Course ID:
Course Code & Number
ELE 209
Course Title
Approaches to ELT
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 5 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Sophomore
Semester:
Fall
Type of Course:
Compulsory
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Overview of methods and approaches (Grammar Translation Method, Direct Method, Audio-lingual Method, Silent Way, Community Language Learning, Suggestopedia, Communicative Approach, the Natural Approach); analysis of pedagogical implications of methods and approaches; discussion of current issues and practices in ELT (Eclectic Method, Content Based Instruction, etc.)
Course Objectives
- To increase awareness for principles of foreign language teaching methodology
- To help you build confidence in terms of teaching a foreign languag
Software Usage
If relevant for the course
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- differentiate the concepts of approach, method and technique.
- demonstrate an understanding of the underlying principles of language teaching methodology, techniques used in the field, and appropriate philosophical approaches to the process of language learning.
- critically evaluate the methods and approaches of language teaching, their historical background and rationale, and their current relevance to their teaching experience.
- articulate a position regarding teaching that supports their practice and make more informed decisions about language teaching practices using different language teaching and learning perspectives.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Demonstrating
Collaborating
Case Study/Scenarion Analysis
Video Presentations
Brainstorming
Drama/Roleplaying
Web Searching
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Quiz
Oral Questioning
Case Studies / Homework
Portfolio
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Richards, J. C. & Rodgers, T. (2001). Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching (2nd Ed.). Cambridge University Press.
Grading
Final Exam - 30%
Midterms(2) - 40%
Presentation (Oral) - 15%
Portfolio - 15%
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Erdem AKSOY
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Readings | 40 |
Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching: