Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Steve Darn, Katip Çelebi University, Izmir 24.09.2014
1
The Development of ELT Overseas
The Turkish Contribution
Steve Darn, Katip Çelebi University, Izmir 24.09.2014
2
The grammar of research
research (UK) research (US)Uncountable noun- To do (some) research in language teaching- To carry out / conduct (some) research into/on the use of L1
in the classroom - A research project/paper/student/assistant- A researcherVerb (trans, intrans)- She’s researching the works of Chomsky- He’s researching into the problem of getting students to speak
Steve Darn, Katip Çelebi University, Izmir 24.09.2014
3
Some history
1947 1984 2014
Steve Darn, Katip Çelebi University, Izmir 24.09.2014
4
English Language Studies in Turkey By E. V. Gatenby ELT J.1947; II: 8-15
There is no evidence of any widespread demand for a knowledge of English until after the World War of 1914-18.
About one hundred and twenty Turkish teachers of English are today employed in Government schools and institutions, and it is stated that there are vacancies for a hundred more.
English first became an official subject in Turkish State Schools in 1918.
Practical training for future teachers of English is given at only one institution in Turkey, and that is the Gazi Educational Institute at Ankara. The trained teachers from the Gazi Educational Institute, able and willing to use English in direct method, are so far a simple minority.
There are very few teachers using any method other than that of going through as much of the text-book as possible in the time allowed, doing word-for-word translation, and employing the vernacular for all class-room conversation.
Steve Darn, Katip Çelebi University, Izmir 24.09.2014
5
1984• Four private schools• Almost no professional
development• Uncertain methodology• An examination subject
• Academic research only• Little or no global
recognition• Publications in L1• Little connection
between research and practice
Steve Darn, Katip Çelebi University, Izmir 24.09.2014
6
Up to now‘English has a definite instrumental function as a means for connecting Turkey to the outside world.’ Güray Çağlar König
• Sheer numbers• The rise of EIL, ELF and Globish• The dominance of non-native speakers• Communicative language teaching methodology• International training and qualifications• The acceptance of ELT as a subject and a life-skill• ‘The studies examined reveal that, in general, practical concerns assume
priority over theoretical issues, with the preponderance of research being conducted on EFL learning and teaching.’ Cem Alptekin & Sibel Tatar, Research on foreign language teaching and learning in Turkey (2005-2009).
Steve Darn, Katip Çelebi University, Izmir 24.09.2014
7
What is research?
http://www.rose-lynnfisher.com/tears.html(with thanks to Deniz Kurtoğlu-Eken)
Steve Darn, Katip Çelebi University, Izmir 24.09.2014
8
A definition"In the broadest sense of the word, the definition of research includes any gathering of data, information and facts for the advancement of knowledge." (Martyn Shuttleworth)
• workshops• teaching portfolios• self monitoring• case studies• keeping a journal• peer observation• action research (adapted from Richards & Farrell, 2005)
Steve Darn, Katip Çelebi University, Izmir 24.09.2014
9
Writers
and at least eight others in the same journal.
Steve Darn, Katip Çelebi University, Izmir 24.09.2014
10
Bloggers & Technophiles• Burcu Akyol’s Blog Reflections about teaching, technology, practical tips and resources• Esra’s Englishous Blog All about a kindergarten teacher interested in technology and everything new and useful for teaching• Burcu’s Teaching and Learning Zone As the best teachers are learners themselves• Ozge Karaoglu’s Blog Teaching, learning, reflecting and being a C21st learner & teacher..• Işıl Boy’s Blog Educational technology..• A Journey In TEFL by Eva Büyüksimkeşyan• Canan Elicin’s Blog How to Make the Process of Teaching and Learning enjoyable..• Nesrin Eren’s Blog Matters in ELT/ESL/EFL..• Sultan Zeydan’s Blog Sultan’s ELT Topia..• Aslı Saglam’s Blog • English Messages In A Bottle by Yesim Cakır - An ELT Blog for teachers and students.• Merve Oflaz To teach is to touch lives forever..• ELT Teacher Development by Evridiki Dakos• Busem Doğan’s Blog Tips, tricks and strategies on English Language Teaching• Neslihan Durmusoglu Reflections on the world of EFL • Haldun Kaya’s Blog Technology for 21stcentury English language teachers
Steve Darn, Katip Çelebi University, Izmir 24.09.2014
11
Organisations
• Tplus• ELTER• İnged• Exchanges• Conferences• Collaborations• Social Media https://tr-tr.facebook.com/Eltturkey
Steve Darn, Katip Çelebi University, Izmir 24.09.2014
12
Why does it matter?• Knowledge and understanding of language
teaching is increased.• Problems are solved, standards improve.• Teachers develop their own critical thinking
skills.• Bottom-up influence.• Recognition.• Adds interest, prevents burn-out.
Induction
Competency Building
Enthusiastic and growing
Career frustration
Career cycle
Pre-service
Career exit
Career wind-down
Career stability The teacher career cycle adapted from Fessler,
R. & Christensen, J.C. İn Nolan and Hoover, 2004
Steve Darn, Katip Çelebi University, Izmir 24.09.2014 13
• “A jockey on a hobby horse going nowhere; rocking endlessly and fruitlessly. I feel that what I am doing is sometimes pointless, much below my capabilities” (14 yrs)
• “Like an athlete who has not displayed her best, most outstanding performance yet; who is still working hard and hopefully can do one day or who can get injured and quit the field any time” (8 yrs)
Steve Darn, Katip Çelebi University, Izmir 24.09.2014 14
Opportunity
Steve Darn, Katip Çelebi University, Izmir 24.09.2014
15
In a village near Kars, teachers meet the needs of students and their cleanliness. Donkeys carry water from a well 1 kilometre away.
Steve Darn, Katip Çelebi University, Izmir 24.09.2014
16
Do it yourself!
“You can train me, and you can educate me, but you can’t develop me – I develop!” (Piai, 2005)
