TEFL: Reading and Writing

Course Code:

Eden 319

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Core

P:

3

Lab:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

İngilizce

Course Objectives:

This course aims to develop students’ understanding of the principles and processes of ESL/EFL reading and writing, enabling them to make their own lesson plans, applicable in various instructional settings

Course Content:

Detailed study of techniques used in teaching reading and writing; peer teaching in the classroom followed by peer evaluation under the supervision of the instructor

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 learning outcomes	Teaching methods	Assessment Methods
1) Students will be able to define and explain concepts and identify techniques in teaching speaking and listening skills.	2, 3, 6, 7, 8	1,6,7,8	A,F,G
2) Students will analyze differnt techniques to teach listening and speaking, and implement these techniques in the lesson plan.	2, 3, 6, 7, 8	1,6,7,8	A,F,G
3) Students will be able to design lesson plans.	2, 3, 6, 7, 8	1,6,7,8	A,F,G
4) Students will be able to critize both their own lesson plan and their peers.	2, 3, 6, 7, 8	1,6,7,8	A,F,G
5) Students will develop technology-based materials to teach speaking and listening skills.	2, 3, 6, 7, 8	1,6,7,8	A,F,G

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction to the teaching of language skills	textbook
2	What are reading skills and strategies?	textbook
3	How to teach reading skills	textbook
4	Lesson plan preparation to teach reading skills	textbook
5	Micro-teaching on reading	textbook
6	Micro-teaching on reading	textbook
7	Micro-teaching on reading	textbook
8	Midterm	textbook
9	What are writing skills and strategies?	textbook
10	How to teach writing skills	textbook
11	Micro-teaching on writing	textbook
12	Micro-teaching on writing	textbook
13	Micro-teaching on writing	textbook
14	Overall evaluation of micro-teachings Final exam	textbook

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

Grellet, F. (2006). Developing Reading Skills: A Practical Guide to Reading comprehension exercises. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Raimes, Ann. (1983). Techniques in Teaching Writing. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Harmer, J. (2007). How to teach English. Pearson, Essex: Longman.

Additional Resources

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Powerpoint slides
Assignments
Exams

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Midterm	1	15
Micro-teaching	2	35
Portfolio	3	20
Final	4	30
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		30
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		70
Total		100

COURSE CATEGORY

Expertise/field course

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	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.					X
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.			X
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.		X
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)	14	3	42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	3	42
Midterm	1	5	5
Micro-teaching	2	10	20
Final	1	10	20
Total Work Load			129
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			5.16
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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