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| Code | ELT736 |
| Name | Problem Based Learning in ELT |
| Semester | . Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. YASEMİN KIRKGÖZ |
Course Goal
This course aims to gain in the participants theoretical knowledge about PBL and develop their knowledge and skills in designing and evaluating PBL curricula.
Course Content
Definition of Problem Based Learning (PBL), historical development, different PBL models, implementation of PBL in different fields, designing and evaluating PBL curricula, the state of PBL in Turkey and in the world
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Barell, John F. ( 2007) Problem-Based Learning: An Inquiry Approach. 2nd Edition. Sage: corvin Press. Kırkgöz, Y. (2017). Working the Problem: Finding Solutions to Student Dissatisfaction in EAP for Engineering. In Stewart, T. (Ed.), TESOL Voices: Insider Accounts of Classroom Life Higher Education (pp.17-26). Alexandria, Va: TESOL Press. Kırkgöz, Y. (2018). Problem-based Learning in a Teacher Education Program: A Study of Learning Outcomes. In Genç, Z. S. (Ed.) Updating Perspectives on English Language Teaching and Teacher Education (pp 79- 92). Peter Lang. ISBN: 978-3-631-70314-4 Kırkgöz, Y. (2015). Designing and implementing an innovative problem-based teacher education course. American Journal of Educational Science, 1(5), 229-239. http://www.aiscience.org/journal/ajes. Stanley, Neil (2016). Problem-Based Learning. Routledge.
Notes
Additional materials will be provided by the course instructor.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Comprehends a general perspective towards PBL in ELT |
| LO02 | Understands definitions of PBL and its various models |
| LO03 | Comprehends implementation of PBL in schools |
| LO04 | Evaluates implementation of PBL in higher education context |
| LO05 | Analyses components of a PBL-based program |
| LO06 | Compares PBL from different professions |
| LO07 | Evaluates PBL from different professions |
| LO08 | Analysis pros and cons of PBL applications |
| LO09 | Evaluates PBL programs critically |
| LO10 | Comprehends PBL in Turkey |
| LO11 | Understands PBL in the world |
| LO12 | Evaluates critically articles in teacher education |
| LO13 | Evaluates critically articles social sciences |
| LO14 | Evaluates critically articles in physical sciences |
| LO15 | Makes an overall evaluation of the course |
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 | 1 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can apply various approaches for specific purposes | 2 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can assess and evaluate the learning process | 2 |
| 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 | 1 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students are aware of the role of culture and its relationship to foreign language learning | 2 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Students give importance to professional development | 4 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Students can get published nation-wide and also internationally | 2 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can produce thesis reflecting their knowledge of research methodology | 4 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can carry out action research to improve learning and teaching | 4 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can conduct interdisciplinary studies | 4 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Students are aware of ethical issues in academic research | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A general introduction to problem-based learning (PBL) in English language teaching (ELT) | Reading the assigned articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 2 | Definition of PBL and its various models | Listing different PBL models | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması, Problem Çözme, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 3 | Implementation of PBL in schools | Searching the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması, Örnek Olay, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 4 | Implementation of PBL in higher education context | Reading an article and a book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 5 | A detailed investigation of a PBL-based program | Writing components of a PBL program | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Örnek Olay, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 6 | Examples of PBL from different professions | Searching the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 7 | Pros and cons of PBL applications | Listing the pros and cons of PBL | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Problem Çözme |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| 9 | An evaluation of PBL programs | Summarizing the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Problem Çözme |
| 10 | PBL in Turkey | Reading and summarizing articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması, Problem Çözme |
| 11 | PBL in the world | Searching the internet for note taking on the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Problem Çözme |
| 12 | Critical evaluation of articles in teacher education | Summarizing related articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 13 | Critical evaluation of articles in social sciences | Summarizing related articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 14 | Critical evaluation of articles in physical sciences | Reviewing articles on physical sciences | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Problem Çözme |
| 15 | An overall evaluation | Writing a short article on PBL | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 16 | Term Exams | Project preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
| 17 | Term Exams | Project preparation | 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 | ||