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| Code | INGZ201 |
| Name | Approaches to English Language Learning and Teaching |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör.Dr. AYŞE GÖRGÜN |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör.Dr. AYŞE GÖRGÜN
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EBRU KAYA (B Group) (Ins. in Charge) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EBRU KAYA (C Group) (Ins. in Charge) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EBRU KAYA (D Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
Course Goal / Objective
To enable teacher candidates to develop the skills to define, analyze, and synthesize approaches, methods, and techniques in language teaching and to make appropriate decisions by considering students' goals and needs in English language teaching.
Course Content
The history of foreign language teaching, approaches, methods, and techniques in English language teaching, foreign language learning theories, the roles of teachers and students in language teaching, and the role of technology in language teaching
Course Precondition
No prerequisite course
Resources
Larsen-Freeman, D. and Anderson, M. (2011). Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching. Oxford University Press. Richards, J. C. ve Rodgers, T. S. (2014). Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching (3rd ed.). Cambridge University Press.
Notes
Internet resources, slide shows prepared by the lecturer
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Students define the terms approach, method, and technique. |
| LO02 | Students acquire the ability to define, analyze, and compare the similarities and differences between language learning theories. |
| LO03 | Students develop the ability to select and apply techniques appropriate to the language teaching method. |
| LO04 | Students develop the ability to compare foreign language teaching methods, identify, synthesize, and apply the most suitable method(s) that best serve their learners' language learning objectives. |
| LO05 | Students design and implement an appropriate lesson plan for a language class with defined characteristics. |
| LO06 | Students define and appropriately use the necessary terminology related to language teaching. |
| LO07 | Students define different types of intelligence and learning styles and prepare lesson plans and activities that align with them. |
| LO08 | Students define the role of technology in language learning and teaching and integrate it into the process in a goal-oriented manner. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students have knowledge on theory, practice and terminology in the area of learning and teaching English as a foreign language | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knowledge on the basic concept, theories and movement in the areas of linguistics, culture, literature, translation and communication. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knowledge on learner variables such as age, level, learning styles and strategies and their impact on the process of learning and teaching English | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students have knowledge on qualitative and quantitative research methods in the area | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | 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 | 4 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | 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 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyze teaching materials with a critical perspective and adopt and develop these teaching materials | 2 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Evaluate the problems in the process of English language teaching and offer effective solutions to these problems | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Use teaching methods and techniques in order to develop learners´´ critical and creative thinking skills, and problem solving skills | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Evaluate the students´´ learning outcomes multi-directionally by using various methods | 1 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | 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 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develop independent behavioral skills such as taking initiative and being creative in teaching practices | 2 |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Students can recognize themselves as individuals and use their strengths and learn from their weaknesses | |
| PLO14 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Use the ways to access information effectively | 3 |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Use language learning strategies effectively | 5 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Students can use information and communication strategies in the area of English language teaching | 5 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Be aware of cultural factors at a national and international level which might be influential in English language teaching | 3 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | 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 | 3 |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Communicate with the school administration, parents, colleagues and non-governmental organizations in order to develop individual, psychological, ethical, social and cultural skills of learners | 2 |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | 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 | The brief history of language teaching; examining fundamental concepts such as approach, method, and technique. | No prior preparation is required. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 2 | Examining and comparing/contrasting the characteristics of the Grammar-Translation Method and the Direct Method. | Research from various sources, comparison, and reading Larsen-Freeman, pages 33-36 and 46-49. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 3 | Examining the characteristics of the Behaviorist Theory and the Audio-Lingual Method. | Research from various sources, and reading Larsen-Freeman, pages 60-66. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 4 | Examining the characteristics of Cognitivism and the Silent Way Method. | Research from various sources, and reading Larsen-Freeman, pages 82-87. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 5 | Examining the characteristics of Humanistic Education. | Searching from different sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 6 | Examining the characteristics of the Desuggestopedia Method. | Research from various sources, and reading Larsen-Freeman, pages 103-106. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 7 | Examining the characteristics of the Community Language Learning | Research from various sources, and reading Larsen-Freeman, pages 119-123. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 8 | Mid-term exam | Mid-term exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Examining the characteristics of Total Physical Response | Research from various sources, and reading Larsen-Freeman, pages 139-141. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 10 | Examining the characteristics of Communicative Language Teaching | Research from various sources, and reading Larsen-Freeman, pages 154-157. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 11 | Examining the characteristics of Constructivisim | Searching from different sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 12 | Examining the characteristics of Task-Based Instruction/Content-Based Instruction | Research from various sources and reading Larsen-Freeman, pages 176-178. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 13 | Examining the characteristics of Participatory Approach/Cooperative Learning | Research from various sources, and reading Larsen-Freeman, pages 2126-218. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 14 | Examining the characteristics of Learning Strategy Training/Multiple Intelligences | Research from various sources, and reading Larsen-Freeman, pages 230-232. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 15 | Examining the characteristics of Connectivism/Mobile Learning/Blended Learning | Searching from different sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Final exam | Final exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Final exam | Final exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||