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FOCI VII FOCUS GROUP III Mustafa DÖNMEZ Burcu DEMİR William KERR Meryem GÖRAL Gülseren EYÜBOĞLU. DEFINITIONS.
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FOCI VIIFOCUS GROUP IIIMustafa DÖNMEZBurcu DEMİRWilliam KERRMeryem GÖRALGülseren EYÜBOĞLU
StandardizationIn English Language Teaching, as in many other disciplines, the notion of standardization is similar to finding a solution to a particular problem, for example, a coordination issue or a situation in which all stakeholders can achieve mutual gains, but only if all stakeholders are able and willing to make mutually consistent decisions.
Teacher AutonomyUnlike standardization, where mutually consistent decisions are required, teacher autonomy demands individual decisions affecting one’s own teaching. However, these decisions should be in line with the general institutionalized objectives and principles.
Ask yourself:* Are you prepared to sacrifice in the name of standardization any or all of the following: - individual differences - creativity (stifling) - choices - different perspectives * Message to your students* Development of Critical Thinking