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An analysis of the problems of beginning teachers to develop an induction program for the Basic English Departments of Turkish universities
(Bilkent University, 1996)This descriptive study was aimed at determining the problems of beginning teachers so as to develop an induction program for the Basic English Departments of the universities in Turkey. The study was conducted at eight ... -
The attitudes of EFL teachers and students towards the use of plays and play-based language activities in three Turkish universities
(Bilkent University, 1996)This study investigated the attitudes of Turkish EFL teachers and students towards the use of plays and play-based language activities at university level. Data for the research were gathered in three Turkish university ... -
A comparison between native-speaker teachers and non-native speaker teachers in their attitudes to feedback on writing
(Bilkent University, 1996)Many institutions employ both native English speaker teachers (NSTs) and non-native English speaker teachers (NNSTs) on their staffs. A long standing question has focused on instructional differences, if any, between NSTs ... -
Effect of text type on high knowledge and low knowledge learners' learning
(Bilkent University, 1996)This experimental study was conducted in order to investigate whether an implicit text facilitates EFL learners' learning. In this study, two types of texts were used: explicit and implicit. An explicit text is a well-organized, ... -
The effectiveness of task-based instruction in the improvement of learners' speaking skills
(Bilkent University, 2005)This thesis explores the effectiveness of task-based instruction (TBI) in improving students’ speaking skills as well as student and teacher perceptions of TBI at Anadolu University School of Foreign Languages. Control ... -
The effectiveness of the DTEFLA course at BUSEL; the extent to which the course changes teachers' levels of knowledge, skills, attitude, awareness snd performance
(Bilkent University, 1996)This study was designed to investigate the effectiveness of an in-service course - DTEFLA at Bilkent University School of English Language (BUSEL); the extent to wliich Lhe training course promotes changes in trainees' ... -
Effects of Strategy Instruction Focus Activities on students' reading strategy use
(Bilkent University, 2005)This study investigated (1) the existing reading strategies used by university students, (2) those strategies not reported used but which apparently matched students’ academic needs, and (3) the effects of reading strategy ... -
Instructors and administrators' attitudes towards project work as an alternative assessment tool and as an instructional approach at Karadeniz Technical University School of Foreign Languages Department of Basic English
(Bilkent University, 2005)The study investigated the attitudes of the instructors of English currently working at Karadeniz Technical University School of Foreign Languages Department of Basic English towards project work as an alternative ... -
The role of translation in L2 reading
(Bilkent University, 1997)Translation has been used for a variety of purposes in foreign language teaching including teaching reading. Foreign language readers frequently complain that they do not understand or fully comprehend a second language ... -
Students' and teachers' attitudes towards the use of computer-mediated communication voice & text chat as an instructional resource to improve speaking skill
(Bilkent University, 2005)This study explored teacher and student attitudes towards use of computer mediated communication (CMC) in support of teaching speaking skills. Data were collected through the questionnaires distributed to 20 Tourism ... -
Successful and unsuccessful readers' use of reading strategies
(Bilkent University, 2005)This study was designed to investigate (a) generic reading strategy use as reported by the students and (b) the extent to which successful and unsuccessful readers differ in their use of reading strategies. The study was ... -
A survey of methodology courses in MA TEFL programs in Turkish universities
(Bilkent University, 1997)A previous study conducted on the methodology courses in undergraduate ELT (English Language Teaching) departments reveals that, Turkish ELT programs show variety in terms of their content, design and delivery at graduate ... -
To what extent do INSET programs change participants' teaching behaviors and attitudes
(Bilkent University, 1996)The study investigated the effect on trainee teaching behaviors and attitudes resulting from successful completion of a particular INSET course. Specifically, this study investigated participant views in respect to the ... -
Writing portfolio assessment and inter-rater reliability at Yıldız Technical University School of Foreign Languages Basic English Department
(Bilkent University, 2005)This research study investigated the use of writing portfolios and their assessment by raters. In particular it compared the inter-rater reliability of the portfolio assessment criteria currently in use and the new ...
