The Implementation Of The Curriculum From The Learner’s Perspective

15 May 2015FOCI – XI

TED University, Ankara

MOTIVATION

GROUP D

Outline

Teaching Materials and Task types

Learning atmosphereAutonomy and FlexibilityAssessmentInteraction

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Among the student problems about curriculum implementation, which one do you think is the most demotivating?

Among the suggestions we have offered, which do you think is the most and the least applicable?

Teaching Materials and Task Types

Lessons are boring because the textbooks are boring.

Diagnostic tests FeedbackQuestionnairesInterviews

I don’t really know why I am doing certain activities in the classroom.

meaningful

production-based

communicative

more realistic goals

authenticity

up-to-date materials

Teaching Materials and Task Types

What is taught in class does not prepare me for my department.

offering courses based on departmental courses

Teaching Materials and Task Types

Learning AtmosphereI feel restricted and pressured because I am expected to do everything at the same time with everyone else within a given time limit.

Artificial intelligence SocrativeKahoot

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Autonomy and Flexibility

I need to have more practice outside the classroom. I don’t want to be limited to the classroom.

free access materialsindependent learning centers online libraries online material banks

Assessment

I feel nervous before the exams and I perform poorly.

Alternative assessment ( portfolios-videos )TutorialsLength of the exams

Assessment

I don’t know what I am assessed against.

Rubric Peer editingSample essays

Assessment

Why do some teachers give higher grades whereas some some others give lower grades?

Two different teachers marking the same paper

Assessment

I don’t know what I will come across in the exam.

Mock examsPractice tests

I don’t understand my mistakes when I get my essay back.

one-to-one feedbacktutorials & office hours

Assessment

InteractionI feel disconnected from my department/ faculty.

Guest speakers Peer advisorsCounselors

DiscussionAmong the student problems about curriculum implementation, which one do you think is the most demotivating?Among the suggestions we have offered, which do you think is the most and the least applicable?

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