INGZ403 Course Content Development in English

3 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 7. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code INGZ403
Name Course Content Development in English
Semester 7. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. HASAN BEDİR


Course Goal

The main arguments against and against the use of English textbooks; the relationship between method, ideology and textbook author; the format for the choice of course content and materials: linguistic competence, ease of use, cultural content, appropriateness of communicative interaction and language use, phrase-based authentic, real-world context-based tools that help students interact with each other and with the teacher; adapting and developing materials for language teaching, tailoring textbook materials to specific learning needs and teaching environments

Course Content

Theories and principles of course content and equipment design in English language teaching (for example: selection, adaptation, development and evaluation of content and equipment in English language teaching) and basic views that are parties and opposed to the use of English textbooks; the relationship between method, ideology and textbook author; the format for the choice of course content and materials: linguistic competence, ease of use, cultural content, appropriateness and language use of communicative interaction, phrase-based authentic, real-world context-based tools that help students interact with each other and with the teacher; adaptation and development of materials for language teaching, adaptation of textbook materials according to specific learning needs and teaching environments, English teacher candidates to design their own teaching materials and aids according to the appropriate method, student level, needs and the current school environment; English content and equipment evaluation, language materials related to the use of the English coursebook in the ELT classroom, and current IDE methods on textbook evaluation criteria and content and equipment design.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Richards,J.C & Bohlke, D.(2011). Creating Effective Language Lessons. U.S.A. Cambrıdge Unıversıty Press Nation, I.S.P & Macalister, J.(2009). Language Curriculum Design. N.Y. Routledge Sharon A. Lynch & Laverne Warner (2008) Creating Lesson Plans for all Learners, Kappa Delta Pi Record, 45:1, 10-15, DOI: 10.1080/00228958.2008.10516525 Heritage, M. (2010) Formative-Assessment: Making It happen In the Classroom McKay, P. (2006). Assessing Young Language Learners. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Developing Materials for Language Teaching. Brian Tomlinson. İkinci Baskı.

Notes

Various online sources: Syllabuses, Lesson plans, Curricula


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Develop a plan for a rigorous, effective, and innovative course.
LO02 Build a course that meets the goals and assesses student learning.
LO03 Gain extensive content knowledge of theory, practice and field terminology in the teaching and learning of English as a foreign language.
LO04 Explore and apply a variety of teaching techniques that emphasize student engagement and that place responsibility for learning on the students.
LO05 Learn how to assess their readiness for the course
LO06 Learn and use available learning resources
LO07 Recognize the materials that supports learning outside the classroom
LO08 Recognize the difference among curriculum, syllabus and course plan
LO09 Recognize the syllabus types in Language Teaching
LO10 Learn and integrate ICT tools in teaching
LO11 Comprehend and apply the principles of materials adaptation
LO12 Develop appropriate materials suitable for the teaching and learning English
LO13 Learn how to evaluate learning outcomes
LO14 Learn the role of homework in learning
LO15 Learn the role of giving feedback


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students have knowledge on theory, practice and terminology in the area of learning and teaching English as a foreign language 2
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knowledge on the basic concept, theories and movement in the areas of linguistics, culture, literature, translation and communication.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knowledge on learner variables such as age, level, learning styles and strategies and their impact on the process of learning and teaching English 2
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students have knowledge on qualitative and quantitative research methods in the area
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students can reconstruct knowledge by using pedagogical skills, and develop lesson plans, methods, materials, activities and assessment samples by taking learners´´ ages, levels and needs into account
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Use information technologies effectively in the process of planning both learning and teaching by taking developmental characteristics and individual differences of learners into account 2
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Analyze teaching materials with a critical perspective and adopt and develop these teaching materials 2
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Evaluate the problems in the process of English language teaching and offer effective solutions to these problems 3
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Use teaching methods and techniques in order to develop learners´´ critical and creative thinking skills, and problem solving skills 3
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Evaluate the students´´ learning outcomes multi-directionally by using various methods 4
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students can take responsibility as an individual and as a member of a team to solve the problems in English language teaching and can develop pedagogical knowledge and skills in a continuous manner
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Develop independent behavioral skills such as taking initiative and being creative in teaching practices
PLO13 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Students can recognize themselves as individuals and use their strengths and learn from their weaknesses 4
PLO14 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Use the ways to access information effectively 3
PLO15 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Use language learning strategies effectively 2
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Students can use information and communication strategies in the area of English language teaching 3
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Be aware of cultural factors at a national and international level which might be influential in English language teaching
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Students can recognize the structure, purpose and function of the National Education System and act in accordance with the legislation, democratic, social, scientific and cultural values, and professional code of ethics
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Communicate with the school administration, parents, colleagues and non-governmental organizations in order to develop individual, psychological, ethical, social and cultural skills of learners 3
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Students can have professional self-confidence and grasp , internalize and implement social and cultural responsibilities as a teacher 4


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Assessing needs to identify instructional goals Survey Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap
2 fundementals of Lesson Content Reading related literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
3 Theoretical frame of Lesson Content Group Working Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
4 Instructional Analysis Identifying related Skills and Entry Behaviors Readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
5 Communication and teaching skills in teaching profession Internet search Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Gösteri, Gösterip Yaptırma
6 Curriculum, Course Syllabus and Content Comparison Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Grup Çalışması
7 Analyzing Learners and Contexts Critical approach Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Project based, Performance based Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Proje / Tasarım, Performans Değerlendirmesi
9 Writing Course Objectives Watching related videos Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Bireysel Çalışma
10 Current/new e-learning and distance education systems such as learning management systems (LMS). Internet search for LMS Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Gösteri, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
11 Instructional technologies and material design. Comparing LMS Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Problem Çözme
12 using echnologies for material design Project development Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Gösterip Yaptırma, Grup Çalışması, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
13 Students' learning and development evaluation Internet Search Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Gösteri, Gösterip Yaptırma
14 Measurement and evaluation techniques to assess students' learning and development Assessment Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Gösteri, Gösterip Yaptırma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
15 Evaluation of the course objectives Discussion Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Problem Çözme
16 Projects for Term Exams Determining the focus of project Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev, Proje / Tasarım, Performans Değerlendirmesi
17 feedbacks for the projects Getting feedback Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev, Proje / Tasarım, Performans Değerlendirmesi


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 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload (Hour) 86
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,44
ECTS 3 ECTS