ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
EDS1001 Introduction to Educational Sciences Fall 2 2 3 6

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. BERNA GÜLOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. BERNA GÜLOĞLU
Instructor NEŞE UYANIK
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MUSTAFA POLAT
Recommended Optional Program Components: -
Course Objectives: To develop a general understanding regarding the field of education. and introduce the students with the basics of educational sociology, philosophy, pioneers and history.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
• Explain the basics terms of education.
* Know the characteristics of effective teachers
• Compare and contrast the main philosophies related to the field of education.
• Understand the importance of philosophy in developing instructional systems and curriculum
• Comprehend the sociological foundations of education.
• Understand the importance of sociology in educational settings and crowds.
• Explain the historical framework and historical development of the field of education, in national and universal context.
• Conceive the important pioneers in the field of education.
• Relate historical facts and development to current educational events, processes, activities.

Course Content

Basic concepts and terminology of education, characteristics of effective teachers, sociology of education, pioneers in education, philosophies of education, history of world education, history of Turkish education.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction. Understanding Teaching Profession. Course slides
2) Characteristics of Effective Teachers Course notes
3) Sociology of education Ballentine, J.H. (1989). Ch1: “Sociology of education”. The Sociology of Education: A Systematic Analysis. London: Prentice-Hall.)
4) Sociology of education Orstein, A.C., Levine, D.U., Guek, G., Vocke, D.E.. Foundations of Education. 12th Edition Ch.10
5) Sociology of Education (cont) Ornstein & Levine, 12th ed / Ch.10-11
6) Sociology of Education (cont) Ornstein & Levine, 12th Ed / Ch11
7) History of Education / World Ornstein & Levine, 5th Ed / Ch.3
8) History of Education / World (cont) Ornstein & Levine, 5th Ed / Ch.3
9) Philosophical foundations of education Ornstein & Levine, 5th Ed / Ch12
10) Philosophical foundations of education (cont) Ornstein & Levine, 5th Ed / Ch12
11) Pioneers in Education Ornstein & Levine, 5th Ed / Ch 4
12) Pioneers in education (cont) Ornstein & Levine, 5th Ed / Ch 4
13) History of Education / Turkey * Hamiloğlu,K. (2001). “The history of education in Turkey” (pp.70-107). The teacher training policies in Turkey in a changing socio-political context from 1946 to the present day. (Unpublished PhD dissertation, Boğaziçi University, İstanbul) * Course slides
14) History of Education / Turkey (cont.) * Hamiloğlu,K. (2001). “The history of education in Turkey” (pp.70-107). The teacher training policies in Turkey in a changing socio-political context from 1946 to the present day. (Unpublished PhD dissertation, Boğaziçi University, İstanbul) * Course slides
15) Final exams -
16) Final exams -

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Orstein, A.C., Levine, D.U., Guek, G., Vocke, D.E.. Foundations of Education. 5 th & 12th Editions.
References: • Ballentine, J.H. (1989). Ch1: “Sociology of education” (pp.40-54). The Sociology of Education:A Systematic Analysis. London: Prentice-Hall.)
• Hamiloğlu,K. (2001). “The history of education in Turkey” (pp.70-107). The teacher training policies in Turkey in a changing socio-political context from 1946 to the present day. (Unpublished PhD dissertation, Boğaziçi University, İstanbul)

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 25
Midterms 1 % 25
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
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Homework Assignments 1 40 40
Midterms 1 20 20
Final 1 30 30
Total Workload 160

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) 1.Being able to describe the issues related with the scientific resources in the field of teaching, English language teaching and educational technologies within the national and international standards.
2) 2.Proficient in the phonology, semantics, grammar and the vocabulary of the language, use the language effectively.
3) 3. Apply theories and research in language acquisition and development to provide optimal learning environments in English language teaching.
4) 4. develop English language teaching materials according to the needs of the learners with a critical perspective.
5) 5. Use appropriate software and technology resources for language teaching effectively in and out of classroom by locating and selecting them.
6) 6. To improve students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, make use of various methods and techniques.
7) 7. Design English language teaching curriculum and lesson plans.
8) 8. Organize effective classrooms that promote English language learning.
9) 9. assess students’ knowledge using multiple measures and alternative assessment techniques in order to evaluate language knowledge and skills in an effective way by using and generating measurement and assessment instruments.
10) 10. Apply major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to the nature and role of culture and cultural groups to construct supportive learning environments and to promote inter-cultural effective communication and pragmatics skills.
11) 11. Take on responsibility in individual and group projects by working cooperatively and meeting the requirements
12) 12. Take into consideration professional and ethical rules and principles. 5
13) 13. Apply the pedagogical implications of the research in the field of English language teaching for his/her personal and professional development, by keeping up with the recent studies. 4
14) 14. Use reflective thinking and reflective teaching to examine his/her teaching skills and professional competencies. 5
15) 15. Transfer the knowledge and skills necessary for life-long learning to students by using metacognitive techniques with the knowledge of how to obtain information effectively. 5
16) 16. utilize learning strategies and technology resources by evaluating their relevance to K-12 students’ interests, needs, individual differences, and developmental characteristics.