Evaluation of English preparatory school curriculum at başkent university using Alkin's Ucla evaluation model
Tez Türü: Yüksek Lisans
Tezin Yürütüldüğü Kurum: Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi, Eğitim Fakültesi, Eğitim Bilimleri Bölümü, Türkiye
Tez Danışmanı: Ahmet Ok
Tezin Onay Tarihi: 2021
Tezin Dili: İngilizce
Özet:
This research study aims to evaluate English Preparatory School curriculum at Başkent University from the perspectives of students and English language instructors. The appropriateness of the Preparatory School curriculum regarding objectives, content, teaching methods, materials and assessment procedures were examined based on the perceptions of students and English language instructors. In addition, challenges and language needs of students in English medium instruction were investigated based on the perceptions of faculty members working at various departments of Başkent University. The evaluation study was conducted using Alkin's UCLA evaluation model.In the study, both quantitative and qualitative data were gathered. The quantitative data were collected through the questionnaire which was administered to all (n=170) Program 2 (pre-intermediate+ intermediate) level Preparatory School students. The qualitative data were gathered through individual interviews conducted with ten English instructors working at Başkent University English Preparatory School and ten faculty members teaching in English medium instruction at Başkent University. While descriptive statistical analysis was used to analyze the quantitative data obtained from student questionnaire, the qualitative data were gathered through individual interviews were analyzed via descriptive content analysis. The results of the study showed that Başkent University English Preparatory School was planned to improve the students' General English but it did not ease to follow departmental courses in English Medium Instruction. While it was discovered that the instructors and materials were the main strengths of the curriculum, the findings showed the necessity of making improvements in the content, the skillsbook and assessment procedures.