Preparatory English Program

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Developing the vocabulary strand of an EAP program
(2015-04-13) Baykan, Özlem; Preparatory English Program; BÜLBÜL, Özlem Baykan
This talk will focus on a project carried out to develop the lexical syllabus of an EAP program. The aim is to explain how this project helped the program to define the lexical items needed for EAP studies, how these items can be classified into different proficiency levels, and how the lexical syllabus can be practiced through teaching materials.
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Enlivening students’ creativity through moviemaker in ELT classrooms
Dülger, Selen Şirin; Preparatory English Program; DÜLGER, Selen Şirin
Lately technology has become quite significant both in our personal and professional lives and over the past several decades, the development in the computer technologies has drastically altered the way people gather and process information and communicate with each other. This trend has showed itself in education, as well. Recently computer-based instruction has been widely used in language classrooms in many countries. The logic behind this is use of technology in ELT classrooms helps students practice all the skills varying from speaking to reading and allows them to learn a language in a meaningful context. Technology is motivating, attracting, exciting, and relevant to our students’ lives that are “digital native”. This workshop aims to introduce how Windows Movie Maker application can be integrated into ELT classrooms to ensure students’ participation and to stimulate their motivation and enthusiasm. Specifically, starting with explaining why this application should be integrated into ELT classrooms, I will touch upon how both teachers and students can use it by showing some samples from my own students, then students’ views on the use of Windows Movie Maker will be shared and at the end the participants will be able to practice how to use this application with a hands-on activity.
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Exploring the factors that affect reading comprehension of EAP learners
(Elsevier, 2013-03) Nergis, Ayşegül; Preparatory English Program; NERGİS, Ayşegül
As far as academic reading comprehension is concerned, a network of linguistic skills and strategies operate in a complex and integrated matter. Since it is impossible to examine all the factors affecting reading comprehension all at once, it is more reasonable to compare and contrast the predictive effects of specific variables against each other and elicit the role of each of them in determining academic performance. For this reason, the present study aims to investigate whether specifically the depth of vocabulary knowledge, syntactic awareness or metacognitive awareness was a more powerful predictor of academic reading comprehension. 45 students from the English Language Teaching Department in an English-medium foundation university in Turkey participated in the study. The results of multiple regression analysis revealed that with a sample of homogenous first language (L1) background learners, depth of vocabulary knowledge was not a strong predictor of academic reading comprehension for English for Academic Purposes (EAP) students. However, it was found that syntactic awareness was a significant predictor of academic reading comprehension in second language (L2) and of the investigated variables, metacognitive reading strategies have much to contribute to academic reading comprehension.
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Exploring the multifractality in the precious metal market
(World Scientific, 2023-06) Doğangün, Itır; Oral, E.; Akkartal, E.; Türegün, Nida; Hotel Management; TÜREGÜN, Nida; DOĞANGÜN, Itir
This study proposes a novel approach to investigating the multifractality of time series using the multifractal cross-correlation detrended moving average analysis (MF-X-DMA). The study demonstrates the behavioral differences of MF-X-DMA in coherent and non-coherent time periods. Due to the lack of a mechanism to capture the dynamical cross-correlation in time series, correlated time series with multifractal structure present a barrier for analysis. The study shows that when the wavelet coherence method is applied to time series, co-movement between time series can be easily captured in certain time intervals, providing an efficient way to find time intervals to apply MF-X-DMA. The study applies the wavelet coherence method to the daily spot prices of gold and platinum from January 1987. It shows that the wavelet coherence method is an excellent engine to extract designated time series in certain frequency and time intervals, eliminating the need for windowing or shuffling methods. Additionally, the study observes a long-term power law cross-correlation using detrended cross-correlation analysis coefficients of inversed series for both low-correlated and high-correlated series. Finally, the findings indicate that MF-X-DMA leads to superior results compared to MF-DFA when provided with highly correlated data.
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The impacts of portfolio learning on our program
(2014-04-02) Eyüboğlu, Gülseren; Ünlü, Gökçe; Preparatory English Program; EYÜBOĞLU, Gülseren; ÜNLÜ, Gökçe
One of the vital aspects of teaching a new language is encouraging learners to become autonomous, reflect on and plan their own learning. At Ozyegin University, Turkey, we enable our students to keep a learning portfolio to ensure that they document the progress they have made in the language, think critically and assess their own learning to plan further learning.
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The integration of educational technology for classroom-based formative assessment to empower teaching and learning
(IGI Global, 2017-07-12) Sağlam, Aslı Lidice Göktürk; Preparatory English Program; GÖKTÜRK SAĞLAM, Aslı Lidice
As educational technology continues to change the face of educational contexts in the digital age, the way in which teachers can incorporate various existing online resources and applications within their everyday classroom activities deserves closer attention. In particular, it is important to explore how interactive Web 2.0 tools might be integrated into classroom-based assessment practices. This way, the efficacy of online tools and their ability to both facilitate teacher assessment practices and empower student learning can be adequately assessed. This chapter aims to explore, showcase and discuss how Web 2.0 tools can be integrated into teachers' classroom-based language assessment to get information that can be used diagnostically to adjust teaching and learning with reference to current literature, explore challenges and focus on suggestions and avenues for further research. Furthermore, examples of web tools that could be used for formative assessment will be briefly enlisted.
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‘Learning portfolio’ to enhance constructivism and student autonomy
(2010) Büyükduman, İlke; Dülger, Selen Şirin; Preparatory English Program; BÜYÜKDUMAN, Ilke; DÜLGER, Selen Şirin
At Ozyegin University (OzU), a new evaluation system is being implemented. In this talk, the components of LP practice at OzU will be presented, relating the process to the principles of constructivism and learner autonomy. The presenters will also share the outcomes of a survey that has been conducted to find out the perception of the students regarding the LP practice.
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Making the most out of vocabulary teaching with the wonders of the web
(IATED, 2014) Yılmaz, Beyza Nur; Preparatory English Program; YILMAZ, Beyza Nur
Are you looking for different ways to present new words to your students? Do you want them to learn vocabulary in meaningful contexts and remember them easily? Do you want your students to keep online or mobile vocabulary notebooks and work collaboratively? Vocabulary teaching plays a significant role in language learning and the number of tools and techniques to be used for vocabulary teaching has increased rapidly. Many students do not keep regular notebooks and vocabulary cards. In addition, they are very dependent on their mobile devices like tablets and smartphones. However, in many institutions they are not regarded as learning tools and students are unaware of the fact that they can use them for learning purposes. There are many available tools which can make vocabulary teaching learning fun and engaging. In this workshop, the participants will learn how to make vocabulary learning more meaningful and fun by using some Web 2.0 tools and mobile applications enabling collaboration and discovery .They will also have the chance to reflect upon their present use of vocabulary teaching techniques and how to incorporate educational technology into it.
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A new journey: the learning portfolio
Büyükduman, İlke; Dülger, Selen Şirin; Preparatory English Program; BÜYÜKDUMAN, Ilke; DÜLGER, Selen Şirin
A learning portfolio (LP) can be broadly defined as a purposeful collection of student work that exhibits the students’ efforts, progress and achievements (Smith, 1997). At the Preparatory Program of Ozyegin University (OzU), a new evaluation system, which is Learning Portfolio, is being implemented. In this talk, the components of LP practice at OzU will be presented.
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Revisiting the theme-based approach to assessment
(2012-10-12) Eyüboğlu, Gülseren; Tavalı, S.; Preparatory English Program; EYÜBOĞLU, Gülseren
The trend over the last few years has been towards an integrated approach to assessment. This session will explore the reasons why institutions prefer this approach and whether they achieve what they aim at. The session will also focus on the limits and possibilities of a theme-based approach and whether it should be used to assess the language performance of the learners in writing.
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Silence in the EFL classroom
(International Organization Center Of Academic Research, 2014) Altuntaş, Eylem; Undergraduate English Program; ALTUNTAŞ, Eylem
Silence in the language classroom has been the experience of many teachers especially in speaking activities. Silence and its reasons have been investigated in a considerable number of studies in the field of foreign language teaching. The studies have shed light on such aspects as foreign language anxiety, culture, or previous education. This present study aims to explore the reasons why a group of Turkish EFL learners keep silent during the language classes. The study also presents some suggestions for language teachers as to help their students overcome the problem of silence in the language classroom. The study utilizes both qualitative and quantitative research designs. Data collection tools include learner diaries, semi-structured interviews, and a questionnaire.
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The theme of alienation in two dystopian novels: brave new world and fahrenheit 451
(Güven Plus Grup A. Ş., 2013) Altuntaş, Eylem; Undergraduate English Program; ALTUNTAŞ, Eylem
Brave New World and Fahrenheit 451 are both about how the influence of technology affected mankind. Brave New World depicts a future where people are produced scientifically. Fahrenheit 451 is about a future where firemen start fires instead of extinguishing them, in order to burn books. Huxley’s and Bradbury’s novels are above all about the theme of alienation and people that are affected by it. The aim of this paper is to analyse the theme of alienation in Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World and Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 from sociological and psychological viewpoints and to present evidence that support the paper’s purpose.
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The theme of alienation in two dystopian novels: brave new world and fahrenheit 451
(INT Organization Center ACAD Research, 2014-02) Altuntaş, Eylem; Undergraduate English Program; Uslu, F.; ALTUNTAŞ, Eylem
Brave New World and Fahrenheit 451 are both about how the influence of technology affected mankind. Brave New World depicts a future where people are produced scientifically. Fahrenheit 451 is about a future where firemen start fires instead of extinguishing them, in order to burn books. Huxley's and Bradbury's novels are above all about the theme of alienation and people that are affected by it. The aim of this paper is to analyse the theme of alienation in Aldous Huxley's Brave New World and Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 from sociological and psychological viewpoints and to present evidence that support the paper's purpose.
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Use of moviemaker to help ESL/EFL students develop language skills
Dülger, Selen Şirin; Kutlutan, Halime; Preparatory English Program; DÜLGER, Selen Şirin; AK, Halime Kutlutan
Students learning a new language need as much practice as possible since becoming proficient in a new language is a difficult process. At Ozyegin University, Turkey, we ask our students to use Windows Moviemaker, which we believe supports them in this process. Our presentation aims to introduce this practice helping learners develop and internalize language skills in a hands-on way.
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Using students’ evaluations to measure educational quality
(Elsevier, 2013-01-25) Sağlam, Aslı Lidice Göktürk; Preparatory English Program; GÖKTÜRK SAĞLAM, Aslı Lidice
This research study examined university students’ evaluation of teaching at an English preparatory school. Twelve students who participated in the study were chosen as a consequence of theoretical sampling because they repeated the intermediate level twice and were believed to give valuable information regarding the challenges encountered in the program. Aims of the study were to: (1) demonstrate quality assurance at program implementation level, (2) get feedback from students on the appropriateness of activities for their learning needs, (3) get students to reflect on their language skills development and identify what they still need to learn that could be useful for the improvement of teaching, (4) raise awareness and persuade students to engage with the opportunities for learning beyond classroom and (5) negotiate emphases for the remainder of the program. Participants were asked to comment on and evaluate the educational quality, course objectives, performance of their instructor, their learning, achievement and progress, course materials, learning support they received, role of information and communication technology, and assessment procedures. Data was collected by Students’ Evaluation of Educational Quality Instrument (SEEQ), focus group interviews and field notes. Findings revealed certain action points for the development of the English language teaching program.

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