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Course Description Course Name : Teaching English to Young Learners II Course Code : YDI302 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. YONCA ÇAYLAKLI ÖZKAN Asst.Prof.Dr. HASAN BEDİR Asst.Prof.Dr. RANA YILDIRIM Asst.Prof.Dr. GÜLDEN İLİN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Distinguishes characteristic features of different age groups. Has the theoretical knowledge about language teaching. Criticizes coursebooks from different perspectives and selects. Designs new materials according to the needs. Teaches according to the characteristic features of age groups. Knows the theories about teaching English to young learners. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : YDI301 Teaching English to Young Learners I 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-R2 buildings   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Receptive Skills for YLs: Teaching listening (Rhymes, Chants, Tongue twisters, Songs, TPR) Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the course titled "Teaching English to YLs I" Discussion Brainstorming Lecture 2 Receptive Skills for YLs: Teaching listening (Rhymes, Chants, Tongue twisters, Songs, TPR Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the course titled "Teaching English to YLs I" Discussion Brainstorming Lecture 3 Receptive Skills for YLs: Teaching listening (Rhymes, Chants, Tongue twisters, Songs, TPR Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the course titled "Teaching English to YLs I" Discussion Brainstorming Lecture 4 Receptive Skills for YLs: Teaching reading Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the course titled "Teaching English to YLs I" Discussion Brainstorming Lecture 5 Receptive Skills for YLs: Teaching reading Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the course titled "Teaching English to YLs I" Discussion Brainstorming Lecture 6 Productive Skills: Teaching speaking (Drama, role-play) Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the course titled "Teaching English to YLs I" Discussion Brainstorming Lecture 7 Productive Skills: Teaching speaking (Drama, role-play) Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the course titled "Teaching English to YLs I" Discussion Brainstorming Lecture 8 Midterm Revision Sit-down exam 9 Productive Skills: Teaching writing Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the course titled "Teaching English to YLs I" Discussion Brainstorming Lecture 10 Productive Skills: Teaching writing Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the course titled "Teaching English to YLs I" Discussion Brainstorming Lecture 11 The development of children’s thinking and understanding Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the course titled "Teaching English to YLs I" Discussion Brainstorming Lecture 12 Theme-based language learning Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the course titled "Teaching English to YLs I" Discussion Brainstorming Lecture 13 Theme-based language learning Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the course titled "Teaching English to YLs I" Discussion Brainstorming Lecture 14 Revision- Paper submission Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the course titled "Teaching English to YLs I" Discussion Brainstorming Lecture 15 Revision Background knowledge concerning the topics covered in the course titled "Teaching English to YLs I" Discussion Brainstorming Lecture 16/17 Final Revision Sit-down exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Brumfit, M. B. (1991). Teaching English to children. From practice to principle. Longman.  Schinke-Llano & Rauff, R. (Eds). New ways in teaching young children. TESOL Publication.  Pinter, A. 2006. Teaching Young Language Learners. Oxford: OUP  Slattery, M. & J. Willis. 2001. English for Primary Teachers. Oxford: OUP  Halliwell, S. 1992. Teaching English in the Primary Classroom. London: Longman. 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. 0 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.. 0 15 Translates from native language to foreign language and from foreign language to native language. 0 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. 3 19 Interprets how linguistic theories work in various languages. 3 * 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 10 10 Total Workload: 128 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.12 ECTS Credit: 5