Materials Evaluation,and Adaptation in TEFL

Course Code:

Eden 308

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Core

P:

3

Lab:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

İngilizce

Course Coordinator:

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Course Assistants :

Course Objectives:

This course aims to introduce prospective foreign language teachers to theoretical issues in materials evaluation, adaptation, and preparation. Throughout the course, the students will gain insights into ELT materials and understand fundamental concepts and principles to evaluate, adapt and develop them through the projects they get engaged.

Course Content:

The senior ELT students will evaluate the materials, adapt ELT materials considering the given context, and develop a unit in a textbook by preparing authentic materials for a specific group of learners considering the micro and macro context of teaching.

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 evaluate a coursebook based on specific criteria	3, 4	1, 2, 4, 6	A, F
Students will acquire and apply the materials adaptation techniques	3, 4	1, 2, 4, 6	A, F
Students will develop age-appropriate authentic materials to teach English	3, 4	1, 2, 4, 6	A, F

Course Flow

Week	Topics	Study Materials
Week 1: Sept. 9-13	Course Introduction Task: Go to departmental library to search for a coursebook to use in your projects. Bring your coursebooks to class to get instructor’s approval before starting your projects (Due on Week 3)
Week 2: Sept. 16-20	Course Design and ELT materials	Nation & Macalister, 2010, Chapter 1
Week 3: Sept. 23-27	Course & Syllabus Design	Graves, 1996, Chapter 2 Long & Doughty, 2011, Chapter 17
Week 4: Sept. 30-Oct. 4	Materials Evaluation	McDonough & Shaw, 2005, Chapter 4 Byrd, 2002
Week 5: Oct. 7-11	Materials Evaluation Task: Reports of Materials Evaluation Projects Due on Nov 10 by 23.59	Tomlinson, 2011, Chapter 8
Week 6: Oct. 14-18	Adapting Textbook	McDonough & Shaw, 2005, Chapter 4
Week 7: Oct. 21-25	Adapting Textbook In-class activities Reports Due on Nov. 23 by 23.59	Graves, 2000, Chapter 9
Week 8: Oct 28-Nov. 1	Adapting Textbook Student Presentations of the units adapted
Week 9: Nov. 4-8	Materials Development Principles of material development Adapting Textbook Reports of Materials Adaptation	Graves, 2000, Chp 4, 8 McDonough & Shaw, 2005, Chapter 3
Week 10: Nov. 11-15	Materials Development Harwood , 2010, Chapter 4	Tomlinson, 2011, Chapter 1 Long & Doughty, 2011, Chapter 18-19
Week 11: Nov.18-22	Materials Development	Tomlinson, 2011, Chapter 12 Long & Doughty, 2011, Chapter 20
Week 12: Nov. 25-29	Materials Development	Harwood, 2010, Chapter 3
Week 13: Dec. 2-6	Materials Development Student presentations of the Units Developed
Week 14: Dec. 9-13	Materials Development Student presentations of the Units Developed The development projects due on Dec 13 by 23.59

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

Graves, K. (1996). Teachers as Course Developers. Cambridge University Press.

McDonough, J., & Shaw, C. (2012). Materials and Methods in ELT. John Wiley & Sons.

Nation, I. S. P. & John Macalister (2010). Language Curriculum Design. New York &. London: Routledge.

Tomlinson, B. (2011). Materials development in language teaching. Cambridge University Press

Additional Resources

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Reading Pack
Assignments	In class workshops/ Turnitin /Google Classroom
Exams	In-class exam

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Materials evaluation project	1	25
Materials adaptation project	1	15
Materials development project	1	40
Total		80
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE	1	20
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		80
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
	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
	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
	Preparing lesson plans by using appropriate instructional technologies according to the students’ needs, language proficiencies, ages, types of intelligence and learning styles
	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.
	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
	Using information and communication technologies effectively in English education and teaching.				X
	Recognizing English literary works like short story, poem and novel and use them for teaching language skills.				X
	Using measurement and evaluation tools and techniques associated with English teaching through evaluating them in terms of validity and reliability.
	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.
	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
Materials evaluation project	1	30	30
Materials adaptation project	1	15	15
Materials development project	1	40	40
Final	1	3	3
Total Work Load			148
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			5,32
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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