Information
Code | ELT754 |
Name | Critical Evaluation of Research in ELT |
Term | 2022-2023 Academic Year |
Semester | . Semester |
Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
ECTS | 6 ECTS |
National Credit | 3 National Credit |
Teaching Language | İngilizce |
Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
Type | Normal |
Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EBRU KAYA |
Course Goal / Objective
To enable students to critisize the articles in ELT by the help of their knowledge in Research Methods
Course Content
Examining the articles written İn ELT; Research principles, methods, designs and concepts; research questions and hypothesis; critisizing thesis written in EFL areas
Course Precondition
No prerequisite
Resources
Fraenkel, J.R.,Wallen, N.E., & Hyun, H.H. (2011). How to design and evaluate research in education.Mc Graw Hill. Freeman, D. (1998). Doing Teacher-Research: From inquiry to understanding. London: Heinle & Heinle. The notes of the Lecturer and Students' presentations The recent articles written in the field of EFL teaching and learning
Notes
Borg,W.R.& Gall, M.D. (1990). Education Research: An introduction. New York: Longman. Johnson, K.E. (1999). Understanding language teaching: Reasoning in action.London: Heinle & Heinle.
Course Learning Outcomes
Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
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LO01 | Studens can elaborate on research designs |
LO02 | Students can improve their konwledge about datat collection tools |
LO03 | Students can formulate effective research questios |
LO04 | Students improve their ability in analysing the datat |
LO05 | Students can examine any article written in ELT |
LO06 | Students can critisize the articles from different perspectives |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
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PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students know various teaching methodologies and can implement them in their teaching | 2 |
PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can apply various approaches for specific purposes | |
PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can assess and evaluate the learning process | 1 |
PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Students can develop appropriate teaching materials in accordance with the objectives | |
PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students are aware of first and second language learning theories and can compare them | 3 |
PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students are aware of the role of culture and its relationship to foreign language learning | |
PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Students give importance to professional development | 3 |
PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Students can get published nation-wide and also internationally | 4 |
PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can produce thesis reflecting their knowledge of research methodology | 4 |
PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can carry out action research to improve learning and teaching | 4 |
PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can conduct interdisciplinary studies | |
PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Students are aware of ethical issues in academic research | 3 |
Week Plan
Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
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1 | Formulating effective research questions | reading the relevant chapter beforehand | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
2 | Hypothesis and types of hypothesis | reading the relevant capter beforehand | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Örnek Olay |
3 | Ethical considerations in research | Finding and reading articles written in ELT | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
4 | Data collection process and tools | reading articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
5 | Analysing the data | reading the relevant chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması |
6 | Writiing appropriate conclusion | reading articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
7 | Research Designs | Reading the relevant chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying for the exam | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
9 | Preparing a reference list | Finding ready made reference lists | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma, Bireysel Çalışma |
10 | Guidelines in writing a scientific article | Searching about the guidelines in writing a thesis | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
11 | Limitations and implications of a study | Evaluating articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
12 | Direct and İndirect quotation | Searching about direct and indirect quotations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
13 | Preparing a report | Revising the rules about how to prepare a report | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası |
14 | Reference citations in an article | Reading about how to make citations in a text | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösterip Yaptırma, Beyin Fırtınası |
15 | Students' presentation | Preparing a slide show | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma |
16 | Term Exams | Studying for the exam | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
17 | Term Exams | Studying for the exam | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
Student Workload - ECTS
Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
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Course Related Works | |||
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
Assesment Related Works | |||
Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
ECTS | 6 ECTS |