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

buir.advisorRodgers, Theodore S.
dc.contributor.authorGökçen, Ramazan Alparslan
dc.date.accessioned2016-07-01T11:02:41Z
dc.date.available2016-07-01T11:02:41Z
dc.date.issued2005
dc.descriptionCataloged from PDF version of article.en_US
dc.description.abstractThe 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 assessment and as an instructional approach and their knowledge about project work. In this study administrators’ views on implementation of project work in the program is also investigated. Data were collected through interviews and questionnaires. First the instructors were given a questionnaire. Second interviews conducted both with administrators and volunteer instructors. The results of data analysis revealed that both instructors and administrators working for Karadeniz Technical University School of Foreign Languages Department of Basic English have positive attitudes towards project work as an alternative assessment and as an instructional tool. Most of the instructors found using project assessments more satisfying and acceptable than using traditional pencil-paper tests such as multiple-choice or short answer tests. However, the analysis interviews revealed that some of the instructors have difficulties in implementing projects in their classroom. The results of the interviews conducted with administrators also revealed that there is a need for in-service training for instructors in respect to use of projects. Moreover, the results of this study suggest that participants have some concerns about current implementation of project work at KTU and a variety of suggestions for possible improvements. This study suggests that if the instructors are given enough training about use of projects, the benefits of project work may be maximized in the curriculum.en_US
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dc.description.statementofresponsibilityGökçen, Ramazan Alparslanen_US
dc.format.extentxvi, 127 leaves, tablesen_US
dc.identifier.itemidBILKUTUPB043074
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11693/29647
dc.language.isoEnglishen_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessen_US
dc.subjectAlternative assessment toolsen_US
dc.subjectproject worken_US
dc.subjectprojecten_US
dc.subjectbased assessmenten_US
dc.subjectbased learningen_US
dc.subjectbased instructionen_US
dc.subject.lccLB1775.4.T9 G65 2005en_US
dc.subject.lcshTeachers Turkey Attitudes.en_US
dc.titleInstructors 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 Englishen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
thesis.degree.disciplineTeaching English as a Foreign Language
thesis.degree.grantorBilkent University
thesis.degree.levelMaster's
thesis.degree.nameMA (Master of Arts)

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