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
ELT2108 English Language Teaching Programs Spring
Fall
2 0 2 3
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: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi FATOŞ UĞUR ESKİÇIRAK
Course Objectives: To develop teacher candidates’ knowledge and skills in development of English language programs, and teacher competencies.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
By the end of this course, students will be able to explain general concepts related to curriculum.
By the end of this course, students will be able to define the principles of English language programs.
By the end of this course, students will be able to explain the approach, content and skills in current English language programs
By the end of this course, students will be able to define assessment and evaluation approaches in English language programs.
By the end of this course, students will be able to define teacher competencies.

Course Content

Basic concepts of curriculum; historical evolution of English language teaching programs, curriculum approach and content of current English programs, skills intended to be deveoped; areas of learning and sub-learning; distribution of learning objectives according to class levels and their limitations, relation between English language curriculum and other courses; methods, techniques, and materials used in English language curricula; assessment and evaluation in English language curricula; teacher competencies.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Basic concepts of curriculum
2) Program design principles (scope, continuity, coherence, balance, usability and flexibility)
3) Historical development of English language teaching programs
4) The approach and content of current English language teaching curricula
5) Skills current English language teaching curricula aim to develop
6) Learning and sub-learning areas on which current English language curricula are based
7) Distribution of learning objectives according to class levels and their limitations
8) Methods, techniques, tools and materials used in current English language curricula
9) Midterm
10) Assessment and evaluation approaches in current English language curricula
11) Analysis of primary and secondary English language programs in the context of program design principles
12) Historical development of teacher competencies
13) Examination of current teacher competencies
14) Relating teacher competencies with teaching programs

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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 3 % 25
Presentation % 0
Project 1 % 15
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 20
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 30
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 55
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 45
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
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 0 0 0
Project 1 6 6
Homework Assignments 3 6 18
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 8 8
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 15 15
Total Workload 75

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.
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.