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- 2018
Examining the Role of Task Based Language Teaching in Fostering EFL Learners’ Attitudes and MotivationKeywords: ??renci motivasyonu,tutum,g?rev temelli dil ??retimi,?ngilizce ??renme Abstract: The present study aims to examine the role of task-based language teaching in promoting EFL learners’ attitudes and motivation. It adopted the case study design of the qualitative research methods. The study group consist of 12 (M=8 F=4) high school students who were attending pre-intermediate language courses in a language school in Antalya. To account for homogeneity of the participants, Cambridge Interactive Placement Test was conducted and according to the results, students were placed into classes. Upon implementing 54-hour courses based on task-based teaching, the participants were asked to fill in an evaluation questionnaire about the course. The collected data were analysed through the content analysis technique. Four main themes (increase in learner motivation, demotivation towards learning English in the past, negative attitude towards course methods and techniques and positive attitude towards classroom activities) were identified. According to the results, it was found that the participants had negative attitude towards English learning activities carried out before the task-based teaching, lost their desire and willingness to learn English, considered foreign language learning process as “tedious” and “tiring”. When the participants’ opinions after the implementation were examined, it was observed that the participants became remotivated, attended classroom activities more, started to love English again and their attitude towards English changed from negative to positive. The results of the study were discussed with the studies in the relevant literature and suggestions were put forth for practitioners and further research
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