Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Psychology | |||||
| 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 211 | |||||
| Course Title in English | Approaches to ELT | |||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Approaches to ELT | |||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | |||||
| Type of Course | Select,Exercise,Flipped Classroom,Guided Personal Study,Lecture,Project,Seminar | |||||
| Level of Course | Introductory | |||||
| Semester | Fall | |||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 108 hours per semester | |||||
| Number of Credits | 4 ECTS | |||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | |||||
| Pre-requisites | None | |||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | --- | |||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | |||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To comprehend the main approaches and methods together with their underlying theories and principles and develop a critical understanding of the main foreign language teaching methods and approaches. | |||||
| Course Description | This course aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to the approaches, methods, techniques, research and current socio-cultural/political issues underlying the teaching of English as a second/foreign language. Historical review of the principles and theories will enable students to develop an understanding of how these have informed methodological practices in ELT. At the end of the course, students will be able to critically evaluate these approaches and methods with regards to idiosyncrasies of diverse teaching and learning contexts. | |||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Bu ders İngilizcenin ikinci/yabancı dil olarak öğretilmesinin altında yatan yaklaşımlara, yöntemlere, tekniklere, araştırmalara ve güncel sosyo-kültürel/politik konulara kapsamlı bir giriş yapmayı amaçlamaktadır. İlke ve teorilerin tarihsel olarak gözden geçirilmesi, öğrencilerin bunların ELT'deki metodolojik uygulamaları nasıl şekillendirdiğine dair bir anlayış geliştirmelerini sağlayacaktır. Dersin sonunda öğrenciler bu yaklaşım ve yöntemleri farklı öğretme ve öğrenme bağlamlarının kendine özgü özellikleri açısından eleştirel bir şekilde değerlendirebilecektir. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) understand the historical development of foreign language teaching principles, methods and approaches. 2) discuss the main characteristics of content-based and task-based approaches. 3) explain the difference between approach, method and technique. 4) compare the political dimensions of language teaching. 5) reflect on what has been learnt about language teaching approaches, methods and techniques. 6) integrate different approaches, methods and techniques into practice in language teaching. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
| 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 | DERYA ALTINMAKAS , December 2023 |
| Course Coordinator | DERYA ALTINMAKAS |
| Semester | Fall |
| Name of Instructor | Asst. Prof. Dr. DERYA ALTINMAKAS |
Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction & Orientation to the course and syllabus. Review of syllabus – organization of the course and assessment A historical overview of the approaches and methods |
| 2) | Grammar-Translation Method (GTM) and the Direct Method The history of language teaching/ ELT *Reading: Richards & Rodgers, Ch. 1 In-class: Larsen-Freeman & Anderson, Ch.2 &3 |
| 3) | The Oral Approach/Situational Language Teaching and Audiolingualism Description and discussion of early methods and behaviorism *Reading: Richards & Rodgers, Ch. 3 *Video & Pre-class: Larsen-Freeman & Anderson, Ch. 4 |
| 4) | The Natural Approach, Total Physical Response (TPR) & The Silent Way *Reading: Richards & Rodgers, Ch.19 In-class: Videos + Larsen-Freeman & Anderson, Ch. 5 &8 |
| 5) | Approach, Design and Procedure Reading: Richards and Rodgers, Ch. 2 |
| 6) | Community Language Learning & Suggestopedia *Video & Pre-class: Larsen-Freeman & Anderson, Ch. 6 & 7 |
| 7) | Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) *Reading: Richards & Rodgers, Ch. 5 Quiz #1 |
| 8) | More on CLT In -class: Video + Larsen-Freeman & Anderson, Ch. 9 |
| 9) | Content-Based Instruction (CBI) and Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) *Reading: Richards & Rodgers, Ch. 6 *Video & Pre-class: Larsen-Freeman & Anderson, Ch. 10 |
| 10) | Whole Learning, Text-Based Instruction (TBI) and Lexical Approach *Reading: Richards & Rodgers, Ch. 7, 10 & 11 |
| 11) | Competency Based Language Teaching (CBLT) / CEFR *Reading: Richards & Rodgers, Ch. 8 Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) *Reading: Richards & Rodgers, Ch. 9 |
| 12) | More on TBLT *Pre-class: Larsen-Freeman & Anderson, Ch. 11 Quiz #2 |
| 13) | Post-Methods Era: A critical review of the methods and approaches *Pre-class: Larsen-Freeman & Anderson, Ch. 12 |
| 14) | Multiple Intelligences and Cooperative Language Learning * Pre-class: Larsen-Freeman & Anderson, Ch. 13 Learners & Teachers: Approaches and Methods |
| 15) | Final Projects Presentations |
| 16) | Final Assessment Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Main Texts: Richards, J.C. & Rodgers, T.S. (2014) Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching. 3rd edition. CUP. (available at MEF Library). Larsen-Freeman, D. & Anderson, M. (2011). Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching. 3rd edition. OUP. Other resources: -will be uploaded. Please, check the syllabus and the resources on BlackBoard (BB) on a regular basis. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | This class requires extensive reading and active involvement in discussions and tasks. You are expected to come to class having read the assigned materials and submitted the written assigned pre-class tasks. In the class, we will have various activities and group discussions and tasks to complete. You will be given two announced quizzes. In certain weeks you will be assigned short, after-class homework to complete. All assignments need to be typed in 12-point, Times New Roman and written in APA style. Assignments and deadlines will be posted on Blackboard. Please visit the course LMS (BB) frequently. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | --- | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | Written assignments and communication | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | Group and whole class discussions, presentations and project | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Course Administration |
altinmakasd@mef.edu.tr 543 Attendance is required for 70% of the course session for successful completion of the course. Any plagiarism or academic dishonesty will be treated with the most appropriate disciplinary action. Plagiarism involves copying any material from a book, online material, any AI generated information or another student’s, 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. 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 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 84 | ||
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 8 | 2 | 20 | |||
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Total Workload | 108 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 4.3 | ||||||
| ECTS | 4 | ||||||