Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : ENT257 |
| Course Type | : Area Elective |
| Couse Group | : First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Education Language | : English |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 2 |
| Prt. | : 0 |
| Credit | : 2 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 4 |
Define the characteristic features of adult learners, recognize their learning strategies and problems, criticize and evaluate adult teaching programmes, plan lessons and develop materials for adults.
Define the characteristic features of adult learners, recognize their learning strategies and problems, criticize and evaluate adult teaching programmes, plan lessons and develop materials for adults. Age of learners as a crucial factor, the characteristics of adult learners, the founders and prominent figures of androgogy, the concepts of autonomy, cooperation, learning experience, problem-centred learning, motivation, illustrated lessons and materials for adults, Analyzes and critiques approaches and methods in teaching ESL/EFL to adults, including research and experimental perspectives on practice and theory. Surveys traditional and innovative approaches in language teaching, analyzes language classroom interaction, and sets language teaching in cultural and sociopolitical context.
| Assoc. Prof. Güliz TURGUT DOST |
| 1. | Define the characteristic features of adult learners |
| 2. | Summarize the scientific developments in adult learning |
| 3. | Recognize adults’ learning strategies |
| 4. | Identify their learning problems |
| 5. | Question widely-used language programs for adult teaching |
| 6. | Evaluate adult teaching language programs |
| 7. | Plan lessons for adults |
| 8. | Adapt and develop materials for adult learners |
| 1. | Florez, M.A., & Parrish, B. (2011). Teaching ESL to Adults: Classroom Approaches in Action (video series). Newtonville, M.A.: New American Horizons Foundation. Free online at: http://www.newamericanhorizons.org |
| 2. | Knowles, M. S. (1913). Learning in Adulthood: A Comprehensive Guide. Cambridge |
| 3. | Baumgartner, L. M. & Merr’am, S. B. (2020). Learning in Adulthood: A Comprehensive Guide. Wiley |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 3 | %60 |
| Project | 1 | %40 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28 |
| Assignment | 3 | 4 | 2 | 18 |
| Project | 1 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| Reading | 13 | 2 | 1 | 39 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 98 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | PÇ-10 | PÇ-11 | PÇ-12 | PÇ-13 | PÇ-14 | |
OÇ-1 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||
OÇ-2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | |||||||||
OÇ-3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
OÇ-4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | ||||||||
OÇ-5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | |||||
OÇ-6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | |||
OÇ-7 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | |||||
OÇ-8 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||||