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  Course Description
Course Name : Teaching Language Skills I

Course Code : YDI305

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. YONCA ÇAYLAKLI ÖZKAN
Asst.Prof.Dr. NEŞE ÜNAL CABAROĞLU
Asst.Prof.Dr. RANA YILDIRIM

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Prepares a lesson plan
Teaches grammar effectively
Teaches vocabulary effectively
can identify, prepare or develop materials, techniques and activities in line with course objectives

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : YDI205 Approaches in Teaching English I

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to provide prospective teachers with skills in; • developing learning goals for students, • choosing the appropriate content, teaching methods and materials, • preparing a lesson plan, • teaching vocabulary and grammar.

Course Contents : • preparing a lesson plan • planning and teaching grammar • planning and teaching vocabulary

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : R1 building


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to the Method Course Who are your future learners? Planning a lesson: introduction none Lecture; discussion
2 Planning a lesson: Components of a lesson plan, Stages of a lesson, Important points to be taken into consideration Reading about the topic before the lesson Lecture; discussion
3 Planning, presenting and practicing grammar Reading about the topic before the lesson Lecture, discussion
4 Planning, presenting and practicing grammar Reading about the topic before the lesson microteaching, group discussion & feedback
5 Planning, presenting and practicing vocabulary and pronunciation Reading about the topic before the lesson Lecture; discussion; pair and group work
6 Planning, presenting and practicing grammar Reading about the topic before the lesson Lecture; discussion; pair and group work
7 Planning, presenting and practicing grammar & vocabulary and pronunciation: Microteaching Preparing a lesson plan, materials and activities related to the topic chosen Lecture; discussion; microteaching;
8 Mid-term Exam preparing lesson plan, activity and materials preparation, reading Microteaching, self-evaluation and discussion
9 Planning, presenting and practicing grammar & vocabulary and pronunciation: Microteaching Preparing a lesson plan, materials and activities related to the topic chosen microteaching; group discussion
10 Planning, presenting and practicing grammar & vocabulary and pronunciation: Microteaching Preparing a lesson plan, materials and activities related to the topic chosen Microteaching; group discussion
11 Planning, presenting and practicing grammar & vocabulary and pronunciation: Microteaching Preparing a lesson plan, materials and activities related to the topic chosen Microteaching; group discussion
12 Planning, presenting and practicing grammar & vocabulary and pronunciation: Microteaching Preparing a lesson plan, materials and activities related to the topic chosen Microteaching; group discussion
13 Planning, presenting and practicing grammar & vocabulary and pronunciation; Microteaching Preparing a lesson plan, materials and activities related to the topic chosen Microteaching; group discussion
14 Planning, presenting and practicing grammar & vocabulary and pronunciation; Microteaching Preparing a lesson plan, materials and activities related to the topic chosen Microteaching; group discussion
15 Planning, presenting and practicing grammar & vocabulary and pronunciation; Microteaching Preparing a lesson plan, materials and activities related to the topic chosen Microteaching; group discussion
16/17 Final Exam reading from books/articles etc. related to the course topics covered throughout the term written sit-down exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Hadfield, J. & Hadfield, C. (1999). Presenting new language. OUP.
 Batstone, R. (1994). Grammar. OUP. (Required)
 Wallace, C. (1992). Reading. OUP. (Required)
 McCarthy, M. (1990). Vocabulary. OUP. (Required)
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. 4
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.. 3
15 Translates from native language to foreign language and from foreign language to native language. 4
16 Gains theoretical knowledge of translation. 4
17 Reflects theoretical knowledge of language teaching skills in practice. 5
18 Explains subfields of linguistics, distinguish basic terms and theories. 5
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