| ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| ELT4003 | Special Topics in English Language Teaching I | Spring Fall |
3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester |
| Language of instruction: | En |
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MUSTAFA POLAT |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Prof. Dr. KENAN DİKİLİTAŞ |
| Course Objectives: | At the end of the course students will be able to: 1. Use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with much ease and confidence 2. Create interactive presentations (or video) using advanced features of PowerPoint 3. Create classroom materials for ELT using provided technology tools 4. Make a list of effective ELT related websites and software |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. This course aims to focus on developing students’ technology and computer skills so that they can feel competent to evaluate, adapt and create materials for teaching English. 2.They will learn how to use Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and be able to apply them to teach English. 3. They will also learn how to search the Internet effectively to locate sound quality materials and resources. 4. Students will use some Web 2.0 tools to teach English. |
| This course aims at developing students’ technology and computer skills so that they can feel competent to evaluate, adapt and create materials for teaching English. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation | |
| 1) | INTRODUCTION & SYLLABUS | ||
| 2) | Microsoft Word | ||
| 3) | Word: Tables, columns, break | ||
| 4) | Excel | ||
| 5) | Excel: functions | ||
| 6) | PowerPoint | ||
| 7) | PowerPoint video creation | ||
| 8) | The use of the Internet effectively | ||
| 9) | MIDTERM | ||
| 10) | The Internet: advanced search | ||
| 11) | Bookmarking tools | ||
| 12) | Web 2.0 tools | ||
| 13) | Using Web 2.0 tools for language teaching | ||
| 14) | REVISION WEEK | ||
| 15) | Student project presentations | ||
| Course Notes: | Erben, T., Ban, R. & Castenada, M. (2008).Teaching English Language Learners through Technology . Routledge Warschauer, M., Shetzer, H., & Meloni, C. (2000). Internet for English Teaching. Alexandria, VA:TESOL Publications. |
| References: | Computer Assisted English Language Learning Journal (CAELL Journal): a journal for ESL teachers. Now defunct. Formerly published by ISTE, University of Orgeon. For back issues contact ISTE. |
| 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 | 4 | % 40 |
| Presentation | % 0 | |
| Project | % 0 | |
| Seminar | % 0 | |
| Midterms | 1 | % 20 |
| Preliminary Jury | % 0 | |
| Final | 1 | % 30 |
| Paper Submission | % 0 | |
| Jury | % 0 | |
| Bütünleme | % 0 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 70 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 30 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | 6 | 10 | 60 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | 4 | 10 | 40 |
| Field Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework Assignments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quizzes | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Preliminary Jury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Paper Submission | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 146 | ||
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 14) | 14. Use reflective thinking and reflective teaching to examine his/her teaching skills and professional competencies. | |
| 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. | |
| 16) | 16. utilize learning strategies and technology resources by evaluating their relevance to K-12 students’ interests, needs, individual differences, and developmental characteristics. |