English Language Teaching
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

IDEP309

Course Name:

Teaching Foreign Languages to Children 1

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	5

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi RABİA MAHMOOD

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi RABİA MAHMOOD

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

Gaining primarily important knowledge about teaching an additional language to the children of 5-12 age range.

Course Content:

• Physiologicak, psychological, affective and cognitive features of the children of 5-12 age range
• Differences between the learners of 5-12 age and older age groups
• Learning styles of young learners
• Activities to teach vocabulary, skills and structures of an additional language to young learners
• An additional language course design for young learners
• Student presentations and observation at a primary school

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Preparing lesson plans according to the curriculum and the principles of educational technologies and materials design.
2) Analysing the individual's learning and guidance processes and their relation with the learner's development.
3) Identify and apply the approaches and methods in language teaching.
4) Practise English language teaching.
5) Developing materials to be used in English language teaching and adapting and evaluating existing materials.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to course and contents
2)	Developmental features of the children of 5-12 age.
3)	Difference between the children and older age groups in additional language learning.
4)	Classroom management for the children of 5-12 age.
5)	Classroom management (Cont'd). Teacher-learner communication and classroom language.
6)	Course design for young learners of an additional language (1).
7)	Course design for young learners of an additional language (2). Designing an appropriate syllabus.
8)	Midterm exam
9)	Course design for young learners of an additional language (3). Selection of appropriate methods-techniques.
10)	Observation at practicum primary school.
11)	Evaluation of observations.
12)	Course design for young learners of an additional language (4). Designing appropriate materials.
13)	Course design for young learners of an additional language (5). Designing appropriate testing tools.
14)	General revision.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	1. Brumfit C, Moon J and Tongue R (Eds.) 1991. Teaching English to Children From Practice to Principle: London: HarperCollins Publishers. 2. Halliwell, S. (2011). Teaching English in the primary classroom. Harlow: Longman.
References:	3. Holt, J. 1984. How Children Learn. London: Penguin 4. Kırkgöz, Y., Haznedar, B., & Uysal, H. H. (2010). Handbook for teaching foreign languages to young learners in primary schools. Ankara: Anı yayıncılık.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) P1. To be able to use the language to reach the information, share the information orally and in written form
2) P2. To be able to evaluate, apply and interpret the terms and scientific approaches in the field of English Language Teaching
3) P3. To be able to identify the social and psychological features of students and apply appropriate evaluation and assessment methods in the light of ethical principles in order to support students' developments
4) P4. To be able to use Information and Communication Technologies and computer software to the extent that the filed requires ("European Computer Driving License", Advanced Level).
5) P5. To gain sufficient conscience with respect to protecting universal, national and cultural values and human & animal rights and about protecting the environment
6) P6. To be able to implement the theories, principles, methods and techniques related with students' development, learning and teaching.
7) P7. To be able to implement the theories, principles, methods and techniques related with developing curriculum development and evaluation.
8) P8. To be able to internalize and apply the innovative and modern methods, techniques and theories to teach English and to be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to apply them into their teaching, and to fulfill the scientific research processes successfully.
9) P9. To internalize the basic areas of Educational Sciences and utilize the theories and approaches of developmental and learning psychology in order to enable educational development
10) P10. To be able to develop materials to improve language skills, to adopt and evaluate the available materials according to the level, interests and learning characteristics of students

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	P1. To be able to use the language to reach the information, share the information orally and in written form
2)	P2. To be able to evaluate, apply and interpret the terms and scientific approaches in the field of English Language Teaching	5
3)	P3. To be able to identify the social and psychological features of students and apply appropriate evaluation and assessment methods in the light of ethical principles in order to support students' developments	3
4)	P4. To be able to use Information and Communication Technologies and computer software to the extent that the filed requires ("European Computer Driving License", Advanced Level).
5)	P5. To gain sufficient conscience with respect to protecting universal, national and cultural values and human & animal rights and about protecting the environment
6)	P6. To be able to implement the theories, principles, methods and techniques related with students' development, learning and teaching.	5
7)	P7. To be able to implement the theories, principles, methods and techniques related with developing curriculum development and evaluation.	4
8)	P8. To be able to internalize and apply the innovative and modern methods, techniques and theories to teach English and to be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to apply them into their teaching, and to fulfill the scientific research processes successfully.	5
9)	P9. To internalize the basic areas of Educational Sciences and utilize the theories and approaches of developmental and learning psychology in order to enable educational development	4
10)	P10. To be able to develop materials to improve language skills, to adopt and evaluate the available materials according to the level, interests and learning characteristics of students	4

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Observation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Final	3	% 100
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 100
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Application	1	10	10
Study Hours Out of Class	5	10	50
Presentations / Seminar	3	10	30
Homework Assignments	3	5	15
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			149