Course: English Language for Preschool Education 2

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Course title English Language for Preschool Education 2
Course code KAJ/AN2@
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Nevařil Josef, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Valentová Ruth, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Main topics of the course: - Development of all language skills, emphasis on correct pronunciation and linguistic accuracy. - Reinforcement and active use of basic instruction in the English classroom. - Reinforcement and development of basic grammatical phenomena at the B1 level of the SERR, summary and development of general vocabulary.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization), Group work
Learning outcomes
The student will acquire English language skills and competences at the B1 level according to the SERR. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to: - Respond in English in everyday situations, - express simple and complex ideas in written and oral expression, - use basic phrases fluently and correctly in classroom language, - know correct pronunciation and use appropriate vocabulary in general topics, - use given grammatical phenomena in written and oral expression, - know basic terms in the field of pre-primary education.
The student will be able to demonstrate the achievement of language level A2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference and the European Language Portfolio.
Prerequisites
Active knowledge of English.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam

Fulfilling the requirements set by the teacher. Credit test. Oral examination.
Recommended literature
  • Coe, N., et. al. (2008). Oxford Practice Grammar. Oxford.
  • Cunningham, S., Bowler, B. (2003). New Headway Pronunciation Course Intermediate.. Oxford.
  • Gairns, R., Redman, S. (2008). Oxford Word Skills Intermediate.. Oxford.
  • Gough, C. English Vocabulary Organizer. Hove.
  • Hancock, M. (2003). English Pronunciation in Use. Cambridge.
  • Latham-Koenig, C., Oxenden, C. (2019). English File Intermediate Student's Book, 4th Edition. Oxford.
  • Murphy, R. (2012). English Grammar in Use, 4th Edition. Cambridge.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): - (BB23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): - (BB24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer