ELT736 Problem Based Learning in ELT

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code ELT736
Name Problem Based Learning in ELT
Term 2022-2023 Academic Year
Term Spring
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Belirsiz
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. YASEMİN KIRKGÖZ
Course Instructor
1


Course Goal / Objective

This course aims to gain in the participants theoretical knowledge about PBL and develop their knowledge and skills in designing and evaluating PBL curricula.

Course Content

Definition of Problem Based Learning (PBL), historical development, different PBL models, implementation of PBL in different fields, designing and evaluating PBL curricula, the state of PBL in Turkey and in the world

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Barell, John F. ( 2007) Problem-Based Learning: An Inquiry Approach. 2nd Edition. Sage: corvin Press. Kırkgöz, Y. (2017). Working the Problem: Finding Solutions to Student Dissatisfaction in EAP for Engineering. In Stewart, T. (Ed.), TESOL Voices: Insider Accounts of Classroom Life Higher Education (pp.17-26). Alexandria, Va: TESOL Press. Kırkgöz, Y. (2018). Problem-based Learning in a Teacher Education Program: A Study of Learning Outcomes. In Genç, Z. S. (Ed.) Updating Perspectives on English Language Teaching and Teacher Education (pp 79- 92). Peter Lang. ISBN: 978-3-631-70314-4 Kırkgöz, Y. (2015). Designing and implementing an innovative problem-based teacher education course. American Journal of Educational Science, 1(5), 229-239. http://www.aiscience.org/journal/ajes. Stanley, Neil (2016). Problem-Based Learning. Routledge.

Notes

Additional materials will be provided by the course instructor.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Comprehends a general perspective towards PBL in ELT
LO02 Understands definitions of PBL and its various models
LO03 Comprehends implementation of PBL in schools
LO04 Evaluates implementation of PBL in higher education context
LO05 Analyses components of a PBL-based program
LO06 Compares PBL from different professions
LO07 Evaluates PBL from different professions
LO08 Analysis pros and cons of PBL applications
LO09 Evaluates PBL programs critically
LO10 Comprehends PBL in Turkey
LO11 Understands PBL in the world
LO12 Evaluates critically articles in teacher education
LO13 Evaluates critically articles social sciences
LO14 Evaluates critically articles in physical sciences
LO15 Makes an overall evaluation of the course


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students know various teaching methodologies and can implement them in their teaching 1
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students can apply various approaches for specific purposes 2
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students can assess and evaluate the learning process 2
PLO04 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Students can develop appropriate teaching materials in accordance with the objectives 3
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students are aware of first and second language learning theories and can compare them 1
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students are aware of the role of culture and its relationship to foreign language learning 2
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Students give importance to professional development 4
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Students can get published nation-wide and also internationally 2
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 4
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Students are aware of ethical issues in academic research 3


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 A general introduction to problem-based learning (PBL) in English language teaching (ELT) Reading the assigned articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma
2 Definition of PBL and its various models Listing different PBL models Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Grup Çalışması, Problem Çözme, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
3 Implementation of PBL in schools Searching the internet Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Grup Çalışması, Örnek Olay, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
4 Implementation of PBL in higher education context Reading an article and a book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Bireysel Çalışma
5 A detailed investigation of a PBL-based program Writing components of a PBL program Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Örnek Olay, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
6 Examples of PBL from different professions Searching the internet Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
7 Pros and cons of PBL applications Listing the pros and cons of PBL Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Bireysel Çalışma, Problem Çözme
8 Mid-Term Exam
9 An evaluation of PBL programs Summarizing the topic Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Bireysel Çalışma, Problem Çözme
10 PBL in Turkey Reading and summarizing articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Grup Çalışması, Problem Çözme
11 PBL in the world Searching the internet for note taking on the topic Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Bireysel Çalışma, Problem Çözme
12 Critical evaluation of articles in teacher education Summarizing related articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Bireysel Çalışma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
13 Critical evaluation of articles in social sciences Summarizing related articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Bireysel Çalışma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
14 Critical evaluation of articles in physical sciences Reviewing articles on physical sciences Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Bireysel Çalışma, Problem Çözme
15 An overall evaluation Writing a short article on PBL Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Grup Çalışması, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
16 Term Exams Project preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Proje / Tasarım
17 Term Exams Project preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Proje / Tasarım


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
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

Update Time: 20.01.2023 08:47