Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
English Teaching Programs İÖZ202 English Compulsory 4. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Osman DÜLGER
Instructor(s)
Goals To develop teacher candidates’ knowledge and skills in development of English language programs, and teacher competencies.
Course Content Basic concepts of curriculum; historical evolution of English language teaching programs, curriculum approach and content of current English programs, skills intended to be deveoped; areas of learning and sub-learning; distribution of learning objectives according to class levels and their limitations, relation between English language curriculum and other courses; methods, techniques, and materials used in English language curricula; assessment and evaluation in English language curricula; teacher competencies.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 By the end of this course, students will be able to explain general concepts related to curriculum.
2 By the end of this course, students will be able to define the principles of English language programs.
3 By the end of this course, students will be able to explain the approach, content and skills in current English language programs
4 By the end of this course, students will be able to define assessment and evaluation approaches in English language programs.
5 By the end of this course, students will be able to define teacher competencies.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Basic concepts of curriculum Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation), Other Activities, Practice, Interview, Research
2. Week Program design principles (scope, continuity, coherence, balance, usability and flexibility) Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Preparation, After Class Study
3. Week Historical development of English language teaching programs Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview
4. Week The approach and content of current English language teaching curricula Research, Practice, Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
5. Week Skills current English language teaching curricula aim to develop Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation), Interview, Practice, Research
6. Week Learning and sub-learning areas on which current English language curricula are based Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Interview, Research
7. Week Distribution of learning objectives according to class levels and their limitations Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Other Activities
8. Week Midterm 1 Practice, Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Other Activities
9. Week Assessment and evaluation approaches in current English language curricula Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Practice, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Assessment and evaluation approaches in current English language curricula Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Other Activities
11. Week Analysis of primary and secondary English language programs in the context of program design principles Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities
12. Week Historical development of teacher competencies Presentation (Preparation), Preparation, After Class Study, Practice, Research, Other Activities, Interview
13. Week Examination of current teacher competencies Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Preparation, After Class Study
14. Week Final Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
*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 4 5 2 4
PY2 4 4 2 5 4
PY3 3 5 5 5 4
PY4 5 2 5 5 5
PY5 5 4 2 4 5
PY6 5 5 5 5 5
PY7 5 5 5 5 5
PY8 5 5 2 5 4
PY9 3 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • T.C. Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı Ortaöğretim İngilizce Dersi 9, 10, 11 ve 12. Sınıflar Öğretim Programı T.C. Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı İngilizce Dersi Öğretim Programı İlkokul ve Ortaokul 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 ve 8. Sınıflar Council, B. (2013). Turkey national needs assessment of state school English language eaching. Ankara: Mattek. Council of Europe. Council for Cultural Co-operation. Education Committee. Modern Languages Division. (2001). Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: learning, teaching, assessment. Cambridge University Press. Çelik, S., & Türkan, S. (2014). Assessment and evaluation in EFL: Classroom methods, assessment tools, and the instructional implications of high-stakes exams. In S. Çelik (Ed.), Approaches and principles in English as a foreign language (EFL) education (pp. 419-428). Eğiten. Hunkins, F. P. & Ornstein, A. C. (2016). Curriculum: Foundations, principles, and issues. Pearson Education. Nagy, I. K. (2019). In between Language Teaching Methods: Do We Need (to Know About) Methods at All?. Acta Universitatis Sapientiae, Philologica, 11(3), 119-139. Parab, V. V., & Vitthal, V. (2015). Innovative techniques, methods & trends in English language teaching. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 20(6), 40-44. Rahimi, M., & Pourshahbaz, S. (Eds.). (2018). English as a Foreign Language Teachers' TPACK: Emerging Research and Opportunities: Emerging Research and Opportunities. IGI Global. Surkamp, C., & Viebrock, B. (2018). Teaching English as a Foreign Language. JB Metzler. Zengin, Ö., & Aksu, M. (2017). A Review Study on the Integration of Technology into Foreign Language Education in Turkey. Journal of Faculty of Educational Sciences, 50(2).
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 4 56
Ders Dışı
Research 5 3 15
Practice 3 3 9
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