Material development of computer assisted turkish language teaching for Erasmus+ A1 level students

This study aims to develop computer-assisted instructional materials appropriate for the A1 Beginner Level defined in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) for Erasmus+ Program students, focusing on the teaching of Turkish as a second language. To achieve this aim, the language learning needs of 17 Erasmus+ students enrolled in the "Beginning Turkish 1" course at the Middle East Technical University during the Fall semester of the 2023-2024 academic year were identified through a survey, and course materials were developed based on these needs. In the study, 14 communication topics defined in the CEFR were presented to the students through the survey, and they were asked to indicate their preferences regarding the topics they most wanted to learn. The arithmetic mean values of the students' preferences for the topics revealed that daily life (4.82), travel (4.53), food and drinks (4.41), money and shopping (4.29), places (4.24), and personal information (4.24) received the highest scores. Based on these results, computer-assisted materials were developed under 17 subtopics related to these communication areas. During the material development process, interactive course materials were created using Microsoft PowerPoint and Canva. Additionally, online storage and file-sharing tools such as ODTÜClass, Google Forms for online surveys and exams, Kahoot and QuizCube for assessment processes, and Quizlet learning platform for individual learning activities after class were utilized. 173 The developed materials were implemented in the classroom, and the students' improvement in language skills was measured through achievement tests. Comparisons between pre-test and post-test results revealed that the developed materials were effective in improving the students' language skills and significantly enhancing their academic success.