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
ELT6022 Early Bilingualism 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 YEŞİM KEŞLİ DOLLAR
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. KENAN DİKİLİTAŞ
Course Objectives: *Discuss the historical background of bilingual education
* Explain procedures (e.g. Language Proficiency Assessment Committee) for the identification, assessment, and instructional placement of English language learners.
* Demonstrate an awareness of global issues and perspectives related to bilingual education, including how bilingual education and bilingualism are perceived throughout the world.
 Discuss the importance of creating an additive educational program that reinforces a bicultural identity including understanding the differences between acculturation and assimilation.
* Elucidate convergent research related to bilingual education (e.g. best instructional practices as determined by student achievement).
* Give specific details about models of bilingual education, including characteristics and goals of various types of bilingual education programs, research findings on the effectiveness of various models of bilingual education.
* Use knowledge of various bilingual education models to make appropriate instructional decisions based on program model and design, and select appropriate instructional strategies and materials in relation to specific program models.
*Explain how to create an effective bilingual and multicultural learning environment
* Clarify how to create a learning environment that addresses bilingual students' affective, linguistic, and cognitive needs.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
 Discuss the historical background of bilingual education
 Explain procedures (e.g. Language Proficiency Assessment Committee) for the identification, assessment, and instructional placement of English language learners.
 Demonstrate an awareness of global issues and perspectives related to bilingual education, including how bilingual education and bilingualism are perceived throughout the world.
 Discuss the importance of creating an additive educational program that reinforces a bicultural identity including understanding the differences between acculturation and assimilation.
 Elucidate convergent research related to bilingual education (e.g. best instructional practices as determined by student achievement).
 Give specific details about models of bilingual education, including characteristics and goals of various types of bilingual education programs, research findings on the effectiveness of various models of bilingual education.
 Use knowledge of various bilingual education models to make appropriate instructional decisions based on program model and design, and select appropriate instructional strategies and materials in relation to specific program models.
 Explain how to create an effective bilingual and multicultural learning environment
 Clarify how to create a learning environment that addresses bilingual students' affective, linguistic, and cognitive needs.

Course Content

A study of the historical, legal and theoretical foundations of bilingual education, including a review of programmatic designs.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction NA
2) Types of Bilingual Education  Historical Overview of Bilingual Education Readings
3) The Early Development of Bilingualism Readings
4) The Later Development of Bilingualism Readings
5) Cognitive Theories of Bilingualism and Curriculum  Bilingualism and Cognition Readings
6) Measurement of Bilingualism Readings
7) Bilingual teachers in real world schools Readings
8) Education for Bilingualism and Biliteracy Readings
9) Effective Teaching in a Bilingual Classroom Readings
10) The Effectiveness of Bilingual Education Readings
11) Effective Schools and Classrooms for Bilingual Students Readings
12)  Identity and Empowerment in Bilingual Education Readings
13) Project Presentations NA
14) Project Presentations NA

Sources

Course Notes: Baker, C. (2011). Foundations of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, 5th ed. Clevedon, UK: Multilingual Matters, Ltd.
References: Baker, C. (2011). Foundations of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, 5th ed. Clevedon, UK: Multilingual Matters, Ltd.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 3 % 10
Laboratory 0 % 0
Application 0 % 0
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes 0 % 0
Homework Assignments 0 % 0
Presentation 1 % 20
Project 1 % 50
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 0 % 0
Preliminary Jury 0 % 0
Final 0 % 0
Paper Submission 1 % 20
Jury 0 % 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 1 30 30
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 1 20 20
Study Hours Out of Class 0 0 0
Presentations / Seminar 1 35 35
Project 1 50 50
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 0 0 0
Paper Submission 2 40 80
Jury 0 0 0
Final 0 0 0
Total Workload 257

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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