Turkish EFL instructors' self-reported use of productive feedback

This study delves into the intricate realm of productive feedback practices among English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instructors in Turkish universities using a mixed-method approach. By concurrently employing qualitative and quantitative methodologies, this research aims to offer a comprehensive understanding of prevalent productive feedback practices within diverse educational contexts. The study embraces a multifaceted methodology, integrating the English Teacher Productive Feedback Inventory (ETPFI) and in-depth interviews with instructors from various universities across Turkey. Quantitative data, obtained through the ETPFI, illuminates prevalent trends and patterns in feedback provision among EFL instructors. Statistical analyses reveal a consensus among instructors regarding the pivotal role of specific, timely, and actionable feedback. Challenges associated with offering feedback in expansive class settings emerge as prominent themes. These quantitative findings serve as a foundational framework for understanding prevalent practices. Concurrently, qualitative insights obtained through in-depth interviews with five instructors enrich the study by providing contextual depth and nuanced understanding. Thematic analysis of these interviews uncovers underlying rationales, experiences, and contextual intricacies surrounding feedback practices. The qualitative data highlight the complexities faced by instructors and emphasize the significance of feedback in fostering learner autonomy and motivation. The convergence of quantitative prevalence and qualitative depth generates a robust understanding of feedback practices among Turkish EFL instructors. The interplay between these methodologies provides invaluable implications for refining feedback strategies in EFL classrooms. This comprehensive approach not only benefits instructors by enhancing their pedagogical approaches but also serves as a guiding tool for educator training programs. By incorporating these findings, such programs can better equip future EFL instructors to navigate the complexities of feedback provision and optimize student learning outcomes. In essence, this study's integrative approach, merging statistical prevalence with qualitative depth, presents a comprehensive exploration of productive feedback practices in Turkish EFL educational settings, offering substantial insights and avenues for pedagogical improvement.