Information
Code | INGZ303 |
Name | Teaching English Language Skills I |
Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
Semester | 5. Semester |
Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
ECTS | 5 ECTS |
National Credit | 3 National Credit |
Teaching Language | İngilizce |
Level | Lisans Dersi |
Type | Normal |
Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EBRU KAYA |
Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EBRU KAYA
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EBRU KAYA (B Group) (Ins. in Charge) Prof. Dr. NEŞE CABAROĞLU (C Group) (Ins. in Charge) Prof. Dr. NEŞE CABAROĞLU (D Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
Course Goal / Objective
The main aim of the course is to teach teacher candidates the different stages and techniques of teaching grammar and vocabulary in foreign language education. Within the scope of this course, teacher candidates will enhance their language awareness and develop various teaching skills for students of different age groups and language proficiency levels. Students of this course will learn how to adapt teaching techniques to different classroom environments. Additionally, they will gain competence in the principles and techniques of lesson planning according to different proficiency levels and classroom dynamics.
Course Content
Preparing lesson plans for vocabulary and grammar lessons and conducting the lesson plan in micro teaching sessions; Being able to use language teaching and learning materials and techniques appropriately in EFL classes
Course Precondition
No prerequisite
Resources
Harmer, J. (2002). How to teach vocabulary. Pearson. Harmer, J. (2007). How to teach English. Pearson. Harmer, J. (2004). The Practice of English Language Teaching. Longman. Harmer, J. (2009). How to teach grammar. Pearson. Larsen-Freeman, D. (2002) Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching. Students' micro teaching sessions and their lesson plans Lesson plans prepared and presented in the class by former students in the previous years
Notes
Harmer, J. (2002). How to teach vocabulary. Pearson. Harmer, J. (2007). How to teach English. Pearson. Harmer, J. (2004). The Practice of English Language Teaching. Longman. Harmer, J. (2009). How to teach grammar. Pearson. Larsen-Freeman, D. (2002) Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching. Lee, W. R. (2000). Language teaching games and contests, 2nd revised edition. OUP. McLaughlin, Sky (2004) Games, Activities and Worksheets for the English Classroom: A practical Manual for vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation development A.M. Qattan Foundation McLaughlin, Sky (2003) Strategies for teaching English. A.M. Qattan Foundation
Course Learning Outcomes
Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
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LO01 | Students know which factors to consider while preparing a lesson plan |
LO02 | Students can develop a critical view towards teaching a foreign language |
LO03 | Students can transform their theoretical knowledge about teaching into teaching practice in micro teaching sessions |
LO04 | Students can prepare lesson plans according to different variables such as students' level, age and topic. |
LO05 | Student can experience teaching by employing the lesson plan in micro teaching sessions |
LO06 | Students can use appropriate teaching materials and techniques in EFL vocabulary and grammar teaching |
LO07 | Students can critisize each other's micro teaching objectively |
LO08 | Students can follow the academic articles abaout EFL classes and comment on them appropriately |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
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PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students have knowledge on theory, practice and terminology in the area of learning and teaching English as a foreign language | 5 |
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 | 3 |
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 | 3 |
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 | 3 |
PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyze teaching materials with a critical perspective and adopt and develop these teaching materials | 3 |
PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Evaluate the problems in the process of English language teaching and offer effective solutions to these problems | |
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 | 2 |
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 | 2 |
PLO14 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Use the ways to access information effectively | |
PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Use language learning strategies effectively | |
PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Students can use information and communication strategies in the area of English language teaching | |
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 | 2 |
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 | |
PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Students can have professional self-confidence and grasp , internalize and implement social and cultural responsibilities as a teacher | 3 |
Week Plan
Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
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1 | The importance of English and introduction to teaching a foreign language | Revision | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
2 | EFL teaching Contexts | Reading the related chapter in the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası |
3 | Revising foreign language teaching techniques and methods | revision | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
4 | Theories and Techniques related to classroom management | Searching about classroom management | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
5 | Individual Differences in EFL classes | Reading the related chapter and an article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma |
6 | Teacher roles in EFL classes | Reading the related chapter and an article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
7 | Preparing lesson plans for EFL vocabulary lessons | Examining sample lesson plans | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying for the exam | Yöntem Seçilmemiş |
9 | Evaluating and discussing the exam and students' grades in the class | Revision | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
10 | Preparing lesson plans for EFL grammar lessons | Examining sample lesson plans | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
11 | Micro Teaching: Grammar | Examining sample lesson plans | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası |
12 | Micro Teaching: Tenses | Preparing a lesson plan | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
13 | Micro Teaching: Vocabulary | Examining sample lesson plans | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
14 | Micro Teaching: Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs | Preparing a lesson plan | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri, Bireysel Çalışma |
15 | Discussing the content and activities of the whole term and getting feedback | Revision | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
16 | Term Exams | Studying for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
17 | Term Exams | Studying for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
Student Workload - ECTS
Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
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Course Related Works | |||
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Assesment Related Works | |||
Homeworks, Projects, Others | 3 | 3 | 9 |
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
Total Workload (Hour) | 123 | ||
Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,92 | ||
ECTS | 5 ECTS |