Abstract

The aim of this paper is to find out what kind of learning responsibility has been formed on the learner when a teacher performs his/her responsibility. The paper uses mixed-method research design. In mixed-method, more reliable and pluralist data can be obtained by using both qualitative and quantitative methods. For the qualitative aspect, one of the experimental research models, pre-test–post-test one experimental group design was used in this research. The study was conducted on students preparing for Public Personnel Selection Examination (PPSE) in a private teaching institution in Isparta (Turkey) in 2013 to 2014 Academic Year. Paired-Sample T test was used to analyse qualitative data. On the other hand, descriptive analysis technique was used in the analysis of qualitative data. The results show that students need to trust their teacher in their professional approach (knowledge, personality, etc.). The result of this research indicates that students’ trust in their teachers, increase their sense responsibilities for learning.

Key words: Lecture reliance, sense reliance, learner reliance, responsibility self efficiency, success, attitude, effect.