Methods and Techniques of Foreign Language Teachers Working with Young Learners in EFL Classes

Yıl 2013, Cilt: 3 Sayı: 1, 137 - 144, 30.06.2013

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Öz

Foreign language teaching has been a very serious problem in Turkey for many years. This may be due to different factors such as: the students, the language teachers and the methods employed in EFL classes. The aim in this study was to determine which methods and techniques language teachers for young learners at MEB mostly use in their classes and how they usually plan the activities and motivate young learners. It is a descriptive study based upon quantitative data collection in the academic year 2011-2012, in Antalya, Kepez region and contains language teachers who are teaching for young learners at Ministry of National Education (MNA). 200 language teachers were surveyed, and the results obtained were analysed using SPSS. The data obtained showed which methods and techniques were used by language teachers depending on their graduation, training and experience. The results were discussed and the methods employed by language teachers were determined. After data analysis, suggestions for language teachers were provided

Anahtar Kelimeler

Foreign language methods, techniques, teaching foreign language to young learners

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