TEZ7955Tez (Doktora) -- Çukurova Üniversitesi, Adana, 2010.Kaynakça (s. 181-202) var.xvi, 216 s. ... more TEZ7955Tez (Doktora) -- Çukurova Üniversitesi, Adana, 2010.Kaynakça (s. 181-202) var.xvi, 216 s. ; 29 cm.This mixed method study described the language learning beliefs and selfefficacy perceptions of first-year Turkish university students engaged in learning English as a foreign language. It focused on beliefs and self-efficacy perceptions they held before and after using podcasts as language learning objects for twelve weeks, and compared the results to find out whether there was a significant change. It also focused on the description of participants' views and feelings concerning podcasts and related tasks that were covered by the program. In order to investigate learners' self-efficacy perceptions of and beliefs about foreign language learning, Turkish versions of two questionnaires were distributed to 187 Turkish university students (purposive sampling): the BALLI to investigate language learning beliefs, and the English Self-Efficacy Scale to analyze the perceived sel...
This study aimed at identifying the possible effects of using English TV shows with captions on a... more This study aimed at identifying the possible effects of using English TV shows with captions on adult Turkish learners’ language learning motivation. It also investigated how learners perceived the use of captions as a language learning tool. Two different learner groups, A2 and B1, studied the printed captions of TV shows before watching them. Later, they watched the captioned shows three hours a week for approximately three months. The data from semi-structured interviews, questionnaires and observations indicated that captioned shows contributed to the instrumental motivation of the learners. The data also revealed that captions served as an aural and visual aid which played a very crucial role in comprehension. Watching captioned shows lowered the affective filter of the learners and resulted in interaction. In addition to being a major source of structural patterns, captions were used as a means of negotiation of meaning. Most important of all, captioned shows turned out to be ...
Key words: Foreign language learning, Authentic songs, Method, Integration of four basic skills A... more Key words: Foreign language learning, Authentic songs, Method, Integration of four basic skills ABSTRACT The use of music and songs in language teaching has been widely investigated and many researchers have reported positive effects of songs on language learning . Findings of earlier research imply that it is possible to enrich students’ learning experiences by using songs. However, relevant literature does not provide a clear framework for utilizing authentic songs in language classes. This paper proposes a new method of utilizing authentic English songs in a four-step framework and discusses how language learning can be facilitated with this method. The four-step framework is described and techniques under each step are verified. Proposed method is expected to provide teachers of English as a foreign language with clear-cut guidelines for utilization of authentic songs and thus enable teachers to create an enjoyable classroom atmosphere and effective language learning activities which integrate and lead to development of four basic language skills.
TEZ7955Tez (Doktora) -- Çukurova Üniversitesi, Adana, 2010.Kaynakça (s. 181-202) var.xvi, 216 s. ... more TEZ7955Tez (Doktora) -- Çukurova Üniversitesi, Adana, 2010.Kaynakça (s. 181-202) var.xvi, 216 s. ; 29 cm.This mixed method study described the language learning beliefs and selfefficacy perceptions of first-year Turkish university students engaged in learning English as a foreign language. It focused on beliefs and self-efficacy perceptions they held before and after using podcasts as language learning objects for twelve weeks, and compared the results to find out whether there was a significant change. It also focused on the description of participants' views and feelings concerning podcasts and related tasks that were covered by the program. In order to investigate learners' self-efficacy perceptions of and beliefs about foreign language learning, Turkish versions of two questionnaires were distributed to 187 Turkish university students (purposive sampling): the BALLI to investigate language learning beliefs, and the English Self-Efficacy Scale to analyze the perceived sel...
This study aimed at identifying the possible effects of using English TV shows with captions on a... more This study aimed at identifying the possible effects of using English TV shows with captions on adult Turkish learners’ language learning motivation. It also investigated how learners perceived the use of captions as a language learning tool. Two different learner groups, A2 and B1, studied the printed captions of TV shows before watching them. Later, they watched the captioned shows three hours a week for approximately three months. The data from semi-structured interviews, questionnaires and observations indicated that captioned shows contributed to the instrumental motivation of the learners. The data also revealed that captions served as an aural and visual aid which played a very crucial role in comprehension. Watching captioned shows lowered the affective filter of the learners and resulted in interaction. In addition to being a major source of structural patterns, captions were used as a means of negotiation of meaning. Most important of all, captioned shows turned out to be ...
Key words: Foreign language learning, Authentic songs, Method, Integration of four basic skills A... more Key words: Foreign language learning, Authentic songs, Method, Integration of four basic skills ABSTRACT The use of music and songs in language teaching has been widely investigated and many researchers have reported positive effects of songs on language learning . Findings of earlier research imply that it is possible to enrich students’ learning experiences by using songs. However, relevant literature does not provide a clear framework for utilizing authentic songs in language classes. This paper proposes a new method of utilizing authentic English songs in a four-step framework and discusses how language learning can be facilitated with this method. The four-step framework is described and techniques under each step are verified. Proposed method is expected to provide teachers of English as a foreign language with clear-cut guidelines for utilization of authentic songs and thus enable teachers to create an enjoyable classroom atmosphere and effective language learning activities which integrate and lead to development of four basic language skills.
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