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Course Code: 
Eden 405
Course Period: 
Spring
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
3
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
5
Course Language: 
İngilizce
Course Coordinator: 
Course Assistants : 
Course Objectives: 
The main purpose of this course is to develop an awareness and appreciation of theory and practice in teaching English to young learners. In order to increase pre-service language teachers’ understanding of children’s second language development, it reviews current approaches to teaching EFL to young children, and provides them with practical ideas to plan for young learner classes and to develop and adapt age-appropriate materials.
Course Content: 

In this course, the students who understand the current theories of
teaching English to young learners will translate the essence of a theory
into practical applications for the classroom through microteachings. They
will prepare a lesson plan with age appropriate materials to present to their
peers. Then, they will self-criticize their practices and receive feedback
both from their peers and their instructors.

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Discussion, 3: Simulation, 4: Demonstration, 5: Problem solving, 6: Group work, 7: Drama, 8: Micro teaching
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A: Exam, B: Multiple choice, C: Gap filling, D: True false, E: Oral exam, F: Portfolio, G: Presentation, H: Project

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes  Program Outcomes Teaching Methods  Assessment Methods 
Students will learn current theories of teaching English to young learners. 2, 3, 4 2, 4, 8 A
Students will apply the theories and methods related to language learning in young children. 2, 3, 4 2, 4, 8 A, G
Students will prepare lessons plans to teach young learners.  2, 3, 4,  2, 4, 8 F, G
Students will find solutions to problems related to teaching English to young learners in the classroom. 2, 3, 4 2, 4, 8 A, G

Course Flow

Week Dates Topics Required Readings
Week 1 Feb. 9-21 Introduction to the course
Sign up for microteachings
 
Week 2 Feb. 26-28 Learning and Development
Children Learning a Second Language and Second Language Skills
Pinter, Ch.1
Çamlıbel-Acar, Ch.1, pp.1-12
Week 3 March 4-6 Implications of Theoretical Child SLA research
Teaching Listening & Speaking
Children Learning a Second Language and Second Language Skills
Haznedar, Ch. 2
Pinter, Ch. 5
Çamlıbel-Acar, Ch.1, pp.12-20
Week 4 March 11-13 Speaking as a Productive Skill in YLs SLA
Developing Speaking Skills in a FL by Y&VYLs
Teaching Reading & Writing
Teaching Vocabulary & Grammar
Story-based methodology
Çamlıbel-Acar, Ch.6 & Ch.9
Pinter, Ch.6 & Ch.7
Haznedar, Ch. 11
Week 5 March 18-20 Learning to learn
Elementary school children’s use of LL strategies
Assessment
Pinter, Ch. 8 & Ch.10
Çamlıbel-Acar, Ch.4
Week 6 March 25-27 Teaching demonstrations (microteachings):
Listen & do: TPR 1.1, p.17
Listening for the gist: 1.2, p.19
Listen & identify: 1.3, p.21
 
Week 7 April 1-3 Midterm April 1 (during the class hour)
Teaching demonstrations (microteachings): Complete a grid: 1.4, p.23
 
Week 8 April 8-14 Bayram Tatili  
Week 9 April 15-17 Teaching demonstrations (microteachings):
Listen and draw a route: 1.5, p.25
An information gap activity: 2.2, p.36
A class survey: 2.3, p.38
Story build: 2.5, p.40
 
Week 10 April 22-24 Teaching demonstrations (microteachings):
A questionnaire on health: 2.6, p.43
Making logical deductions: 3.3, p.50
Text organization: 3.4, p.51
At a restaurant: 3.5, p.53
 
Week 11 April 29 Teaching demonstrations (microteachings):
Variations on a gap: 4.1, p.58
Story construction: 4.2, p.60
 
May 1   No class  
Week 12 May 6-8 Teaching demonstrations (microteachings):
Storytelling: 4.3, p.67
Simple poems: 4.4, p.63
Story writing: 4.6, p.66
 
Week 13 May 13-15 Teaching demonstrations (microteachings):
Vocabulary networks: 5.2, p.70
Board game: 6.5, p.87
A treasure hunt: 6.7, p.90
Vocabulary jigsaws: 8.2, p.110
 
Week 14 May 20-22 Teaching demonstrations (microteachings):
Craft activities, Ch 8, p.108
Storytelling: 4.3, p.67
Story writing: 4.6, p.66
Making the most of a video: 9.1, p.127
 
Week 15 May 27-29 Teaching demonstrations (microteachings) & final review of the course:
Act out a scene: 9.3, p.130
Back to back: 9.4
Film a dialogue: 9.5, p.139
 
Final Exam June 3, 11:00-13:00 Final Exam  
 

Recommended Sources

KAYNAKLAR
Ders Notu Pinter, A. (2006).  Teaching Young Language Learners.  Oxford: OUP

Phillips, S. (2008).  Young Learners.  Oxford: OUP

Haznedar, B. & Uysal, H.H. (2013). Handbook for teaching foreign languages to young  learners in primary schools.  

Diğer Kaynaklar Web sources for activities: You can get inspired by the activities offered in these web sites. Direct adoption of the activies is not allowed! 

http://www.ihes.com/bcn/tt/yl-sites.html#

http://www.britishcouncil.org/kidsenglish

http://www.eslcafe.com/search/Kids/index.html

http://www.esl-galaxy.com/index.htm

http://www.eslkidsworld.com/

http://www.onestopenglish.com

http://www.songsforteaching.com

https://en.islcollective.com

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents Shared on Google Classroom
Assignments Submitted to Google Classroom
Exams In-class

 

Assessment

In-term Studies

Assessment Number Percentage
Teaching Demonstration (Peer teaching + Lesson plan) 1 45%
Midterm 1 20%
Peer & Self Evaluation Reports 2 + 1 15%
Total (In-term Studies)   80%

Final Examination Contribution

Assessment Number Percentage
Final Examination 1 20%
Total   100%
 

Course’s Contribution to Program

No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution Level
1 Having the knowledge of the theoretical and practical linguistic terminology and English language’s structural features and using language teaching methods and techniques accordingly. -
2 Using the appropriate language teaching methods and techniques by having the knowledge of and evaluating the theories, rules, and techniques of English as a foreign language learning and teaching. X
3 Preparing lesson plans by using appropriate instructional technologies according to the students’ needs, language proficiencies, ages, types of intelligence, and learning styles. X
4 Being able to choose, use, and prepare lesson plans by evaluating the effectiveness of ready classroom materials according to the proficiency levels, ages, and motivation levels of the students. X
5 Improving reading, speaking, writing, and listening skills in English, and using the language at the level of finding information and sharing the information through written and spoken forms, and producing the language. -
6 Using information and communication technologies effectively in English education and teaching. X
7 Recognizing English literary works like short stories, poems, and novels and using them for teaching language skills. X
8 Using measurement and evaluation tools and techniques associated with English teaching through evaluating them in terms of validity and reliability. -
9 Having the knowledge of scientific research methods and having the ability to use them in a school environment and to use them in evaluating themselves both academically and individually. -
10 According to the field of the prospective teacher, experiencing the field-related pedagogical information and skills in the school environment, and comprehending and performing the cultural and ethical responsibilities that the profession requires. -
 

ECTS

Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week) 15 3 45
Teaching Demonstration 1 60 60
Peer & Self Evaluation 3 5 15
Midterm 1 3 3
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload     126
Total Workload / 25 (h)     5
ECTS Credit of the Course     5