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
ELT5001 Approaches, Methods and Techniques in ELT I Spring 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: The intention of this course is to provide the student-teacher with a foundation in the theoretical and practical considerations of language teaching and learning.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
At the end of this course students will be able to do the following:
Be aware of and understand current theories of language and language learning.
Translate the essence of a theory into practical applications for the classroom.
Describe and critique well-known language teaching methods (principles and techniques).

Course Content

Students will learn about several approaches and methods of language teaching. Exploration of teaching trends will span from those introduced during the 20th century to current communicative approaches. A broad range of alternative methods (e.g. Total Physical Response, Suggestopedia, Community Language Learning) will also be prominent in the course content. The course investigates ways in which different approaches and methods can be used in the foreign language lesson in order to create a rich learning environment. Participants are required to give practical presentations about different teaching methods by staging short teaching sequences.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Orientation to the course, syllabus. Sign up for tasks
2) An Overview: The History of Language Teaching • Richards & Rodgers, Ch. 1: A Brief History of Language Teaching • Brown, Ch. 4: A “Methodical? History of Language Teaching The Nature of Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching • Richards & Rodgers, Ch. 2 • Celce-Murcia, M. (Ed.), (2001). Language Teaching Approaches: An overview. In Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language (3-11). Heinle and Heinle.
3) Grammar Translation Method • Larsen-Freeman, Ch. 2 The Direct Method • Larson-Freeman, Ch. 3
4) The Audio-lingual Method • Larsen-Freeman, Ch. 4 • Richards & Rodgers, Ch. 4
5) The Total Physical Response Method • Larsen-Freeman, Ch. 8 • Richards & Rodgers, Ch. 6
6) The Silent Way • Larsen-Freeman, Ch. 5 • Richards & Rodgers, Ch. 7
7) Community Language Learning • Larsen-Freeman, Ch. 7 • Richards & Rodgers, Ch. 8
8) Suggestopedia • Larsen-Freeman, Ch. 6 • Richards & Rodgers, Ch. 10
9) Communicative Language Teaching • Larsen-Freeman, Ch. 9 • Richards & Rodgers, Ch. 5
10) The Natural Approach • Krashen & Terrel, Ch. 1 and Ch. 3 • Richards & Rodgers, Ch. 9
11) Cooperative Language Learning • Olsen, R.E. and Kagan, S. (1992). About cooperative learning: A teacher resource book. In C. Kessler, (Ed.), Cooperative language learning: A teacher’s resource book, (1-30). Prentice Hall. • Coelho, E. (1992) Cooperative learning: Foundation for a communicative curriculum. In C. Kessler, (Ed.), Cooperative language learning: A teacher’s resource book, (1-49). Prentice Hall.
12) Task-based Learning
13) Content-based Language Instruction • Snow, A.M. (2001). Content-based and immersion models for second and foreign language teaching. In Celce-Murcia, M. (Ed.), Language Teaching Approaches: An overview. In Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language (303-318) Heinle and Heinle.
14) Comparing and Evaluating Methods • Prabhu, N.S. (1990). There is no best method – why? TESOL Quarterly, 24 (2): 161-176.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Larson-Freeman, D. (2000). Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching. Oxford
University Press. 2nd Edition.
Richards, J. & Rodgers, T. (2001). Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching. Cambridge
University Press. 2nd Edition.
References: Larson-Freeman, D. (2000). Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching. Oxford
University Press. 2nd Edition.
Richards, J. & Rodgers, T. (2001). Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching. Cambridge
University Press. 2nd Edition.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Application 2 % 10
Presentation 2 % 30
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 30
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 70
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 30
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Application 3 6 18
Study Hours Out of Class 8 5 40
Presentations / Seminar 2 6 12
Homework Assignments 4 10 40
Midterms 1 2 2
Paper Submission 4 8 32
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 188

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) Students will be able to demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge in the areas of Educational/Instructional Technology.
2) Students will be able to conduct research in the area of Educational/Instructional Technology.
3) Students will be able to plan and evaluate in the process of teaching information technologies.
4) Students will be able to select and implement appropriate strategies and techniques for teaching information technologies.
5) Students will be able to put their theoretical information into practice in the area of Educational/Instructional Technology.
6) Students will be able to design and develop educational materials, software and games.
7) Students will be able to implement information technologies effectively in and outside of educational environments.
8) Students will be able to measure and evaluate learners' performances in educational environments.
9) Students will be able to self-improve their knowledge continuously in information technologies.
10) Students will be able to act ethically in electronic and non-electronic educational environments, and pass these values to next generations.
11) Students will be able to plan, manage, and evaluate educational projects.
12) Students will be able to find out the technologic necessities of companies, and set up these technologies.