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Program of Primary School- Classroom Teaching

SNE435

EFFECTIVE LISTENING AND QUESTIONING SKILLS WITH CHILDREN

Course Code
SNE435
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Define the fundamental principles of effective listening skills.
  2. Identify verbal and non-verbal cues required for effective communication with children.
  3. Distinguish between different types of questioning techniques and their purposes.
  4. Formulate effective questions appropriate to different age groups.
  5. Analyze the importance of empathy and open-ended communication in teacher-student interaction.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionDeveloping effective listening and questioning skills in communication processes with children; examining empathy-based and understanding-centered communication strategies that enhance children's self-expression capacities; recognizing different types of questions and questioning techniques; practicing through classroom-based examples..
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Course introduction- What is effective listening?
2nd Week Principles and barriers of effective listening
3rd Week Empathy and open-ended listening in communication with children
4th Week The impact of teacher behaviors on children's expression
5th Week Non-verbal communication and body language
6th Week Introduction to questioning skills
7th Week Types of questions that stimulate thinking
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Questioning according to Bloom?s Taxonomy
10th Week Classroom practice: storytelling and discussion
11th Week Classroom practice: storytelling and discussion
12th Week Listening games and question-answer techniques
13th Week Examples of ineffective listening and their consequences
14th Week Identifying communication errors through case analysis
Recommended or Required ReadingGordon, T. Parent Effectiveness Training and Teacher Effectiveness Training
Ministry of National Education (MEB) Teacher's Handbook for Communication Skills
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 13 2 26
Preparation for Midterm exam 11 3 33
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework 14 2 28
Total Work Load118
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.93
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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