Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Banu İNAN KARAGÜL
Associate Prof. Dr. Mehmet ALTAY
Assistant Prof. Dr. Serkan GÜRKAN

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Explains the differences between young learners and learners at other ages in terms of learning language structures, skills and sub-skills.
2) Defines visual, auditory, etc. learner styles of young learners.
3) Selects teaching points according to the learners' cognitive development and language level.
4) Designs group and pair work activities based on collaborative learning and interaction and design activities to improve the use of language in everyday life.
5) Teaches language through games, drama, role-plays and stories taking learner differences into consideration.
6) Uses classroom language at an appropriate level in accordance with the language level of young learners
7) Chooses methods and techniques appropriate for young learner classes.
8) Uses technological resources and materials to support language development of young learners.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Program Competencies

Learning Outcomes

Middle

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Not Required

Course Contents

Different syllabus types for early learners (content-based syllabus, task-based syllabus skills-based syllabus,etc.), using children's literature efficiently for the chosen syllabus type, classroom management.

Weekly Schedule

1) Introduction to the course
2) ELT for young learners in Turkey.
3) Natural abilities and characteristics of young learners.
4) Misunderstandings about teaching English to young learners and an overview of theory and research relevant to children's language learning.
5) Identifying priorities of young learners and their implications.
6) Activities based on priorities of young learners.
7) Pupils' attitudes to learning English.
8) Midterm examination.
9) Effective teacher-pupil interaction.
10) Supporting children's language learning.
11) Developing audiovisual aids.
12) Creating, adapting and evaluating activities for young learners.
13) Role of stories, games, role-plays and simulations in young learner classes.
14) Role of stories, games, role-plays and simulations in young learner classes.
15) General review.
16) Final Examination.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Demonstration
6) Modelling
7) Role Playing
8) Group Study
9) Simulation
10) Brain Storming
11) Six Hat Methods
12) Self Study

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	50%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	50%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)