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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| PRE-SCHOOL TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | OKLZ409 |
| Name | Turkish as a Second Language |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 2 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. İNANÇ ETİ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to enable trainee teachers to evaluate different methods in terms of their developmental appropriateness and to design practical activities, with a focus on communicative and task-based language teaching approaches for children learning Turkish as a second language in early childhood. The course focuses on pedagogical strategies that support language acquisition through meaning-centred communication, interaction, task-based learning, play and everyday life practices.
Course Content
This course combines the communicative language acquisition approach with a problem-based learning perspective, aimed at children learning Turkish as a second language in early childhood. The course content positions language not as a structure-focused system of knowledge, but as a meaningful tool for communication used in solving real-life problems. Students learn to design meaningful interactive environments and structure language learning through problem-based scenarios in line with the principles of communicative language teaching. In this process, methods such as TPR, Realia, games and role-play are integrated with communicative and problem-solving focused activities. Furthermore, students develop strategies to support children’s language use in multilingual and inclusive classroom environments, and they implement and evaluate the problem-based communicative activities they have designed through microteaching.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Türkçenin Yabancı Dil Olarak Öğretimi El Kitabı: Halit Karatay, Pegem Akademi Yayınları
Notes
https://turkiyemaarif.org/uploads/editions/files/16436c12901a55.pdf https://piktes.gov.tr/cms/
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the key differences between language acquisition and language learning |
| LO02 | Assesses the cognitive, social and emotional factors that influence children’s second language acquisition processes. |
| LO03 | Assess the key characteristics of language acquisition processes in multilingual children |
| LO04 | Explains the main theoretical approaches and developmental characteristics of second language acquisition in early childhood |
| LO05 | Explains the core principles of the communicative language teaching approach |
| LO06 | Creates meaningful communicative environments in early childhood settings |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the theories of development, learning, and education related to pre-school children. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains regulations, principles and education program about early childhood education. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains basic concepts related to Science and Mathematics. | |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Prepares an annual/daily plan by considering pre-school children´s developmental characteristics, individual differences, and their interests and needs. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses family involvement strategies actively. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Plans and conducts a scientific project , and do necessary analysis by using scientific research methodology . | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Designs and organizes educational environments in accordance with children´s developmental needs, physical conditions and principles of effective classroom management. | 4 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Modifies education settings to accommodate children with special needs and applies an inclusive education. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals. | |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Considers issues related to educational settings and daily life based on historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finish the tasks. | |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Has the ability to search, discover, create alternative solutions, reach information, think critically and engages in productive discussions for personal and professional improvement. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Improves him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and athletic field besides professional development. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Has necessary skills and knowledge in the fields of music, games and drama. | |
| PLO19 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Shows critical, creative and independent thinking abilities and posseses a multi dimensional perspective on professional, social and cultural issues. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses her/his knowledge in professional and daily life in accordance with social responsibility and ethics. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TSL in Early Childhood and Language Acquisition | No need to be prepared | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Communicative Language Teaching: Core Principles | Reading the related chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Meaning-Focused Learning and Interaction | Reading the related chapter 2 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 4 | Task-Based Language Teaching: Theoretical Framework | Reading the related chapter on the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Stages of TBLT | Reading the related chapter 3 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösteri, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 6 | Designing Meaningful Communication Environments | Reading the related projects | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 7 | TPR and Movement-Based Communication | Reading the related chapter 4 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading the notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Using Realia in Language Teaching | Reading the related chapter 5 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 10 | Role Play and Drama for Communication | Reading a research about the relation between drama and language learning | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması, Rol Oynama |
| 11 | Integrating Alternative Methods such as Silent Way into CLT | Reading the related subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 12 | Integrating Early Childhood Education Programmes with the Teaching of Turkish as a Second Language | Reading the related chapter 6 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | The importance of parental involvement in the teaching of Turkish | Reading the book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 14 | Micro-Teaching: Task and Activity Implementation | Reading the related chapter 7 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme |
| 15 | Micro teaching 2 | Reading the related chapter 8 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösteri |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying the related topics | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Studying the related topics | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 15 | 1 | 15 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 58 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,32 | ||
| ECTS | 2 ECTS | ||