An evaluation of competency perceptions of non-native English instructors

The aim of this study is to provide some evidence about the special field competencies of Non-native English instructors in a state university and evaluate these competencies in terms of various variables. In the study, data was collected by "Perception Scale for Turkish Teachers on Special Field Competencies" developed according to the competencies identified by the Ministry of Education (MOE). The scale is a five-item Likert-type scale consisting of 34 items. The population of the study consisted of non-native 32 non-native English instructors at Pamukkale University. The results of the study showed that the general self-perceptions of the instructors is high, however, the departments graduated and the academic level of the instructors may effect the self-perception level. (C) 2012 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Selection and/or peer-review under responsibility of ALSC 2012