zsgenc@uludag.edu.tr / zsgenc@yahoo.com 0224 2942267 U.Ü, Eğitim Fakültesi, Yabancı Diller Eğitimi Bölümü, 16059- Görükle/ Bursa
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Objective of the Course:
MA students will improve their knowledge in the field of program development and evaluation for foreign language learners through following fundamental and current research in the field and, develop the skills of critical thinking, synhesizing and analysis.
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Contribution of the Course to Professional Development
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Learning Outcomes:
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To improve and deepen theoretical and applied knowledge base in the field of foreign language program design and evaluation;
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To posses the ability to search for current information on foreign language program design and evaluation and the language skills for obtaining and generating knowledge at the highest level;
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To review, understand and interpret international literature on foreign language program design and evaluation ;
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To improve academic skills necessary for the application of acquired knowledge base into the process of designing and evaluating program for teaching English as a foreign language ;
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To analyze the process of designing and evaluating a foreign language program ;
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To acquire necessary skills for using technology and relevant Internet sources in order to understand research on foreign language program design and evaluation;
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To find possible solutions for the problems and factors effecting the process of designing and evaluating a language program through using quantitative and qualitative research methods;
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To interpret the field of foreign language program design and evaluation within the dimensions of professional development and professional goals ;
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Course Content:
Week
Theoretical
Practical
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An overview to the field of language program development and evaluation and introduction to the course
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Components of language curriculum and example language programs
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Basic decisions about and gathering information for the needs analysis
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Writing sound goals and objectives for a program
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Making decisions and organizations on tests and other assessment procedures
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Framework for designing appropriate materials to address the goals and objectives
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Orienting and involving teachers in the curriculum
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Supporting and monitoring teachers during the implementation process of the program
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Hidden agendas: The role of learner in program implementation
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Approaches to foreign language program evaluation
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Tailoring the evaluation procedures to fit the teaching context
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Examining sample program evaluation projects
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Dimensions that shape point of view on evaluation
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Major procedures followed in conducting program evaluation
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Textbooks, References and/or Other Materials:
James Dean Brown, The Elements of Language Curriculum: A Systematic Approach to Program Development, Heinle & Heinle: Boston, MA, 1995 Jack C. Richards, Curriculum Development in Language Teaching, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2001. Robert K. Johnson, The Second Language Curriculum, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1990.
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Assesment
TERM LEARNING ACTIVITIES
NUMBER
PERCENT
Midterm Exam
1
30
Quiz
0
0
Homeworks, Performances
2
30
Final Exam
1
40
Total
4
100
Contribution of Term (Year) Learning Activities to Success Grade
60
Contribution of Final Exam to Success Grade
40
Total
100
Measurement and Evaluation Techniques Used in the Course
Information
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ECTS / WORK LOAD TABLE
Activites
NUMBER
TIME [Hour]
Total WorkLoad [Hour]
Theoretical
14
2
28
Practicals/Labs
0
0
0
Self Study and Preparation
14
3
42
Homeworks, Performances
2
20
40
Projects
0
0
0
Field Studies
0
0
0
Midtermexams
1
20
20
Others
0
0
0
Final Exams
1
20
20
Total WorkLoad
150
Total workload/ 30 hr
5
ECTS Credit of the Course
5
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CONTRIBUTION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES TO PROGRAMME QUALIFICATIONS
