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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | YIS409 |
| Name | Classroom Discourse in Action and Teacher Development |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. RANA YILDIRIM |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
This course examines the complex relationship between language, interaction and learning with a view to improving language teachers professional practice. The objectives of the course is to -focus on the main features of classroom discourse and analyse how it is typically structured; - look at the relevance of classroom discourse to teaching and learning; - evaluate different approaches to studying classroom discourse; -focus on the concept of classroom interactional competence.
Course Content
This course examines the complex relationship between language, interaction and learning with a view to improving language teachers professional practice. The objectives of the course is to -focus on the main features of classroom discourse and analyse how it is typically structured; - look at the relevance of classroom discourse to teaching and learning; - evaluate different approaches to studying classroom discourse; -focus on the concept of classroom interactional competence.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
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Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Students have knowledge on theory, practice and terminology in the area of learning and teaching English as a foreign language | |
| PLO02 | - | Knowledge on the basic concept, theories and movement in the areas of linguistics, culture, literature, translation and communication. | |
| PLO03 | - | Knowledge on learner variables such as age, level, learning styles and strategies and their impact on the process of learning and teaching English | |
| PLO04 | - | Students have knowledge on qualitative and quantitative research methods in the area | |
| PLO05 | - | Students can reconstruct knowledge by using pedagogical skills, and develop lesson plans, methods, materials, activities and assessment samples by taking learners´´ ages, levels and needs into account | |
| PLO06 | - | Use information technologies effectively in the process of planning both learning and teaching by taking developmental characteristics and individual differences of learners into account | |
| PLO07 | - | Analyze teaching materials with a critical perspective and adopt and develop these teaching materials | |
| PLO08 | - | Evaluate the problems in the process of English language teaching and offer effective solutions to these problems | |
| PLO09 | - | Use teaching methods and techniques in order to develop learners´´ critical and creative thinking skills, and problem solving skills | |
| PLO10 | - | Evaluate the students´´ learning outcomes multi-directionally by using various methods | |
| PLO11 | - | Students can take responsibility as an individual and as a member of a team to solve the problems in English language teaching and can develop pedagogical knowledge and skills in a continuous manner | |
| PLO12 | - | Develop independent behavioral skills such as taking initiative and being creative in teaching practices | |
| PLO13 | - | Students can recognize themselves as individuals and use their strengths and learn from their weaknesses | |
| PLO14 | - | Use the ways to access information effectively | |
| PLO15 | - | Use language learning strategies effectively | |
| PLO16 | - | Students can use information and communication strategies in the area of English language teaching | |
| PLO17 | - | Be aware of cultural factors at a national and international level which might be influential in English language teaching | |
| PLO18 | - | Students can recognize the structure, purpose and function of the National Education System and act in accordance with the legislation, democratic, social, scientific and cultural values, and professional code of ethics | |
| PLO19 | - | Communicate with the school administration, parents, colleagues and non-governmental organizations in order to develop individual, psychological, ethical, social and cultural skills of learners | |
| PLO20 | - | Students can have professional self-confidence and grasp , internalize and implement social and cultural responsibilities as a teacher |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction: Nature of Classroom Interaction | Related Readings | |
| 2 | Classroom Discourse and Teaching | Related Readings | |
| 3 | Classroom Discourse and Learning | Related Readings | |
| 4 | Approaches to studying classroom discourse | Related Readings | |
| 5 | Approaches to studying classroom discourse | Related Readings | |
| 6 | Alternative approaches to studying classroom discourse | Related Readings | |
| 7 | Alternative approaches to studying classroom discourse | Revision | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Related Readings | |
| 9 | The SETT Framework | Related Readings | |
| 10 | Classroom discourse as reflective practice | Related Readings | |
| 11 | Classroom discourse as reflective practice | Related Readings | |
| 12 | Classroom interactional competence | Related Readings | |
| 13 | Classroom interactional competence | Related Readings | |
| 14 | Classroom Discourse: Looking back | Related Readings | |
| 15 | Classroom Discourse: Future Directions | Related Readings | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Revision | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Revision |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
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| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
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| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |