EDS 105 Community Service ExperienceMEF 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

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Education
Course Code EDS 105
Course Title in English Community Service Experience
Course Title in Turkish Topluma Hizmet Uygulamaları
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Practical
Level of Course Introductory
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: Recitation: Lab: Other: 2
Estimated Student Workload 60 hours per semester
Number of Credits 2 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 apply knowledge and skills obtained from academic work to the community through volunteer activities.
Course Description Students will to apply the knowledge and skills they have developed following their departmental curriculum and become active civic participants in today’s society. Students will each plan, develop, apply, reflect on, and evaluate community service projects individually and/or in groups. The projects could be educational, social, environmental, and/or health related depending on the students’ interests, motivation and creativity. Students are highly encouraged to consider applying the University within School model to their projects.
Course Description in Turkish Öğrenciler bölüm programlarını takip ederek edindikleri bilgi ve geliştirdikleri becerileri uygulayarak günümüz toplumunun aktif yurttaşları olacaklardır. Her öğrenci bireysel olarak ve/veya grupça toplumsal hizmet projeleri planlayacak, geliştirecek, uygulayacak, üzerinde derinlemesine düşünecek ve bu projeleri değerlendirecektir. Öğrencilerin ilgi, motivasyon ve yaratıcılığına bağlı olarak projeler eğitimsel, sosyal, çevresel ve/veya sağlıkla ilgili olabilir. Öğrencilerin projelerinde Okulda Üniversite modelini uygulamaları teşvik edilmektedir.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) demonstrate community consciousness and develop community service awareness
2) identify issues of the community, search for and develop possible solutions related one of these issues
3) demonstrate a commitment social justice and apply knowledge and principles of pluralism
4) apply theory into practical settings.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4
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. N
2) Demonstrate knowledge of applied linguistics as related to Second Language (L2) teaching and learning. N
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. N
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. N
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. H HW,Presentation
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. H Presentation,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. 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. H Select,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. H Project
14) Demonstrate an ability to use English in C1 level of European Language Portfolio and foster an interest in learning another foreign language. N
Prepared by and Date ECE SARIGÜL , March 2018
Course Coordinator ECE SARIGÜL
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor Asst. Prof. Dr. ECE SARIGÜL

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Introduction to the course and brainstorming of possible project ideas
2) Introduction to community service learning. Students sharing their possible projects and receiving instructor and peer feedback to their project ideas.
3) Students sharing their proposed projects and receiving instructor and peer feedback. Student project proposals due
4) Students’ community service practice experiences, self-reflections, class discussions, feedback and supervision
5) Students’ community service practice experiences, self-reflections, class discussions, feedback and supervision
6) Students’ community service practice experiences, self-reflections, class discussions, feedback and supervision
7) Students’ community service practice experiences, self-reflections, class discussions, feedback and supervision
8) Students’ community service practice experiences, self-reflections, class discussions, feedback and supervision
8) Students’ community service practice experiences, self-reflections, class discussions, feedback and supervision
9) Students’ community service practice experiences, self-reflections, class discussions, feedback and supervision
10) Students’ community service practice experiences, self-reflections, class discussions, feedback and supervision
11) Students’ community service practice experiences, self-reflections, class discussions, feedback and supervision Presentations due
12) Community service project presentations
13) Community service project presentations
14) Community service project presentations
15) Final Examination Period
16) Final Examination Period
Required/Recommended ReadingsNo required reading
Teaching MethodsCandidates provide a minimum of 25 hours of community service of their choice throughout the semester, once approved by the instructor, either individually, or as part of a group project. Candidates propose a community service project based on community needs, and then develop the proposal while receiving peer and instructor feedback. Candidates carry out the project in the community, and reflect on their experience from both community service and community service learning perspectives. Depending on the workload and depth of the projects, candidates may choose to focus on a single larger, or relatively smaller multiple projects. Students are also encouraged to support each other in their projects. Guest speakers may be invited to talk about their experiences in community service practice.
Homework and ProjectsActivity Logs, reports: Students each keep journals related to the specific activities carried out each week. Sample questions and prompts are uploaded to Blackboard. Students upload the documentation to Blackboard and provide the hardcopy to the instructor. Hours are confirmed and signed by the project coordinator. Community Service Project Presentations: During the last three weeks of class, students either individually or in groups create a video highlighting their community service projects. The presentation includes the specific community challenge addressed, aims of the project, integration of relevant theoretical knowledge, and the application and evaluation of the project. Final Project Portfolios: For the final portfolio, candidates bring together the community service work carried on throughout the semester, and reflect on the overall experience and their learning. Each student submits a portfolio integrating the different projects participated in. Guidelines for the final project portfolio are provided at BB.
Laboratory WorkNone
Computer Use--
Other Activities25 hours of community service
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Presentation 1 % 30
Project 1 % 60
Paper Submission 1 % 10
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration mckeownj@mef.edu.tr
0212 395 3756
Office Hours: T 11-12 TH 13-14 or by appointment

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 28
Project 1 12 20 32
Total Workload 60
Total Workload/25 2.4
ECTS 2