ELT in School Context I

Course Code:

Eden 321

Course Type:

Area Elective

P:

3

Lab:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

İngilizce

Course Coordinator:

Ayşe S. AKYEL

Courses given by:

Ece Genç-Yöntem

Course Assistants :

Özden Oğul-Bülbül

Course Objectives:

This course is designed to introduce pre-service English language teachers in their 3rd year to the teaching profession and a 5th or 7th grade EFL class of a state or private school. It also aims to improve prospective teachers’ understanding of the link between theory and practice through short teaching practices in a real school context, observing EFL learners, and examining materials used in an EFL class. The teacher candidates will also improve their abilities to prepare age- and proficiency level-appropriate materials and activities to practice English effectively. Thus, the course focuses on enhancing their teaching and planning skills through reflections on their school experience.

Course Content:

Through this course, students will have a clear understanding of the school environment, students, textbooks within the Ministry of Education and language syllabi at state schools. They will design language activities/tasks for target learners, evaluate the effectiveness of the materials, have micro-teachings and reflect on their teaching experience.

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
1. Students will be able to observe the school environment and students in a state or private school.	5, 10	1,2,4,8	F,G
2. Students will be able to examine textbooks within the Ministry of Education and language syllabi at state schools.	8, 10	1,2,4,8	F,G
3. Students will be able to design and implement appropriate materials for language learners	1,2,4,5,6,9,10	1,2,4,8	F,G
4. Students will be able to experience teaching with a group of learners to improve teaching skills in a real classroom environment.	1,2,5,6,9,10	1,2,4,8	F,G
5. Students will be able to develop a list of resources for use in EFL classrooms.	4	1,2,4,8	F,G

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction to the Course	-
2	An overview of teaching approaches and methods (Nunan, 2004, Appendix B) Learning tasks and the language curriculum (Nunan, 2004, Ch. 1) Task components (Nunan, 2004, Ch. 3)	Nunan (2004)
3	Dramatic activities and role play Micro-teachings	Celce-Murcia & Hilles (1988, Ch. 5)
4	Ministry of National Education curriculum for English (grades 2 to 8) Examining 5-7th Grade Course Book	Ministry of Education Curriculum 5-7th Grade Course Book
5	Observation (first meeting with the learners) Prepare materials	Ministry of Education 5-7th Grade Course Book
6	Observation Prepare materials	Ministry of Education 5-7th Grade Course Book
7	Observation Prepare materials	Ministry of Education 5-7th Grade Course Book
8	Prepare materials	Ministry of Education 5-7th Grade Course Book
9	Prepare materials	Ministry of Education 5-7th Grade Course Book
10	Prepare materials	Ministry of Education 5-7th Grade Course Book
11	Prepare materials	Ministry of Education 5-7th Grade Course Book
12	Prepare materials	Ministry of Education 5-7th Grade Course Book
13	Prepare materials	Ministry of Education 5-7th Grade Course Book
14	Prepare materials	Ministry of Education 5-7th Grade Course Book
15	Prepare materials	Ministry of Education 5-7th Grade Course Book

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook(s)

Celce-Murcia, M. & Hilles, S. (1988). Techniques and resources in teaching grammar. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Nunan, D. (2004). Designing tasks for the communicative classroom. Cambridge University Press.

Ministry of National Education curriculum for English (2018)

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	-
Assignments	reflection reports
Exams	Final exam

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Reflection reports	5	50
Micro-teaching	1	20
Active class participation (material preparation)	10	20
Final exam	1	20
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		50
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		50
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)	16	3	48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	15	3	45
Active participation	11	2	22
Micro-teaching	1	3	3
Final exam	1	7	7
Total Work Load			125
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			5
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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