ELT606 PROGRAM EVALUATION IN ENG.LANG.TEACH.

Course Code:8200606
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:English Language Teaching
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Assist.Prof.Dr MÜGE GÜNDÜZ
Offered Semester:Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, the students will

become familiar with major issues and criteria in the design and evaluation ELT programs

be able to analyze research studies that have been conducted for the purpose of evaluating ELT programs. 


Course Content

Concepts of measurement and evaluation; preparation and use of measurement tools in evaluation and decision-making; models of program evaluation; processes of evaluation; standards for the evaluation of effectiveness of instruction, courses, syllabuses, materials; applying these to hypothetical/real cases with a view of accountability in English language education.


Course Learning Outcomes

Students who have satisfactorily completed the course will be able to 

  • design ELT programs
  • analyze research studies that have been conducted for ELT program evaluation 
  • design and conduct research studies that evaluate ELT programs
  • revise ELT programs based on results of evaluation studies

Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1demonstrate awareness of theoretical and applied knowledge about contemporary approaches, methods and techniques and use this awareness effectively in practice for various educational settings.
2synthesize, critically assess, and improve theoretical and practical findings on contemporary research.
3evaluate the existing instructional procedures, methods and techniques and make suggestions to improve new ones.
4carry out studies with a scientific point of view in order to meet the educational needs in national and international contexts with the aim of making contributions to the field.
5demonstrate the necessary skills to conduct independent research with scientific research methods and share research findings at academic meetings or other settings both orally and in written form.
6evaluate national and international instructional materials, exams and programs and design new ones.
7analyze innovative theories, applications and tools, and conduct research to suggest new ones.
8investigate the cultural differences and similarities that can be found in countries where English is spoken as native, second and foreign language, and use this knowledge to improve national English learning and teaching practices.
9analyze the theories and applications about the acquisition of English language as a second and foreign language and applied linguistics, and use this knowledge in relation to English language teaching and learning.

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