Course: English for very young learners 2

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Course title English for very young learners 2
Course code KAJ/KAM2@
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study 4
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course 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.
  • Kořínková Jana, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Topics: Characteristics of pre-school learners of English. Approaches and methods suitable for initial English language teaching to very young learners. Motivating very young learners to engage in English language activities. Activities suitable for developing listening and comprehension skills. Song, rhymes, games and stories suitable for teaching English to very young learners.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Group work
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to: - describe and effectively use a wide range of listening and speaking activities appropriate for teaching English to preschool children, - use appropriate songs, rhymes, games and dramatic activities in teaching preschool children, - assess the suitability and appropriateness of English teaching materials for pre-school children, - design relevant teaching materials and aids.

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Analyssis of the Student's Portfolio

- 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. (2006). Creating Chants and Songs. Oxford.
  • HANŠPACHOVÁ, J. & ŘANDOVÁ, Z. (2005). Angličtina plná her: pro děti předškolního a mladšího školního věku.. Praha.
  • REILLY, V. & WARD, S. M. (2008). Very Young Learners. Oxford.
  • ŠIKULOVÁ, R. (2006). Kapitoly z předškolní pedagogiky. Ústí nad Labem.
  • VANĚČEK, P. (2001). Základy angličtiny hrou. Humpolec.
  • WATTS, E. (2006). Oxford Basics for Children - Storrytelling. Oxford.
  • WESTRUP, H., BAKER, J. (2005). Activities Using Resources. Oxford.


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): Teacher Training for Primary Schools (MD20) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for Primary Schools (MD22) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for Primary Schools (MD21) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for Primary Schools (MD19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for Primary Schools (MD23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for Primary Schools (MD24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: Summer