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Course Description Course Name : Special Teaching Methods I Course Code : YDA223 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. YASEMİN DARANCIK Learning Outcomes of the Course : Identify the Common European Framework of Reference for languages and relate it to the Curriculum Plan the phases of the lesson Prepare the daily, yearly and lesson plans Use the different methods Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Help the teacher candidates learn both traditional and alternatlve teaching methods Course Contents : Focus on different resources on both traditional and alternative teaching methods, and learn about their applicaiton in lessons 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 Description of the term method, the difference between strategy and technics and the teacher´s role Students will analyze the issues at home research, comparison, application 2 The importance of the four basic skills in a foreign language course Students will analyze the issues at home research, comparison, application 3 Samples and preparation of daily and annual lesson plan Students will analyze the issues at home research, comparison, application 4 Characteristics of Grammar Translation Method Students will analyze the issues at home research, comparison, application 5 Grammar Translation Method: A sample lesson at class Students will analyze the issues at home research, comparison, application 6 Features of Dİrect Method Students will analyze the issues at home research, comparison, application 7 Direct Method: A sample lesson at class Students will analyze the issues at home research, comparison, application 8 midterm exam 9 Features of Audiovisual and Audiolingual Method Students will analyze the issues at home research, comparison, application 10 Audiovisual and Audiolingual Method: A sample lesson at class Students will analyze the issues at home research, comparison, application 11 Features of Communicative Method Students will analyze the issues at home research, comparison, application 12 Communicative Method: A sample lesson at class Students will analyze the issues at home research, comparison, application 13 Features of Intercultural Method Students will analyze the issues at home research, comparison, application 14 Intercultural Method: A sample lesson at class Students will analyze the issues at home research, comparison, application 15 Revision of Traditional Methods and comparison of alternative Methods Students will analyze the issues at home research, comparison, application 16/17 final exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)     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 1 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. 5 2 Understand the developmental features of primary and secondary school students. 5 3 Describe the applications of effective communication with students. 5 4 Use appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. 5 5 Explain the basic concepts and principles of linguistics, German grammar and foreign language education. 5 6 Describe cultural factors that may influence teaching German comparatively. 5 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. 5 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. 5 12 Monitor students´ progress using different methods and techniques of assessment and evaluation. 5 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. 5 15 Evaluate learned knowledge critically by gaining self-learning ability. 5 16 Establish healthy communication with students, colleagues, school administrators, and parents. 5 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. 5 * 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 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 1 14 14 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 10 10     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15     Final Exam 1 20 20 Total Workload: 87 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.48 ECTS Credit: 3