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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | YDI404 |
| Name | Discussion Skills |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. 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 | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. MÜNİRE GÜL BİÇER |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. CEM CAN
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Öğr. Gör. MÜNİRE GÜL BİÇER (Bahar) (B Group) (Ins. in Charge) Öğr. Gör. MÜNİRE GÜL BİÇER (Bahar) (C Group) (Ins. in Charge) Öğr. Gör. MÜNİRE GÜL BİÇER (Bahar) (D Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
Course Goal / Objective
teaching discussion skills
Course Content
group discussion skills
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Students will become aware of discussion skills. |
| LO02 | students will understand the key skills and behaviours required to facilitate a group discussion |
| LO03 | students will be able to prepare effectively for group discussions. |
| LO04 | students will be able to learn the importance of turn takings durind discussions. |
| LO05 | students will be able to consider some of the difficult behaviours that can occur in group discussions. |
| LO06 | students will be able to think of some possible strategies for dealing with these. |
| LO07 | students will be able to find and develop ideas for an effective group discussion. |
| LO08 | students will be able to develop counter arguments. |
| LO09 | students will be able to learn and practice how to reach a consensus in the end of a discussion. |
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 | 1 |
| PLO02 | - | Knowledge on the basic concept, theories and movement in the areas of linguistics, culture, literature, translation and communication. | 1 |
| PLO03 | - | Knowledge on learner variables such as age, level, learning styles and strategies and their impact on the process of learning and teaching English | 1 |
| PLO04 | - | Students have knowledge on qualitative and quantitative research methods in the area | 1 |
| 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 | 1 |
| 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 | 3 |
| PLO07 | - | Analyze teaching materials with a critical perspective and adopt and develop these teaching materials | 3 |
| PLO08 | - | Evaluate the problems in the process of English language teaching and offer effective solutions to these problems | 3 |
| PLO09 | - | Use teaching methods and techniques in order to develop learners´´ critical and creative thinking skills, and problem solving skills | 1 |
| PLO10 | - | Evaluate the students´´ learning outcomes multi-directionally by using various methods | 3 |
| 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 | 1 |
| PLO12 | - | Develop independent behavioral skills such as taking initiative and being creative in teaching practices | 1 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | definition and basics of discussion will be taught | performance evaluation | |
| 2 | definition and basics of discussion will be discussed | performance evaluation | |
| 3 | analysis of different discussion contexts will be done | performance evaluation | |
| 4 | different discussion contexts will be studied | performance evaluation | |
| 5 | sample discussion groups will be formed | performance evaluation | |
| 6 | tutorial | performance evaluation | |
| 7 | tutorial | performance evaluation | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | performance evaluation | |
| 9 | group discussion and feedback | performance evaluation | |
| 10 | feedback and group discussion | performance evaluation | |
| 11 | groups will discuss and they will be given feedback | performance evaluation | |
| 12 | continuation of group discussion and feedback | performance evaluation | |
| 13 | continuation of group discussion and feedback | performance evaluation | |
| 14 | group discussion and feedback | performance evaluation | |
| 15 | revision | performance evaluation | |
| 16 | Term Exams | exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | exam |
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 |