Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
English Learning and Teaching Approaches İÖZ203 English Compulsory 3. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to Face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Yusuf KASİMİ
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Yusuf KASİMİ (Güz)
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
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 By the end of this course, students will be able to explain the meaning of learning and teaching
2 By the end of this course, students will be able to define the aims and basic principles of English language teaching.
3 By the end of this course, students will be able to explain the reflection of teaching and learning approaches on teaching English.
4 By the end of this course, students will be able to discuss current trends and problems in teaching English.
5 By the end of this course, students will be able to evaluate English language teaching from a social, cultural and economic point of view.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Historical background of teaching English in formal education in Turkey Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Other Activities
2. Week Purpose and basic principles of teaching English Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Preparation, After Class Study
3. Week History of teaching English Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Preparation, After Class Study, Interview
4. Week Approach, method and teachnique concepts Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Research
5. Week Grammar-Translation Method Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
6. Week Direct Method / Audio-Lingual Method Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Research
7. Week Silent Way. Community Language Learning Interview, Practice, Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Midterm 1 Practice, Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
9. Week Desuggestopedia. Total Physical Response Practice, Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Natural Approach-Communicative Language Teaching Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Preparation, After Class Study
11. Week Task-based Teaching Approach Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Practice
12. Week Content-based Instruction Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview
13. Week Lexical-based Approach Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Research
14. Week Final Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Practice, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 He/she speaks English very well and is knowledgable about the concepts related to English language teaching and its pedagogy.
2 He/she adapts the language teaching programs, strategies, approaches and techniques to his/her own teaching conditions. He/she also makes use of his/her existent knowledge of language testing and evaluation.
3 He/she chooses the best teaching strategies, approaches and techniques, considering the individual and developmental differences of students and the subject area.
4 He/she develops appropriate teaching materials, taking the students' needs into consideration.
5 He/she collaborates with other English teachers, participates in various organizations and conferences and follows the recent literature on language teaching.
6 Is aware of the theoretical foundations (philosophical, sociological, psychological, historical, legal, economic, etc.) on which education is based and reflects these theories in their practices.
7 Is aware of the attitude, responsibility, and ethical values related to the teaching profession and behaves accordingly.
8 Plans, implements, and evaluates the learning-teaching process effectively, considering the curricula' basic concepts, principles, and characteristics.
9 Designs and manages an effective and supportive learning environment based on learning and teaching theory, approach, strategy, methods, and instructional technologies in creating the learning-teaching process.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 5 2 5 5 5
PY3 5 5 2 2 1
PY4 5 4 2 5 1
PY5 5 2 5 5 5
PY6 3 5 5 5 5
PY7 5 5 2 4 4
PY8 3 2 2 5 4
PY9 5 5 2 2 4
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • 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
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 13 3 39
Ders Dışı
Research 5 5 25
Practice 4 4 16
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 82
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0