Examination Of Turkish High School Students' Literary and Linguistic Competence in Relation to The Requirements of The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program

Abstract

An evaluation was conducted to assess the language and literary competency of Turkish secondary school students based on the standards set for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program's (IBDP) Turkish A1 course. The study aimed to assess and compare the evaluation criteria employed in Turkish language and literature programs with those utilized in other nations. An extensive literature review was conducted to determine the national and international standards used in literature and language courses. The research team, consisting of 43 fourth-year students from a secondary school, aimed to assess the students' proficiency in oral and writing expression in Turkish literature and language, relative to global standards. The purpose of forming this working group is to ensure comprehensive representation of all potential types of samples. Three distinct assessments were created for the Turkish A1 course, consisting of two written examinations and one oral examination question, utilizing the evaluation criteria. The study group has to complete each of the three exams. Three researchers with specialized knowledge utilized document analysis to conduct a qualitative examination of the response papers. According to the findings of this study, it is evident that there is a lack of consensus among teachers regarding the criteria that should be employed for assessing literature and language classes. Typically, high school seniors demonstrate expressive and linguistic abilities that range from a 5 to a 6 on a scale of 10. These standards are universally employed worldwide. The disparity in language abilities between male and female students is remarkable, as girls demonstrate greater potential in terms of their expressive capabilities. Furthermore, studies indicate that oral communication abilities generally provide more favorable outcomes when compared to textual communication skills. In addition, students will provide critiques of numerous literary works independently.

Keywords: Teaching books and languages, the international baccalaureate program, the Turkish A1 course, and teaching