Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Voices in Harmony: Pronunciation Pedagogy for the 21st Century, Ankara, Türkiye, 16 - 17 Mayıs 2025, ss.26, (Özet Bildiri)
Pronunciation instruction is a crucial yet often overlooked component of English language teacher education. Recent research highlights the importance of quality teacher education for L2 pronunciation instruction. Effective training should cover multiple areas, including values, context, methodology, resources, assessment, and independent learning (Levis & Sonsaat, 2019). Hands-on experiences, such as tutoring projects, are valuable for developing practical skills and applying theoretical frameworks (Kochem, 2021). This study explores pre-service teacher’s understanding of three pronunciation teaching techniques—mirroring, shadowing, and drama—through a six-week intervention involving hands-on practice, hypothetical teaching demonstrations, and reflective analysis. Fifty teacher trainees in the department of English Language teaching at a state university in Türkiye participate in structured workshops where they engaged with each technique, applied them in simulated teaching contexts, and reflected on their experiences. Data collection includes pre- and post-study questionnaires to assess changes in trainees’ attitudes toward pronunciation instruction (Tsunemeto et al, 2023), as well as reflective journals to capture qualitative insights into their beliefs of each technique’s effectiveness. Quantitative analysis measure shifts in confidence and perceived importance of pronunciation pedagogy, while thematic analysis of reflections will identify key benefits and challenges associated with each method. Preliminary findings are expected to highlight the role of experiential learning in shaping teachers’ views on pronunciation instruction, offering implications for ELT curriculum design. The study’s findings will provide practical insights into how pronunciation instruction can be more effectively incorporated into teacher education, fostering a greater appreciation for its role in language learning.