Distance English Language Teaching(DELT)Programme: A New Model for Turkey

Authors : Gul Durmusoglu KOSE, Bahar CANTURK, Seyda ULSEVER

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Publication Date : 2002-03-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This paper aims at introducing a new interactive distance education application model in English Teacher Education. There is an ever-increasing demand for English teaching and learning activities in Turkey, with the implementation of new eight-year compulsory primary education in 1998. Eight Yearly Development Plan insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(1999-2006); estimates the English teacher need of Turkey as approximately 60,000. In order to meet this demand Turkish Ministry of National Education insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(MNE); and Eskisehir Anadolu University signed a protocol in February 2000. Anadolu University is authorized to initiate a four-year Distance English Language Teacher Education Program. The program has accepted first group of students insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(2500); this academic year insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(2000-2001); according to the results of the University Entrance insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(ÖSS);- Foreign Language insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(English);Exam.
Keywords : OEF, Anadolu University, Turkey, Distance Education, Language Teaching

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