will be able to discuss current data frameworks such as constructivist, content-based, task-based, problem-based, corpus-based language teaching, multiple intelligences and holistic language approach.
will be able to implement small-scale presentations/micro-teaching of activities related to these approaches.
will be able to discuss topics such as second/foreign language teaching, the importance of culture in language teaching, the use of technology in language classes, the place of communication in the developing world and the need to train students and teachers with intercultural interaction competence.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Description
The course is designed to help EFL teacher candidates develop better understanding of basic conceptual foundations of foreign language teaching and learning. They are expected to grasp the underlying learning theories and linguistic views of the language teaching methods and approaches. It is aimed that they will learn main points, strengths, and drawbacks of various teaching methods and techniques used in ELT. The students are also expected to improve their teaching skills through comparing and contrasting all methods and approaches in ELT, and shape their own ways of teaching depending on the educational context.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction
2nd Week
Approach, Method, and Technique
3rd Week
The Grammar-Translation Method
4th Week
The Direct Method
5th Week
The Audio-Lingual Method
6th Week
The Silent Way
7th Week
Suggestopedia
8th Week
Midterm Exam
9th Week
Community Language Learning
10th Week
Total Physical Response and the Natural Approach
11th Week
Communicative Language Teaching
12th Week
Content-Based Instruction
13th Week
Task-Based Language Teaching
14th Week
Skill-Based Language Teaching
Recommended or Required Reading
1. Larsen-Freeman, D., & Anderson, M. (2015). Techniques & principles in language teaching. Oxford: Oxford University Press
2. Richards, J. C. & Rodgers, T. S. (2014). Approaches and methods in language teaching. (3rd ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
3. Kumaravadivelu, B. (2006). Understanding language teaching: From method to postmethod. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Practice
Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Mid-term
1
50
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
