Examining the Impact of English Curriculum Designed in line with 7E Model on Academic Achievement and Retention of 11th Grade Students
Abstract
The present study aims to investigate the impact of teaching activities designed in line with 7E model on 11th graders’ academic success and retention in English courses. The study was conducted on a total number of 63 11th grade students studying in two different classes of a state school in Konya in 2016-2017 academic year. Quasi-experimental model was used within the study. While teaching activities designed according to 7E model were implemented on the experimental group for 7 weeks, the activities of the regular curriculum were implemented on the control group. At the end of 7 weeks of study, English course achievement test was conducted on both groups again as post-test. 3 weeks after the implementation, retention test was conducted on both groups. At the end of the study, it was found out that activities designed according to 7E model significantly contribute to the academic achievement and retention of the students.
Keywords
7E model,teaching English,constructivism,English course achievement test,retention test
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