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Examining the Role of Task Based Language Teaching in Fostering EFL Learners’ Attitudes and Motivation

Year 2018, Volume: 1 Issue: 1, 53 - 60, 29.12.2018

Abstract

The present study aims to examine the role of task-based language
teaching in promoting EFL learners’ attitudes and motivation. It adopted the
case study design of the qualitative research methods. The study group consist
of 12 (M=8 F=4) high school students who were attending pre-intermediate
language courses in a language school in Antalya. To account for homogeneity of
the participants, Cambridge Interactive Placement Test was conducted and
according to the results, students were placed into classes. Upon implementing 54-hour
courses based on task-based teaching, the participants were asked to fill in an
evaluation questionnaire about the course. The collected data were analysed
through the content analysis technique. Four main themes (increase in learner
motivation, demotivation towards learning English in the past, negative
attitude towards course methods and techniques and positive attitude towards
classroom activities) were identified. According  to the results, it was found that
the participants had negative attitude towards English learning activities
carried out before the task-based teaching, lost their desire and willingness
to learn English, considered foreign language learning process as “tedious” and
“tiring”. When the participants’ opinions after the implementation were
examined, it was observed that the participants became remotivated, attended
classroom activities more, started to love English again and their attitude
towards English changed from negative to positive. The results of the study
were discussed with the studies in the relevant literature and suggestions were
put forth for practitioners and further research.

References

  • Demir, A. (2008). “The Influence of Task-Based Reading Activities on EFL Learners’ Attitude and Learning Outcomes from the Students’ Perspective”. Unpublished M.A Thesis. Adana: Çukurova University.
  • Habaci, I., Kaya, I., Erdik, C., Adiguzelli, Y., & Sivri, M. (2011). Motivation Deficiency Experienced in Foreign Language Teaching in Turkey: Elimination Ways and Suggestions. World Applied Sciences Journal, 15 (3) (1818-4952), 400-406.
  • Miles, M, B., & Huberman, A. M. (1994). Qualitative data analysis: An expanded Sourcebook. (2nd ed). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
  • Moore, P. J. (2018). Task-based language teaching (TBLT). In Liontas, J. I. (ed.) TESOLencyclopedia of English language teaching. New Jersey: Wiley. doi:10.1002/9781118784235.eelt0175
  • Murad, T. M. (2009). “The Effect of Task-Based Language Teaching on Developing Speaking Skills among the Palestinian Secondary EFL Students in Israel and Their Attitudes towards English”. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation. Jordan: Yarmouk University.
  • Pietri, N. J. M. (2015). The Effects of Task-Based Learning on Thai Students’ Skills and Motivation. Asean journal of management & innovation, 3(4), 72-80.
  • Soyaslan, F. N. (2008). The Effects of Task-Based Teaching on Foreign Language Achievement of 6th Grade Students in Manisa Yavuz Selim Primary Education School. Unpublished M.A. Thesis. Đzmir: Dokuz Eylül University.
  • Tuna, A.(2009). The effectiveness of task-based activities on the improvement of learners' reading skills. Unpublished M.A. Thesis. Edirne:Trakya University.
  • Xiongyong, C., & Samuel, M. (2011). Perceptions and implementation of task-based language teaching among secondary school EFL teachers in China. International Journal of Business and Social Science, 2(24), 292-302.
  • Yin, R. K. (2009) Case Study Research: Design and Methods. SAGE Publications Ltd: London.

Görev Temelli Dil Öğretiminin Yabancı Dil Olarak İngilizce Öğrenen Öğrencilerin Motivasyonlarını ve Tutumlarını Artırmadaki Rolünün İncelenmesi

Year 2018, Volume: 1 Issue: 1, 53 - 60, 29.12.2018

Abstract

Bu çalışmanın amacı Görev Temelli Dil Öğretiminin yabancı dil olarak
İngilizce öğrenen öğrencilerin hedef dile ait tutum ve motivasyonlarını
arttırmadaki etkisini incelemektedir. Nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden durum
çalışması deseniyle yürütülen bu çalışmaya Antalya ilindeki bir dil kursunda
alt orta seviye düzeyinde İngilizce yabancı dil derslerine katılan 12 lise
öğrencisi katılmıştır. Katılımcılar, Cambridge Etkileşimli Seviye Belirleme
Sınavından elde ettikleri puanlara göre ilgili dil seviyesine ait sınıflara
yerleştirilmiş, bu sayede grubun homojenliği sağlanmıştır. 54 saatlik Görev Temelli
dil öğretim aktivitelerinin ardından katılımcılara yarı yapılandırılmış
sorulardan oluşan ders değerlendirme formu verilmiştir. Toplanan veriler içerik
analizi tekniği ile çözümlenmiştir. Yapılan içerik analizi sonucunda “öğrenci
motivasyonunda artış”, “geçmişte İngilizce öğrenmeye yönelik motivasyonsuzluk”,
“ders yöntem ve tekniklerine yönelik olumsuz tutum” ve “ sınıf içi aktivitelere
yönelik olumlu tutum” olmak üzere dört tema ortaya çıkmıştır. Elde edilen
bulgulara göre, katılımcıların görev temelli dil öğretim sürecinden önceki
İngilizce öğrenme faaliyetlerine karşı olumsuz bir tutum içerisinde olduğu,
İngilizce öğrenme istek ve arzularının azaldığı, yabancı dil öğrenme sürecini
“sıkıcı” ve “yorucu” olarak tanımladığı görülmüştür. Uygulama sonrası görüşleri
incelendiğinde ise, kaybettikleri motivasyonu geri kazandıkları, sınıf içi
aktivitelere daha fazla katılım gösterdikleri, İngilizceyi yeniden sevmeye
başladıkları, İngilizceye yönelik olumsuz tutumların yerinin olumlu tutumların
aldığı görülmektedir. Araştırmada elde edilen sonuçlar, ilgili alan yazın ile
tartışılarak uygulayıcılar ve ileriki araştırmalar için önerilerde
bulunulmuştur. 

References

  • Demir, A. (2008). “The Influence of Task-Based Reading Activities on EFL Learners’ Attitude and Learning Outcomes from the Students’ Perspective”. Unpublished M.A Thesis. Adana: Çukurova University.
  • Habaci, I., Kaya, I., Erdik, C., Adiguzelli, Y., & Sivri, M. (2011). Motivation Deficiency Experienced in Foreign Language Teaching in Turkey: Elimination Ways and Suggestions. World Applied Sciences Journal, 15 (3) (1818-4952), 400-406.
  • Miles, M, B., & Huberman, A. M. (1994). Qualitative data analysis: An expanded Sourcebook. (2nd ed). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
  • Moore, P. J. (2018). Task-based language teaching (TBLT). In Liontas, J. I. (ed.) TESOLencyclopedia of English language teaching. New Jersey: Wiley. doi:10.1002/9781118784235.eelt0175
  • Murad, T. M. (2009). “The Effect of Task-Based Language Teaching on Developing Speaking Skills among the Palestinian Secondary EFL Students in Israel and Their Attitudes towards English”. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation. Jordan: Yarmouk University.
  • Pietri, N. J. M. (2015). The Effects of Task-Based Learning on Thai Students’ Skills and Motivation. Asean journal of management & innovation, 3(4), 72-80.
  • Soyaslan, F. N. (2008). The Effects of Task-Based Teaching on Foreign Language Achievement of 6th Grade Students in Manisa Yavuz Selim Primary Education School. Unpublished M.A. Thesis. Đzmir: Dokuz Eylül University.
  • Tuna, A.(2009). The effectiveness of task-based activities on the improvement of learners' reading skills. Unpublished M.A. Thesis. Edirne:Trakya University.
  • Xiongyong, C., & Samuel, M. (2011). Perceptions and implementation of task-based language teaching among secondary school EFL teachers in China. International Journal of Business and Social Science, 2(24), 292-302.
  • Yin, R. K. (2009) Case Study Research: Design and Methods. SAGE Publications Ltd: London.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Other Fields of Education
Journal Section Articles
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Burak Asma 0000-0002-3602-3867

Publication Date December 29, 2018
Published in Issue Year 2018 Volume: 1 Issue: 1

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APA Asma, B. (2018). Examining the Role of Task Based Language Teaching in Fostering EFL Learners’ Attitudes and Motivation. Journal of Education and New Approaches, 1(1), 53-60.

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