FLE405 MATERIALS ADAPTATION & DEVELOPMENT
| Course Code: | 4500405 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 4.5 |
| Department: | Foreign Language Education |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Lecturer Dr. SEBAHAT YASEMİN TEZGİDEN CAKCAK |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
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At the end of this course, students will… |
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- learn the approaches and techniques of materials selection, evaluation, adaptation and development |
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- acquire skills necessary for evaluating coursebooks and language teaching materials in current textbooks |
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- engage in materials adaptation for language teaching |
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- engage in designing or developing materials for language teaching |
Course Content
Continuation of FLE 304, enabling students to acquire skills necessary for evaluating language teaching materials in current textbooks, adapting or developing materials for language teaching and language testing.
Course Learning Outcomes
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By the end of the course, students will be able to… |
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- comprehend the role of materials within the curriculum design for language teaching - know the importance of materials selection according to the profile of the learners and the teaching context - discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using published and teacher-made materials - know different techniques of adapting published materials |
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- distinguish between internal and external evaluation to assess the potential and suitability of a coursebook for a given context - design a set of criteria to evaluate a coursebook according to the needs of the learners and the requirements of the teaching context - evaluate a contemporary textbook according to a given learning context and learner needs - evaluate the effectiveness of the activities, tasks, exercises in a coursebook according to the language elements (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation)emphasized and language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) addressed. |
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- comprehend basic adaptation techniques - identify different techniques of adaptation through analyzing coursebook lesson plans and teacher lesson plans. - Apply materials adaptation considering the needs of the students, the authenticity of the material, and the language teaching methodology addressed - Reflect on the success of their own (or their peers’) adaptation according to the needs of the students and the execution of the material |
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- Prepare materials in order to supplement the coursebooks - Evaluate the worksheets prepared by their peers in terms of content, organization, language and student needs. - Design lessons based on authentic materials - Reflect on the success of their own (or their peers’) development according to the needs of the students and the execution of the material |
Program Outcomes Matrix
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| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Make appropriate pedagogical decisions in accordance with their particular English teaching context (i.e. Age, setting, location, and learner background) based on a contemporary repertoire of language teaching approaches and methods. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Critically analyze linguistic, literary, cultural, and historical issues when selecting, developing, and using course materials and assessment instruments. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Based on their familiarity with educational sciences, literature, and linguistics, establish cross-disciplinary connections and develop critical intellectual curiosity. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Identify and generate solutions for specific language-related problems which learners of English may face at different proficiency levels. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Individually and collaboratively design, conduct, and report small-scale educational research projects by employing relevant research methods in the investigation of language with teachers from local, national or international contexts. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Demonstrate awareness of individual, (multi) cultural, and psycho-social diversity in learning environments and adapt to different local contexts. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Analyze and address professional challenges based on an awareness of global systems and comparisons of educational systems. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Fluently and accurately use all receptive and productive English language skills at an advanced level for effective daily and academic communication. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Effectively translate a diverse set of English and Turkish discourses considering context-specific elements. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Utilize experiences of learning a foreign language other than English for developing an awareness of language learning processes. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | With self-confidence, effectively communicate with students and other stakeholders in educational settings. | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Engage in reflective teaching, self-evaluation, and ongoing professional development. | ✔ | |||
| 13 | Select and utilize appropriate instructional technologies and information literacy skills to increase the effectiveness of foreign language teaching. | ✔ | |||
| 14 | Promote creativity, understanding, cooperation, and equity to establish a positive classroom environment. | ✔ | |||
| 15 | Develop a critical and multicultural perspective to language and language-related issues emerging from global English contexts. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution