Course: English for pre-school children

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Course title English for pre-school children
Course code KAJ/DAMS@
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Dömischová Ivona, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Černá Jana, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Kořínková Jana, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Topics: A child in kindergarten in terms of AJ learning opportunities. Methods and procedures for the initial introduction of preschool children to AJ. Motivating preschoolers to actively use AJ. Listening activities (listen and perform, listen and show, listen and draw, listen and repeat) for preschool children. Songs and rhymes in teaching AJ to preschool children. Stories and dramatic activities suitable for teaching AJ in preschool. Movement games suitable for teaching AJ in preschool. Practical application of theoretical knowledge (micro teachings).

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Demonstration, Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization), Group work
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to: - Characterize the kindergarten student from a developmental psychology perspective, - describe and implement basic methods of teaching AJ appropriate for preschool children, - describe and effectively use a wide range of listening and speaking activities appropriate for teaching AJ to preschool children, - use appropriate songs, rhymes, games and dramatic activities in the teaching of preschool children, - assess the suitability and appropriateness of English teaching materials for pre-school children and develop their own materials as appropriate.

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Systematic Observation of Student, Analyssis of the Student's Portfolio, Seminar Work

- 80% attendance, - active participation in lessons, - timely completion of homework as required by the teacher, - timely submission of a term paper meeting all teacher's requirements. Requirements for students with ISP: - students must complete all tasks set by the teacher during and at the end of the semester - attendance is not compulsory - at the end of the semester, students will be interviewed by the teacher to demonstrate that they independently acquired all the course content dealt with in the lessons
Recommended literature
  • GRAHAM, C. Creating Chants and Songs. .
  • HANŠPACHOVÁ, J., ŘANDOVÁ, Z. (2005). Angličtina plná her: pro děti předškolního a mladšího školního věku.. Praha: Portál.
  • REILLY, V., HARPER, K. Cookie and Friends. Class book. .
  • REILLY, V., HARPER, K. (2005). Cookie and Friends. Metodická příručka.. Oxford: OUP.
  • REILLY, V., HARPER, K. (2005). Teacher´s Cookie and Friends. Book.. Oxford: OUP.
  • REILLY, V., OCETE, M. C. Jump in! Class book. Oxford: OUP. 2017.
  • REILLY, V., OCETE, M. C. Jump in! Teacher´s Book. Oxford: OUP. 2017.
  • REILLY, V., OCETE, M. C. Jump in! Teacher´s Resource Pack. Oxford: OUP. 2017.
  • REILLY, V., WARD, S. M. Very Young Learners. .
  • ŠIKULOVÁ, R. Kapitoly z předškolní pedagogiky. Ústí nad Labem: Univerzita J. E. Purkyně.
  • WATTS, E. Oxford basics for children - Storytelling. Oxford: OUP.
  • WESTRUP, H., BAKER, J. Activities using resources. .
  • ZAHÁLKOVÁ, M. Angličtina pro nejmenší. .


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): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA22) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA21) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA20) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA20) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA21) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA22) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -