ELT1736 Problem Based Learning in ELT

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

Information

Code ELT1736
Name Problem Based Learning in ELT
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
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 / Objective

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

Update Time: 10.05.2024 10:12