Civil Aviation Students’ Perspectives on Interactive Online Activities versus Textbooks in Vocabulary Learning

Kenan Bozkurt; Ali Karakaş

doi:10.47479/ihead.1458665

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Civil Aviation Students’ Perspectives on Interactive Online Activities versus Textbooks in Vocabulary Learning

Abstract

This study, as part of a larger research investigation, explored Turkish aviation students’ perspectives on using interactive online vocabulary activities with games versus traditional textbook exercises for learning English terminology. Focusing solely on the qualitative phase of a mixed- methods study, this study analyzed interviews and focus groups to gain deeper insights into students’ experiences and preferences. Findings revealed that the experimental group perceived significantly greater improvements in listening, writing, and vocabulary skills through the interactive online activities which allowed contextualized practice. However, challenges included insufficient prior language preparation and difficult assessments. Overall, interactive online vocabulary games enhanced motivation, retention, and achievement compared to textbook exercises, though recommendations included supplementing with face-to-face instruction, diverse materials, and preparatory training. Student perspectives highlighted interactive, experiential methods as the most effective for mastering the specialized vocabulary crucial for aviation communication and safety.

Keywords

Sivil Havacılık Öğrencilerinin Kelime Öğreniminde Çevrimiçi Etkileşimli Etkinlikler ile Ders Kitaplarına Yönelik Bakış Açıları

Öz

Daha kapsamlı bir araştırmanın parçası olan bu çalışma, Türk havacılık öğrencilerinin İngilizce terminolojiyi öğrenmek için geleneksel ders kitabı alıştırmalarına karşı oyunlarla çevrimiçi etkileşimli kelime etkinliklerini kullanma konusundaki bakış açılarını araştırmıştır. Karma yöntemli bir çalışmanın yalnızca nitel aşamasına odaklanan bu çalışmada, öğrencilerin deneyimleri ve tercihleri hakkında daha derinlemesine bilgi edinmek için görüşmeler ve odak grup tartışmaları analiz edilmiştir. Bulgular, deney grubunun, bağlamsallaştırılmış pratiğe olanak tanıyan çevrimiçi etkileşimli etkinlikler aracılığıyla dinleme, yazma ve kelime bilgisi becerilerinde önemli ölçüde daha fazla gelişme algıladığını ortaya koymuştur. Ancak, karşılaşılan zorluklar arasında yetersiz ön dil hazırlığı ve değerlendirme zorlukları yer aldı. Genel olarak, çevrimiçi interaktif kelime oyunları, ders kitabı alıştırmalarına kıyasla motivasyonu, kalıcılığı ve başarıyı artırdı, ancak öneriler arasında yüz yüze eğitim, çeşitli materyaller ve hazırlık eğitimi ile desteklenmesi yer aldı. Öğrenci bakış açıları, havacılık iletişimi ve güvenliği için çok önemli olan özel kelime dağarcığına hâkim olmak için etkileşimli, deneyimsel yöntemlerin en etkili yöntem olduğunu vurgulamıştır.

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Ethical Statement

It was declared to be in compliance with the ethical principles with the decision of Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Ethics Committee dated 07.07.2021 and numbered 2021/07.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Social and Humanities Education (Excluding Economics, Business and Management) , Other Fields of Education (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Kenan Bozkurt
0000-0002-4909-7152
Türkiye

Ali Karakaş ^*
0000-0002-9790-8562
Türkiye

Publication Date

December 25, 2024

Submission Date

March 25, 2024

Acceptance Date

July 29, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 9 Number: 2

DOI

https://doi.org/10.47479/ihead.1458665

IZ

https://izlik.org/JA42GN28BE

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RIS / Bibtex

APA

Bozkurt, K., & Karakaş, A. (2024). Civil Aviation Students’ Perspectives on Interactive Online Activities versus Textbooks in Vocabulary Learning. Ihlara Eğitim Araştırmaları Dergisi, 9(2), 211-230. https://doi.org/10.47479/ihead.1458665

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