AN INVESTIGATION OF TEACHERS' OPINIONS ABOUT THE EFFECTS OF ERASMUS+ MOBILITY PROGRAMME TO THE SPEAKING SKILLS OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Abstract

International student mobility transforms the development of high school students by enabling them to explore their identities and life goals. This study investigates how Erasmus+ has affected the speaking skills of high school students in Samsun, Turkey. The study examines how English teachers see the overall effects of the programme, identifies factors believed to improve speaking skills, and explores the challenges and limitations teachers face in developing students' speaking skills. A quantitative study was conducted with 30 Samsun high school English teachers who participated in a questionnaire survey. The questionnaire consists of three parts: teachers' impressions, programme details and barriers. Descriptive statistics, including mean scores, were used to assess teachers' perceptions and answer the study questions. According to the research results, Erasmus+ improves the speaking skills of high school students. However, issues and constraints should be addressed to maximize the effectiveness of the programme.