ELT 432 Pedagogical GrammarMEF 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 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
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
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 Competences

Upon 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 ReadingsHow to Teach Grammar (Thornbury, 1999) Pearson
Teaching MethodsThe 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 ProjectsStudents 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 WorkNone
Computer UseStudents will be using the computer extensively for reading, exercises, research, written assignments and communication.
Other ActivitiesGroup and whole class discussions
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Application 1 % 20
Quiz(zes) 1 % 15
Homework Assignments 1 % 40
Project 1 % 25
TOTAL % 100
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.

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