THE METAPHORICAL PERCEPTIONS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS REGARDING THE CONCEPT OF ENGLISH TEACHER
Journal Title: The Journal of International Social Research - Year 2017, Vol 10, Issue 52
Abstract
During the foreign language learning process, positive perceptions developed by learners have a positive effect on foreign language learning while negative metaphorical perceptions can lead to the opposite result. Therefore, it is highly significant to determine the metaphorical perceptions of foreign language learners. It is also of paramount importance to demonstrate what kind of metaphorical perceptions that learners have towards foreign language teachers. Thus, this research aims to determine the perceptions of secondary school students regarding the concept of "English teacher" through metaphors. In this regard, students were asked to complete a prompt "English teacher is like …... because ............". Having a qualitative research model, the research has employed phenomenological design. This research was carried out with 188 secondary school students who study at a state school located within the province of Kahramanmaraş during the academic year of 2015 and 2016. Students produced 38 metaphors for "English teacher" and these metaphors were grouped under 11 categories. Among the metaphors, the most frequently mentioned concepts are parent, book, information board, tree and flower. Research results have revealed that students have positive perceptions regarding the concept of English teacher.
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Ayşe Rabia BAŞARAN UGUR
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