ELT5004 Teaching English as a Foreign Language Theory and PracticeBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (ENGLISH, THESIS)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (ENGLISH, THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ELT5004 Teaching English as a Foreign Language Theory and Practice Fall 3 0 3 8
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi YEŞİM KEŞLİ DOLLAR
Recommended Optional Program Components: none
Course Objectives: ELT 5004 represents a practical component that culminates in the participants’ teaching in real classrooms at a variety of levels. Participants will be required to produce lesson plans and to be assessed through a variety of observation procedures whereby their teaching skills and ability to devise effective lessons will be assessed. (prerequisite: ELT 5001)

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Upon completion of ELT 5004, the student-teacher will have improved his/her classroom teaching and testing based on a thorough understanding of linguistic theory and language learning. In addition, he/she will have enhanced his/her understanding of general educational principles as well as current developments in educational technology. Finally, the student-teacher will develop his/her self-awareness through an increased capacity for reflective, critical and independent thought and action both academically and in the classroom.

Course Content

Throughout the semester, student-teachers will compile a teaching portfolio which will serve as a record of the course work completed. Contained in this portfolio will be the following:
- The student-teacher’s teaching philosophy
- Self-evaluations
- Video tapes taken of the student-teacher
- Peer Observation reports
- Student work that exemplifies the objectives of a given task
- Reflection Papers about the student-teacher’s teaching performance and ability to implement a given objective

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction Syllabus
2) •Richards, Chp.1 “Exploring our teaching” Richards & Nunan, Chp 1 “The dilemma of teacher education in second language teaching” Becoming a member of a listserv (inform the instructor) Finding a conference or webinar to attend this semester Starting designing their own TP Writing their Curriculum Vitae (CV) Writing their Language Learning autobiography (LLA) Writing their Statement of Teaching Philosophy (STP) Starting to set up their own TP
3) Richards, Chp.2 “the process of exploration” Richards, Ch 2 and 3 “Theories of teaching in language teacher eduaction”, “Teachers’ maxims” Choosing a relevant NA tool and collect data from their sts Choosing a relevant Learner Style Analysis (LSA) tool and collecting data from their sts Keeping a record of each of their sts’ profiles including the findings of their NA & LSA tools Filing NA and LSA tool and their learners’ profiles in their TP
4) Richards, Ch 4. “Teacher beliefs and decision making” Richards & Nunan, Ch 2 and 3, “beyond prescription: the student teacher as investigator” “Activities and procedures for teacher preparation” Writing an assignment giving their opinion in order to be able to establish good classroom management in EFL classrooms
5) Richards, Ch 5 “ exploring pedagogical reasoning skills”& Ch 6. “what is the use of lesson plans” Writing an assignment giving their opinion in order to be able to reduce TTT and increase STT in EFL classrooms, as well as to establish rapport
6) Richards Ch 7. “Textbooks” Richards & Nunan, Ch 9. “A Professional development focus for the language teaching practicum” Writing an assignment giving their opinion in order to be able to manage resources – equipment and teaching aids – in EFL classrooms
7) Richards Ch 8. “Through other eyes: revisiting classroom observation Richards Ch. 3 “Seeing teaching differently through observation” Classroom Observation 1: Planning and observing a colleague’s lesson Finding a relevant observation tool in order to collect data on “classroom language” and “instruction – giving” focusing on giving and checking instructions, praising and filtering language to the level of learners Analysing the data they have collected and writing a reflective essay focusing on the strengths and weaknesses filing their observation tool and essay in their TP
8) Richards Ch 6 “exploring with a supervisor” Classroom Observation 2: Planning and observing a colleague’s lesson Finding a relevant observation tool in order to collect data on “board work” and “use of visual aids” analysing data they have collected and writing a reflective essay focusing on the strengths and weaknesses filing their observation tool and essay in their TP
9) Richards Ch 4. “Problem posing and solving with action research” Classroom Observation 3: Planning and observing a colleague’s lesson Finding a relevant observation tool in order to collect data on “TTT” and “STT” analysing the data they’ve collected and writing a reflective essay focusing on the strengths and weaknesses filing their observation tool and essay in their TP *Write a research question & plan an action study to conduct through your practice teachingand reflections
10) Richards & Nunan Ch 5. “Action research in the language classroom” Practicum – 1 Planning a 50-minute language-focused lesson according to their sts’ learning profiles Organising their classroom to be observed Implementing their lesson planned! Self-evaluating their lesson filling in the self-evaluation form
11) Getting feedback from the observer Filling in the post-observation form Writing a reflective essay explaining their strengths and weaknesses and suggestions for further development Filing their LP, self-evaluation and post-observation forms and their strengths and weaknesses and suggestions for further development in their TP
12) Richards, Ch 10 “Two action research projects” Practicum – 2 Planning a 40/50-minute skills-focused lesson according to their sts’ learning profiles Implementing their lesson and video-recording it Self-evaluating their lesson filling in the self-evaluation form
13) Richards, Ch 10 “Two action research projects” Practicum – 2 Planning a 40/50-minute skills-focused lesson according to their sts’ learning profiles Implementing their lesson and video-recording it Self-evaluating their lesson filling in the self-evaluation form Filling in the post-observation form Writing their strengths and weaknesses and suggestions for further development Filing their LP, video – recording, self-evaluation and post-observation forms in their TP Deciding on a ‘getting-feedback’ tool and getting feedback from their learners about the Practicum – 1 & 2 process Analysing the data they obtain and writing a reflective essay about their findings, and then filing their ‘feedback-getting’ tool and the essay into their TP
14) Richards Ch 10 “The first year of teaching” Write your reflection on the Listserv you followed and participated over the semester. Have a collection of your favorite ELT related resources and materials Read Richards Ch 9. “Reflective thinking through journal writing” Richards, Ch 5 by Gebhard, “Reflecting through a teaching journal” Write your course reflection

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Adey, P. with Hewitt G, Hewitt J and Landau N. (2004) The Professional Development of Teachers: Practice and Theory. New York, NY: Kluwer Academic Publishers.

Jordan A., Carlile, O., & Stack, A. (2008) Approaches to Learning: A Guide For Teachers. Berkshire-England: Open University Press.
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Application 2 % 20
Homework Assignments 2 % 10
Presentation 1 % 20
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Application 4 10 40
Study Hours Out of Class 2 6 12
Presentations / Seminar 2 4 8
Project 1 4 4
Homework Assignments 4 8 32
Paper Submission 5 10 50
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 190

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Being able to develop and deepen their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate level qualifications.
2) To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction with which the field is related.
3) To be able to use the theoretical and applied knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field.
4) To be able to interpret and create new knowledge by integrating the knowledge gained in the field with the knowledge from different disciplines.
5) To be able to solve the problems encountered in the field by using research methods.
6) To be able to systematically transfer current developments in the field and their own studies to groups in and outside the field, in written, verbal and visual forms, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
7) To be able to critically examine social relations and the norms that guide these relations, to develop them and take action to change them when necessary.
8) To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of expertise and to direct their learning.
9) To be able to supervise and teach these values by observing social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field.
10) To be able to develop strategy, policy and implementation plans in the fields related to the field and to evaluate the obtained results within the framework of quality processes.
11) To be able to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have internalized in their field in interdisciplinary studies.
12) Being able to independently carry out a work that requires expertise in the field.
13) To be able to develop new strategic approaches for the solution of complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility.
14) Being able to lead in environments that require the resolution of problems related to the field.