Abstract
This study examines the challenges faced by teachers of Turkish in Cyprus due to the mandatory use of traditional textbooks and explores the potential impact of integrating Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) with the prescribed textbooks. Literature suggests that Turkish language textbooks often lack the integration of current foreign language acquisition studies and methodological advancements (Aygen, 2012; Özyürek, 2009), with a need for more comprehensive resources that address all four language skills (Chmielowska & Dikici, 2013). Despite these shortcomings and challenges, traditional textbooks remain compulsory for teaching Turkish as a foreign language in State Institutes in Cyprus. This study investigates how combining the TBLT approach with prescribed textbooks can enhance speaking skills and foster active participation of Greek L1 learners of Turkish in Cyprus. The instructor altered traditional activities, such as filling in the blanks, reading, writing, and listening exercises, into tasks that encouraged authentic communication and language use. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the research involved pre- and post-course questionnaires and observational assessments. The findings indicate that students exhibited increased engagement, improved speaking skills, and greater communicative participation when tasks were introduced. This research provides valuable insights for educators seeking to implement task-based approach within the constraints of traditional textbooks, adding to the literature on the effective integration of innovative methodologies in traditional educational settings and ultimately aiming to achieve better learning outcomes.
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Katerina Antoniou Karantoki, University of Cyprus, Cyprus
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Conference: ECE2024
Stream: Teaching Experiences
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To cite this article:
Karantoki K. (2024) Enhancing Traditional Textbooks Using the Task-Based Approach: The Case of Teaching Turkish to Greek L1 in Cyprus ISSN: 2188-1162 The European Conference on Education 2024: Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 439-455) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2188-1162.2024.36
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2188-1162.2024.36
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