TEFL: Grammar

Course Code:

EDEN 317

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Core

P:

3

Lab:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

İngilizce

Course Objectives:

This course aims to improve pre-service English language teachers’ understanding of different aspects of English grammar through a detailed study of techniques used to teach grammar in the context of language skills. The course also aims to improve prospective language teachers’ classroom management and planning skills, and abilities to prepare age-appropriate and proficiency level appropriate materials and activities to teach grammar effectively in an EFL classroom.

Course Content:

Pre-service teachers will not only enhance their grammatical knowledge but also learn the techniques to teach English grammar through peer teaching and supervised self- and peer- evaluation. They will write reaction papers on how to teach grammar and prepare lesson plans to teach grammar in EFL contexts. They will also be encouraged to develop a holistic approach to teaching grammar, identify common grammatical errors for EFL students and learn strategies to communicate proper techniques in an integrated and enjoyable manner, and develop a list of resources for use in classroom.

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

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes Students will be able to …	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
…prepare an effective lesson plan to teach grammar in a meaningful context.	2,3,4,5, 6,7,8	A,E,F
… apply different grammar teaching methods and activities.
… integrate grammar in writing, listening, reading, and speaking skills in English.
… prepare grammar activities and materials as to different age groups and proficiency levels.
… use grammar teaching techniques via the communicative method.
… improve awareness in formal grammar and its functional use.

Course Flow

2020 FALL	COURSE CONTENT
WEEK 1 28 September- 2 October	Organization of the online/blended classes
WEEK 2 5- 9 October	Sign up for tasks (chapter presentations / peer teachings)
WEEK 3 12-16 October	Chapter 1 What is Grammar? Chapter 2 Why Teach Grammar Chapter 3 How to Teach Grammar from Rules Chapter 4 How to Teach Grammar from Examples Chapter 5 How to Teach Grammar through Texts		Student Presentations
WEEK 4 19-23 October	Chapter 6 How to Practice Grammar Chapter 7 How to Deal with Grammar Errors Chapter 8 How to Integrate Grammar Student Presentations Chapter 9 How to Test Grammar How to Prepare a Lesson Plan
Peer Teaching	Structure	Peer Teachers
WEEK 5 26-30 October	Talking about the Past Present Simple Present Perfect (vs. Simple Past)	_F2F__Ece_________ (p. 73 & Ch. 8) __Elif___________ (other sources & Ch. 8) __Ela____________ (p. 63, 102& Ch. 8)
WEEK 6 2-6 November	Talking about the Future Compounds (ice-skating, ice-skater, apple juice..) If clause (Type 3)	_F2F __Cansu______ (p. 79, 108 & Ch. 8) _Christina_______ (other sources & Ch. 8) __Muhammet________ (p. 97 & Ch. 8)
WEEK 7 9-13 November	If Clauses Type 1 Articles Mass vs. Count. Nouns & Quantifiers Cleft Sentences	_F2F __Mustafa_____ (other sources & Ch. 8) ________________ (p.41 & Ch. 8) _____Beril___________ (p. 95 & Ch. 8) ________________ (other sources & Ch. 8)
WEEK 8 16-20 November	Complex Modality (e.g.may be doing/ may have done) If Clauses Type 2 Used to & Would	__F2F __Meltem________ (p. 59 & Ch. 8) ___Elif_________ (p. 97 & Ch. 8) ___Ela________ (p.82 & Ch. 8)
WEEK 9 23-27 November	Midterm Exam (+Paper submission)
WEEK 10 30 November – 4 December	Giving Advice Making Requests & Giving Orders Obligation	_Online___Beril__ (other sources & Ch. 8) _______Cansu___ (p. 55 & Ch. 8) ________________ (other sources & Ch. 8)
WEEK 11 7-11 December	Infinitive & Gerund Reported Speech Possession (-s her, hers)	__F2F______________ (p. 65 & Ch. 8) __Mustafa_______ (other sources & Ch. 8) ____Ece_______ (other sources & Ch. 8)
WEEK 12 14- 18 December	Adjectives vs. Adverbs Low & High possibility Tag Questions	_F2F__Aleyna_ (other sources & Ch. 8) ________________ (other sources & Ch. 8) ___Christina__________ (other sources)
WEEK 13 21- 25 December	Passive Voice Causatives Prepositions	_Online__Muhammet__ (p. 77, 105 & Ch. 8) ________________ (other sources& Ch.8) ___Aleyna_________ (other sources & Ch. 8)
WEEK 14 28 December- January 2	So… that/ Such…that Time Clauses (+ Conjunctions) Relative Clauses	_ Meltem ______________ (p. 135 & Ch. 8) ________________ (other sources & Ch. 8) ____ __________ (other sources & Ch. 8)
WEEK 15 January 5-9	FINAL EXAM

Recommended Sources

COURSE MATERIAL(S)

Thornbury, S. (2007). How to teach grammar? Essex: Pearson Education Limited.

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Reading Pack
Exams	In-class Exams

Assessment

COURSE ASSESSMENT AND GRADING
In-term Studies	Number	Percentage
Peer teaching + Lesson Plan + Self-reflection Report	2	40
Midterm Exam Peer Observation 1 Reaction Paper 1	1	25
	Total	65
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE	1	35
Final Exam Peer Observation 2 Reaction Paper 2 Chapter Presentation
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		65
	Total	100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE CATEGORY		Expertise/Field courses
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.
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 story, poem and novel and use 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 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 school environment, and comprehending and performing the cultural and ethical responsibilities that the profession requires.

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)	15	3	45
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)
Peer-teaching + Lesson Plan	2	15	30
Self-evaluation	2	2	4
Peer-evaluation	2	2	4
Reaction Paper	2	3	6
Chapter Presentation	1	2	2
Midterm	1	4	4
Final	1	4	4
Total Work Load			72
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			3,8
ECTS Credit of the Course			4

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