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| Code | ELT1748 |
| Name | Investigating Learners in EFL Classes |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| 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 |
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Course Goal / Objective
Enabling students to study, discuss, and synthesize theories and approaches on language learners and learning. Moreover, students will be familiar with important trends and remarkable scholars in language learning.
Course Content
Theories and approaches on language learners and learning. Factors that may hinder and facilitate students' learning in EFL classes
Course Precondition
Nothing
Resources
Singleton, D. (2017). Language aptitude: Desirable trait or acquirable attribute?. Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching, 7(1), 89-103. Priestley, M., Biesta, G., and Robinson, S. (2015). Teacher Agency: An Ecological Approach. London: Bloomsbury. YAZICI, İ. Ç. (2014). Beliefs About Language Learning: Gender Related Or Not?. Çukurova Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi, 23(1), 229-238 Celce-Murcia, M. (2007). Rethinking the role of communicative competence in language teaching. In E. A. Soler & M. P. S. Jordà (eds), Intercultural language use and language learning (pp 41-59). Springer. Santos, J. M. (2017). 21st century learning skills: A challenge in every classroom. International Journal of Emerging Multidisciplinary Research, 1(1), 31-35. Silber‐Varod, V., Eshet‐Alkalai, Y., & Geri, N. (2019). Tracing research trends of 21st‐century learning skills. British Journal of Educational Technology, 50(6), 3099-3118. Boud, D. (1994). Developing student autonomy in learning. NewYork: Nichols Publishing. Chamot, A. U., Barnhardt, S., El-Dinary, P.b., & Robbins, J. (1999). The learning strategies handbook. Longman. Dörnyei, Z. (2005). The psychology of the language learner: Individual differences in second language acquisition. London: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates
Notes
Freeman, D. (1998). Doing teacher-research: From inquiry to understanding. London: Heinle & Heinle. Hedge, T. (2007). Teaching and learning in the language classroom. Oxford: OUP. Johnson, K.E. (1999). Understanding language teaching: Reasoning in action. London: Heinle & Heinle. Taylor, G. R. (2002). Using human learning strategies in the classroom. London: The Scarecrow Press. Hoffman, D. M. (2009). Reflecting on Social Emotional Learning: A Critical Perspective on Trends in the United States. Review of Educational Research, 79(2), 533–556. Casel, 2023. Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning Retrieved from https://casel.org/ Students' presentations and projects
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Students become familiar with important scholars and researchers in EFL teaching. |
| LO02 | Students can define learning theories and principles. |
| LO03 | Students become aware of the factors that may affect learners in EFL classes |
| LO04 | Students will improve their knowledge about language learning strategies |
| LO05 | Students can recognize individual differences in EFL classes. |
| LO06 | Students can recognize and correct the mistakes EFL learners make in the class. |
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 | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can apply various approaches for specific purposes | 4 |
| 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 | |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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 | |
| 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 | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Students are aware of ethical issues in academic research | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The history of language learning theories | Reading the relevant chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Language learning theories | Searching about the theories | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Language learning strategies | Reading the studies conducted about language learning strategies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Individual differences in EFL classes | Reading the relevant chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması, Anlatım |
| 5 | Competence and performance | Preparing a power point presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Grup Çalışması |
| 6 | Types of competence | Reading the relevant sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Teachers' roles in EFL classes | Preparing a power point presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 9 | Roles of learners in EFL classes | Reading articles about the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Learning as a process | designing a questionnaire for a small scale study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Rol Oynama |
| 11 | 21st century skills | Searching about the topic in detail | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Ecological Perspectives | Preparing a presentation about ecological perspectives | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Örnek Olay, Beyin Fırtınası, Tartışma |
| 13 | Digital literacy | Studying the concepts related to digital literacy | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 14 | Types of syllabus | Finding an example of syllabus | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösteri, Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 15 | Assessment in EFL classes | Examining the studies conducted on assessment in EFL classes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 17 | Term Exams | Revision for the exam | 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 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 139 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,56 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||