ELT528 INSTRUCTIONAL TECH. IN ENG.LANG.TEACH.
| Course Code: | 8200528 |
| 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 this course, students will
- learn and reflect on the historical background of Instructional Technology in English Language Teaching (ELT).
- receive theoretical input and practical applications on Instructional Technology in ELT.
- conduct research on Instructional Technology in ELT.
- learn how to integrate Instructional Technology in ELT/EFL curriculum.
- acquire skills for training ELT teachers for using Instructional Technology in ELT/EFL.
Course Content
Current developments in the use of instructional technology in language teaching; use of computers, interactive video, television and video in language teaching; approaches to the design, evaluation, development and application of English language teaching courseware by using instructional technology.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be able to
- observe different Instructional Technology tool and applications for ELT/EFL classrooms.
- learn different techniques to adapt and adopt Instructional Technology for ELT/EFL curriculum.
- observe teacher demonstrations on how to use Instructional Technology in ELT/EFL.
- listen to lectures on topics related to Instructional Technology and ELT.
- carry out short assignments on how to integrate Instructional Technology effectively in order to enhance ELT/EFL instruction.
- conduct a small scale research on Instructional Technology and ELT/EFL.
- learn how to design a workshop on how to train EFL/ELT teachers to use Instructional Technology effectively.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | demonstrate awareness of theoretical and applied knowledge about contemporary approaches, methods and techniques and use this awareness effectively in practice for various educational settings. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | synthesize, critically assess, and improve theoretical and practical findings on contemporary research. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | evaluate the existing instructional procedures, methods and techniques and make suggestions to improve new ones. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | carry 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. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | demonstrate 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. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | evaluate national and international instructional materials, exams and programs and design new ones. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | analyze innovative theories, applications and tools, and conduct research to suggest new ones. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | investigate 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. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | analyze 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. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution