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
EDS3003 Classroom Management Fall 2 2 3 4

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): Instructor NEŞE UYANIK
Prof. Dr. DERİN ATAY
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi FATOŞ UĞUR ESKİÇIRAK
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The main objective of the course is to teach students to basic concepts and factors of classroom management

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
• will be able to explain concepts and factors of classroom management
• will know about behavioristic, cognitivist and humanist approaches to classroom management
• will be able to determine the classroom management approach and model that fits his/her personality
• will be able to develop a repertoire of behaviors regarding establishment of classroom rules, reward&punishment, praise&consequences, time management,, body language etc. within the framework of alternative models
• will be able to explain unwanted student behavior and how to intervene those behavior with reference to various approaches.
• will be able to explain preventive classroom management behaviors

Course Content

This course is about how various discipline and management systems can be applied to classroom environment in order to maintain class stability and effective learning. Various contemporary approaches to discipline and conflict resolution will be covered as well as the types of behavioral problems to be met in class and measures to be developed for them. Social and psychological factors that affect the student behavior, class medium, group interaction, developing rules for class management, organization in class, motivation, communication, creating a positive medium suitable for learning are also among the topics that will be discussed.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Meeting & Introduction: What is classroom management? Why do we need such a management system? Personality and different class management styles. Wolfgang Ch.1-2
2) Davranış Analizi Modeli Wolfgang Ch.3
3) Behavior Analysis Model (cont) Wolfgang Ch.3
4) Positive Discipline Model Wolfgang Ch.4
5) Positive Discipline Model (cont) Wolfgang Ch.4
6) Assertive Discipline Model Wolfgang Ch.5
7) The Social Discipline Model of Rudolf Dreikurs – Adlerian Theory Wolfgang Ch. 7
8) The Social Discipline Model of Rudolf Dreikurs – Adlerian Theory (cont) Wolfgang Ch. 7
9) Glasser’s Reality Therapy, Control Theory and the Quality School Wolfgang Ch. 8
10) Judicious Discipline Model Wolfgang Ch.9
11) Discipline with Dignity Wolfgang 7th Ed, Ch.9
12) Love and Logic Discipline Wolfgang 7th Ed, Ch.8
13) Rogerian (Emotionally Supportive) Model Wolfgang Ch.11
14) Bullying Prevention in Schools and Classrooms Classroom Management: A Preventive Process Wolfgang 7th Edition, Ch.15 Wolfgang Ch.13
15) Finals week -
16) Finals week -

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Wolfgang, C.H. (2001). Solving Discipline and Classroom Management Problems. Wiley, USA. 5th Ed
Wolfgang, C.H. (2009). Solving Discipline and Classroom Management Problems. Wiley, USA. 7th Ed
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
Midterms 2 % 30
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
Homework Assignments 1 20 20
Midterms 2 15 30
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 112

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. 4
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. 4
16) 16. utilize learning strategies and technology resources by evaluating their relevance to K-12 students’ interests, needs, individual differences, and developmental characteristics.