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| Code | ELT1736 |
| 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 | İngilizce |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
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Course Goal
This course aims to familiarize the participants with the theoretical philosophy of problem-based learning, and help them gain the experience to produce materials on the subject.
Course Content
Definition of PBL and historical development; various PBL models; implementing PBL in various disciplines; designing a PBL program and itsassessment
Course Precondition
No
Resources
Huba, M. E. & Freed, J. E. (2000) Learner-Centered Assessment on College Campuses: Shifting the Focus from Teaching to Learning, Boston: Allyn and Bacon. Kırkgöz, Y. (2015). Designing and implementing an innovative problem-based teacher education course. American Journal of Educational Science, 1(5), 229-239. Kırkgöz, Y. (2017). Working the problem: Finding solutions to student dissatisfaction in EAP for engineering. In Stewart, T. (Eds.), Voices from the TESOL classroom: Participant inquiries in higher education classes (pp. 17-26). TESOL International Association: Alexandria, Virginia. Kırkgöz, Y. (2018). Problem-based Learning in a teacher education program: A study of learning outcomes. In Z. S. Genç (Ed.), Updating perspectives on English language teaching and teacher education (pp. 79- 92). Peter Lang. Kırkgöz, Y., & Turhan, B. (2021). Views of Turkish EFL teacher trainees toward technology integrated PBL practices. English Language Teaching Educational Journal, 4(1), 71-83.
Notes
Supplemantary materials, articles and videos will be provided by the course lecturer.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Evaluates different approaches used for PBL. |
| LO02 | Becomes aware of what PBL is and its implementation. |
| LO03 | Investigates iplementation of PBL in the English curriculum at schools. |
| LO04 | Discusses the application of PBL in teaching vocational English. |
| LO05 | Evaluates critically curricula designed according to PBL. |
| LO06 | Applies technological tools in designing PBL materials. |
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 | |
| 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 | 1 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students are aware of first and second language learning theories and can compare them | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students are aware of the role of culture and its relationship to foreign language learning | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Students give importance to professional development | 2 |
| 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 | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can carry out action research to improve learning and teaching | 2 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can conduct interdisciplinary studies | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Students are aware of ethical issues in academic research | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Problem based learning (PBL) | Prereading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Stages in PBL | Prereading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Integrating PBL into the primary English curriculum | Discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 4 | Developing PBL material for primary English curriculum | Internet search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Integrating PBL into the middle school curriculum | Prereading and discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 6 | Materials development for middle school level | Internet search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 7 | Implementing PBL in vocational English | Article reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Revision of the topics | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
| 9 | PBL in English language teacher education | Prereading, library search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | PBL in English higher education | Internet search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | Assessment in PBL | Pre reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Reflective thinking in PBL | Internet search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma |
| 13 | Technology in PBL | Internet search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Anlatım |
| 14 | WEb 2.0 tools in PBL | Internet search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 15 | PBL and Virtual Reality | Internet search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Discusion | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Portfolyo |
| 17 | Term Exams | Revision | 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) | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 20 | 40 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 138 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,52 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||