TEFL182 INTRODUC. TO ENG. LANG.TEACHING:APPROACHES&METHODS
| Course Code: | 4510182 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.5 |
| Department: | English Language Teaching (International Joint Program) |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Lecturer Dr. IŞIL GÜNSELİ KAÇAR |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
By the end of the course the students will be able to:
1. comprehend different approaches, methods and techniques used in the field of English Language Teaching
2. apply different English language teaching approaches, methods and techniques to different educational settings and to different groups of learners in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) / English as a Second Language (ESL) learning environments
3. critically analyze the benefits and shortcomings of different language learning approaches, methods and techniques in a given EFL/ESL learning environment
4.evaluate the effectiveness of a given language teaching approach, method and/or technique for a given EFL/ ESL learner profile.
Course Content
Examining approaches and methods such as Grammar Translation, Direct, Audiolingual Methods, Communicative Approach, the Natural Approach and techniques in English language teaching from a historical viewpoint; presentation of examples.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students will be able to :
a) to develop an in-depth understanding of former and current approaches, methods and techniques in English Language Teaching (ELT)
b) to raise awareness about the connection of ELT to theories of psychology, educational sciences, linguistics and sociology
c).to develop a critical stance towards the integration of different language teaching approaches,methods and techniques into English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classes
d) to develop an in-depth understanding of the theories of learning and teaching, the teacher and learner roles, the design of the instructional materials, and the assessment procedures pertinent to various approaches, methods and techniques used in English language teaching
e) to evaluate the effectiveness of different approaches, methods and techniques used in particular EFL settings with different learner profiles
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Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Fluently and accurately use all receptive and productive English language skills at an advanced level for effective daily and academic communication. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Make appropriate pedagogical decisions in accordance with their particular English language teaching context (i.e. age, setting, location and learner background) based on a contemporary repertoire of language teaching approaches and methods. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Identify and generate solutions for specific language-related problems which learners of English may face at different proficiency levels. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Critically analyze linguistic, literary, cultural and historical issues when selecting, developing and using course materials and assessment instruments. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | With self-confidence, effectively communicate with students and other stakeholders in educational settings. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Promote creativity, understanding, cooperation and equity to establish a positive classroom environment. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Engage in reflective teaching, self-evaluation, and ongoing professional development. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Demonstrate awareness of individual, multicultural and psycho-social diversity in learning environments and adapt to different educational systems. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Based on their familiarity with educational sciences, literature and linguistics establish cross-disciplinary connections and develop critical intellectual curiosity. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Design, conduct, and report small-scale educational research projects by employing relevant research methods in investigation of language individually and collaboratively with teachers from local, national or international contexts. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | Analyze and address professional challenges based on an awareness of global systems and comparisons of educational systems | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Effectively translate a diverse set of English and Turkish discourses considering context specific elements. | ✔ | |||
| 13 | Select and utilize appropriate instructional technologies and information literacy skills to increase the effectiveness of foreign language teaching. | ✔ | |||
| 14 | Develop a critical and multicultural perspective to language and language related issues emerging from global English contexts. | ✔ | |||
| 15 | Demonstrate proficiency in the analysis of artistic, literary, philosophic or other works in the humanities through discourse or writing. | ✔ | |||
| 16 | In at least one discipline, describe and analyze the cultural and social context of political, economic, artistic, and/or intellectual developments in the United States. | ✔ | |||
| 17 | Identify some fundamental aspects of the ideas, history, institutions, religions, economy, society and/or arts of western civilizations and cultures. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution