IDEP310 Teaching Foreign Languages to Children 2Istanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs English Language TeachingGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
English Language Teaching
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: IDEP310
Course Name: Teaching Foreign Languages to Children 2
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 5
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
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: Theory and practice in the methods, techniques and activities for teaching additional languages to the children of 5-12 age range.
Course Content: • Activities for teaching vocabulary, skills and structures
• Preparing lessons appropriate for young learners of an additional language
• Presentations and practice in practicum 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 and learning styles of children of 5-12 age range (revision).
3) Teaching additional language pronunciation to learners of 5-12 years.
4) Additional language vocabulary teaching to learners of 5-12 years.
5) Teaching additional language grammar to learners of 5-12 years.
6) Teaching additional language spoken skills to learners of 5-12 years.
7) Teaching additional language written skills to learners of 5-12 years.
8) Midterm exam
9) Storytelling and TPR-Storytelling techniques and activities.
10) Techniques and activities for using songs in additional language teaching.
11) Techniques and activities for using games in teaching additional languages.
12) Teaching practice in practicum primary school.
13) Evaluation of teaching practice at practicum primary school.
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

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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 10 30
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 164