Teacher Trainees’ Use Of Mother Tongue in EFL Classes: A Case Study
Öz
There are different views about the use of
native language of learners (L1) in second and foreign language (FL) classes
depending on different theoretical frameworks. Some hold the view that maximum
exposure to the target language is necessary but some others favour the use the
L1. In the English language teaching (ELT) departments, trainees form a clearly
established philosophy regarding the L1 issue by the end to their training and
increase their consciousness during their practicum. However, since they have
little practical experience, these philosophies might not always translate to
effective classroom practices. This is a case study which aims to capture the
degree of congruence between six teacher trainees’ stated beliefs and
intentions and their actual performances related to L1use in the FL classroom.
The trainees’ lessons during their practicum demo lessons were recorded and
stimulated recall interviews were held. The findings indicate that the trainees
who strictly believe that L1 should be kept to a minimum acted in line with
this philosophy. On the other hand, trainees who advocate some certain
functions to L1 in the classroom, acted differently from their stated
philosophies.
Anahtar Kelimeler
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Eğitim Üzerine Çalışmalar
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yayımlanma Tarihi
5 Nisan 2018
Gönderilme Tarihi
13 Kasım 2017
Kabul Tarihi
7 Şubat 2018
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2018 Cilt: 4 Sayı: 1
