Online Teaching Techniques in TEFL

Course Code:

EDEN 428

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Core

P:

1

Lab:

0

Credits:

2

ECTS:

4

Course Language:

İngilizce

Courses given by:

Hakan Şentürk

Course Objectives:

The purpose of this course is to show/demonstrate pre-service teachers how to use/apply synchronous and asynchronous online TEFL teaching techniques. They will also be conducting synchronous online micro-teaching sessions based on lesson plans

Course Content:

During this course, students will learn how to build and manage an EFL online course using various LMS sites, create activities aimed at reading, writing, speaking and listening skills by using Web 2.0, real-time online teaching as well as collaboration tools. They will also learn how to create and deliver tests and assignments as well as strategies on how to ensure online academic integrity and avoid plagiarism during online tests and assignment submissions.

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
To critically reflect on their own online language learning experience in terms of techniques in online language teaching.	1,2,3,4,10	1,2	A
To prepare and conduct an online lesson based on online language teaching methods and techniques.	1,2,3,4,10	1,2	A,B,E
To learn about synchronous and asynchronous language teaching and learning tools.	1,2,3,4,10	2,8	A,B,E
To deliver and monitor online language assessment/tests.	1,2,3,4,10	1,2	A,B,E
To be informed about how to ensure online academic integrity

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Orientation to the course and introduction to the syllabus
2	Synchronous Online Live teaching platforms (Zoom/BBB)
3	Synchronous Online Live teaching platforms (Zoom/BBB)
4	Managing LMS’s (Moodle, Canvas, Google Classroom)
5	Managing LMS’s (Moodle, Canvas, Google Classroom)
6	Online Classroom Live Collaboration Tools
7	Online Classroom Live Collaboration Tools
8	Ensuring Academic Integrity (Assessment/Tests)
9	Ensuring Academic Integrity (Assessment/Tests)
10	Conducting Online Live Exams/Assignments
11	Conducting Online Live Exams/Assignments
12	Online Micro-teaching Sessions
13	Online Micro-teaching Sessions
14	Online Micro-teaching Sessions

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook	Class Resource Pack
Additional Resources	Other resources (Internet, encyclopedias, etc.)

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	PDFs
Assignments	Online Language Learning Reflection Paper, Presentation, Teaching Demonstration
Exams	Quizzes, Final Exam

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Online Language Learning Reflection Paper	1	10
Online Micro-teaching demonstration	1	30
Quizzes (Mid-term)	5	20
Participation and Attendance	1	10
Final Exam	1	30

Total	9	100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		30
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		70
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
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.					x
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	x
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.	x
9	Having the knowledge of scientific research methods and having the ability to use them in the school environment and to use them in evaluating themselves both academically and individually.	x
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.		x

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: x Total course hours)	14	3	42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice, preparation)	14	3	42
Online Language Learning Reflection Paper	1	3	3
Online Micro-teaching demonstration	1	2	2
Quizzes	5	1	5
Final	1	2	2


Total Work Load			96
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			3.84
ECTS Credit of the Course			4

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