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Full Length
Research Paper
The
evaluation of Eskisehir Osmangazi University foreign
languages department based on instructors’ opinions
Ümit
Özkanal1* and
Ayhan G. Hakan2
1Eskişehir
Osmangazi University Foreign Languages Department Camlik
Kampus 26060 Odunpazari-Eskisehir-Turkey
2Anadolu
University Open Education Faculty Yunus Emre Campus 26030
Tepebasi-Eskisehir-Turkey.
*Corresponding author E-mail:
ozkanal@gmail.com
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+902222374400/134
Received 27 October, 2010; Accepted 08 November, 2010
This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the
English preparatory program based on instructors’ opinions
at Eskişehir Osmangazi University Foreign Languages
Department and to obtain their recommendations concerning
how to improve the program. The participants of the study
were 27 instructors who taught at the department in
2006-2007 academic year. In this study questionnaire
technique containing Likert type questions to get some
personal opinions was applied and opinions about the program
were obtained via interview technique. The quantitative data
was analyzed with frequency and percentage and the
qualitative data was analyzed with descriptive analysis
techniques. The findings of the study stated that the
instructors were content with the program, the program was
successful in teaching English and achieving the objectives,
the evaluation process was carried out properly and the
program met the needs of the students. On the other hand,
the instructors also pointed out that the physical
conditions of the prep school were not satisfactory and
school-based in-service training programs were required for
professional development.
Keywords: Foreign Language Teaching, English
Preparatory Program, Curriculum Development, Curriculum
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