ELT 304

Course ID:

Course Code & Number

ELT 304

Course Title

Materials Adaptation and Evaluation in ELT

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(2+2+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 8 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

Junior

Semester:

Spring

Type of Course:

Compulsory

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:

Catalog Description

Theory and principles of ELT material design. Relationship between material design and the current ELT methodology. Selection and adaptation of materials (including online) for EFL setting. Materials and coursebooks analyses and evaluation used in EFL settings. Genuine material development for EFL settings.

Course Objectives

This course aims to introduce the theory and principles of material design in ELT. It presents the relationship between the current ELT methodology and materials to be employed in EFL classrooms. This course also enables students to work on the materials (including online) and coursebooks used in EFL settings in order to analyze, evaluate and adapt them. Based on the theory and principles they attain, students will be able to select appropriate materials and develop their own materials to be used in EFL settings in accordance with the needs of learners. 

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Course Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

 

1. identify theories and principles of material design,
2. discuss the relationship between the theories and principles of materials design and contemporary ELT methodologies,
3. examine the materials used in EFL settings in line with the needs and goals of learners,
4. develop materials according to the needs and current level of learners,
5. evaluate coursebooks and materials (including online) according to the specific needs of learners and the school environment.

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:

Telling/Explaining Discussion/Debate Questioning Reading Problem Solving Collaborating Think-Pair-Share Case Study/Scenarion Analysis Oral Presentations/Reports Hands-on Activities Web Searching

Assessment Methods and Criteria:

Test / Exam Portfolio Presentation (Oral/Poster)

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

Design Content

Recommended Reading

Required Reading

Grading

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Belgin Aydın

Student Workload:

Workload	Hrs
Course Readings	30
Hands-on Work	40
Exams/Quizzes	20
Resource Review	30
Oral Presentation	10

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