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Course Description Course Name : Teaching Foreign Language to Children Course Code : YDA302 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. HACI OSMAN ASLAN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Have knowlege about how children acquire first and second language,and learn about the methods and techniques applied in language learning-teaching process Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Learn about acquisition in first and second language. Focus on the terms such as method, technique, strategies,approaches and their application in teaching Course Contents : Help the students learn the theories about how children acquire first and second language, and how to apply them on language learning and teaching Language of Instruction : Germany Work Place : classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Pros and cons of learning foreign language at an early age Doing research on related sections and reading on the subject Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, homework 2 Foreign languages, multiculturalism and Economist Doing research on related sections and reading on the subject Straight lecture, discussion, brainstorming, homework 3 Curriculum and syllabus types Doing research on related sections reading on the subject Straight lecture, discussion, brainstorming, homework 4 The outline of the curriculum in primary education Doing research on related sections, reading about the suject matter Straight lecture, discussion, brainstorming, homework 5 which skills are gained in a language classroom,and how? Doing research on related sections and reading on the subject Straight lecture, discussion, brainstorming, homework 6 Primary school foreign language course applications Doing research on related sections and reading on the subject Straight lecture, discussion, brainstorming, homework 7 Primaryschool foreign language materials Doing research on related sections and reading on the subject lecture, discussion, brainstorming, homework 8 Mid-term exam Written exam 9 The use of visual materials, songs, poetry, games Doing research on related sections and reading on the subject Straight lecture, discussion, brainstorming, homework 10 Doing observation in primary education instead of written exam: its methods and application Doing research on related sections and reading on the subject Straight lecture, discussion, brainstorming, homework 11 Doing observation in primary education instead of written exam Doing research on related sections and reading on the subject Straight lecture, discussion, brainstorming, homework 12 Problems encountered in transition to secondary education Doing research on related sections and reading on the subject Straight lecture, discussion, brainstorming, homework 13 Collaboration between elementary and secondary education and solidarity applications Doing research on related sections and reading on the subject Straight lecture, discussion, brainstorming, homework 14 The skills and the qualifications that a teacher should have Doing research on related sections and reading on the subject Straight lecture, discussion, brainstorming, homework 15 Applications of methods and techniques used in the world Doing research on related sections and reading on the subject Straight lecture, discussion, brainstorming, homework 16/17 Final exam Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  ULRİCH, B. ./Peter, E.: Früher Fremdsprachenunterricht.Begrundung und Praxis Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 40     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 60 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 Understand and explain the German Language Training program and the teaching methods, techniques and strategies used in the teaching of this program. 4 2 Understand the developmental features of primary and secondary school students. 5 3 Describe the applications of effective communication with students. 4 4 Use appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. 4 5 Explain the basic concepts and principles of linguistics, German grammar and foreign language education. 3 6 Describe cultural factors that may influence teaching German comparatively. 4 7 Understand and explain the fields and functions of German as a foreign language. 5 8 Explain the method of producing scientific knowledge in foreign language education. 4 9 Plan teaching and learning process by taking individual differences and subject areas into account. 5 10 Use information technologies within the planning of teaching and learning process. 5 11 Use required methods and techniques effectively by considering students´ individual and cultural differences in student-centered teaching. 4 12 Monitor students´ progress using different methods and techniques of assessment and evaluation. 4 13 Assume responsibility in solving problems confronted in German languageoth individually and as a group. 5 14 Be a sensitive citizen towards problems in school, community and world. 4 15 Evaluate learned knowledge critically by gaining self-learning ability. 4 16 Establish healthy communication with students, colleagues, school administrators, and parents. 4 17 Use information and communication technologies in German language education effectively. 5 18 Think about his/her proficiency in German teaching and attempt for a continuous improvement. 5 19 Have the ability to analyze latest events in his/her close environment, country and around the world related to German language education. 5 20 Explain and evaluate the developments in German teaching using scientific methods and techniques of teaching. 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 2 6 12     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6     Final Exam 1 6 6 Total Workload: 122 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.88 ECTS Credit: 5