Course ID:
Course Code & Number
ELEP 301
Course Title
Teaching Foreign Language to Young Learners 1
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 5 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Junior
Semester:
Fall
Type of Course:
Compulsory
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Differences between young language learners (Ages 5-12) and learners at other ages (in terms of learning linguistic skills and sub-skills) and myths about young language learners; language methodologies for young language learners (visual, auditory, and kinesthetic) and strategies (e.g. meta-cognitive, cognitive, and socio-affective); vocabulary, language skills, language structure teaching activities (i.e. puzzle, story, play, and simulation), audio-visual tool design (i.e. picture, realia, caricatures, puppets and songs); selecting, sorting, material adaptation and evaluation of teaching points based on learner language proficiency, cognitive and affective development.
Course Objectives
Students will be able to practice how to teach languages to young learners in the light of cognitive, linguistic, and pedagogic knowledge and information that is theoretical and hands-on.
Software Usage
if relevant for the course.
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of this class students will be able to;
1) Identify characteristics of very young and young learners,
2) Recognize theories on teaching languages to young learners,
3) Practice activities for young learners (game, song & craft),
4) Discuss managing young learner classrooms,
5) Prepare materials appropriate for young learners,
6) Examine tests for young learners,
7) Demonstrate examples of drama and storytelling in young learners’ classes.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Scaffolding/Coaching
Brainstorming
Hands-on Activities
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Observation
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
FutureLearn online course; Storytelling; Theme-based lesson plan
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Melike ÜNAL GEZER
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Observation | 20 |
| Hands-on Work | 20 |
| Resource Review | 20 |
| Oral Presentation | 10 |
| Poster Presentation | 15 |
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