YDT613 - MATER. DEV. and DES. IN TEACH. TURK. AS A FOR. LAN

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
MATER. DEV. and DES. IN TEACH. TURK. AS A FOR. LAN YDT613 1st Semester 3 0 3 7
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Other: Presentation  
Instructor (s)Assoc.Prof. Nazmiye Topçu Tecelli 
Course objectiveAim of this course is to enable students to recognize types of materials in learning and teaching of Turkish; to provide the knowledge to apply these materials in different contexts and individual differences. 
Learning outcomes
  1. At the end of the lesson, students will be able to; Identify the materials used in learning and teaching Turkish as a foreign language,
  2. Prepare a lesson plan to use visual, audio-visual materials in their lessons,
  3. Evaluate materials and define weak points and make adaptations to improve them,
  4. Adapt ready materials in different groups, level, proficiencies, and contexts,
  5. Apply ready-made materials to support individual learning needs,
  6. Use information technologies in developing materials to improve their language proficiencies and foreign language learning skills,
  7. Apply technical and educational parameters in materials development,
  8. Develop their own materials to support language development.
Course ContentTypes of using some audio visual aids in course, applying the ready materials to different groups and levels, applying the materials to encourage the personal learning, using knowledge technology in development of materials, using material design to develop the language skills. 
ReferencesMcDonough, J. & C. Shaw, (2005). Materials and Methods in ELT, (2nd Edt.); A Teacher?s Guide, Blackwell Publishing.
Saricoban, A., Instructional Technologies and Material Design in Foreign Language Teaching. Ankara: Anı Publishing House, 2006.
Sarıçoban, A. & Z. M. Tavil (Eds.).(2012). Yabancı Dil Öğretiminde Öğretim Teknolojileri ve Materyal Tasarımı. Ankara:Anı Yayıncılık. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Introduction of material concept and types of materials in teaching foreign language.
Week 2Classification of materials in terms of technique, faculty, level and evaluation of them
Week 3Examine the texts in coursebooks, images and activity (reading, understanding, observing understanding.
Week 4Examine the listening and understanding materials in coursebooks.
Week 5Examine the materials for speaking and writing skills in coursebooks
Week 6Comprehension materials: Series of Studio-D, didactic movies and activities (A1/A2 Levels) and evaluation
Week 7Comprehension materials: Series of Studio-D, didactic movies and activities (B1/B2 Levels) and evaluation materials
Week 8Comprehension materials: Series of Schritte International, didactic movies and activities and evaluation materials
Week 9Cognitive materials: Materials for coursebook vocabulary and grammar skills and evaluation
Week 10Comprehension materials: Other films (ads, movies, documentaries) produce course activities.
Week 11Evaluation of geographies of countries in different coursebooks
Week 12Computer assisted contexts and visual, audio-visual materials development: Einblicke, Rosetta Stone and Tell me more CD/DVD/BR series.
Week 13Examine the online interactive materials
Week 14Evaluation the online interactive materials
Week 15Final examination

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1410
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation120
Project130
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam140
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes1660
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes140
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application4416
Specific practical training000
Field activities4312
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)6530
Presentation / Seminar Preparation2510
Project000
Homework assignment6530
Midterms (Study duration)13030
Final Exam (Study duration) 14040
Total Workload3895210

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Evaluate the developments in academic methods and techniques of Teaching Turkish as a foreign language.    X
2. Identify the national and international cultural factors influence the teaching methods of teaching Turkish as a foreign language.   X 
3. Identify the role of the linguistics skills in learning of target student groups, and discuss their role in education.  X  
4. Explore the impact in the learning process of technology in learning plans and in the learning process.  X  
5. Organize appropriate educational environments and design the appropriate learning materials for target student groups.   X 
6. Use the appropriate methods and techniques for improving the creative thought and problem solving.     X
7. Utilize different assessment and evaluation methods and techniques in the master thesis and related studies.   X 
8. Formulate and present orally and written original ideas and solutions related to the subject of study.   X 
9. Behave according to the ethic assignments, agreed rights and responsibilities in his/her field of study.    X
10. Accept the individual or group responsibility to produce solutions when encountering difficulties in teaching Turkish and improve professional knowledge and skills.    X
11. Understand acknowledge the difference between teaching Turkish to Turkic peoples and others and prepare materials related.  X  
12. To be able to move to a further level.   X 

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest