| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Education | ||||
| Course Code | EDS 305 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Special Teaching Methods I | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Special Teaching Methods I | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | ||||
| Level of Course | Introductory | ||||
| Semester | Spring | ||||
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| Estimated Student Workload | 136 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 5 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | None | ||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | None | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To learn recent topics and pedagogical considerations as well as current methodology in the teaching of English as a second or foreign language. | ||||
| Course Description | This course explains theories, pedagogical considerations and current methodology in the teaching of English as a second or foreign language. The course will help students gain in-depth knowledge about these methods and practice in their application in classroom and designing different types of syllabus. An emphasis will be placed on developing task-based, communicative, and content and language integrated types of syllabi. This course also helps students gain an understanding of the steps of action research and why it is critical for practitioners. Last but not least, students will explore ways of integrating current computer and online technology into their designs of syllabus and lesson plans and teaching practices. | ||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Bu ders ikinci ve yabancı dil olarak İngilizce öğretiminde kuramları, pedagojik konuları ve mevcut metodolojiyi inceler. Derste, öğrenciler bu yöntemler hakkında derinlemesine bilgi edinecek ve sınıftaki uygulamalarında pratik yapacak ve farklı müfredat türlerini tasarlayabilecektir. Görev tabanlı, iletişimsel ve içerik ve dil entegre öğretim türleri geliştirmeye ağırlık verilecektir. Bu ders aynı zamanda öğrencilerin eylem araştırmalarının aşamalarını ve uygulayıcılar için neden kritik olduğunu anlamalarını sağlar. Son olarak, öğrenciler, mevcut bilgisayar ve çevrimiçi teknolojiyi müfredat ve ders planları ve öğretim uygulamaları tasarımlarına entegre etme yollarını keşfedeceklerdir. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) compare different types of syllabi designs used in ELT 2) develop different types of syllabi; 3) discuss current trends and methods in ELT; 4) integrate various teaching methods in their Lesson Plans; 5) carry out a mini action research study. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | |||||
| 2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | |||||
| 3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | |||||
| 4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | |||||
| 5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | |||||
| 6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | |||||
| 7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | |||||
| 8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | |||||
| 9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | |||||
| 10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | |||||
| 11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | |||||
| 12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | |||||
| 13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | N | |
| 2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | N | |
| 3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | H | Exam,HW,Participation |
| 4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | N | |
| 5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | N | |
| 6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | N | |
| 7) | Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | N | |
| 8) | Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | N | |
| 9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | S | Participation |
| 10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | S | HW,Participation |
| 11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | N | |
| 12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | S | Exam,HW |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Exam,HW |
| Prepared by and Date | , February 2024 |
| Course Coordinator | HATİME ÇİFTÇİ |
| Semester | Spring |
| Name of Instructor | Assoc. Prof. Dr. HATİME ÇİFTÇİ |
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction to the course |
| 2) | Revision of Special Teaching Methods-1 |
| 3) | Revision of Special Teaching Methods-1 |
| 4) | Action Research |
| 5) | Action Research Samples Evaluation |
| 6) | Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) |
| 7) | Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) |
| 8) | Task-based Language Teaching (TBLT) |
| 9) | Task-based Language Teaching (TBLT) |
| 10) | Dersdem project feedback session |
| 11) | Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) |
| 12) | Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) |
| 13) | Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) |
| 14) | Project presentations |
| 15) | Final Examination Period |
| 16) | Final Examination Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | *Reinders, H & Micheal, T. (2010). Task-based Language Learning and Teaching with Technology. Bloomsbury UK *Ellis, R. Task-based Language Learning and Teaching Task-based language teaching: sorting out the misunderstandings. International Journal of Applied Linguistics Vol. 19 No. 3 2009 © *Diane Larsen-Freeman, Marti Anderson (2010). Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching 3rd edition - Oxford *Other materials provided by the instructor | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Some lecture, but mostly seminar/discussion. Students will work in groups to negotiate understanding of the issues and conduct an action research study. Students will read the assigned chapter and watch videos and complete pre-class work before coming to class. Group and class discussion and student presentations will take place in class. Students are expected to participate actively in class discussions. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Students will have a reading assignment and reflective questions to answer every week. Students are expected to read and answer questions prior to class and in the class students are expected to ask questions and complete tasks according to the flipped classroom methodology. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Computer Use | Written assignments and communication | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | Group and whole class discussions, presentations and project | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Course Administration |
ciftcih@mef.edu.tr Attendance is required for 70% of the course session, if you exceed this you may fail by F or FX. Any plagiarism or academic dishonesty will be treated very seriously with the most serious appropriate disciplinary action in the education context. Plagiarism involves copying any material from a book, online material, or another student or your own papers previously completed and graded in other classes without using proper citation. Plagiarism also involves asking anyone to review or do your assignment. Rules for attendance: The student must attend at least 70% of the classes. Statement on academic dishonesty and plagiarism: Law on Higher Education Article 54. |
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| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 98 | ||
| Homework Assignments | 4 | 4 | 3 | 28 | |||
| Final Examination | 1 | 8 | 2 | 10 | |||
| Total Workload | 136 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 5.4 | ||||||
| ECTS | 5 | ||||||