The Turkish Air Force Academy Content-Based English Language Teaching Program 2007-

Outline
Introduction of TuAFA-CBELTP
Designing the Program

Evaluation of the Program

Assessment in the Program

Introduction of TuAFA-CBELTP
Aim

To create an opportunity for the students of the Turkish

Air Force Academy to learn and/or practice English while increasing their content awareness in the subject matters which will constitute crucial parts of their career.

Introduction of TuAFA-CBELTP
3 Phase Program

General English course books

Authentic CBI books

Some faculty lessons taught in English

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3 Phase Program

Introduction of TuAFA-CBELTP
Content-Based Instructon

Main principles of content-based language teaching:

Both language and content

Learner needs
Integration of four skills

In accordance with the communicative method and active learning techniques.

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Introduction of TuAFA-CBELTP
From General to Content-Specific Areas

From the topics in the general English coursebooks

to the military, aviation, engineering, international affairs topics.

Introduction of TuAFA-CBELTP
The CBI Books and Sample Modules

Introduction of TuAFA-CBELTP Sample Content

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Supplementary Books

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Introduction of TuAFA-CBELTP

Aerospace

Electronics

Computer

Industrial

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Mechanics of Materials-II Aircraft Structure Analysis Flight Mechanics -

Elektronics II

Internet Programming Algorhytm Analysis Artificial Intelligence -

System Simulation Decision Analysis

III IV IV

Intro to Avionic Systems

Outline
Introduction of TuAFA-CBELTP
Designing the Program

Evaluation of the Program

Assessment in the Program

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Designing the Program

Data Collection

Needs analyses
Senior-student questionnaire Young-officer questionnaire Teacher questionnaire

Meetings with the field experts

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Designing the Program

Materials Production

6 interrelated books In-house page and cover designs, and printing

From a single author to a group work (in-service

training)
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Outline
Introduction of TuAFA-CBELTP
Designing the Program

Evaluation of the Program

Assessment in the Program

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Evaluation of the Program

Attitude Questionnaires-2009
Inter-System Analysis:

Materials
Course Book
Content Language
Reading Listening Writing Speaking Grammar

Environment Physical Environment Teaching Methods Input Hours Exams

Supplementary Materials
Technology Native Speaker
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Evaluation of the Program

Attitude Questionnaires-2012
Intra-System Analysis:

Materials
Course Book
Content

Supplementary Materials
Technology

Environment
Physical Environment
Teaching Methods Input Hours
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Evaluation of the Program

KWL Chart at the end of each Module

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Evaluation of the Program

Proficiency Levels

2009-2010 Academic Year 1st Semester

Freshmen Sophomores Juniors

ALCPT

4-Skill Evaluation
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Outline
Introduction of TuAFA-CBELTP
Designing the Program

Evaluation of the Program

Assessment in the Program

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Assessment in the Program

Overview

Depending equally on four language skills

Maximum student participation Preparing students to the real life situations

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Assessment in the Program

Assessment in General

MID-TERM

60%

IN-TERM

40%

PRE-FINAL

40%

FINAL EXAM X 60%

TERM MARK

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Assessment in the Program

Assessment in General (Departmental)
MID-TERM
SKILLS EVALUATION
Writing: Paper and Pencil Exam 25%

Speaking: In Class Presentations 25%

Reading: Paper and Pencil Exam 25%

Listening: 25%

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Assessment in the Program

Assessment in General (Departmental)

FINAL
Writing: Paper and Pencil Exam 25%

SKILLS EVALUATION
Speaking: SemiStructured Presentations 25%

Reading: Paper and Pencil Exam 25%

Listening: 25%

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Assessment in the Program

Assessment in General (Departmental)

IN-TERM

IN-TERM EVALUATION MEANS

Portfolio 50%

Quizz(es) 50%

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Assessment in the Program

Portfolio Assessment Real life scenarios after each unit Presentation
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Discussion

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Conclusion

TuAFA-CBELTP has been in use since 2007-2008 academic year and continuing to evolve with the participation of all its components from a bottom-up process perspective!

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