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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) (ENGLISH) | |
| Code | ELT750 |
| Name | Teacher Cognition in Action |
| Term | 2022-2023 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. GÜLDEN İLİN |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
Tthe course aims to improve the teachers' cognition by systematically reflecting on issues related to teaching.
Course Content
Practical issues on improving relective thinking and teacher cognition
Course Precondition
Graduating from an ELT departmnt
Resources
Burns, A., (2010), Action Research in English Language Teaching. UK Routledge Marshall, K., (2009), Rethinking Teacher Supervision and Evaluation. San Francisco, CA. Jossey-Bass
Notes
Lier, V.L., (2007), Action-based Teaching. Autonomy and Identity Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching Vol. 1, No. 1, 2007
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Prepares action plan |
| LO02 | Discriminates evidence based and research based practice |
| LO03 | Establishes the relationship between reflective thinking and action research |
| LO04 | Uses action research for imroving reflective thinking |
| LO05 | Identifies reflective thinking models. |
| LO06 | Identifies assessment techniques for reflective practice. |
| LO07 | Practices observational learning. |
| LO08 | Presents his project. |
| LO09 | Usestechniques for reflective journal writing. |
| LO10 | Uses supervision strategies. |
| LO11 | Writes reflective journals. |
| LO12 | Identifies mental models. |
| LO13 | Uses metaphors for professional learning. |
| LO14 | Holds grup discussions on projects. |
| LO15 | Deadline for projects |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students know various teaching methodologies and can implement them in their teaching | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can apply various approaches for specific purposes | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can assess and evaluate the learning process | 4 |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Students can develop appropriate teaching materials in accordance with the objectives | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students are aware of first and second language learning theories and can compare them | 3 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students are aware of the role of culture and its relationship to foreign language learning | 5 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Students give importance to professional development | 5 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Students can get published nation-wide and also internationally | 4 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can produce thesis reflecting their knowledge of research methodology | 5 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can carry out action research to improve learning and teaching | 5 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can conduct interdisciplinary studies | 5 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Students are aware of ethical issues in academic research | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Action research | Presentation/Discussion/Cases | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 2 | The tension in evidence-based practice and reflective practice | Cases | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 3 | The relationship between reflection and action research | Discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 4 | Creating reflective thinking through action research | Group work/ brain storming | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 5 | Models of Reflective Thinking | Discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 6 | Assessing Reflective Thinking | Group work | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması |
| 7 | Practicing observational learning | Practice | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi |
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| 9 | Writing reflective journals | Individual work | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 10 | Using practicum strategies | Question and answer | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | 10. Narrative reflection | Individual work | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 12 | Creating mental models | Brain storming | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Beyin Fırtınası |
| 13 | Becoming as a an appropriate metaphor for understanding professional learning | Discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Benzetim |
| 14 | Discussions on project work | Brain storming | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Beyin Fırtınası |
| 15 | Deadline for projects | Individual/ group work | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||