Approaches to Teaching Language Skills

Course Code:

EDEN 509

Semester:

Güz

Course Type:

Zorunlu

P:

3

Credits:

3

ECTS:

6

Course Language:

İngilizce

Course Objectives:

This course aims to provide English language teachers with an overview of the recent approaches to teach four language skills within the contexts of EFL /ESL learning.

Course Content:

During the class sessions, theoretical issues regarding the development and teaching of language skills will be explored. In addition, having been informed of recent research in teaching skills, the students will be encouraged to conduct a classroom research to explore the issues that emerge in their own teaching environment.

Course Methodology:

Teaching Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Discussion, 3: Simulation, 4: Demonstration, 5: Problem solving, 6: Group work, 7: Drama, 8: Micro teaching

Course Evaluation Methods:

Assessment Methods: A: Exam, B: Multiple choice, C: Gap filling, D: True false, E: Oral exam, F: Portfolio

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Dersin Öğrenme Çıktıları

Course Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
Analyzing the theories, and approaches to Teaching Language Skills	1,3,5,6,7,9	1, 2, 3	A, F, H
Understanding the acquisition of language skills both in L1 and L2	1,3,5,6,7,9	1, 2, 3	A, F, H
Developing skills to design and conduct research on teaching language skills	1,6,8,9	1, 2, 3	A, F, H

Dersin Akışı

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Course overview & organisation
2	Understanding L2 Reading	Grabe & Stoller, Chp. 1, The nature of L2 reading abilities Bernhard, Chp. 1, The nature of second language reading
3	Understanding L2 Reading	Grabe & Stoller, Chp. 2, Comparing L1 & L2 reading Grabe & Stoller, Dilemmas for L2 reading research and instruction
4	Exploring Research in Reading	Grabe & Stoller, Chp. 3 & 4, Key Issues in L1 & L2 Reading Chp. 6, Investigating reading through action research (responsible for)
5	Exploring Research in Reading through action Research	Grabe & Stoller, Chp.5, Teaching Reading Grabe & Stoller, Chp 7, 8, Action Research Projects (responsible for these chapters)
6	Intensive and Extensive Reading	Nation, Chp.3 Intensive Reading (disc. lead) Chp.4, Extensive Reading (disc. lead) Chp. 5, Reading faster (disc. lead)
7	Theoretical perspectives on Writing	Kroll Chp. 1, SL comp.instruction Chp. 2, L1 comp. theories Chp. 3, SL writing process research
8	Theoretical perspectives on Writing	Kroll Ch. 6, Reading-writing connections Carson & Leki, Teaching writing is teaching reading (disc. lead) Feedback on your proposals
9	Issues in writing	Kroll Chp. 4. Issues in written response (disc. lead) Chp. 10, Feedback on compositions (disc. lead) Chp. 11, Teacher response to St writing (disc. lead)
10	Assessing Reading & Writing	Nation, Chp. 6 Assessing reading (disc. lead) Kroll, Ch. 5, SL writing: assessment issues (disc. lead)
11	Theoretical perspectives on Listening and speaking	Nation, P. & Newton, J. (2009) Chp. 1. Parts and Goals of a Listening and Speaking Course
12	Theoretical perspectives on Listening and speaking	Brown & Yule, Chp.1, The spoken language Nunan, Chp. 2, Comm. Appr. to listening comprehension
13	Academic Reading & Writing	RAs to be assigned
14	Academic Speaking & Listening	RAs to be assigned
15	Course Review and Presentation of Research Projects

Kaynaklar

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook	Grabe,W. & Stoller, F.L. (2011). Teaching and researching reading (2nd edition). Pearson Education Limited. Kroll, B. (Ed.) (1990). Second Language Writing. Cambridge University Press. Nation, P. & Newton, J. (2009). Teaching ESL/EFL listening and speaking. New York: Routledge.
Additional Resources	Bernhardt, E. B. (1998). Reading development in a second language. Ablex Publishing, Co. Nation, P. (2009). Teaching ESL/EFL reading and writing. New York: Routledge. Brown, G. & Yule, G. (1983). Teaching the spoken language. Vol.2. Cambridge University Press.

Materyal Paylaşımı

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents
Assignments	Weekly readings, discussion leads, reaction papers, research project
Exams	Final exam

Değerlendirme Sistemi

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Reaction Papers and Discussion Leads	5 papers & 1 disc. lead	20
Final Exam	1	40
Research Project	1	40
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		40
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		60
Total		100

Dersin Program Çıktılarına Katkısı

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	To do research in the field of English language education.					x
2	To develop and evaluate course materials.				x
3	To evaluate various methods and techniques used in teaching a foreign language.					x
4	To evaluate and examine concepts regarding educational technology and teaching profession, and ideas and data.					x
5	To know literary texts such as English short stories, novel and poem and use them in teaching language skills.					x
6	To state ideas and findings related to a research topic both orally and written efficiently.					x
7	To prepare lesson plans to develop English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills of the students.					x
8	To develop skills of measurement and evaluation.				x
9	To compare the theories related to native and second language.					x
10	To constantly develop knowledge and competences to be able to adapt to the fast changing technological environment.				x
11	To use tools and methods of measurement and evaluation regarding English language teaching by evaluating them with respect to validity, reliability, and practicality.				x

AKTS İş Yükü Tablosu

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Excluding the exam week: 14x Total course hours)	15	3	45
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)			135
Reaction Papers	5	5	25
Research Article (Proposal and final report of research)	1		135
Final Exam	1		35
Total Work Load			375
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			375/25
ECTS Credit of the Course			15

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