School of Languages

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Establishing teacher presence in online teaching
(TESOL International Association, 2021-03-08) Coşgun, Gülçin; Undergraduate English Program; Coşgun, Gülçin; COŞKUN, Gülçin
This resource aims to provide some hints for teachers to have a stronger teacher visibility and presence in online education.
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Extending borders: A blended learning project to promote language learning
(2013-04-12) Elpe, Nergis Enmutlu; Coşgun, Gülçin; Undergraduate English Program; COŞKUN, Gülçin; Elpe, Nergis Enmutlu
Our presentation highlights how blended learning can aid the achievement of objectives in relation to student engagement in language learning, and models the application of the method as a curriculum initiative in a university setting. Analysis of students’ performance and students’ attitudes and motivation towards blended learning reveal that it can promote language learning and learner autonomy, both within and outside the classroom.
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Factors affecting students’ English proficiency in a Turkish EMI University: a phenomenological study
(World Council for Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI), 2018) Hasırcı, Bahar; Coşgun, Gülçin; Undergraduate English Program; COŞKUN, Gülçin; HASIRCI, Bahar
This paper reports on an investigation of Turkish English-medium university students’ perceptions of the change in their language ability and the factors affecting this change. Results revealed that 1) when students are highly exposed to English and are expected to use it productively for their studies, they perceive that there is greater development in their language skills and abilities 2) students think that corrective feedback plays a crucial role in helping them focus their attention on the form 3) speaking is perceived to be the weakest and the least improved skill over the years. These findings suggest insightful implications for English-medium universities in Turkey and all around the world.
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How to create opportunities for learner-to-learner interaction in online classes
(TESOL International Association) Coşgun, Gülçin; Undergraduate English Program; COŞKUN, Gülçin
This resource aims to provide some tips to create opportunities for learner-to-learner interaction and constructive collaboration.
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The impact of English medium instruction (EMI) on students' language abilities
(World Council for Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI), 2017-11) Coşgun, Gülçin; Hasırcı, Bahar; Undergraduate English Program; COŞKUN, Gülçin; HASIRCI, Bahar
This paper reports on an investigation of Turkish English-medium university students’ perceptions of the change in their language ability and difference between students’ level of English proficiency when they start their departmental studies and in their 4th semester and onwards based on their proficiency exam scores. Results revealed that 1) studying in an English-medium university improves students’ reading, listening and overall English proficiency significantly 2) there is not a statistically significant change between student’s pre and post writing scores 3) the empirical findings are line with participants’ perceptions of the impact of studying in an English-medium university on their language development. These findings suggest insightful implications for English-medium universities in Turkey and all around the world.
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The impact of using wordlists in the language classroom on students’ vocabulary acquisition
(European Centre for Research Training and Development UK, 2016-03) Coşgun, Gülçin; Undergraduate English Program; COŞKUN, Gülçin
Vocabulary has always been an area of interest for many researchers since words represent “the building block upon which knowledge of the second language can be built” and without them people cannot convey the intended meaning (Abrudan, 2010). Nation (1988) emphasised if teachers want to help their learners to deal with unknown words, it would be better to spend more time on vocabulary learning strategies rather than spending time on individual words. However, Schmitt in Schmitt and McCarthy (1997:200) stated that among vocabulary learning strategies only ‘guessing from context’ and ‘key word method’ have been investigated in depth. Therefore, there is need for more research on vocabulary learning whose pedagogical implications may contribute to the field of second language learning. Considering the above-mentioned issues, vocabulary is a worthwhile field to investigate. Hence, this paper aims at proposing a framework for vocabulary teaching strategy in English as a foreign language context.
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Investigating the impacts of a mentoring model on experienced efl teachers at tertiary level
(IGI Global, 2018-04) Coşgun, Gülçin; Atay, D.; Undergraduate English Program; COŞKUN, Gülçin
In teacher education programs, mentoring is generally regarded as a major component of the practicum of preservice teachers; mentors guide the development of preservice teachers and evaluate their readiness to teach independently. Mentoring can also be a highly valuable tool for the professional development of in-service teachers, who need to update their knowledge and skills as they progress in their career and gain familiarity with the expectations of an institution. However, mentoring programs offered for experienced teachers are very rare in Turkey. In-service teachers fulfill their professional development needs by attending seminars or courses and/or try to cope with challenges through informal talks with their colleagues. This chapter reports on a mentoring program provided to experienced EFL teachers and explores the effects of it on the participants. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews with 12 teachers. Findings indicate that experienced teachers feel the mentoring program contributes to their professional as well as personal development.
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Investigating the impacts of coaching and mentoring through induction on the experienced teachers
(IGI Global, 2021) Coşgun, Gülçin; Atay, D.; Undergraduate English Program; COŞKUN, Gülçin
Since induction programs are generally implemented for beginning teachers, those designed in response to experienced teachers' pedagogical needs are rare, and their impacts on these teachers are not so widely researched. This chapter reports the process of a one-year comprehensive induction program that is designed for 11 experienced teachers who are newly hired at the English preparation program of a highly competitive English medium university in Turkey and its impacts on the emotions of the participants. The study encompassed the concurrent embedded strategy of mixed methods approach. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and the positive and negative affect schedule (PANAS-SF). The present study has supported multiple aspects of previous data regarding induction programs for beginning teachers and provided valuable findings supporting the benefits that comprehensive induction programs that provide coaching and mentoring can bring for experienced EFL teachers when they start working in a new institution.
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Investigating the impacts of coaching and mentoring through induction on the experienced teachers
(IGI Global, 2021-06) Coşgun, Gülçin; Atay, D.; Undergraduate English Program; Hunaiti, Z.; COŞKUN, Gülçin
Since induction programs are generally implemented for beginning teachers, those designed in response to experienced teachers' pedagogical needs are rare, and their impacts on these teachers are not so widely researched. This chapter reports the process of a one-year comprehensive induction program that is designed for 11 experienced teachers who are newly hired at the English preparation program of a highly competitive English medium university in Turkey and its impacts on the emotions of the participants. The study encompassed the concurrent embedded strategy of mixed methods approach. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and the positive and negative affect schedule (PANAS-SF). The present study has supported multiple aspects of previous data regarding induction programs for beginning teachers and provided valuable findings supporting the benefits that comprehensive induction programs that provide coaching and mentoring can bring for experienced EFL teachers when they start working in a new institution.
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Investigating the perceptions of students on the use of L1 in departmental courses in a Turkish EMI university
(Gazi Universitesi, 2020-06-30) Coşgun, Gülçin; Undergraduate English Program; COŞKUN, Gülçin
This paper reports on an investigation of Turkish English-medium university students’ perceptions of the use of L1 in departmental courses in a Turkish foundation university, where the medium of instruction is English. Results revealed that 1) students think English-medium instruction should be adopted since it is fundamental to their career 2) both students and lecturers feel the need to resort to L1 during the lessons despite the language policy of English-only 3) although students believe that the medium should be English, they feel that using Turkish in EMI context can contribute to the learning of the subject matter. These findings suggest insightful implications for English-medium universities in Turkey and all around the world.
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NS/NNS models in teaching speaking
(John Wiley and Sons, 2019-01-15) Mede, E.; Coşgun, Gülçin; Atay, D.; Undergraduate English Program; COŞKUN, Gülçin
Having distinctive individual qualities based on their background, pedagogy, and linguistic abilities, both native English‐speaking teachers (NESTs) and non‐native English‐speaking teachers (NNESTs) play crucial roles in supporting EFL learning. This entry gives an overview of the body of knowledge about what the research states about NEST/NNEST models in teaching speaking, states what challenges both groups experience while developing learners' oral competence and, finally, suggests some pedagogical implications in relation to turning these differences into opportunities to improve students' speaking as well as teachers' teaching techniques in EFL classrooms.
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The use of speaking techniques by native and non-native English instructors: a case in Turkey
(2017-10-10) Coşgun, Gülçin; Mede, E.; Atay, D.; Undergraduate English Program; COŞKUN, Gülçin
Although the primary goal of English language instruction is to assist students in acquiring communicative competence in l, developing this ability might be very challenging for teachers since not all language learners of English are willing to communicate in the target language. In order to develop their learners’ communication skills and increase their students’ willingness to speak, teachers utilize different techniques. The aim of this qualitative study is to find out and compare the speaking techniques that are used by native (NESTs) and non-native (NNESTs) instructors of English Preparatory Programs at universities around Turkey. Data gathered from the open-ended questionnaire revealed both similarities and differences among NESTs and NNESTs about implementing various techniques in EFL speaking classes. The findings of the study suggested some pedagogical implications both for instructors and students in relation to the improvement of the students’ oral performance in language preparatory programs.

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