A PRESCHOOL BILINGUAL PROGRAM EVALUATION BY ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHERS

Authors : Hatice Elif Kalaycıoğlu

Pages : 29-56

Doi:10.35452/caless.1700976

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Publication Date : 2025-07-04

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This mixed-method case study evaluated an English-Turkish bilingual preschool program in Türkiye from the perspective of English teachers, using the Illumination Evaluation Model. Data were collected from 83 English teachers through a program evaluation scale, interviews with 12 teachers, and analysis of institutional documents. The program included separate but parallel Turkish and English curricula for 4- and 5-year-olds, following a theme-based curriculum with CLIL and eclectic approaches. Findings showed that teachers were highly positive about the program’s overall structure and aims, but gave only moderate approval to its content, assessment strategies, and teaching methods. Teachers highlighted various benefits of the program, such as linguistic, academic, socio-cultural, and psychological advantages, but also noted challenges including curriculum overload, material deficiencies, instructional difficulties, and teacher recruitment issues. The teachers offered several recommendations for program improvement. This study provides insights that can inform future evaluations and development of bilingual programs in Türkiye.
Keywords : Çiftdilli program değerlendirmesi, erken çocukluk eğitimi, Anaokul İngilizce Öğretimi, Aydınlatıcı Program Değerlendirme Modeli

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