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The assessment of the mobile applications in translation education in the light of learning theories

Year 2019, Issue: 17, 319 - 330, 21.12.2019
https://doi.org/10.29000/rumelide.656855

Abstract

Today, with the ever-growing technology in our pockets, controlling and adapting to daily life is getting easier. The programs and software used on the desktops and laptops give their places gradually to the mobile applications designed to be used via smartphones, tablets and similar mobile devices. The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the usage of the mobile applications supportive for language competence of the students of translation studies with the perspective of learning theories. It is aimed to find answer to the questions of how could the mobile learning theories be explained in relation with translation education, how could the mobile applications are used for translation education and from which perspectives, the mobile applications could contribute to the students’ competencies. The mobile learning theories have been developed within the basis of learning theories as it is seen from learning related studies. In this study, the usage of mobile applications by the students of translation studies is evaluated in the light of learning theories. A yes-no question survey is applied to 100 Applied English and Translation Program students, and the results are evaluated according to the descriptive content analysis. The findings of the research reflect the contributions of mobile applications to the translator/interpreter candidates’ competencies in terms of self-regulated education, more enjoyable and competitive environment for learning, and create a more motivating environment to be willing to learn. As a result, it is suggested that mobile applications may be used as educational materials in translation education. Indeed, the results indicate that different studies about the usage of mobile applications as educational materials can be carried out.

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  • Andersen, I. (2013). Mobile Apps for Learning English, A Review of Complete English Course Apps: Characteristics, Similarities and Differences, https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/14524/1/English_BA_thesis_FINAL_.pdf. Bruner, J. S. (1966). Toward a theory of instruction (Vol. 59): Harvard University Press. Flowerdew, J. and Miller L. (2005). Second Language Listening Theory and Practice, Cambridge University Press, USA. Gafni, R.; Achituv, D. B.; Rachmani, G.J. (2017). Learning Foreign Languages Using Mobile Applications, Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, Volume 16, Retrieved from: 08.09.2018, http://www.jite.org/documents/Vol16/JITEv16ResearchP301-317Gafni3476.pdf. Gangaiamaran, R.; Pansupathi, M. (2017). Review on Use of Mobile Apps for Language Learning, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research. ISSN 0973-4562 Volume 12, Sayı 21, https://www.ripublication.com/ijaer17/ijaerv12n21_102.pdf. Guo, H. (2004). Analysing and Evaluating Current Mobile Applications for Learning English Speaking, https://englishagenda.britishcouncil.org/sites/default/files/filefield_paths/analysing_and_evaluating_current_mobile_applications_v2.pdf. Hulme, A. K., (2009). Will Mobile Learning Change Language Learning? European Association For Computer Assisted Language Learning, ReCALL 21(2): 157–165. Doi:10.1017/S0958344009000202. Keskin, N. O., & Metcalf, D. (2011). The Current Perspectives, Theories and Practices of Mobile Learning Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology-TOJET, 10(2), 202-208. Naisimith, L.; Lonsdale, P.; Vavoula, G.; Sharples, M., (2004). Literature Review in Mobile Technologies and Learning, Report 11, University of Birmingham, https://www.nfer.ac.uk/publications/FUTL15/FUTL15.pdf. Nino, A. (2017). Language Learners Perceptions and Experiences on the Use of Mobile Applications for Independent Language Learning in Higher Education, IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 3 – Special Edition, https://iafor.org/journal/iafor-journal-of-education/volume-3-special-edition/. Smidts, M., Hordijk, R. and Huizenga, J. (2008) The World As a Learning Environment Playful and Creative Use of GPS And Mobile Technology in Education, http://www.mobieleonderwijsdiensten.nl/attachments/1765201/World_as_learningenvironment.pdf. Türkmen, B. (2019). Çeviri Eğitiminde Teknoloji ve Dijital Medya Edinci. Gece Akademi. Ankara. Türkmen, B.; Can, M. Z. (2017). Çevirmenlik Edinçlerini Geliştirme Bağlamında Sosyal Medya ve Dijital Çeviri Araçlarını Kullanmalarına Yönelik Bir İnceleme: Bülent Ecevit Üniversitesi Uygulamalı İngilizce ve Çevirmenlik Programı Örneği, Akademik Bakış Dergisi, Sayı 60, Mart-Nisan 2017, s. 520-544.

Öğrenme kuramları ışığında çeviri eğitiminde mobil uygulamaların değerlendirilmesi

Year 2019, Issue: 17, 319 - 330, 21.12.2019
https://doi.org/10.29000/rumelide.656855

Abstract

Bugün ceplerimizdeki gittikçe gelişen teknolojiyle, günlük hayatımızı kontrol etmek ve hayata uyum sağlamak oldukça kolaylaşıyor. Masaüstü ve dizüstü bilgisayarlarda kullanılan programlar ve yazılımlar yerlerini yavaş yavaş akıllı telefonlar, tabletler ve benzeri mobil cihazlar üzerinden kullanılmak üzere tasarlanan mobil uygulamalara bırakıyor. Bu çalışmanın temel amacı, çeviri eğitimi alan öğrencilerin dil edincini destekleyici mobil uygulamaları kullanımlarını öğrenme kuramları perspektifiyle değerlendirmektir. Mobil öğrenme kuramlarının çeviri eğitimi ile ilgili nasıl açıklanabileceği, mobil uygulamaların çeviri eğitimi için nasıl kullanılabileceği ve mobil uygulamaların hangi bakış açılarından öğrencilerin yeterliliklerine katkıda bulunabileceği sorularına cevap bulmak amaçlanmaktadır. Mobil öğrenme kuramları, öğrenme ile ilgili çalışmalardan da görüldüğü gibi öğrenme teorilerini temel alarak geliştirilmiştir. Bu çalışmada çeviri eğitimi alan öğrencilerin mobil uygulamaları kullanımları öğrenme kuramları ışığında değerlendirilmiştir. 100 Uygulamalı İngilizce ve Çevirmenlik Programı öğrencisine Evet-Hayır soru anketi uygulanmış ve sonuçlar betimsel içerik analizine göre değerlendirilmiştir. Araştırmanın bulguları, mobil uygulamaların çevirmen / çevirmen adaylarının öz-yönlendirmeli eğitim açısından öğrenim için daha zevkli ve rekabetçi bir ortam ve öğrenmeye istekli olmak için daha motive edici ortamlar yaratma konusundaki yeterliliklerine katkılarını yansıtmaktadır. Sonuç olarak, mobil uygulamaların çeviri eğitiminde eğitim materyali olarak kullanılabileceği önerilmektedir. Sonuçlar mobil uygulamaların eğitim materyali olarak kullanımı hakkında farklı çalışmaların yapılabileceğini göstermektedir.

References

  • Andersen, I. (2013). Mobile Apps for Learning English, A Review of Complete English Course Apps: Characteristics, Similarities and Differences, https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/14524/1/English_BA_thesis_FINAL_.pdf. Bruner, J. S. (1966). Toward a theory of instruction (Vol. 59): Harvard University Press. Flowerdew, J. and Miller L. (2005). Second Language Listening Theory and Practice, Cambridge University Press, USA. Gafni, R.; Achituv, D. B.; Rachmani, G.J. (2017). Learning Foreign Languages Using Mobile Applications, Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, Volume 16, Retrieved from: 08.09.2018, http://www.jite.org/documents/Vol16/JITEv16ResearchP301-317Gafni3476.pdf. Gangaiamaran, R.; Pansupathi, M. (2017). Review on Use of Mobile Apps for Language Learning, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research. ISSN 0973-4562 Volume 12, Sayı 21, https://www.ripublication.com/ijaer17/ijaerv12n21_102.pdf. Guo, H. (2004). Analysing and Evaluating Current Mobile Applications for Learning English Speaking, https://englishagenda.britishcouncil.org/sites/default/files/filefield_paths/analysing_and_evaluating_current_mobile_applications_v2.pdf. Hulme, A. K., (2009). Will Mobile Learning Change Language Learning? European Association For Computer Assisted Language Learning, ReCALL 21(2): 157–165. Doi:10.1017/S0958344009000202. Keskin, N. O., & Metcalf, D. (2011). The Current Perspectives, Theories and Practices of Mobile Learning Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology-TOJET, 10(2), 202-208. Naisimith, L.; Lonsdale, P.; Vavoula, G.; Sharples, M., (2004). Literature Review in Mobile Technologies and Learning, Report 11, University of Birmingham, https://www.nfer.ac.uk/publications/FUTL15/FUTL15.pdf. Nino, A. (2017). Language Learners Perceptions and Experiences on the Use of Mobile Applications for Independent Language Learning in Higher Education, IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 3 – Special Edition, https://iafor.org/journal/iafor-journal-of-education/volume-3-special-edition/. Smidts, M., Hordijk, R. and Huizenga, J. (2008) The World As a Learning Environment Playful and Creative Use of GPS And Mobile Technology in Education, http://www.mobieleonderwijsdiensten.nl/attachments/1765201/World_as_learningenvironment.pdf. Türkmen, B. (2019). Çeviri Eğitiminde Teknoloji ve Dijital Medya Edinci. Gece Akademi. Ankara. Türkmen, B.; Can, M. Z. (2017). Çevirmenlik Edinçlerini Geliştirme Bağlamında Sosyal Medya ve Dijital Çeviri Araçlarını Kullanmalarına Yönelik Bir İnceleme: Bülent Ecevit Üniversitesi Uygulamalı İngilizce ve Çevirmenlik Programı Örneği, Akademik Bakış Dergisi, Sayı 60, Mart-Nisan 2017, s. 520-544.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Linguistics
Journal Section Turkish language, culture and literature
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Burcu Türkmen This is me 0000-0001-5380-0480

Publication Date December 21, 2019
Published in Issue Year 2019 Issue: 17

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APA Türkmen, B. (2019). The assessment of the mobile applications in translation education in the light of learning theories. RumeliDE Dil Ve Edebiyat Araştırmaları Dergisi(17), 319-330. https://doi.org/10.29000/rumelide.656855