At the end of this course, the students; 1) will define and discuss fundamental concepts in curriculum and instructional programs, history and current status of English Language Teaching Programs 2) discuss and apply teaching philosophy and goals of current ELT curriculum for primary, secondary, and high schools, learning objectives and outcomes, learning outcomes for each grades. 3) will describe and discuss how to design a lesson plan, EFL teaching methods, techniques, learning strategies, instructional materials, and teacher competencies.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
ELT205
COURSE DEFINITION
This course aims to teach fundamental concepts in curriculum and instructional programs, history and current status of English Language Teaching Programs, teaching philosophy and goals of current ELT curriculum for primary, secondary, and high schools, learning objectives and outcomes, learning outcomes for each grades, how to design a lesson plan, EFL teaching methods, techniques, learning strategies, instructional materials, and teacher competencies.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction to the Course & Fundamental concepts in curriculum and instructional programs
2nd Week
Fundamental concepts in curriculum and instructional programs
3rd Week
History of English Language Teaching Programs in Turkey
4th Week
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment
5th Week
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment
6th Week
Analyzing current National ELT Curriculum for Primary & Secondary Schools: Approaches & techniques for children
7th Week
Analyzing current National ELT Curriculum for Primary & Secondary Schools:Goals & learning objectives/outcomes
8th Week
Analyzing current National ELT Curriculum for Primary & Secondary Schools: Proficiency levels & language contents
9th Week
MIDTERM EXAM
10th Week
Learning Strategies & Learner Characteristics
11th Week
Analyzing current National ELT Curriculum for High Schools: Approaches & techniques for young adults
12th Week
Analyzing current National ELT Curriculum for High Schools:Goals & learning objectives
13th Week
Analyzing current National ELT Curriculum for High Schools: Proficiency levels & language contents across grades
14th Week
Teacher competencies
15th Week
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
English Language Teaching Curriculum for Primary and Secondary Schools (2nd grade ? 8th grade) by Ministry of National Education, 2018. English Language Teaching Curriculum for High Schools (9th grade ? 12th grade) by Ministry of National Education, 2018. Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment. Council of Europe, 2018. Hedge, T. (2000). Teaching and learning in the language classroom. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (pp. 1-105) Brown, H.D. (2000). Principles of Language Learning and Teaching. USA: Wesley. Brown H.D. (1994). Teaching by Principles. USA: Prentice Hall. Harmer, J. (2007). The Practice of English Language Teaching (4th ed.). Harlow, UK: Longman. Parrott, M. (1993). Tasks for Language Teachers. Cambridge: CUP.
