ELT 270

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

Type of Course:

Elective

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::

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.

Course Learning Outcomes

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

 

1. define types of professional development,
2. identify needs and barriers of language teachers regarding their professional development,
3. reflect on the recent advances and research in the English Language teaching,
4. participate in professional learning networks and organizations,
5. create a portfolio to represent their professional development over a semester.

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Belgin Aydın