MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ELT5002 Course and Materials Evaluation and Development in ELT Fall 3 0 3 12
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AYLİN TEKİNER TOLU
Course Objectives: This course presents an overview of major trends in materials design for English language teaching. These are presented according to theoretical principles, and their strengths and weaknesses are analyzed. Students discuss current issues in syllabus and materials' design such as task-based language teaching and content-based instruction.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Students can critically analyze the language curriculum/syllabus/course and teaching materials.
2. Students can critically select, analyze and evaluate teaching materials.
3. Students can articulate and develop their own criteria for theories/philosophy of language curriculum designs & materials evaluation.
4. Students can select, adapt, and create English language teaching materials based on discussed principles.

Course Content

Major approaches to the ELT field and syllabus creation are investigated through a discussion of needs analysis, course objectives and course evaluation. Course book materials are examined then supplemented or replaced in accordance with specific course objectives and learners’ needs. Students become familiar with a variety of materials. Opportunities are provided for critiquing, developing and adapting materials for a wide range of contexts and target groups.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Course introduction
2) Overview of language teaching approaches McDonough and Shaw, “The Framework of Materials and Methods.” & “The Impact of the Communicative Approach.”
3) Materials Design and Development McDonough and Shaw, “Reading Skills,” “Listening Skills” Tomlinson, Ch. 5 A framework for materials writing (page 107-134)
4) Materials in language teaching Tomlinson: “A Glossary of Basic Terms for materials development in language teaching” & Introduction: principles and procedures of materials development
5) Materials in language teaching Tomlinson Ch. 10 (pages 236-266)
6) Evaluation and adaptation of materials McDonough and Shaw “Evaluating ELT Materials,” “Adapting Materials”
7) Current Approaches to Materials Design
8) Materials Design and Development McDonough and Shaw, “Reading Skills,” “Listening Skills” Tomlinson, Ch. 5 A framework for materials writing (page 107-134)
9) Materials Design and Development McDonough and Shaw, “Speaking Skills,” “Writing Skills” “Integrated Skills”
10) CALL Materials Tomlinson, Part D. Chp 12 (pages 303-328) Use an open source software- Web 2.0 tool- to create a material & present it to the class
11) CALL Materials Technology Tomlinson, Part D. Chp 12 (pages 328-352) Use an open source software- Web 2.0 tool- to create a material & present it to the class
12) Guest speaker Coursebook material development and promoting them
13) Final Project Presentations: Coursebook evaluations
14) Final Project Presentations: Comparison of coursebooks

Sources

Course Notes: Richards, J. C. (2001). Curriculum Development in Language Teaching. Cambridge University Press
References: McKay, S. L. (2003). Toward an Appropriate EIL Pedagogy: Re-Examining Common ELT Assumptions. International Journal of Applied Linguistics, 13 (1), 1-22. Graves, K. (2001). Teachers as course developers. Cambridge: Cambridge University press. Cummingsworth, A. (1995). Choosing your coursebook. Heinemann. Nunan, D. (1993). Syllabus design. Oxford: Oxford University Press. White, R. (1993). The ELT curriculum: design, innovation, and implementation. Blackwell. Yalden, J. (1987). The communicative syllabus: evolution, design and implantation. Prentice-Hall. Breen, M. (1985). Authenticity in the language classroom. Applied Linguistics, 6 (1), 60-70. Clarke, D. F. (1989). Materials adaptation: why leave it all to the teacher? ELT Journal, 43 (2), 133-141. Sheldon, L. E. (1988). Evaluation ELT textbooks and materials. ELT Journal, 42 (4), 237-246. Tomlinson, B. (2005). Materials development in language teaching. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Edge, J. & Wharton, S. Autonomy and development: living in the materials world (295-311) Long & Crooke. (1992). Three approaches to task-based syllabus design. TESOL Quarterly, Johnston, B. (2003). Values in English language teaching. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments 6 % 30
Presentation 1 % 10
Project 1 % 20
Seminar % 0
Midterms % 0
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 30
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 6 8 48
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 0 0 0
Presentations / Seminar 1 3 3
Project 2 30 60
Homework Assignments 4 8 32
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 0 0 0
Paper Submission 1 6 6
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 194

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution