Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGE to YOUNG LEARNERS I | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Zühal AYDIN BARKLEY |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect.Dr. Yeşim KEŞLİ DOLLAR |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This course aims to provide the students with the theoretical and practical aspects of teaching English to young learners. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to the course. Theory and Practice of Teaching English to Young Learners,Characteristics of young learners,Secondary School English Language Curriculum,Themes and task/activities in 5th/6th Grade Curriculum,Fun Element in Primary English Language Classes,The Use of Drama in English Language Teaching ,Drama Activities in the Classroom ,Material Selection in Teaching English for Young Learners,Effective listening and speaking activities. Listening and speaking lesson design. ,Learning and teaching vocabulary. Children’s vocabulary learning strategy.,Teaching vocabulary lesson plan. Games and songs to teach vocabulary. ,Learning and teaching grammar. Teaching techniques for supporting grammar learning. ,Teaching grammar lesson plan. Games and songs to teach grammar. ,Storytelling. Designing a lesson with storytelling. Effective storytelling activities. . |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| They will be able to develop their skills in teaching English to young learners with suitable techniques and methods. | 12, 16, 37, 5 | E |
| They will be able to apply the classroom management techniques used for young learners | 10, 15, 5 | E |
| Students will be able to identify the learning styles and strategies of young learners and design activities to teach vocabulary, languages skills, and grammar | 10, 16, 5 | F |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 15: Role Play and Drama Technique, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 37: Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, 5: Cooperative Learning |
| Assessment Methods: | E: Homework, F: Project Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course. Theory and Practice of Teaching English to Young Learners | Study of Week 1 PPT presentation |
| 2 | Characteristics of young learners | Study of Week 2 PPT presentation |
| 3 | Secondary School English Language Curriculum | Study of Week 3 PPT presentation |
| 4 | Themes and task/activities in 5th/6th Grade Curriculum | Study of Week 4 PPT presentation |
| 5 | Fun Element in Primary English Language Classes | Study of Week 5 PPT presentation |
| 6 | The Use of Drama in English Language Teaching | Study of Week 6 PPT presentation |
| 7 | Drama Activities in the Classroom | Study of Week 7 PPT presentation |
| 8 | Material Selection in Teaching English for Young Learners | Study of Week 8 PPT presentation |
| 9 | Effective listening and speaking activities. Listening and speaking lesson design. | Study of Week 9 PPT presentation |
| 10 | Learning and teaching vocabulary. Children’s vocabulary learning strategy. | Study of Week 10 PPT presentation |
| 11 | Teaching vocabulary lesson plan. Games and songs to teach vocabulary. | Study of Week 11 PPT presentation |
| 12 | Learning and teaching grammar. Teaching techniques for supporting grammar learning. | Study of Week 12 PPT presentation |
| 13 | Teaching grammar lesson plan. Games and songs to teach grammar. | Study of Week 13 PPT presentation |
| 14 | Storytelling. Designing a lesson with storytelling. Effective storytelling activities. | Study of Week 14 PPT presentation |
| Resources |
| 1. Tutunis,B. & Saglam M.(2023). Theory and Practice of Teaching English to Young Learners I-II 2.Cameron, L. (2001). Teaching Languages to Young Learners. Cambridge: CUP 3. Shin J., Crandall J. (2014). Teaching Young Learners English: From Theory to Practice. Australia; Boston: National Geographic Learning/Heinle, Cengage Learning |
| Weekly PPT study materials |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Can verbally express the specific terms and concepts in the field of teaching English | X | |||||
| 2 | Can verbally express the basic concepts, principles and techniques in the field of teaching English | X | |||||
| 3 | Can list both the strenghts and weaknesses of each theory by means of comparing the field related theorie. | X | |||||
| 4 | Can apply the necessary techniques in solving the problems encountered in the field of teaching English | X | |||||
| 5 | Can analyze and solve a field-related problem by following scientific steps. | X | |||||
| 6 | Can solve a field-related problem on his own | X | |||||
| 7 | Can distinguish the situations that are within his responsibilities and duties from the ones that are not and can take necessary steps | X | |||||
| 8 | Follows the developments in his field in the light of life-long learning principle | X | |||||
| 9 | Consults colleagues in the process of finding solutions to a field-related problem. | X | |||||
| 10 | Can formulate a problem encountered both verbally and non-verbally. | X | |||||
| 11 | By having social responsibility, makes use of professional experiences in solving problems. | X | |||||
| 12 | Knows the basic terminology | X | |||||
| 13 | Applies the basic skills | X | |||||
| 14 | Can effectively use language learning strategies | X | |||||
| 15 | Knows the characteristics and structure of human language | X | |||||
| 16 | Has native like fluency | X | |||||
| 17 | Considers the needs of learners, their level of development, age, and learning strategies in designing a syllabus, | X | |||||
| 18 | Has the ability to design activities that help learners' improving their knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 1 | 4 | 4 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 5 | 6 | 30 | |||
| Term Project | 2 | 6 | 12 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 2 | 8 | 16 | |||
| Quiz | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 136 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(136/30) | 5 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGE to YOUNG LEARNERS I | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Zühal AYDIN BARKLEY |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect.Dr. Yeşim KEŞLİ DOLLAR |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This course aims to provide the students with the theoretical and practical aspects of teaching English to young learners. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to the course. Theory and Practice of Teaching English to Young Learners,Characteristics of young learners,Secondary School English Language Curriculum,Themes and task/activities in 5th/6th Grade Curriculum,Fun Element in Primary English Language Classes,The Use of Drama in English Language Teaching ,Drama Activities in the Classroom ,Material Selection in Teaching English for Young Learners,Effective listening and speaking activities. Listening and speaking lesson design. ,Learning and teaching vocabulary. Children’s vocabulary learning strategy.,Teaching vocabulary lesson plan. Games and songs to teach vocabulary. ,Learning and teaching grammar. Teaching techniques for supporting grammar learning. ,Teaching grammar lesson plan. Games and songs to teach grammar. ,Storytelling. Designing a lesson with storytelling. Effective storytelling activities. . |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| They will be able to develop their skills in teaching English to young learners with suitable techniques and methods. | 12, 16, 37, 5 | E |
| They will be able to apply the classroom management techniques used for young learners | 10, 15, 5 | E |
| Students will be able to identify the learning styles and strategies of young learners and design activities to teach vocabulary, languages skills, and grammar | 10, 16, 5 | F |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 15: Role Play and Drama Technique, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 37: Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, 5: Cooperative Learning |
| Assessment Methods: | E: Homework, F: Project Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course. Theory and Practice of Teaching English to Young Learners | Study of Week 1 PPT presentation |
| 2 | Characteristics of young learners | Study of Week 2 PPT presentation |
| 3 | Secondary School English Language Curriculum | Study of Week 3 PPT presentation |
| 4 | Themes and task/activities in 5th/6th Grade Curriculum | Study of Week 4 PPT presentation |
| 5 | Fun Element in Primary English Language Classes | Study of Week 5 PPT presentation |
| 6 | The Use of Drama in English Language Teaching | Study of Week 6 PPT presentation |
| 7 | Drama Activities in the Classroom | Study of Week 7 PPT presentation |
| 8 | Material Selection in Teaching English for Young Learners | Study of Week 8 PPT presentation |
| 9 | Effective listening and speaking activities. Listening and speaking lesson design. | Study of Week 9 PPT presentation |
| 10 | Learning and teaching vocabulary. Children’s vocabulary learning strategy. | Study of Week 10 PPT presentation |
| 11 | Teaching vocabulary lesson plan. Games and songs to teach vocabulary. | Study of Week 11 PPT presentation |
| 12 | Learning and teaching grammar. Teaching techniques for supporting grammar learning. | Study of Week 12 PPT presentation |
| 13 | Teaching grammar lesson plan. Games and songs to teach grammar. | Study of Week 13 PPT presentation |
| 14 | Storytelling. Designing a lesson with storytelling. Effective storytelling activities. | Study of Week 14 PPT presentation |
| Resources |
| 1. Tutunis,B. & Saglam M.(2023). Theory and Practice of Teaching English to Young Learners I-II 2.Cameron, L. (2001). Teaching Languages to Young Learners. Cambridge: CUP 3. Shin J., Crandall J. (2014). Teaching Young Learners English: From Theory to Practice. Australia; Boston: National Geographic Learning/Heinle, Cengage Learning |
| Weekly PPT study materials |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Can verbally express the specific terms and concepts in the field of teaching English | X | |||||
| 2 | Can verbally express the basic concepts, principles and techniques in the field of teaching English | X | |||||
| 3 | Can list both the strenghts and weaknesses of each theory by means of comparing the field related theorie. | X | |||||
| 4 | Can apply the necessary techniques in solving the problems encountered in the field of teaching English | X | |||||
| 5 | Can analyze and solve a field-related problem by following scientific steps. | X | |||||
| 6 | Can solve a field-related problem on his own | X | |||||
| 7 | Can distinguish the situations that are within his responsibilities and duties from the ones that are not and can take necessary steps | X | |||||
| 8 | Follows the developments in his field in the light of life-long learning principle | X | |||||
| 9 | Consults colleagues in the process of finding solutions to a field-related problem. | X | |||||
| 10 | Can formulate a problem encountered both verbally and non-verbally. | X | |||||
| 11 | By having social responsibility, makes use of professional experiences in solving problems. | X | |||||
| 12 | Knows the basic terminology | X | |||||
| 13 | Applies the basic skills | X | |||||
| 14 | Can effectively use language learning strategies | X | |||||
| 15 | Knows the characteristics and structure of human language | X | |||||
| 16 | Has native like fluency | X | |||||
| 17 | Considers the needs of learners, their level of development, age, and learning strategies in designing a syllabus, | X | |||||
| 18 | Has the ability to design activities that help learners' improving their knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |