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
ELT5005 Teaching English as a Foreign Language and the Learner Fall 3 0 3 8
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: Every classroom contains individuals who have diverse strengths, backgrounds, and learning approaches. Different classrooms, too, feature different student dynamics. ELT 5005 aims to aid the teacher in identifying these individual and group features and to equip him/her with tools to serve the students and to manage the classroom effectively.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Upon completion of the course, the student-teacher will be familiar with motivational and behavioral factors that affect academic performance in both individuals and groups. With this enhanced familiarity will come enhanced ability: the student-teacher will have the tools to create learning environments that encourage positive social interaction and active engagement in learning, which will be marked by higher degrees of learner autonomy.

Course Content

Brain-based learning, multiple intelligences, learning styles and strategies, communication techniques, classroom management strategies, learner autonomy, and learner training all represent important components of the course. Furthermore, the class borrows from educational psychology to address motivation, attitude, personality factors, and cognitive styles as they relate to the classroom. Assessment is measured both through students’ ability to demonstrate their understanding of the key themes as well as their ability to apply this knowledge to specific classroom situations.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Course introduction Needs Analysis Introduction to Learning Disabilities
2) Individual Differences and Learning Disabilities
3) Learner Differences and Learning Disabilities in ELT
4) Brain-based learning
5) Learning Styles
6) Multiple intelligences
7) Multiple Intelligences Theory and Second Language Learning
8) Beliefs and Attitudes (in Language Learning and Teaching)
9) Personality Factors in Language Learning
10) Learner Autonomy
11) Language Learning Strategies
12) Stress and Anxiety in Language Learning and Teaching
13) Motivation in Language Learning
14) Action Research in ELT

Sources

Course Notes: Armstrong, T. (2009). Muliple Intelligences in the Classroom (3rd Ed). Alexandria, Virginia: Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development. Cipani, E. (2004). Classroom Management for all Teachers, (2nd ed). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall.
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 10 % 10
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments 10 % 30
Presentation 1 % 20
Project 1 % 40
Seminar % 0
Midterms % 0
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final % 0
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
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
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 0 0 0
Presentations / Seminar 1 10 10
Project 1 40 40
Homework Assignments 10 10 100
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0
Midterms 0 0 0
Paper Submission 0
Jury 0
Final 0 0 0
Total Workload 192

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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