To introduce the basic theoretical background of English language teaching, such as teaching approaches and general terminology, and practical applications that can be used to teach English to different student profiles.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction of the objectives and content of the course,The basic terminology of language teaching,Five essential questions to consider while teaching English and historical overview of language teaching approaches,Techniques of teachers and affective filter of students,Multiple intelligence and students with special needs,Components of lesson plans and evaluating lesson plans,Material evaluation and material adaptation,Preparing and evaluating assessments,Use of technology,Benefits and examples of language games,Needs of different age groups, student strategies and autonomy,The first day of teaching and time constraints,Teacher Burnout and ways to cope with it,Practical issues: Do and Don’ts of teaching.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Will understand the basics of language teaching.
10, 16, 6, 9
A
1.1. By understanding the fundamental principles of language teaching, will be able to effectively teach a language.
10, 16, 6, 9
1.2. By learning how to tailor language teaching to student needs and language skills, will be able to enhance their lessons.
10, 16, 6, 9
2. Will be able to prepare language teaching materials.
10, 16, 6, 9
A
2.1. By developing skills in designing and creating language teaching materials, will be able to prepare original teaching materials.
10, 16, 6, 9
2.2. By adapting language teaching materials to student levels and learning objectives, will be able to create effective lesson plans.
10, 16, 6, 9
3. Will be able to assess the needs of language learners.
10, 16, 6, 9
A
3.1. By assessing the different needs of language learners, will be able to develop customized teaching approaches.
10, 16, 6, 9
3.2. Dil öğrencilerinin ilerlemesini izleme ve değerlendirme stratejilerini kullanarak öğrenme sonuçlarını geliştirebilecektir.
10, 16, 6, 9
4. Will be able to teach communication skills to language learners.
10, 16, 6, 9
A
4.1. By providing language learners with opportunities to improve speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills, will be able to impart communication skills.
10, 16, 6, 9
4.2. By encouraging effective communication in language learners, will be able to support the language learning process.
10, 16, 6, 9
5. Will have knowledge about teaching English grammar.
10, 16, 6, 9
A
5.1. By developing skills in teaching English language grammar, will be able to teach grammar rules to students.
10, 16, 6, 9
5.2. By explaining English language grammar topics and providing practical exercises, will be able to offer opportunities for students to enhance their grammar skills.
Introduction of the objectives and content of the course
2
The basic terminology of language teaching
3
Five essential questions to consider while teaching English and historical overview of language teaching approaches
4
Techniques of teachers and affective filter of students
5
Multiple intelligence and students with special needs
6
Components of lesson plans and evaluating lesson plans
7
Material evaluation and material adaptation
8
Preparing and evaluating assessments
9
Use of technology
10
Benefits and examples of language games
11
Needs of different age groups, student strategies and autonomy
12
The first day of teaching and time constraints
13
Teacher Burnout and ways to cope with it
14
Practical issues: Do and Don’ts of teaching
Resources
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Have theoretical knowledge about translation studies.
2
Have knowledge about English language structure and its linguistic theory.
3
Have knowledge about language and culture theories.
4
Have knowledge about Turkish language structure and its linguistic theory.
5
Have theoretical knowledge about the comparison of English and Turkish language structures.
6
Translate a wide range of texts from literature to scientific sources, from newspaper articles to technical or law texts.
7
Translate the texts with content integrity and correct concepts.
8
Edit the translated texts for content integrity and correction.
9
Use IT technology and softwares to work more effectively.
10
Start their own translation office, and design the translation projects they get and complete them successfully with the team they work with.
11
Work for newspapers, magazines or publishing houses as translators or translation editors.
12
Critically evaluate their knowledge and skills in translation studies.
13
Read continuously to improve themselves in English and terminology.
14
Translate consecutively in public using communication skills effectively.
15
Give advice and help those who would like to get information about translation studies anywhere and anytime.
16
Use the softwares developed by IT technology to help translate and teach how to use them to those who want to learn.
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
40
Rate of Final Exam to Success
60
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
4
56
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
2
10
20
Term Project
3
7
21
Presentation of Project / Seminar
1
10
10
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
15
15
General Exam
1
20
20
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
142
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(142/30)
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
INTRO.TEACHING ENGLISH as a FOREIGN LANGUAGE
-
Spring Semester
4+0
4
5
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Lect. Nimetullah YAŞAR
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Hasan SAVAŞ
Assistant(s)
Aim
To introduce the basic theoretical background of English language teaching, such as teaching approaches and general terminology, and practical applications that can be used to teach English to different student profiles.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction of the objectives and content of the course,The basic terminology of language teaching,Five essential questions to consider while teaching English and historical overview of language teaching approaches,Techniques of teachers and affective filter of students,Multiple intelligence and students with special needs,Components of lesson plans and evaluating lesson plans,Material evaluation and material adaptation,Preparing and evaluating assessments,Use of technology,Benefits and examples of language games,Needs of different age groups, student strategies and autonomy,The first day of teaching and time constraints,Teacher Burnout and ways to cope with it,Practical issues: Do and Don’ts of teaching.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Will understand the basics of language teaching.
10, 16, 6, 9
A
1.1. By understanding the fundamental principles of language teaching, will be able to effectively teach a language.
10, 16, 6, 9
1.2. By learning how to tailor language teaching to student needs and language skills, will be able to enhance their lessons.
10, 16, 6, 9
2. Will be able to prepare language teaching materials.
10, 16, 6, 9
A
2.1. By developing skills in designing and creating language teaching materials, will be able to prepare original teaching materials.
10, 16, 6, 9
2.2. By adapting language teaching materials to student levels and learning objectives, will be able to create effective lesson plans.
10, 16, 6, 9
3. Will be able to assess the needs of language learners.
10, 16, 6, 9
A
3.1. By assessing the different needs of language learners, will be able to develop customized teaching approaches.
10, 16, 6, 9
3.2. Dil öğrencilerinin ilerlemesini izleme ve değerlendirme stratejilerini kullanarak öğrenme sonuçlarını geliştirebilecektir.
10, 16, 6, 9
4. Will be able to teach communication skills to language learners.
10, 16, 6, 9
A
4.1. By providing language learners with opportunities to improve speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills, will be able to impart communication skills.
10, 16, 6, 9
4.2. By encouraging effective communication in language learners, will be able to support the language learning process.
10, 16, 6, 9
5. Will have knowledge about teaching English grammar.
10, 16, 6, 9
A
5.1. By developing skills in teaching English language grammar, will be able to teach grammar rules to students.
10, 16, 6, 9
5.2. By explaining English language grammar topics and providing practical exercises, will be able to offer opportunities for students to enhance their grammar skills.
