Course ID:
Course Code & Number
ELT 270
Course Title
Current Trends in Professional Development
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 4 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Semester:
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Professional learning networks and organizations in the field of ELT. Types of professional development. Teachers’ professional development needs. Professional development barriers. Professional development impact. Professional development policies.
Course Objectives
This course portrays current trends in the field ELT. It introduces well-known professional learning networks. The course also aims to introduce different types of professional development, as well as the needs and barriers of language teachers in relation to their professional development. Within the scope of the course, the policies and impact of professional development will be covered and students will increase their awareness as to participation in professional learning networks and organizations.
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- define types of professional development,
- identify needs and barriers of language teachers regarding their professional development,
- reflect on the recent advances and research in the English Language teaching,
- participate in professional learning networks and organizations,
- create a portfolio to represent their professional development over a semester.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Reading
Peer Teaching
Inquiry
Collaborating
Oral Presentations/Reports
Brainstorming
Hands-on Activities
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Case Studies / Homework
Self Evaluation
Peer Evaluation
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 | 16 |
| Online Discussion | 10 |
| Resource Review | 10 |
| Case Study Analysis | 10 |
| Oral Presentation | 15 |
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