THE PLACE AND USE OF GAMES IN TRADITIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING METHODS
GELENEKSEL VE ALTERNATİF YABANCI DİL ÖĞRETİM YÖNTEMLERİNDE OYUNLARIN YERİ VE KULLANIMI

Author : Ceyda YALÇIN
Number of pages : 259-275

Abstract

The aim of this study is to investigate the place and use of games in traditional and alternative foreign language teaching methods. It is considered important to the use of the games which are educational and important tools for language learning in foreign language teaching methods and to determine which methods are suitable for the use of games. In this sense, it is necessary to know the limitations and deficiencies of traditional and alternative methods. In the study, documentary screening method was used. Turkish, English and German references on traditional and alternative foreign language teaching methods were compiled and analyzed. The similar and different aspects of the methods were discussed comparatively. It was discussed how often the games are included or can be included in these methods. As a result of the comparisons and reviews made in the research, it was determined that the communication method and Suggestopedia method, which is one of the alternative methods, gives priority to the use of the games. In this context, in the study suggestions were made regarding the more use of games in language teaching.

Keywords

Foreign language teaching methods, games, traditional methods, alternative methods.

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