Academic Catalog

ELE221 INSTRUCTIONAL PRINCIPLES AND METHODS

Course Code: 4100221
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 8.0
Department: Elementary Education
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. JALE ÇAKIROÐLU
Offered Semester: Fall Semesters.

Course Content

Basic concepts and principles of teaching and learning. The importance and benefits of instructional planning. Planning instruction (yearly plan based on units, daily plan and examples of activities). Teaching and learning strategies. Instructional methods and techniques and their relation to practice. Instructional tools and materials. Teacher’s duties and responsibilities in improving the quality of instruction. Teachers’ qualifications.