meb & elt programs

Ruffles Eaters!Listen, speak, educate,

repeat!

Meeting Day: Tueasdays at 9:00 am, Study Hall.

Group members:

Ayşe GÜNALAYGülseren BELKIRAT

Nilay Cemre ARTEMELSevilay GÜNEY

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Literature Review

Methodology

Fishbone

Matrix Diagram

Gannt Card

Teacher Profile

Survey Results

Interviews

Conclusions

Solutions

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Our problem is;

Why can not the Ministry of Education improve and start an ideal FL program for Turkish schools?

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Why did we choose this topic?

Foreign language education has been problematic before or after the new sistem has arrived. We wanted to learn more about the new system and its positive or negative effects.

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Literature Review

4+4+4

1. Why did we need these legislative changes?

-The system was changed to increase the number of university and high school graduates to catch the standards of the world’s developed countries where the obligatory education is at least 11-12 years.

- The system facilitates external and internal transfer regarding the development and capability of students

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Literature Review

2. What is the current situation with this new arrangement?

- 8-year obligatory education was replaced with 12-year graded education. The first 4 years is elementary school, the second 4 is primary education and the last 4 is high school.

- Pupils start school when they are 66-months old.

- Apart from obligatory courses, students and parents are given the chance to decide on their elective courses.

3. When will foreign language education start?

- Foreign language education will start from the second grade as 2 hours per week (previously fourth grade)

4. Will teachers get training for the new system?

- Teachers will have a 5-week training for 12 years compulsory education. ( especially first grade teachers)

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Methodology

- First, we identified the problem and we formed a question about it.

- We carried out a survey and an interview in different schools from different levels.

- We analyzed the results and tried to find solutions based on the results.

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FISHBONE

Foreign Language Education Facilities

System

Theory based teaching

Young learner education

Family and economic status

Physical environment of schools (private vs state)

Listening materials

Updated course books

Inapplicability of the curriculum

Constantly changing education system

Why can not the Ministry of Education improve and start an ideal FL program for Turkish schools?

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Matrix DiagramMATRIX DIAGRAM

Members Foreign Language Education

Facilities Environment System

Ayşe 6 3 4 7

Gülseren 4 3 5 7

Nilay 7 3 4 6

Sevilay 7 4 3 6

Total %85 %46 %57 %92

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Gannt Card

Expected

Observed

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Teacher Profile

1. T 2. T 3. T 4. T 5. T 6. T

Age 29 35 31 40 29 26

Gender Female Female Female Male Male Female

City Muğla Muğla Artvin Artvin Isparta Şanlıurfa

Experience 7 12 9 15 7 4

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Survey Results1-New curriculum is in line with contemporary educational research and

international standards for learning.

Totaly disagreeDisagreeNot sureAgreeTotaly agree

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2-The new program takes the needs of young learners into account.


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3-English teaching program in 4+4+4 system develops communicative competence of students.


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4-Being exposed to English in younger ages is more effective for students’communicative skills.


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5-Students develop a positive attitude towards language thanks to this communicative based program.


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6-The new curriculum foster an enjoyable and motivating learning environment for young learners .


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7-The learning tasks in the new curriculum provide learner autonomy.


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8-Problem solving skills which are basis for communicative competence can be improved with the learning tasks in the new curriculum.


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9-English is presented as a means of communication rather than as a subject to be learned.


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10-Because the new program is in line with students’ daily lives, it provides a more meaningful learning environment.


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11-The update language theories are regarded while preparing this new program.


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12-The communicative aspect of English learning will be fostered thanks to this program.


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13-The students will be able to use English more communicatively.


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14-English teaching program in 4+4+4 system develops communicative competence of students.


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15-Being able to speak English makes students more self-confident in language use.


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Interviews

• Do you think English class hours a week are sufficient for language learning ?

-Generally, teachers think the class hours are sufficient for elementary level but not for upper grades.

• What kind of advantages and disadvantages in new system (4+4+4) do you experience with your students?

-The common idea is that beginning language learning at earlier ages is useful because unlike other older students, young learners learn the language via songs, games rather than focusing on exams.

• If you compare old system with new one, what can you say about the difference in English teaching?

-Apart from starting language learning earlier, teachers state that that is not much difference in terms of curriculum or teaching approach.

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Interviews

• Do you think the attitude of the students towards English has changed through the new system?

-Majority of the teachers state that there is not a significant difference on the attitudes of students, however some teachers assert that students are more eager to learn at early ages.

• Do you think this new system will foster communicative language teaching?

-Almost all teachers agree that students are not hesitant to learn and act at early ages so this will foster communicate language learning and teaching.

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Conclusion

• We tried to briefly talk about the 4+4+4 system and collected data with a survey and interviews conducted in different schools, with different teachers.

• One of the general results is that it is too early to decide on the effects of the new system on the long run.

• Although there is not a big difference in the curriculum, it is still beneficial because students at early ages are not hesitant to act and make mistakes. Therefore, they learn the language in a safer environment.

• Teachers expect a change in the curriculum as well, and they wish students to be released of exam oriented education so that they can enjoy learning.

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Solutions “Implimentation should be to the point when policy is being formulated.

Additionally, teachers hold great responsibility in enacting the policy into practise.” (Goodwyn and Findlay, 2003)

“No matter how desirable language policies may be, unless they are backed by the will to implement them, they can not be all any effect.” (Bamgbose,2003)

“University teacher education programs should be revised and updated to train competent teachers.” (Kırkgöz, 2008)

“Teachers from different schools should come together and cooperate concerning many aspects of policy implementations. This would give teachers a chance to learn from others in similar positions. Thereby, contributing towards teachers’ professional development.” (Carless, 1997)

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References• Bamgbose, A. (2003). A recurring decimal: English in language policy and planning.

World Englishes, 22(4), 419-431.

• Carless, D. R. (1997). Managing systematic curriculum change: A critical analysis of Hong Kong’s target-oriented curriculum initiative. International Review of Education, 43(4),349-366.

• Goodwyn, A., & Findlay, K. (2003). Shaping literacy in the secondary school: Policy, practice and agency in the age of the national literacy strategy. British Journal of Educational Studies, 51(1), 20-35.

• Imece Circles by Dr Hayal Koksal

• Kırkgöz, Y. (2008). Globalization and English Language Policy in Turkey.Educational Policy, 23, 663.

• TC, MEB. (2012). 12 YIL ZORUNLU EĞİTİM SORULAR - CEVAPLAR. . Retrieved April 26, 2014,fromhttp://www.meb.gov.tr/duyurular/duyurular2012/12Yil_Soru_Cevaplar.pdf

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Thank you for listening

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Special thanks toDr. Hayal KÖKSAL

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