IDEP403 Course Content Development in English Language Teaching Istanbul 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: IDEP403
Course Name: Course Content Development in English Language Teaching
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 3
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
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi AYBARS ERÖZDEN
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Give information and do practice on the additional languages syllabus types, design and evaluative purposes.
Course Content: • Syllabus design (A3)
o The function and significance of the syllabus
Unit of organisation
Selectin
Grading
Models of curriculum and syllabus design
Syllabus types
“Type-A" and "Type-B" syllabuses
Structural Syllabi
Situational Syllabi
o Task-based Syllabi
o Functional-Notional Syllabi
o Task-based Syllabi
o Process Syllabi
o Procedural Syllabi
o Natural Syllabi
o Proportional Syllabi
o Negotiated Syllabi
o Lexical Syllabi

• Council of Europe
o 1971: The Threshold Level
o 2001: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment (CEFR)

• Pearson Global Scale of English


• Practice on ELT coursebooks

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) Identifying assessment and scientific research concepts and applying them to the school environment.
6) Explain theoretical and applied concepts and principles in linguistics.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to course and contents.
2) Language syllabus, function and significance. (A3) Erözden, A. (2000c). İzlence Hazırlama. Unpublished manuscript.
3) Syllabus design and: o Unit of organisation o Selection o Grading (A3) Erözden, A. (2000c). İzlence Hazırlama. Unpublished manuscript.
4) 5. Models for curriculum and syllabus design 6. Syllabus types (A3) Erözden, A. (2000c). İzlence Hazırlama. Unpublished manuscript.
5) 7. “Type-A” and “Type-B” syllabuses (A3) Erözden, A. (2000c). İzlence Hazırlama. Unpublished manuscript.
6) 7. "Type-A" and "Type-B" syllabuses (continued) 8. Structural syllabi (A3) Erözden, A. (2000c). İzlence Hazırlama. Unpublished manuscript.
7) 9. Situational Syllabi 10. Topic-based Syllabi (A3) Erözden, A. (2000c). İzlence Hazırlama. Unpublished manuscript.
8) Midterm exam (N/A)
9) 11. Fucntional-Notional Syllabi: Council of Europe, Modern Languages Project (A3) Erözden, A. (2000c). İzlence Hazırlama. Unpublished manuscript.
10) 11. Fucntional-Notional Syllabi: Council of Europe, Modern Languages Project (Cont'd) (A3) Erözden, A. (2000c). İzlence Hazırlama. Unpublished manuscript.
11) o Skills-based Syllabi o Process Syllabi o Procedural Syllabi 1. (A3) Erözden, A. (2000c). İzlence Hazırlama. Unpublished manuscript.
12) o Natural Syllabi o Proportional Syllabi o Negotiated Syllabi o Lexical Syllabi 1. (A3) Erözden, A. (2000c). İzlence Hazırlama. Unpublished manuscript.
13) • Council of Europe, language syllabi o 1971: The Threshold Level o 2001: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment (CEFR) 2. Council of Europe (2001), Common European Framework of reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment. Language Policy Unit, Strasbourg. 3. A Teacher’s Guide to the Common European Framework. Pearson Longman. 4. Ek, J.A. van (1975). The Threshold Level 1990. Council of Europe. 5. Ek, J.A. van & Trim, J.L.M. (1991). Threshold 1990. Council of Europe. 6. Ek, J.A. van & Trim, J.L.M. (1991). Waystage 1990. Council of Europe. 7. Breakthrough Level Specifications
14) • Pearson Global Scale of English (N/A)

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: (A3) Erözden, A. (2000c). İzlence Hazırlama. Unpublished manuscript.
References: 2. Council of Europe (2001), Common European Framework of reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment. Language Policy Unit, Strasbourg.
3. A Teacher’s Guide to the Common European Framework. Pearson Longman.
4. Ek, J.A. van (1975). The Threshold Level 1990. Council of Europe.
5. Ek, J.A. van & Trim, J.L.M. (1991). Threshold 1990. Council of Europe.
6. Ek, J.A. van & Trim, J.L.M. (1991). Waystage 1990. Council of Europe.
7. Breakthrough Level Specifications

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 5
2) P2. To be able to evaluate, apply and interpret the terms and scientific approaches in the field of English Language Teaching 3
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
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
5) P5. To gain sufficient conscience with respect to protecting universal, national and cultural values and human & animal rights and about protecting the environment 5
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 2
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 2

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Individual study and homework
Reading
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

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
Study Hours Out of Class 10 3 30
Homework Assignments 2 5 10
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 84