes also seemed to affect the degree to which the warnings were successfully applied. Different types of warning notes in learners’ dictionaries have not been examined previously in any depth, and the results suggest that some adjustments to formatting and placement might make them more effective.

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