Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Teaching Foreign Languages ​​to Children 2 İÖZ306 Turkish Compulsory 6. Semester 1 + 2 2.0 5.0
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 (Bahar)
Goals The aim of this course is to enable prospective teachers to use advanced teaching strategies in teaching foreign languages to children, to develop lesson planning and implementation skills, and to design effective learning environments.
Course Content This course covers advanced methods and techniques in teaching foreign languages to children, lesson planning and implementation processes, and the development of instructional materials. It includes communicative activities, skills-based language teaching (listening, speaking, reading, writing), teaching strategies suitable for different learning styles, and inclusive education approaches. Additionally, the course focuses on evaluating classroom practices, feedback processes, and developing teaching skills through micro-teaching activities.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Explains advanced methods and techniques in teaching foreign languages to children.
2 Plans and implements activities for language skills.
3 Develops teaching strategies suitable for different learning styles.
4 Designs and evaluates instructional materials.
5 Conducts micro-teaching practices and provides feedback.
6 Develops a positive and professional attitude towards teaching foreign languages to children.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction and review Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture
2. Week Lesson planning principles Practice, Discussion, Case Study
3. Week Teaching listening skills Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture
4. Week Teaching speaking skills Experiment, Demonstration, Group Work
5. Week Teaching reading skills Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Case Study
6. Week Teaching writing skills Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Collaborative Learning, Project-Based Learning, Demonstration, Group Work
7. Week Communicative activities Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
8. Week Material development Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Practice, Discussion, Micro Teaching
9. Week Technology integration Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture
10. Week Learning styles Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Drama, Case Study
11. Week Inclusive education Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
12. Week Micro-teaching I Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Micro Teaching
13. Week Micro-teaching II Research, Interview, Practice, Fieldwork, Micro Teaching
14. Week General evaluation Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Micro Teaching, Demonstration, Group Work
*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.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6
PY1 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY2 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Pinter, A. – Teaching Young Language Learners
  • Cameron, L. – Teaching Languages to Young Learners
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Homework 4 4 16
Preparation, After Class Study 2 13.5 27
Research 1 1 1
Presentation (Preparation) 1 0.5 0.5
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 2 2
Midterm Preparation 3 4 12
Final 1 2 2
Practice 5 5 25
Total Workload 127.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0