Course Language:
İngilizce
Course Objectives:
The aim of this course is to make the students evaluate a course book based on specific criteria related to the use of language and develop the required materials.
Course Content:
The focus in this course is using domain-specific instructional technology; software types and their intended use; design and developmental principles of the materials that are used in the field; identification of material needs; design of two and three dimensional teaching materials, developing teaching materials such as VCD, DVD, MP3 and MP4 files; evaluating intraclass activities of different teaching materials.
Course Methodology:
Teaching Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Discussion, 3: Simulation, 4: Demonstration, 5: Problem solving, 6: Group work, 7: Drama, 8: Micro teaching
Course Evaluation Methods:
Assessment Methods: A: Exam, B: Multiple choice, C: Gap filling, D: True false, E: Oral exam, F: Portfolio
Vertical Tabs
Course Learning Outcomes
| Learning Outcomes | Program outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| The student selects the language components and their appropriate level. | 3, 10 | 1,2,3 | A |
| The student determines the language structure and functions based on the appropriateness of the language. | 3, 10 | 1,2,3 | A |
| The student evaluates different course contents. | 3, 10 | 1,2,3 | A |
| The student evaluates different course contents according to the structure of the language. | 3, 10 | A | |
| The student selects and evaluates a course book. | 3, 10 | A | |
| The student decides on the criteria on which course book to be selected. | 3, 10 | A | |
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The student evaluates a course book based on specific criteria.
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3, 10 | A | |
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The student analyzes the reasons for adapting a course book.
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3, 10 | A | |
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The student decides on when a course book should be adapted.
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3, 10 | A | |
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The student evaluates and adapts the language materials.
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3, 10 | A | |
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The student evaluates and adapts the materials related to the four language skills.
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3, 10 | A |
Course Flow
| COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Week | Topics | Study Materials |
| 1 | Introduction. Selecting and Developing Teaching/ Learning Materials | |
| 2 | The Language Content | The Language Content |
| 3 | The Selection and Grading of Language Items | Selection of Language Items |
| 4 | Textbook Selection and Evaluation | Selection of Textbooks |
| 5 | Use of Checklists in course book Evaluation | Checklist samples |
| 6 | Adaptation and innovation: Making the materials meet your requirements | Adaptation criteria |
| 7 | Midterm Exam | |
| 8 | Developing materials for Grammar | Material samples |
| 9 | Grammar Demos, Developing Materials for Reading | Presentation samples |
| 10 | Reading Demos, Developing Materials for Listening | Presentation samples |
| 11 | Listening Demos. Material evaluation and adaptation for speaking | Presentation samples |
| 12 | Speaking demos. Material evaluation and adaptation for writing. | Presentation samples |
| 13 | Writing Demos, Use of media | Presentation samples |
| 14 | Final Exam | |
Recommended Sources
| RECOMMENDED SOURCES | |
| Textbook |
Celce-Murcia, M.(1991). Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language. Heinle & Heinle
Cunningsworth, A. (1984). Evaluating and Selecting EFL Teaching Materials. Heinneman. Pakkan, G. (1997). Language Teaching Materials. Sürat Publications Sheldon, L.E. (1987) ELT Textbooks and Materials: Problems in Evaluation and Development. Modern English Publications. |
| Additional Resources | |
Material Sharing
| MATERIAL SHARING | |
| Documents | Power Point presentations. |
| Assignments | Analyzing course books and different materials. |
| Exams | |
Assessment
| ASSESSMENT | ||
| IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE |
| Midterm | 1 | 40 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 2 | 20 |
| Total | 60 | |
| CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE | 40 | |
| CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
Course’s Contribution to Program
| COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM | |||||||
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | To have a command of the concepts about education and the structure and operation of the Turkish education system. | X | |||||
| 2 | To benefit from the developmental and learning psychology approaches in providing educational development and in knowing the basic domains of educational sciences. | X | |||||
| 3 | To be able to evaluate and implement the scientific methods in the field of English language education and teaching. | ||||||
| 4 | To be able to select, evaluate and implement the efficiency of ready-made course materials according to students’ age, language and proficiency level, interests, and learning characteristics. | X | |||||
| 5 | To be able to use information and communication technologies efficiently in English education and teaching. | X | |||||
| 6 | To recognize the literary texts such as short story, poem, and novel in English and to be able to use them in teaching language skills. | X | |||||
| 7 | To understand the properties and structure of human language and to be able to use them in language teaching. | X | |||||
| 8 | To be able to develop original materials in order to enhance language skills. | ||||||
| 9 | To be aware of language learning properties of different age groups and to be able to use language teaching methods in line with these properties. | X | |||||
| 10 | To know and to apply the basic theories, principles and methods about teaching English as a foreign language. | ||||||
| 11 | To be able to use English at the levels of reaching information, sharing it orally and written form and in production. | X | |||||
| 12 | To grasp and to apply the social, cultural and societal responsibilities. | X | |||||
| 13 | To prepare a lesson plan taking the students’ needs, language proficiencies, age, intelligence types and learning styles into account and by using the proper instructional technology. | X | |||||
| 14 | To be able to organize and apply activities aimed at enabling students to use English grammar and vocabulary effectively. | X | |||||
| 15 | To be able to organize and apply activities that will develop the students’ reading, speaking, writing and listening skills in English. | X | |||||
| 16 | To be able to evaluate measurement and evaluation tools and English instruction methods in terms of usefulness, validity and reliability. | X | |||||
| 17 | To know the scientific research methods necessary for his/her personal and academic development and to have the ability to apply them in the school context. | X | |||||
| 18 | To know the theoretical and applied linguistics concepts and to use language teaching methods in the light of these theories and concepts. | X | |||||
| 19 | To develop writing, listening, reading and speaking skills in English | 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) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 14 | 3 | 32 |
| Midterm | 1 | 3 | 22 |
| Quiz | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Assignment | 2 | 3 | 25 |
| 1 | 10 | 30 | |
| Total Work Load | 157 | ||
| Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 6.2 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 6 | ||