What Obstacles do English Teachers in Turkey encounter while Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Kilic, Ismail (2024) What Obstacles do English Teachers in Turkey encounter while Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Masters thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

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Abstract

The aim of this study is to investigate obstacles that English teachers encounter in Turkey while teaching English as a foreign language to adult learners. The focus of the study was learners' mental mindsets, beliefs, and expectations and other factors that affect language learning. Using qualitative research methods data was obtained from teachers teaching English in Turkey by using open-ended questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis became the chosen approach for data analysis, and the themes revealed included: learners' beliefs and expectations, factors affecting thoughts, fears and difficulties, importance of self-regulation and metacognition, effectiveness of practical-life situation learning, external factors interfering with learning, and effective learning methods. The findings emphasise the necessity of knowing learners' experiences to develop an environment where learning could prosper. The study demonstrates the advantages of practicing real-world contexts in language teaching to expand learners‘ interest and their language skills.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Supervisors:	Name Email Hurley, David UNSPECIFIED
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General) L Education > LC Special aspects / Types of education > LC5201 Education extension. Adult education. Continuing education P Language and Literature > PE English
Divisions:	School of Business > Master of Science in Entrepreneurship
Depositing User:	Ciara O'Brien
Date Deposited:	06 Jun 2025 10:07
Last Modified:	06 Jun 2025 10:07
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/7778

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