DEVELOPING COURSE CONTENT IN ELT

Course Description

This course aims to train students and prepare them towards materials development and also enable students to acquire skills necessary for evaluating language teaching materials in current textbooks, adapting or developing materials for language teaching according to the changing dynamics in the language classrooms. It also aims at equipping students with the necessary skills to evaluate coursebooks. The course also focuses on familiarising the students with the theory and principles of ELT materials design such as selecting, adapting, developing and evaluating. It gives the students an opportunity to engage in adaptation work. Students are fostered in discussions o related to evaluation of materials and text books used in language classroom settings. Samples of language material and textbook evaluation criteria used in language classrooms are also studied.

DEVELOPING COURSE CONTENT IN ELT

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 evaluate materials to use, reject, adapt, or supplement.
2. 02 develop both stand-alone and supplementary materials according to principles and guidelines of language teaching materials adaptation and development.
3. 03 create language learning materials according to theoretical frameworks
4. 04 Implement plans according to adapted and created plans

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Tomlinson, B. (Ed.). (2023). Developing materials for language teaching (3rd ed.). Bloomsbury Academic.
2. 02 Mishan, F., & Timmis, I. (2015). Materials Development for TESOL. Edinburgh University Press.
3. 03 Graves (2000), Designing Language Courses
4. 04 Nation & Macalister (2010), Language Curriculum Design

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 1. Students will be able to explain key theories and principles of course content and materials design in English language teaching. SOLO 2
2. L01 8. Students will prepare and deliver clear, professional presentations on issues related to course content development in ELT. SOLO 3
3. L02 2. Students will describe the roles, functions, and types of English language textbooks and supplementary materials used in ELT. SOLO 2
4. L03 3. Students will analyse how methodology, ideology, and the perspectives of textbook writers influence the design of ELT materials. SOLO 3
5. L04 4. Students will identify and apply criteria for selecting, sequencing, and organizing course content and materials for different learners and contexts. SOLO 3
6. L05 5. Students will adapt and develop ELT materials that respond to specific learning needs, age groups, and classroom environments. SOLO 4
7. L06 6. Students will evaluate English language textbooks and teaching materials using established and context-appropriate criteria. SOLO 3
8. L07 7. Students will integrate digital tools and technologies to create pedagogically sound and engaging teaching materials. SOLO 4
9. L09 9. Students will demonstrate the ability to monitor and manage their own learning through consistent engagement and completion of course tasks. 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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