Information
Code | INGZ403 |
Name | Course Content Development in English |
Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
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 Instructor |
Prof. Dr. GÜLDEN İLİN
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. GÜLDEN İLİN (B Group) (Ins. in Charge) Prof. Dr. GÜLDEN İLİN (C Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
Course Goal / Objective
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 |
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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 |
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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) |
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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 |