Teaching Speaking with Works of Art in a Preparatory Class at University

Autor/in	Ekoç, Arzu
Titel	Teaching Speaking with Works of Art in a Preparatory Class at University
Quelle	In: Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching, 15 (2021) 5, S.415-427 (13 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Ekoç, Arzu)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1750-1229
DOI	10.1080/17501229.2020.1824232
Schlagwörter	Speech Instruction; Art; College Students; Second Language Instruction; English (Second Language); Teaching Methods; Critical Thinking; Foreign Countries; Turkey + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Speech training; Sprechübung; Arts; Kunst; Collegestudent; Fremdsprachenunterricht; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Kritisches Denken; Ausland; Türkei
Abstract	Language instructors have been looking for ways to engage their students and encourage speaking. The purpose of this practice-based study is to show that responding to works of art has the potential to foster speaking skills. Apart from familiarizing students with different works of art, it provides an arena for authentic learning and making the most of diversity. We all want to live in a better world where all diversities are cherished, so teaching should be a medium to activate and tolerate different ways of thinking in a respectful manner. In such an activity, teachers can ask questions that require critical thinking skills and creative skills. In this practice-based case study, the researcher, who was also the instructor of two A1 level one-year English preparatory classes at university with a total number of 50 students, started each lesson with five pieces of art and it was observed that even the quietest students expressed their views in English about the paintings. By semi-structured interviews, the researcher found out that it motivated them, colored their day and made them feel outside the classroom. They also stated that it improved their critical thinking and increased their appreciation of art. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01