This course shows how young learners learn English. It also teaches students how to teach pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar to young leaners. It also provides students with basic classroom suggestions for teaching the basic skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Then students are introduced to teaching young learners through storytelling, songs and games.
Intended learning outcomes
By the end of this course students should be able to: Improve students' self-confidence as teachers of English. Have the opportunity to practice teaching in a safe environment.Increase students’ marketability as teachers of young learners and make them more competitive in the job market in the country. Improve student's creativity in creating enjoyable and successful lessons with young learners.Understand the theory and practice of teaching English to children
Teaching and learning methods
The lecturer uses a variety of teaching methods. For example, the teacher gives classroom discussions, the use of collaborative learning by working in groups. The lecturer tries to make the class learner-centred by the use of different activities and tasks.
Methods of assessments
Mid-term: 40 marks.Final examination: 60 marks.
Course Books:1. Cameron, L. 2001. Teaching Languages to Young Learners. Cambridge Language Teaching Library. Cambridge University Press.2. Brewster, et al 2004. The Primary English Teacher's Guide. Penguin English Guides. Pearson Education Limited.3. Moon. J. 2005. Children Learning English. Macmillan Books for Teachers.4. Pinter, A. 2006. Teaching Young Language Learners. Oxford Handbooks for Language Teachers. Oxford University Press.5. Celce-Murcia, M. (Ed) 2001. Teaching English as a Second or a Foreign Language. Heinle & Heinle.
