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New speaking and listening exams: Problems, perceptions, and solutions
Öz
Foreign language education and assessment in Türkiye have traditionally been based on grammar- and writing-oriented practices for many years. However, in 2023, performance-based speaking and listening exams were officially implemented in secondary schools. This study aims to investigate the perceptions of English teachers and secondary school students regarding the newly implemented speaking and listening exams. Using a qualitative research method, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 14 English teachers working in different provinces and 15 students studying at an Imam Hatip secondary school in Kahramanmaraş. In addition, classroom observations were also conducted. The data were analysed through content analysis. The findings revealed that the exams contributed positively to students’ motivation, self-confidence, and language skills development. However, several issues were also identified, such as insufficient lesson hours, overcrowded classrooms, lack of technological infrastructure, inadequate teacher preparation, and students’ exam anxiety. Teachers emphasized the necessity of improving standardized guidelines, in-service training, and technological resources to ensure the effective implementation of the exams. In conclusion, this study reveals both the strengths and weaknesses of the new assessment system and provides valuable insights for practitioners and administrators. The results highlight the importance of designing fair, reliable, and standardized assessment practices to ensure the sustainability of the system and its alignment with Türkiye’s broader educational goals.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Destekleyen Kurum
Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University
Etik Beyan
This research has been approved by the ethical board of Nevşehir Hacı Bektas Veli University with the decision number of 2024.10.258 on 01.11.2024
Kaynakça
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
İkinci Bir Dil Olarak İngilizce
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yayımlanma Tarihi
29 Aralık 2025
Gönderilme Tarihi
16 Eylül 2025
Kabul Tarihi
10 Aralık 2025
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2025 Cilt: 8 Sayı: 2
APA
Şafak, S. B., & Tunaz, M. (2025). New speaking and listening exams: Problems, perceptions, and solutions. Eğitimde Yeni Yaklaşımlar Dergisi, 8(2), 198-216. https://doi.org/10.70325/eyyad.1785303
AMA
1.Şafak SB, Tunaz M. New speaking and listening exams: Problems, perceptions, and solutions. EYYAD. 2025;8(2):198-216. doi:10.70325/eyyad.1785303
Chicago
Şafak, Sevde Betül, ve Mehmet Tunaz. 2025. “New speaking and listening exams: Problems, perceptions, and solutions”. Eğitimde Yeni Yaklaşımlar Dergisi 8 (2): 198-216. https://doi.org/10.70325/eyyad.1785303.
EndNote
Şafak SB, Tunaz M (01 Aralık 2025) New speaking and listening exams: Problems, perceptions, and solutions. Eğitimde Yeni Yaklaşımlar Dergisi 8 2 198–216.
IEEE
[1]S. B. Şafak ve M. Tunaz, “New speaking and listening exams: Problems, perceptions, and solutions”, EYYAD, c. 8, sy 2, ss. 198–216, Ara. 2025, doi: 10.70325/eyyad.1785303.
ISNAD
Şafak, Sevde Betül - Tunaz, Mehmet. “New speaking and listening exams: Problems, perceptions, and solutions”. Eğitimde Yeni Yaklaşımlar Dergisi 8/2 (01 Aralık 2025): 198-216. https://doi.org/10.70325/eyyad.1785303.
JAMA
1.Şafak SB, Tunaz M. New speaking and listening exams: Problems, perceptions, and solutions. EYYAD. 2025;8:198–216.
MLA
Şafak, Sevde Betül, ve Mehmet Tunaz. “New speaking and listening exams: Problems, perceptions, and solutions”. Eğitimde Yeni Yaklaşımlar Dergisi, c. 8, sy 2, Aralık 2025, ss. 198-16, doi:10.70325/eyyad.1785303.
Vancouver
1.Sevde Betül Şafak, Mehmet Tunaz. New speaking and listening exams: Problems, perceptions, and solutions. EYYAD. 01 Aralık 2025;8(2):198-216. doi:10.70325/eyyad.1785303