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Izlence

Course Code & Number:
EGEP 403
Course Title:
Foreign Language Instruction in Primary School
Level:
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits:
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 5 ECTS Credits
Academic Year
2021
Semester
Fall
Catalog Description:
Comparison of instruction in Turkish and English; main approaches and suggested methods, techniques, and practices in teaching English in primary education; learning domains, objectives, and sample activities in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade English curricula.
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Instructor:
Syllabus File:
Sap Event ID:
50166176
Office Hours:

Fridays 13:00-14:00

Teaching Assistant(s):

None

Required Reading:

       Cameron, L. (2001). Teaching Languages to Young Learners. Cambridge University Press.

       Linse, T. C. (2005). Practical English Language Teaching: Young Learners. McGraw Hill: NY.

Course Article and Book Chapter Readings:

Haznedar, B. (2013). A story-based methodology for young learners. In B. Haznedar, & H. Uysal (Eds.), Handbook for teaching foreign languages to young learners in primary schools (pp. 253-276). Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık.

 

Shin, J. K. (2017). Get up and move! Get up and sing! Using songs and movement with young learners of English. English Teaching Forum, 14-25.

Shin, J. K. (2006). Ten helpful ideas for teaching English to young learners. English Teaching Forum, Volume 2, 1-7.

Learning Outcomes:

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

  1. Compare instruction in Turkish and English.
  2. Discuss the main approaches in teaching English in primary education.
  3. Apply the suggested methods, techniques, and practices in teaching English in primary education.
  4. Analyze the main components of English curricula in primary education.
  5. Develop exemplary activities for implementing English curricula in primary education.  
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Scaffolding/Coaching
Collaborating
Video Presentations
Oral Presentation
Concept Mapping
Brainstorming
Field Trips
Hands-on Activities
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Written Project
Portfolio
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Others
Student Workload:
Course Readings
56
hrs
Observation
8
hrs
Exams/Quizzes
15
hrs
Resource Review
6
hrs
Oral Presentation
4
hrs
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Attendance & Participation