Abstract
Due to unsatisfactory number of researches investigating ELT post-graduate programs, and perceptions of academics and students in these programs regarding mediation theory of Feuerstein, this study attempted to investigate the aspects of this theory in doctorate and master programs in ELT department of a state university. Methodologically, this study employed a qualitative case study approach and researchers made use of 4 semi-structured personal interviews with academics and 2 focus-group interviews with students. The results showed idiosyncrasy of academics’ use of mediation theory aspects. ‘Significance’ and ‘purpose beyond the here and now’ were important aspects for students in being a guide for them to find research topics. Academics paid special attention to relate the topics and tasks with learners’ daily practices. However, in order to maximize student-supervisor relationship and increase students’ success, there is a need for a change in the system. Most of the criticisms of the students stemmed from the limited time of the academics. Therefore, institutional implications include necessary changes in this post-graduate program. The results of this study allowed academics to know the views of the students in post-graduate programs regarding how, when, and where exactly they could use mediation theory aspects more effectively.
Highlights
Due to unsatisfactory number of researches investigating ELT post-graduate programs, and perceptions of academics and students in these programs regarding mediation theory of Feuerstein, this study attempted to investigate the aspects of this theory in doctorate and master programs in ELT department of a state university
The results of this study allowed academics to know the views of the students in post-graduate programs regarding how, when, and where exactly they could use mediation theory aspects
Academics and students of ELT post-graduate programs were questioned in interviews about 12 aspects of mediation theory
Summary
Los resultados de este estudio permitieron a los académicos conocer los puntos de vista de los estudiantes en los programas de postgrado con respecto a cómo, cuándo y dónde exactamente se podrían utilizar aspectos de la teoría de mediación de manera más eficaz. The critical period for foreign language learning is primary school period, the effort concerning teaching English in higher education institutions is remarkable due to their place in development of a country in different areas. When it is considered in the context of ELT in higher institutions, the quality of ELT department determines the quality of teachers of English and eventually quality of English training in Turkey. Students in this specific discipline study with the purposes of personal development, getting better positions in their jobs, and personal fulfilment as well
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