FLE470 DESIGNING AND USING DIGITAL MATERIALS FOR ELT
| Course Code: | 4500470 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Foreign Language Education |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Lecturer Dr. IŞIL GÜNSELİ KAÇAR |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The course FLE 470 aims to
a) develop pre-service English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers’ technopedagogical competence in English language teaching (ELT)
b) provide pre-service EFL teachers with a sound basis in the TPACK (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge)
c) enable pre-service EFL teachers’ to gain familarity with various Web 2.0 and artificial intelligence tools and websites.
d) provide pre-service EFL teachers with valuable insights into how to integrate information technologies and artificial intelligence into teaching language skills in different EFL teaching contexts with diverse learner profiles
e) inform prospective EFL teachers of innovative technology-enhanced ways of teaching English.
f) provide prospective teachers with hands-on practice on preparing artificial intelligence-enhanced lesson plans
Course Content
Giving students opportunities to focus on both theoretical and practical aspects of the use of digital tools in English Language Teaching (ELT); covering a variety of digital ELT teaching and learning environments such as computer assisted language learning, mobile assisted language learning, and blended/online ELT education; analyzing, designing and adapting digital tools for ELT classes such as mobile applications, websites, and software for multimodal language learning; and implementing language learning/teaching via gamification, augmented reality, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the participants will be able to
a) demonstrate their technopedagogical content (TPACK) konwledge by preparing a technology-enhanced lesson plan
b) choose the most appropriate Web 2.0 tools and websites in alignment with a particular pedagogical goal for a particular learner profile
c) present the afffordances and challenges of Web 2.00 tools and artificial intelligence tools in class
d) use artificial intelligence (AI) in a pedagogically-informed manner by preparing an AI-enhanced lesson plan
e) demonstrate their understanding of the affordances and challenges of various technology integration frameworks such as Universal Design for Learning and Flipped Learning via class discussions
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | 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