Opposition and Accommodation: An Examination of Turkish Teachers’ Attitudes toward Western Approaches to the Teaching of Writing

Key Points

• This research examines Turkish teachers' attitudes towards Western writing instruction and the resulting classroom dynamics.
• Qualitative analysis of Turkish teachers' perceptions
• Exploration of attitudes towards Western rhetorical styles
• Discussion of instructional and philosophical objectives in writing
• Turkish teachers express both oppositional and accommodative attitudes towards Western writing methods.
• Teachers believe Western styles influence Turkish students’ thinking and identity significantly.
• Views on what constitutes good writing differ between Turkish and Western perspectives.