A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHER EDUCATION PRACTICES IN TURKEY

The world is quickly turning into a global village due to the advancements that have been
made in science and technology. It has therefore become necessary for various cultures to
learn languages other than their native ones so that they can integrate with others across the
globe. With English being spoken across many cultures around the world, the Turkish
education system has given it a place of prominence in its national development. This paper
analyzes the current English language teacher education practices in Turkey. The history of
its development to the current state is initially discussed and then its efficacy concerning
strengths and weaknesses are analyzed by providing some constructive recommendations.