ELT 210 Teaching Language Skills II: Reading and WritingMEF UniversityDegree Programs English Language TeachingGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
English Language Teaching
Bachelor Length of the Programme: 4 Number of Credits: 240 TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF: Level 6

ECTS Course Information Package

School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Education
Course Code ELT 210
Course Title in English Teaching Language Skills II: Reading and Writing
Course Title in Turkish Teaching Language Skills II: Reading and Writing
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Ters-yüz öğrenme
Level of Course Orta
Semester Spring
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 hours Recitation: --- Lab: --- Other: ---
Estimated Student Workload 110 hours per semester
Number of Credits 4 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge ---
Registration Restrictions ---
Overall Educational Objective To improve pedagogical content knowledge about teaching second language reading and writing.
Course Description This course concentrates on building language awareness and teaching skills through a detailed study of techniques and stages of teaching reading, writing and vocabulary to language learners at various ages and language proficiency levels. Student teachers will design individual and/or group micro-teaching activities focusing on these language skills with adherence to principles of lesson planning and techniques of the specific skills for a variety proficiency levels.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) discuss theoretical concepts in second language reading and writing
2) use various techniques for teaching reading and writing
3) carry out teaching techniques effectively in different pedagogical settings
4) design lessons, activities and units for various proficiency levels of reading and writing
5) suggest principled solutions to problems encountered in teaching reading and writing
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5
1) Integrate concepts related to ELT based on previous competencies and realize inter-conceptual relations; demonstrate an understanding of evaluating the source, limits, authenticity and reliability of knowledge and discuss the methods related to generating this knowledge.
2) Demonstrate knowledge of applied linguistics as related to Second Language (L2) teaching and learning.
3) Think critically and independently about topics in Second Language Acquisition and Teaching, which are: L2 use, L2 analysis, L2 processes, and L2 pedagogy and program administration.
4) Define the aim, structure, and process of Turkish education system, the approaches of classroom management and the concepts related with education.
5) Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and constructs related to assessment; use a variety of assessment methods, tools, and strategies to evaluate competencies.
6) Prepare daily lesson plans according to the contemporary language learning theories and practices, taking learning styles and multiple intelligences into consideration.
7) Analyze and contrast the British and American Literature on basic level. Explain basic concepts and principles of using literature and drama and apply them in foreign language teaching.
8) Present a model to the society in terms of attitudes and behavior, which are democratic and ethical, both in the disciplinary and social levels, get involved with quality management processes and provide sustainability.
9) Take responsibilities individually and within group works, realize the tasks in a responsible and effective way, work individually and as a part of a group to solve problems encountered during implementation; assess himself as an individual, use creative and powerful qualifications and try to develop weak sides.
10) Interpret social, economic, political and ideological conditions which have caused Turkish revolution; in accordance with Ataturk’s principles and reforms, and embrace the society, and adopt human ideals including love of home country, and national goals and aspirations.
11) Select and use variety of information and communication technologies with computer software that is needed on the level of the field in the classroom to the level and beyond required by European Computer Use License.
12) Gain life-long learning skills in the light of needs, follow social and art performances, show an awareness of the currently debated global issues, act in accordance with the regulations of Ministry of Education on issues such as legal responsibilities and rights, present an understanding of differences within national and international cultures and adaptability to different cultures; plan social responsibility activities and projects for the immediate environment.
13) Display a willingness to co-operate with members of the teaching staff in their assigned school, communicate effectively with the school community and with society at large in the area of English language education.
14) Demonstrate an ability to use English in C1 level of European Language Portfolio and foster an interest in learning another foreign language.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Integrate concepts related to ELT based on previous competencies and realize inter-conceptual relations; demonstrate an understanding of evaluating the source, limits, authenticity and reliability of knowledge and discuss the methods related to generating this knowledge. S Exam,Sunum
2) Demonstrate knowledge of applied linguistics as related to Second Language (L2) teaching and learning. H Exam,Homework,Sunum
3) Think critically and independently about topics in Second Language Acquisition and Teaching, which are: L2 use, L2 analysis, L2 processes, and L2 pedagogy and program administration. S Exam,Sunum
4) Define the aim, structure, and process of Turkish education system, the approaches of classroom management and the concepts related with education. N
5) Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and constructs related to assessment; use a variety of assessment methods, tools, and strategies to evaluate competencies. N
6) Prepare daily lesson plans according to the contemporary language learning theories and practices, taking learning styles and multiple intelligences into consideration. H Homework,Sunum,Proje
7) Analyze and contrast the British and American Literature on basic level. Explain basic concepts and principles of using literature and drama and apply them in foreign language teaching. N
8) Present a model to the society in terms of attitudes and behavior, which are democratic and ethical, both in the disciplinary and social levels, get involved with quality management processes and provide sustainability. N
9) Take responsibilities individually and within group works, realize the tasks in a responsible and effective way, work individually and as a part of a group to solve problems encountered during implementation; assess himself as an individual, use creative and powerful qualifications and try to develop weak sides. S Sunum,Proje
10) Interpret social, economic, political and ideological conditions which have caused Turkish revolution; in accordance with Ataturk’s principles and reforms, and embrace the society, and adopt human ideals including love of home country, and national goals and aspirations. N
11) Select and use variety of information and communication technologies with computer software that is needed on the level of the field in the classroom to the level and beyond required by European Computer Use License. N
12) Gain life-long learning skills in the light of needs, follow social and art performances, show an awareness of the currently debated global issues, act in accordance with the regulations of Ministry of Education on issues such as legal responsibilities and rights, present an understanding of differences within national and international cultures and adaptability to different cultures; plan social responsibility activities and projects for the immediate environment. N
13) Display a willingness to co-operate with members of the teaching staff in their assigned school, communicate effectively with the school community and with society at large in the area of English language education. S Sunum,Proje
14) Demonstrate an ability to use English in C1 level of European Language Portfolio and foster an interest in learning another foreign language. S Homework,Proje
Prepared by and Date ŞÜKRÜ NURAL , December 2023
Course Coordinator ŞÜKRÜ NURAL
Semester Spring
Name of Instructor Asst. Prof. Dr. ŞÜKRÜ NURAL

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Course Orientation
2) Introduction to literacy
3) Literacy and Nature of Reading
4) Principles for teaching reading
5) Principled pedagogy of second language reading
6) Reading Comprehension 1
7) Reading Comprehension 1
8) Text-based teaching
9) The writing process
10) Responding to writing
11) Textploitation
12) Microteaching 1
13) Microteaching 2
14) Microteaching 3
Required/Recommended ReadingsNation, I.S.P. (2009). Teaching ESL/EFL Reading and Writing. Routledge, Taylor & Francis, U.K.
Teaching MethodsFlipped Learning – Seminar – Discussion – Q & A session. Students are supposed to read the assigned chapter, watch relevant videos and complete pre-class work. Students are expected to participate actively in class discussions to improve their understanding of the core issues at hand.
Homework and ProjectsStudents will have a reading assignment apart from introductory videos as part of the flipped classroom methodology. Students are also expected to answer questions prior to class and complete tasks based on these videos.
Laboratory Work---
Computer UseFor written assignments, online discussion forum, online quiz and communication
Other Activities---
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Application 1 % 20
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
Project 1 % 20
Final Examination 1 % 40
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration nurals@mef.edu.tr
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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.

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

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 1 3 1 70
Homework Assignments 4 5 1 1 28
Final Examination 1 10 2 12
Total Workload 110
Total Workload/25 4.4
ECTS 4