PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING AND LEARNING

Course Description

Rewing language teaching methods is one of the goals of the course. The other goals are designing and conducting needs analysis on language learner needs (e.g.: situational, objective,subjective and language needs), writing objectives that reflect these needs and designing course syllabus at the macro level and micro level; an overview of different lesson stages (i.e.: Presentation, Practice and Production) and approaches to lesson planning and course design; various syllabus types and criteria for the selection of appropriate syllabus type according to the learner needs, learner age and aims of the course; standards-based teaching, proficiency descriptors, English language proficiency standards and guidelines, Common European Framework and the European Language Portfolio; and identity. This course also provides prospective teachers with insights into the behaviour problems occurring commonly in classrooms and to prepare them to be effective managers of their classrooms so that student learning is maximised.

PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING AND LEARNING

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 By the completion of the course the students will :1-be able to differenciate approach, method and technique.
2. 02 2.be able to process different methods used in language teaching in order to promote language learning .
3. 03 3- be able to identify the theory of language and the theory of learning behind each method.
4. 04 4. be able to analyze the concepts and processes related to language teaching by dealing with different language teaching approaches, methods and techniques.
5. 05 5-be able to analyze language learners' needs, language development levels, ages, intelligence types, and learning styles which are significant in order to teach English and create a lesson plan accordingly.
6. 06 6.be able to create various activities regarding different methods and techniques for students to use grammar and vocabulary correctly and effectively.
7. 07 7- be able to recognize the language learners' errors and provide feedback.
8. 08 8. be able to identify and analyze language learners' psychological barriers and eliminate them. 8. be able to identify and analyze language learners' psychological barriers and eliminate them.
9. 09 SOLO AVERAGE=[4+3+2+4+(4+5)/2+5+2+(2+4)/2]/7=3,43

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 1. Larsen-Freeman, D., (2011), Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching, Oxford:OUP
2. 02 2. Richards, Jack & Rodgers Theodore, Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching, Cambridge-2014
3. 03 3.Larsen-Freeman, D., & Anderson, M. (2011). Techniques and principles in language teaching (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 By the completion of the course the students will :1-be able to differenciate approach, method and technique. SOLO 4
2. L02 2.be able to process different methods used in language teaching in order to promote language learning . SOLO 3
3. L03 3- be able to identify the theory of language and the theory of learning behind each method. SOLO 2
4. L04 4. be able to analyze the concepts and processes related to language teaching by dealing with different language teaching approaches, methods and techniques. SOLO 4
5. L05 5-be able to analyze language learners' needs, language development levels, ages, intelligence types, and learning styles which are significant in order to teach English and create a lesson plan accordingly. SOLO 4.5
6. L06 6.be able to create various activities regarding different methods and techniques for students to use grammar and vocabulary correctly and effectively. SOLO 5
7. L07 7- be able to recognize the language learners' errors and provide feedback. SOLO 2
8. L08 8. be able to identify and analyze language learners' psychological barriers and eliminate them. SOLO 3

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1- make use of their professional training in language teaching and achieve effective classroom management,
2. P02 2- carry out research on the development of their learners’ social, psychological and personal characteristics by using testing and evaluation techniques in accordance with ethical principles and then report their results.
3. P03 3- conduct research using basic scientific research techniques with the aim to find solutions to problems that may be encountered in the field of Teaching English,
4. P04 4- evaluate, apply and interpret concepts and scientific methods related to the field of teaching English
5. P05 5- choose appropriate language teaching methods and techniques considering diverse learner characteristics stemming from their ages, learning styles, motivation and background knowledge,
6. P06 6- prepare daily lesson plans appropriate to the things to teach and deliver effective lessons by using appropriate course materials and instructional technology,
7. P07 7- choose appropriate materials available for use and/or develop their own course materials according to students’ level, interest and learning characteristics with the aim to use them in the teaching of language items (phonological, lexical, grammatical items and so on) and in the development of learners’ language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing),
8. P08 8- choose and use appropriate measurement tools and materials to asses and evaluate learners’ development and success,
9. P09 9- explain the similarities and differences between first and second language acquisition theories, and relate these theories to language teaching theories and practices.
10. P10 10- make use of principles, theories, approaches and techniques for the development and evaluation of educational programs.
11. P11 11- explain the concepts of Theoretical Linguistics & Applied Linguistics and use their knowledge for the preparation of lesson plans appropriate to the characteristics of the target language,
12. P12 12- use information and communication technology together with computer software required by the field,
13. P13 13- describe the characteristics of different text types considering basic theories & approaches in translation and translate texts from English to Turkish and from Turkish to English,
14. P14 14- define the basic concepts and principles of classical and modern literature, analyse and construct information, and then make use of their literary knowledge in language teaching,
15. P15 15- use the target language to obtain and transmit information; communicate either orally or in writing.
16. P16 16- identify and solve problems in their social environment with the awareness of social responsibility they have developed.

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