Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
English Learning and Teaching Approaches İÖZ203 3. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 3.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction English
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery Face to Face
Course Coordinator Assist. Prof. Dr. Yusuf KASİMİ
Instructors Yusuf KASİMİ
Assistants
Goals To introduce the basic principles of English language teaching to prospective teachers.
Course Content Meaning of learning and teaching English; purpose and basic principles of teaching English; the history of teaching English; reflection of teaching and learning approaches on teaching English; basic skills in teaching English; examples of in-class practice; current trends and problems in teaching English; components of effective English language teaching; social, cultural and economic aspects of teaching English
Learning Outcomes - By the end of this course, students will be able to explain the meaning of learning and teaching
- By the end of this course, students will be able to define the aims and basic principles of English language teaching.
- By the end of this course, students will be able to explain the reflection of teaching and learning approaches on teaching English.
- By the end of this course, students will be able to discuss current trends and problems in teaching English.
- By the end of this course, students will be able to evaluate English language teaching from a social, cultural and economic point of view.
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Historical background of teaching English in formal education in Turkey Practice Preparation, After Class Study Research Verbal Expression Other Activities Course Hours Visual Presentation
2. Week Purpose and basic principles of teaching English Other Activities Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research
3. Week History of teaching English Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Other Activities Visual Presentation Practice Verbal Expression
4. Week Approach, method and teachnique concepts Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Research
5. Week Grammar-Translation Method Practice Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Verbal Expression Other Activities Visual Presentation
6. Week Direct Method / Audio-Lingual Method Practice Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Verbal Expression Other Activities Visual Presentation
7. Week Silent Way. Community Language Learning Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Research Verbal Expression Practice Visual Presentation
8. Week Midterm 1 Course Hours Research Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Other Activities Practice Preparation, After Class Study
9. Week Desuggestopedia. Total Physical Response Visual Presentation Practice Preparation, After Class Study Research Other Activities Verbal Expression Course Hours
10. Week Natural Approach-Communicative Language Teaching Practice Preparation, After Class Study Research Other Activities Visual Presentation Course Hours Verbal Expression
11. Week Task-based Teaching Approach Verbal Expression Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Visual Presentation Research Practice Other Activities
12. Week Content-based Instruction Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Verbal Expression Research Practice Visual Presentation
13. Week Lexical-based Approach Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Research Verbal Expression Practice Visual Presentation
14. Week Final Course Hours Research Other Activities Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice Preparation, After Class Study
Recommended Sources
Brown, D. H. (2000) Principles of Language Learning and Teaching. Pearson. Brown, H.D. (2014). Principles of Language Learning and Teaching (6th Edition). Pearson. Celce-Murcia, M. (2014). Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language (4th Edition). USA: National Geographic Learning
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 Measurement Method
PY1 5 0 0 0 0 0 60
PY2 5 5 2 5 5 5 60
PY3 3 5 5 2 2 1 60
PY4 3 5 4 2 5 1 60
PY5 4 5 2 5 5 5 60
PY6 5 3 5 5 5 5 60
PY7 4 5 5 2 4 4 60
PY8 3 3 2 2 5 4 60
PY9 4 5 5 2 2 4 60
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Course's Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
Method of assessment/evaluation Written exam Oral Exams Assignment/Project Laboratory work Presentation/Seminar
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Hours 13 3 39
Research 5 5 25
Practice 4 4 16
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 82
ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0