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Papers by Arda Arikan

In this editorial, we introduce the Language Teacher Education Research (LTER) Journal as a new v... more In this editorial, we introduce the Language Teacher Education Research (LTER) Journal as a new venue dedicated to researchers and practitioners in the field of language teacher education, providing a space to share, showcase, and advance their scholarly and practical contributions. This editorial serves as a guide to the journal's objectives, providing an overview of its mission to contribute to the advancement of research and practice in Language Teacher Education (LTE). It contextualizes LTE within the broader landscape of contemporary research, offering insights into its evolving scope and interdisciplinary connections. The editorial explores significant trends shaping the field and addresses pressing challenges. Finally, the editorial poses thoughtprovoking questions to inspire future research, encouraging scholars to explore critical issues, generate innovative solutions, and push the boundaries of knowledge in LTE.

Proceedings of the International Conference Thailand, 2018, Dec 4, 2018

Irish poet J.C. Mangan (1803Mangan ( -1849) ) wrote poetry about the Orient in a non-Orientalist ... more Irish poet J.C. Mangan (1803Mangan ( -1849) ) wrote poetry about the Orient in a non-Orientalist mode of thinking. His ideas about the non-West make more sense if we locate him in the Oriental Renaissance movement of his time. This counter movement, which critiqued the givens of modernity, and the way the East was represented in the West underlined the operating mechanisms of the Enlightenment ideology which defined for the Easterners what/ who they were. In this mode of thinking, although Mangan acknowledged the flaws of the Eastern traditions, he placed the East on an equal footing with the West. In his prose work, he went so far as to say that "the Mind… looks rather Eastward than Northward." Interestingly enough, he also poeticised his views about the Orient; a case in point is Suleiman, who appears as the source of solution to the impasse of the West in his "The Time of the Roses." This paper will give an overview of his ideas on the East offering a close reading of his poem "The Time of the Roses," and argue that Mangan establishes an alternative vantage point to approach the East, which is almost untainted by the ills of the West and the hierarchies established by the Eurocentric gaze.

Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences, 2025

In educational sciences, traditional qualitative research methods often focus on utterances or be... more In educational sciences, traditional qualitative research methods often focus on utterances or behaviors to explore more insights into the phenomena. Despite the effectiveness of such methods, they also tend to fail to unpack, uncovering unuttered meanings that remain incommunicable. Art-based research is heavily anchored in the notion that art inspires people, evokes them for better expression, and awakens visions, using diverse forms of artistic expression to explore unuttered meanings. With this in mind, this study's actual raison d'etre was to find alternative ways of acquiring future teachers' notions of the ideal teacher, assuming that non-traditional research methods could provide details that studies following traditional methods had not. Specifically, we sought answers to two research questions: (1) How might a close and critical analysis of the work of pre-service teachers inform us about the ideal teacher they want to be in the future? (2) How can an exploratory ABR study such as ours help us develop and enhance our understanding of the theories and practices of arts-based research? This study was conducted with twelve pre-service English teachers at a state university in Türkiye. Data were collected through participants' drawings and a focus group interview. The visual data were analyzed through criteria for drawing, whereas thematic analysis was employed for verbal data. The analysis of the drawings highlighted the teacher as an ABR object, professional and cultural identity, engaging teaching styles, positive classroom atmosphere, and holistic education as the main aspects of the ideal teacher. These themes are critical as some align with the previous research on the ideal English teacher, whereas others yielded insights that might otherwise remain unexplored in traditional data collection methods. Therefore, we proposed that arts-based research (ABR) methods provide a robust and innovative framework for eliciting nuanced and unarticulated conceptions of the ideal teacher among pre-service teachers, offering deeper insights into professional and cultural identities, pedagogical approaches and educational philosophies that may remain inaccessible through traditional qualitative methodologies.

Hitit Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü dergisi, 2010

Critical media literacy and EFL/ESL classrooms

Elektronik sosyal bilimler dergisi, May 1, 2010

In this study, the ideal and actual characteristics of an effective English language teacher are ... more In this study, the ideal and actual characteristics of an effective English language teacher are studied from the perspectives of prospective and in-service teachers of English. By using a mixed method design, data were collected through interviews with prospective and in-service teachers of English and a survey distributed to prospective teachers of English. The aim of the study was to find the characteristics of the effective English language teacher from the perspectives of the participants, whether or not in-service teachers are found to be effective from the perspective of prospective teachers, and how in-service teachers evaluate themselves as effective teachers. Apart from unearthing the qualities attached to the effective teacher, findings have shown that majority of the prospective teachers do not regard their mentors (in-service teachers) effective. Similarly, inservice teachers claim that not having proper in-service training programs and an updated curriculum, makes it difficult to be an effective teacher of English in their schools.

English Language Teaching, Aug 23, 2011

Prospective foreign language teachers need to have an accurate knowledge and a positive perceptio... more Prospective foreign language teachers need to have an accurate knowledge and a positive perception of the target language and target culture so that they can help their students gain further insight on culture by and large. Hence, by means of a questionnaire, prospective English language teachers' (n= 412) perceptions of the target language and culture are sought to be answered in relation to their present knowledge of the target language and culture and their socioeconomic status. The results indicate that the participants see themselves knowledgeable in target language, but insufficient in target culture. Similarly, target culture is much less appreciated than the language. It is also shown that attitudes toward target language, knowledge of target culture, parental use of target language, family income, and father's job have significant influence on prospective teachers' perceptions.

Effective English language teacher from the perspectives of prospective and in-service teachers in Turkey

Elektronik Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi (elektronik), 2010

Using information and communication technologies (ICT) with young EFL learners: Tools and practical ideas

Journal of Narrative and Language Studies, Dec 30, 2017

Prior to the 2014-2015 school year, English language courses used to start at the fourth grade in... more Prior to the 2014-2015 school year, English language courses used to start at the fourth grade in Turkish primary schools. Starting in the 2014-2015 school year, second graders in Turkish primary schools started to take English language courses with the implementation of the new national curriculum for primary schools' grades 2 to 8. What made this curriculum different from previous ones was its insistence on curricular gains that were designed in consideration of communicative language teaching and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, teaching, assessment (CEFR). So far, little research has been produced collecting teachers' views on this new curriculum in practice. Hence, in this study, the views of 4 primary school English language teachers currently teaching second graders were collected and analyzed to understand the perceived strengths and weaknesses of the new curriculum and the educational appropriateness of the curricular gains set for that specific level (2nd grades). Secondly, theoretical concerns and practical challenges associated with the implementation of the new curriculum are studied. Results showed that majority of these teachers had positive views on the new curriculum with its curricular gains although classroom materials and teaching hours remain problematic for them.

Mesos: Disiplinlerarası Ortaçağ Çalışmaları Dergisi, 2024

Norwichli Julian (1342- 1416 sonrası) İngiliz edebiyatında kitap yazmış olan ilk kadın edebiyatçı... more Norwichli Julian (1342- 1416 sonrası)
İngiliz edebiyatında kitap yazmış olan ilk
kadın edebiyatçıdır. Bunun yanında bir
ankorit, mistik ve ilahiyatçıdır. Geçirdiği
bir hastalık sırasında gördüğü rüyaları
kaleme alarak oluşturduğu The Short Text
(Kısa Metin), The Long Text (Uzun
Metin) ve bunların bütünü olan eseri
Revelations of Divine Love (İlahi
Sevginin Vahiyleri), Julian’ın vahiy
olarak nitelediği rüyalarını anlattığı ve
bunu yaparken dini motivasyonlar
yoluyla nasihatlerde bulunduğu bir
eseridir. Bu çalışmada eser üzerinde
yapılan çalışmalardan farklı olarak
Julian’ın Cehennem olgusuna bakış açısı
irdelenmektedir. Çalışmada, eser
dönemin yerel dili ile yazıldığı için
modern İngilizce’de anlaşılır nitelikte
olan bir çevirisinden yararlanılmıştır.
Julian’ın mekânsal ve hissî olarak
Cehennem hakkındaki görüşleri ve
anlatımları örneklendirilmiş ve Julian’ın
Cehennem hakkında Hristiyan
öğretilerine paralel ilerlemekle beraber
kendi his ve düşüncelerine de yer verdiği
görülmüştür.

Julian of Norwich (1342– after 1416) was
the first woman to write a book in English
Literature. Along with this fact, she was
also an anchorite, mystic, and theologian.
During a severe illness she was going
through, she saw some dreams and wrote
these dreams in her work, Revelations of
Divine Love, composed of two of her
works, The Short Text and The Long Text.
In the work, Julian recognizes the dreams
as revelations, shares her experiences
with her readers, and gives them advice in
a homiletical style, transferring the
religious motivations. In this study,
Julian’s approach towards hell has been
investigated. Since the original work was
written in the vernacular, a translated
version in modern English has been used
for the investigation. Julian’s thoughts
and expressions have been exemplified.
As a result, it has been seen that Julian, as
she expresses, is in an attempt to follow
the Christian doctrines and considers hell
within this scope, and also shares her
motivation about hell as given in detail in
this study.

Anasay, 2021

İslam coğrafyasıyla sürdürülen teknik ve kültürel alışveriş Avrupa’nın bil- hassa düşünce dünyası... more İslam coğrafyasıyla sürdürülen teknik ve kültürel alışveriş Avrupa’nın bil-
hassa düşünce dünyasını önemli ölçüde etkilemiştir. İslam medeniyeti özellikle
Abbâsîler döneminden itibaren Avrupa’yı bilhassa ilmî ve edebî alanda etkile-
miştir. Bu çalışmada Abbasilerin ihtişamının zirveye çıktığı ve Bermekî yöne-
timine rastgelen dönemin 19. yüzyıl İngiliz ve İrlanda şiirine yansımaları konu
edilmektedir. Çalışmada, Bermekîlerin Felicia Hemans’ın “Bermekîlerin Ağıtçısı” (İng. “The Mourner for the Barmecides”) ve James Clarence Mangan’ın
(İng. “The Time of the Barmecides”) şiirlerinde nasıl yer aldığı içerik ince-
lemesi ile tartışılacaktır. Çalışmada ayrıca 19. yüzyıl İngiltere ve İrlanda’sın-
daki siyasi ve kültürel havanın Doğu ve özellikle de Bermekîler ile olan olası
ilgisi mukayeseli olarak ele alınmaktadır. Çalışmanın bulgularına göre Man-
gan, İrlanda’nın İngiltere karşısında bağımsız olmasını arzulayan ve İrlanda’nın
yönetimsel olarak İngiltere ile sağlam bir zemine oturmamış ilişkisinin getirdiğihayal kırıklığından yakınan ve çözümü Bermekîler dönemine kaçmakta bulan
bir şairdir. Hemans da güçlü, milliyetçi ve muhafazakâr bir hükûmet özlemini
taşımakta ve adı geçen eserinde de bu siyasi hissi yansıtmaktadır. Çalışmanın
sonuçları Doğu’nun İngiltere ve İrlanda şiirine olan etkisini göstermesi açısın-
dan önemlidir.

Folklor/Edebiyat, 2024

Bitkilerin edebî eserlerde ne şekilde temsil edildiğini açımlayan kuramsal ve yöntemsel çerçevele... more Bitkilerin edebî eserlerde ne şekilde temsil edildiğini açımlayan kuramsal ve yöntemsel çerçeveler, sayıca hâlen çok azdır. Ekoeleştirmenler tarafından geliştirilen inceleme araçlarından biri olan "bitki inceleme haritası," edebî metinlerin analizinde kullanılmak üzere tasarlanmıştır. Başta çocuk edebiyatının kurgusal metin-Geliş tarihi (

Raising pre-service English language teachers’ awareness of sustainable development goals through literary texts

International journal of sustainability in higher education, Feb 6, 2024

Purpose – This study aims to examine the outcome of an online project to inform preservice Englis... more Purpose – This study aims to examine the outcome of an online project to inform preservice English language teachers regarding the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Design/methodology/approach – A qualitative research method was used to understand participants’ overall knowledge. In total, 30 preservice teachers were selected from a larger pool after considering their grade point averages, sex, university affiliations and geographical backgrounds to ensure a balanced distribution and diversity. Qualitative data were collected through written productions, video recordings and a postproject survey. Findings – Findings revealed that preservice teachers deepened their understanding of SDGs and adopted a positive attitude toward SDGs while increasing their pedagogical awareness and knowledge of teaching English in response to SDGs. They also regarded literary texts as a valuable resource for teaching SDGs. Originality/value – This study contributes to the literature by demonstrating that literary works are valuable for educating preservice teachers on integrating SDGs. A detailed overview of the project and its outcomes can guide practitioners and teacher educators in integrating SDGs into their education programs and English language teaching.

Bu makalede bedenlenmiş biliş kuramının eğitim üzerindeki olası etkileri tartışılmaktadır. İlgili... more Bu makalede bedenlenmiş biliş kuramının eğitim üzerindeki olası etkileri tartışılmaktadır. İlgili eğitim ve öğretim kuramlarının tarihçesini kısaca özetledikten sonra, Kartezyen bakış açısı, bilişçilik, yapılandırmacılık ve sosyal yapılandırmacılığın bedenlenmiş bilişten farklı olan yönleri bedenlenmiş biliş kavramının gelişimi bağlamında özetlenmektedir. Sonuç olarak, bedenlenmiş biliş kuramının fen, matematik ve yabancı diller eğitimine olabilecek etkileri tartışmaya açılmaktadır.

Postmethod condition refers to the qualities of the contemporary era in English language teaching... more Postmethod condition refers to the qualities of the contemporary era in English language teaching in which previously well trusted methods are put under serious scrutiny and in which a body of methods and techniques collected from all previous methods and approaches are used pragmatically with a belief that such an eclectic practice leads to success. Such practices, under the postmethod condition, are in constant influx, bringing continuous changes in both pre-service and in-service professional development programs. The aim of this paper, thus, is to discuss the relationship between this postmethod condition and a variety of English language teacher education practices situated in Turkey.

Yabancı Dil Eğitimi Programlarında Türk Eğitim Tarihi Dersinin Önemi ve İçeriğine İlişkin Öğrenci Görüşleri

Hacettepe Universitesi Egitim Fakultesi Dergisi-hacettepe University Journal of Education, Jun 1, 2007

Page 1. Hacettepe Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi (HU Journal of Education) 33: 24-32 [2007... more Page 1. Hacettepe Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi (HU Journal of Education) 33: 24-32 [2007] YABANCI DİL EĞİTİMİ PROGRAMLARINDA TÜRK EĞİTİM TARİHİ DERSİNİN ÖNEMİ VE İÇERİĞİNE İLİŞKİN ÖĞRENCİ GÖRÜŞLERİ ...

Eğitimde kuram ve uygulama, 2009

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between students' gender and intelligen... more The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between students' gender and intelligence types, the relationship between particular intelligence types and students' success in grammar, listening and writing in English as a foreign language and the relationship between parental education and students' types of intelligences. Preparatory class students (n=144) attending Erciyes University's School of Foreign Languages participated in the study and the data was collected through the Multiple Intelligences Inventory for Adults. Descriptive statistics, independent samples t-test analysis, correlation analysis and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used to analyze the data. Analysis of the data revealed no significant gender differences in the intelligence types held by the participants except for that between gender and linguistic intelligence which was positive. Negative but significant relationships were found between success in students' test scores in grammar and bodily-kinesthetic, spatial, and intrapersonal intelligences whereas the relationship between musical intelligence and writing was found to be significant and positive. Finally, no significant relationship was found between parental education and students' intelligence types.

Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2011

Foreign language teachers use literary texts in their classrooms for their potential practical us... more Foreign language teachers use literary texts in their classrooms for their potential practical uses among which the existence of their enriched lexis is the leading one. Still, much research is needed to map and develop literature teaching in foreign language classrooms in Turkey. In this study, views of prospective English language teachers on literature and its place in their teacher education curriculum are studied. Eighty-four second and third year prospective teachers of English participated in this study. A five point Likert-type scale including 24 questions was developed and the reliability of the scale was found to be .962, pointing at the scale's high internal reliability. The findings indicated that 78% of the prospective teachers have positive feelings about literature courses in their teacher education programs. In terms of the genres, although accepting the novel and short story as important genres, majority of them do not think that poetry is an important genre that can be used in EFL classrooms. Although most of the participants believe that literature courses help learning about the target culture while developing students' lexis, in terms of language skills, they do not fully agree that speaking can be developed by means of literature.

Pamukkale Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 2012

1997 yılında Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı'nın ilköğretim İngilizce derslerini 4. sınıftan başlayacak şe... more 1997 yılında Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı'nın ilköğretim İngilizce derslerini 4. sınıftan başlayacak şekilde planlaması bu dersleri etkili bir şekilde yürütebilecek öğretmenlerin yetiştirilmesine duyulan gereksinimi de beraberinde getirmiş ve bu da öğretmen yetiştirme ders programlarında değişiklikler yapılmasını zorunlu kılmıştır. Bu zorunluluk özellikle Çocuklara Yabancı Dil Öğretimi derslerinin İngilizce öğretmeni yetiştiren programlara konulmasını beraberinde getirmiştir. Ancak, bu derslerin yeterliliği ve öğretmen yetiştirme programlarının ilköğretim düzeyi öğrencileriyle ders yürütebilecek nitelikte öğretmenler yetiştirmede başarısı hakkındaki çalışmalara duyulan gereksinim de giderek artmıştır. Bu çalışmada, İngilizce öğretmenlerini ilköğretim düzeyi öğrencilerine ders vermeye hazırlayan lisans programlarının etkililiği derinlemesine görüşme tekniğinin kullanıldığı bir nitel araştırma yöntemi izlenerek irdelenmiştir. Toplam 25 öğretmenle yapılan görüşmelerin sonuçlarına göre öğretmenlerin yalnızca % 8'i lisans programlarını yeterli görmektedir. Programın en güçlü yönü, uygulama derslerini içermesi; en güçsüz yönü ise öğretmenleri gerçek sınıf ortamına hazırlayamaması olarak göze çarpmaktadır. Çalışmanın en dikkat çekici sonucu, İngiliz Dili Eğitimi programı dışındaki programlardan mezun olup Öğretmenlik Sertifikası alarak öğretmen olanların mesleğe başladıklarında çocuklara yabancı dil öğretimi hakkında kendilerini yetersiz görmeleridir ki onlara göre bunun temel nedeni sertifika programlarının ilgili dersleri içermemesidir.