Information Package / Course Catalogue
| 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 |
Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri
| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Education | ||||||
| Course Code | ELT 432 | ||||||
| Course Title in English | Pedagogical Grammar | ||||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Pedagojik Dilbilgisi | ||||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||||
| Type of Course | Exercise,Flipped Classroom,Guided Personal Study,Lecture,Project,Seminar | ||||||
| Level of Course | Advanced | ||||||
| Semester | Fall | ||||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 129 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 | Only Undergraduate Students | ||||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To comprehend the theories and practices of EFL grammar teaching. | ||||||
| Course Description | This course focuses on the theory and practice of teaching grammar in an EFL classroom. Students will learn how grammar is best organized for teaching. In addition to the theories of grammar acquisition, students will learn specific methods that have been shown to facilitate learning. Students will be encouraged to develop their own personal theories of grammar teaching. Students will learn to be able to predict the problems learners face when learning grammar as well as when and how to correct errors. The course adopts a communicative approach and integrates technology into grammar teaching. | ||||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Bu ders, bir EFL sınıfındaki dilbilgisi öğretiminin teorisi ve pratiğine odaklanmaktadır. Öğrenciler dilbilgisinin öğretim için en iyi nasıl organize edildiğini öğreneceklerdir. Dilbilgisi edinme teorilerine ek olarak, öğrenciler öğrenmeyi kolaylaştırdığı belirtilen özel yöntemleri öğreneceklerdir. Öğrenciler, kendi dilbilgisi öğretimi teorilerini geliştirmeleri konusunda teşvik edilecektir. Öğrenciler, dilbilgisini öğrenirken karşılaşılan sorunları, hataları ne zaman ve nasıl düzelteceklerini tahmin edebilmeyi öğreneceklerdir. Sınıf iletişimsel bir yaklaşım kullanır ve teknolojiyi gramer eğitimine entegre eder. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) explain different purposes of grammar including pedagogical, descriptive, contrastive, prescriptive, and linguistic 2) differentiate between grammar learning and grammar acquisition 3) integrate technology into grammar lessons 4) evaluate grammar textbooks 5) create and implement grammar lesson plans 6) respond to questions about grammar and predict problems that learners might have 7) adapt a personal perspective on grammar teaching |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | H | HW,Project |
| 2) | Demonstrate knowledge of applied linguistics as related to Second Language (L2) teaching and learning. | H | HW,Project |
| 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. | H | Exam,HW,Lab,Participation,Presentation,Project |
| 4) | Define the aim, structure, and process of Turkish education system, the approaches of classroom management and the concepts related with education. | S | HW |
| 5) | Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and constructs related to assessment; use a variety of assessment methods, tools, and strategies to evaluate competencies. | S | HW |
| 6) | Prepare daily lesson plans according to the contemporary language learning theories and practices, taking learning styles and multiple intelligences into consideration. | H | Presentation |
| 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. | S | Project |
| 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 | Participation,Project |
| 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. | S | Exam,HW,Lab,Participation,Presentation,Project |
| 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. | S | HW,Project |
| 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 | |
| 14) | Demonstrate an ability to use English in C1 level of European Language Portfolio and foster an interest in learning another foreign language. | S | Exam,HW,Lab,Participation,Presentation,Project |
| Prepared by and Date | HATİME ÇİFTÇİ , December 2023 |
| Course Coordinator | HATİME ÇİFTÇİ |
| Semester | Fall |
| Name of Instructor | Asst. Prof. Dr. DERYA ALTINMAKAS |
Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction to the course, definitions |
| 2) | History of grammar teaching |
| 3) | Rule-based teaching |
| 4) | Using examples to teach grammar |
| 5) | Principled grammar teaching |
| 6) | The form-meaning-use framework |
| 7) | Presentations |
| 8) | Microteachings |
| 9) | Teaching grammar through texts |
| 10) | Grammar acquisition activities |
| 11) | Error correction |
| 12) | Microteachings and students’ perspectives of grammar teaching |
| 13) | Varieties of lesson plans |
| 14) | Textbook evaluation presentations |
| 15) | Final presentation period |
| 16) | Final presentation period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | How to Teach Grammar (Thornbury, 1999) Pearson | ||||||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | The course will require extensive reading. Multimedia lecturing will be employed using audio, video, and PowerPoint. Students will do individual, group, and whole class work. Frequent quizzes on the readings should be expected. Class discussion and active participation is expected. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Students should be prepared to read 2 to 3 hours per week. Students will read the textbook and read and produce written reactions to research articles. Students will conduct a small-scale action research project in groups. Students will select and evaluate a grammar textbook. Students will prepare lessons and give short demonstration lessons (microteachings). | ||||||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | None | ||||||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | Students will be using the computer extensively for reading, exercises, research, written assignments and communication. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | Group and whole class discussions | ||||||||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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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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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 | 2 | 84 | ||
| Homework Assignments | 4 | 4 | 3 | 28 | |||
| Midterm(s) | 1 | 5 | 2 | 7 | |||
| Final Examination | 1 | 8 | 2 | 10 | |||
| Total Workload | 129 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 5.2 | ||||||
| ECTS | 5 | ||||||