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Course Description Course Name : Teaching English to Young Learners I Course Code : YDI301 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. GÜLDEN İLİN Asst.Prof.Dr. YONCA ÇAYLAKLI ÖZKAN Asst.Prof.Dr. HASAN BEDİR Asst.Prof.Dr. RANA YILDIRIM Asst.Prof.Dr. RANA YILDIRIM Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the background and development of teaching English to young learners (YLs); Examines cognitive and affective characteristics of YLs Examines how children learn languages Reviews approaches to the analysis of language for teaching English to YLs Examines the classroom management strategies, methodology, resources and materials used for teaching YLs; Reviews methods of evaluation and assessment used with YLs Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : This course focuses on the teaching of English as a foreign language to young learners (TEYL) from both a theoretical and practical standpoint. Course Contents : Introduction to Young Learners (YLs): Characteristics of YLs; How YLs think and learn; Determining priorities, syllabus, and coursebook; The nature of activities for YLs; Classroom Language; teaching language structures; Teaching vocabulary; Stories: Reading and telling stories; Classroom management; Assessing YLs. Language of Instruction : English Work Place : R1 buildings   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction to Young Learners: Characteristics of YLs Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the 2nd year methodology and linguistics courses Discussion Brainstorming Lecture 2 How children think and learn Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the 2nd year methodology and linguistics courses Discussion Brainstorming Lecture 3 How children learn languages Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the 2nd year methodology and linguistics courses Discussion Brainstorming Lecture 4 Determining priorities, syllabus, and coursebook Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the 2nd year methodology and linguistics courses Discussion Brainstorming Lecture 5 The nature of activities for YLs Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the 2nd year methodology and linguistics courses Discussion Brainstorming Lecture 6 Teaching language Structures to YLs Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the 2nd year methodology and linguistics courses Discussion Brainstorming Lecture 7 Teaching language Structures to YLs Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the 2nd year methodology and linguistics courses Discussion Brainstorming Lecture 8 Mid-term Exam Revision Sit-down exam 9 Teaching vocabulary to YLs Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the 2nd year methodology and linguistics courses Discussion Brainstorming Lecture 10 Teaching vocabulary to YLs Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the 2nd year methodology and linguistics courses Discussion Brainstorming Lecture 11 Stories: Reading and telling stories Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the 2nd year methodology and linguistics courses Discussion Brainstorming Lecture 12 Rhymes, songs, games and drama activities Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the 2nd year methodology and linguistics courses Discussion Brainstorming Lecture 13 Classroom language Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the 2nd year methodology and linguistics courses Discussion Brainstorming Lecture 14 Classroom Management and assessment Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the 2nd year methodology and linguistics courses Discussion Brainstorming Lecture 15 Revision- Paper submission Reading Discussion 16/17 Final exam Revision Sit-down exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Brewster, J., Ellis, G. & Girard, D. (2004). The Primary English Teacher’s Guide. Penguin English.  Slattery, M. & J. Willis. 2001. English for Primary Teachers. Oxford: OUP.  cott, W. A. & Ytreberg, L. H. (2004). Teaching English to Children. Longman.  Halliwell, S. 1992. Teaching English in the Primary Classroom. London: Longman.  Pinter, A. 2006. Teaching Young Language Learners. Oxford: OUP Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 50 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Defines literary terms. 4 2 Distinguishes characteristic features of different age groups. 5 3 Benefits of basic concepts and principles while practicising. 5 4 Distinguishes basic concepts and principles in language teaching. 5 5 Transfers knowledge according to the characteristic features of specific age groups. 5 6 Students list testing and assessment methods. 4 7 Applies appropriate testing and assessment methods within context. 5 8 Distinguishes methods of material development, use and adaptation. 5 9 Chooses among methods and materials according to the needs (age, environment and physical conditions) of students 5 10 Adapts and develops materials according to needs. 5 11 Evaluates course books according to the suitability for students´ profile. 5 12 Criticises and chooses course books from different aspects. 5 13 Gains theoretical knowledge of teaching language skills. 5 14 Analyzes and interprets literary texts.. 4 15 Translates from native language to foreign language and from foreign language to native language. 5 16 Gains theoretical knowledge of translation. 0 17 Reflects theoretical knowledge of language teaching skills in practice. 5 18 Explains subfields of linguistics, distinguish basic terms and theories. 4 19 Interprets how linguistic theories work in various languages. 4 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 10 10     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 15 15 Total Workload: 133 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.32 ECTS Credit: 5