TÜRKÇE
ENGLISH
Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | YDI302 |
| Name | Teaching English to Young Learners II |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. RANA YILDIRIM |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. HASAN BEDİR
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. GÜLDEN İLİN (Bahar) (B Group) (Ins. in Charge) Prof. Dr. RANA YILDIRIM (Bahar) (C Group) (Ins. in Charge) Prof. Dr. GÜLDEN İLİN (Bahar) (D Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
Course Goal / Objective
This course focuses on the teaching of English as a foreign language to young learners (TEYL) from both a theoretical and practical standpoint.
Course Content
Introduction to Young Learners (YLs): Characteristics of YLs; How YLs think and learn; Determining priorities, syllabus, and coursebook; The nature of activities for YLs; Classroom Language; teaching language structures; Teaching vocabulary; Stories: Reading and telling stories; Classroom management; Assessing YLs.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Distinguishes characteristic features of different age groups. |
| LO02 | Has the theoretical knowledge about language teaching. |
| LO03 | Criticizes coursebooks from different perspectives and selects. |
| LO04 | Designs new materials according to the needs. |
| LO05 | Teaches according to the characteristic features of age groups. |
| LO06 | Knows the theories about teaching English to young learners. |
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 | 5 |
| PLO02 | - | Knowledge on the basic concept, theories and movement in the areas of linguistics, culture, literature, translation and communication. | 5 |
| PLO03 | - | Knowledge on learner variables such as age, level, learning styles and strategies and their impact on the process of learning and teaching English | 5 |
| PLO04 | - | Students have knowledge on qualitative and quantitative research methods in the area | 5 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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 | 5 |
| PLO07 | - | Analyze teaching materials with a critical perspective and adopt and develop these teaching materials | 5 |
| PLO08 | - | Evaluate the problems in the process of English language teaching and offer effective solutions to these problems | 5 |
| PLO09 | - | Use teaching methods and techniques in order to develop learners´´ critical and creative thinking skills, and problem solving skills | 5 |
| PLO10 | - | Evaluate the students´´ learning outcomes multi-directionally by using various methods | 5 |
| 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 | 5 |
| PLO12 | - | Develop independent behavioral skills such as taking initiative and being creative in teaching practices | 5 |
| PLO13 | - | Students can recognize themselves as individuals and use their strengths and learn from their weaknesses | 5 |
| PLO14 | - | Use the ways to access information effectively | 5 |
| PLO15 | - | Use language learning strategies effectively | 5 |
| PLO16 | - | Students can use information and communication strategies in the area of English language teaching | 5 |
| PLO17 | - | Be aware of cultural factors at a national and international level which might be influential in English language teaching | 5 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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 | 5 |
| PLO20 | - | Students can have professional self-confidence and grasp , internalize and implement social and cultural responsibilities as a teacher | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Receptive Skills for YLs: Teaching listening (Rhymes, Chants, Tongue twisters, Songs, TPR) | Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the course titled Teaching English to YLs I | |
| 2 | Receptive Skills for YLs: Teaching listening (Rhymes, Chants, Tongue twisters, Songs, TPR | Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the course titled Teaching English to YLs I | |
| 3 | Receptive Skills for YLs: Teaching listening (Rhymes, Chants, Tongue twisters, Songs, TPR | Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the course titled Teaching English to YLs I | |
| 4 | Receptive Skills for YLs: Teaching reading | Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the course titled Teaching English to YLs I | |
| 5 | Receptive Skills for YLs: Teaching reading | Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the course titled Teaching English to YLs I | |
| 6 | Productive Skills: Teaching speaking (Drama, role-play) | Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the course titled Teaching English to YLs I | |
| 7 | Productive Skills: Teaching speaking (Drama, role-play) | Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the course titled Teaching English to YLs I | |
| 8 | Midterm | Revision | |
| 9 | Productive Skills: Teaching writing | Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the course titled Teaching English to YLs I | |
| 10 | Productive Skills: Teaching writing | Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the course titled Teaching English to YLs I | |
| 11 | The development of childrens thinking and understanding | Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the course titled Teaching English to YLs I | |
| 12 | Theme-based language learning | Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the course titled Teaching English to YLs I | |
| 13 | Theme-based language learning | Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the course titled Teaching English to YLs I | |
| 14 | Revision- Paper submission | Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the course titled Teaching English to YLs I | |
| 15 | Revision | Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the course titled Teaching English to YLs I | |
| 16 | Final | Revision | |
| 17 | Final | Revision |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 20 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 80 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |