Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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FACULTY OF EDUCATION / ADEAE 516 - GERMAN LANGUAGE TEACHING

Code: ADEAE 516 Course Title: TEACHING TECHNIQUES OF GERMAN LANGUAGE Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 4
Year/Semester of Study 2 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department GERMAN LANGUAGE TEACHING
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer FAİK ÖMÜR (faikomur@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
To make students comprehend the basic approaches of methods and techniques that form the basis of foreign language teaching; demonstrate the applications of approaches and methods in the course. To focus on the differences between German method and technique and to emphasize the importance of these concepts in lesson planning.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Can comprehends the difference between alternative methods and traditional methods. PO-2 The student organizes daily lesson plans according to instructional plans and prepares, adapts and evaluates appropriate instructional technology and materials.
PO-7 The student defines and applies foreign language teaching approaches and methods.
PO-8 The student evaluates the functionality, currency and effectiveness of publications in his/her field and writes original articles.
PO-10 The student applies informatic and communication technologies in the classroom together with a level of computer software required by the field.
PO-16 The student effectively fulfills the responsibilities taken in individual and group work and evaluates the practices of their peers.
PO-20 The student engages in practices in the field of teaching German.
Examination
Presentation
LO-2 Can make short presentations with alternative methods. PO-2 The student organizes daily lesson plans according to instructional plans and prepares, adapts and evaluates appropriate instructional technology and materials.
PO-7 The student defines and applies foreign language teaching approaches and methods.
PO-8 The student evaluates the functionality, currency and effectiveness of publications in his/her field and writes original articles.
PO-10 The student applies informatic and communication technologies in the classroom together with a level of computer software required by the field.
PO-16 The student effectively fulfills the responsibilities taken in individual and group work and evaluates the practices of their peers.
PO-20 The student engages in practices in the field of teaching German.
Examination
Presentation
LO-3 Can know the importance of alternative methods in foreign language teaching. PO-2 The student organizes daily lesson plans according to instructional plans and prepares, adapts and evaluates appropriate instructional technology and materials.
PO-7 The student defines and applies foreign language teaching approaches and methods.
PO-8 The student evaluates the functionality, currency and effectiveness of publications in his/her field and writes original articles.
PO-10 The student applies informatic and communication technologies in the classroom together with a level of computer software required by the field.
PO-16 The student effectively fulfills the responsibilities taken in individual and group work and evaluates the practices of their peers.
PO-20 The student engages in practices in the field of teaching German.
Examination
Presentation
LO-4 Can know from time to time that there are different approaches in foreign language teaching depending on different factors. PO-2 The student organizes daily lesson plans according to instructional plans and prepares, adapts and evaluates appropriate instructional technology and materials.
PO-7 The student defines and applies foreign language teaching approaches and methods.
PO-8 The student evaluates the functionality, currency and effectiveness of publications in his/her field and writes original articles.
PO-10 The student applies informatic and communication technologies in the classroom together with a level of computer software required by the field.
PO-16 The student effectively fulfills the responsibilities taken in individual and group work and evaluates the practices of their peers.
PO-20 The student engages in practices in the field of teaching German.
Examination
Presentation
LO-5 Can evaluate the developments in today's foreign language lessons. PO-2 The student organizes daily lesson plans according to instructional plans and prepares, adapts and evaluates appropriate instructional technology and materials.
PO-6 The student employs Turkish and German basic language skills and grammar rules effectively and selects the appropriate teaching plan for the target audience and implements them.
PO-7 The student defines and applies foreign language teaching approaches and methods.
PO-8 The student evaluates the functionality, currency and effectiveness of publications in his/her field and writes original articles.
PO-20 The student engages in practices in the field of teaching German.
Examination
Presentation
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
The meaning of learning and teaching German; The aim and basic principles of teaching German; German history of teaching; reflections of learning and teaching approaches on teaching German; basic skills in teaching German; in-class application examples; Current trends and problems in teaching German; components of an effective German teaching; Social, cultural and and from an economic point of view.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Paradigm change in methods Lecture Method, brainstorming, question-answer technique.
2 Alternative methods. Definitions and history. Lecture Method, brainstorming, question-answer technique
3 Suggestion Method Lecture Method, brainstorming, question-answer technique
4 Psychopedia Method Lecture Method, brainstorming, question-answer technique
5 Total Physical Response Method Lecture Method, brainstorming, question-answer technique
6 Psycho-Drama Method Lecture Method, brainstorming, question-answer technique
7 Community Language Learning Lecture Method, brainstorming, question-answer technique
8 mid-term exam
9 The Silent Way Lecture Method, brainstorming, question-answer technique
10 The Natural Approach Lecture Method, brainstorming, question-answer technique
11 Drama method Lecture Method, brainstorming, question-answer technique
12 Tantem Method Lecture Method, brainstorming, question-answer technique
13 Whole Brain Teaching Callan Method Birkinbihl Method. Lecture Method, brainstorming, question-answer technique
14 Gestalt theory. Constructivist, constructivist approach. Lecture Method, brainstorming, question-answer technique
15 Brain-based learning. Associationism, Connectivism Theory Lecture Method, brainstorming, question-answer technique
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Neuner, G. (2002), Methoden des fremdsprachlichen Deutschunterrichts, Berlin. Langenscheidt,
2 Demirel, Ö. (2004), Yabancı Dil Öğretim Yöntemleri, Ankara. Pegem.
3 Ortner, B. (1998), Alternative Methoden im Fremdsprachenunterricht, Ismaning. Hueber Verlag,
Required Course instruments and materials

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper 9-14 5 20
9.Project
final exam 16 1 40

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 14 28
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 12 24
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 1 6 6
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 1 7 7
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 3 7 21
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 116