Information Package / Course Catalogue
Teaching English to Adults
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
Objectives of the Course

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.

Course Content

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.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Güliz TURGUT DOST
Learning Outcomes
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
Recommended or Required Reading
1.FGraham, C. R., & Walsh, M. M. (1996). Adult education ESL teachers guide. Adult Education Center, Texas A&I University
3.none
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Introduction to TEAL Helpful Source: British Council: https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/teaching-resources/teaching-adults
Week 2 - Theoretical
What not to teach to adult beginners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qhDasDSzSE (5 min.) What adult students hate about their ESL teachers? (13 min.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05iekmnMOlE&list=PLqwsyMgEiQNySG1PlY73qdiKNxScjDEFE&index=10
Week 3 - Theoretical
Section I General Orientation (2-17)
Week 4 - Theoretical
How to teach Adult Beginners: 1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg1CU7pSpIQ (18 min.) 2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1pT-lvBSw4 (10 min) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGIkJXCeS5w&list=PLqwsyMgEiQNySG1PlY73qdiKNxScjDEFE (10 min.) Explanation of Course Tasks
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Section II In-class presentation: Lesson 1 and its modules After the course: Record your lesson and upload it to the course blog by Monday!
Week 6 - Theoretical
Reflection 1: Write your + 1 peer’s reflections and submit it to ADUZEM course homework site until the course. In class discussion on your and your peer’s teaching in groups of 5.
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
In-class presentation: Lesson 2 and its modules & Lesson 3 and its modules After the course: Record your lesson and upload it to the course blog by Monday!
Week 8 - Theoretical
Reflection 2: Write your + 1 peer’s reflections and submit it to ADUZEM course homework site until the course
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
In-class presentation: Lesson 5 and its modules & Lesson 10 and its modules After the course: Record your lesson and upload it to the course blog by Monday!
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
In-class presentation: Lesson 7 and its modules After the course: Record your lesson and upload it to the course blog by Monday!
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
In-class presentation: Lesson 8 and its modules After the course: Record your lesson and upload it to the course blog by Monday!
Week 12 - Practice
In-class presentation: Lesson 9 and its modules & Lesson 11 and its modules After the course: Record your lesson and upload it to the course blog by Monday!
Week 13 - Practice
Reflection 3: Write your + 1 peer’s reflections and submit it to ADUZEM course homework site until the course
Week 14 - Practice
Course Reflection: Write reflection about what you learned from the course, your and peer’s experiences and submit it to ADUZEM course homework site by Dec. 31st.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Practice6%60
Seminar3%15
Report1%10
Assignment3%15
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory72228
Assignment34218
Project18210
Reading132139
Final Examination1213
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)98
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
2
2
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5
5
5
5
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5
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2
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5
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1
1
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5
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3
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5
5
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2
5
5
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3
1
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1
5
3
3
1
5
5
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2
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5
3
1
3
5
5
2
1
2
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026