Course Descriptions for 2017 Spring semester
Techniques in Working with 12s and Under
Instructor: Dr. Kang, Nam-Joon.
Lecture Day:Tuesday
Description of the module.
This module studies useful techniques and methods that support young learners (12s and under) to learn English as a foreign language in a Korean setting. In order to seek this aim, early childhood education theories and ESL/EFL acquisition theories will also be researched and applied.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course students will be able to
1) understand how children in different age group learn language
2) understand how children in different age group achieve cognitive development
3) understand types of activities and tasks work well with very young English language learners in different age.
References
(1) Cameron, L., 2001, Teaching Languages to Young Learners, Cambridge University Press.
(2) Janice Bland (2015), Teaching English to Young LearnersCritical Issues in Language Teaching with 3-12 Year Olds, Bloomsbury Academic
(3) Pinter, Annamaria (2009) TEACHING YOUNG LANGUAGE LEARNERS (OHLT), Oxford University Press, USA
(4) Edited book
Assessment Ratio
Attendance 20%
Assignment 30%
Mid-term project 20%
Final project 20%
Participation 10%
Weekly Objectives
W / Objectives / Activities / References1 / The advantages and disadvantages of learning English as a foreign language with young learners / Lecture and Quiz / Chapter 1 Book (2)
2 / Learn how children learn in Piaget, Vygotsky’s and Bruner’s view. / Lecture and Quiz
Activities reflecting theories. / Chapter 1 in Cameron (2001)
3 / Study about how children learn in the view of interactionists and innatists. / Lecture and Quiz
Finding puzzle activities.
The role of picture books
Linking theories and educational philosophy / Chapter 2 in Cameron (2001)
Chapter 11 in book (2)
4 / Teaching vocabulary using flashcards or with other things / Vocabulary games
Multimedia and flashcards related activities. / Chapter 5 in book (3)
Articles
5 / Teaching listening through songs and games / Finding appropriate songs and games for listening and speaking enhancement. / Chapter 11 in Brumfit, Moon, and Tongue (1996)
6 / Explore ways for teaching and learning the spoken language (role of chunks in language learning). / Familiarity drama activities using songs and chant. / Chapter 2 in Skehan (2008)
Chapter 7 in book (2)
7 / Patterns of first language use in the foreign language classroom. / Observation of L1 learning and its application / Chapter 2 in Cameron (2001)
Articles.
8 / Mid-term essay and research / Define how children learn second or foreign language on the basis of theories. Analyse and evaluate current English language teaching curriculums.
9 / Teaching grammar (Consciousness and noticing in language learning) / Use of poetry,
Use of synectics / Chapter 8 in book (2)
Chapter 4 in Cameron (2001)
10 / Explore ways for learning language through drama / Use of chunks / Chapter 12 in book (2)
11 / Explore ways for learning literacy skills (phonics) / Phonics and phonemic awarenessrelated games and activities / Chapter 6 in book (1) & (3)
12 / Explore ways for learning language through stories / Story reading and telling with young learners / Chapter 10 in Book (2)
13 / Theme(topic) based teaching (2) for pre-K integrating listening skill / Using Mathematics and science / Chapter 4 and 5 in book (2)
Articles
14 / Theme(topic) based teaching (3) for K. integrating writing skills / Using social studies and geography / Chapter 6 in Halliwell (2004)
Articles.
15 / Final project / Select one theme and activities for your own learners and carry out experimental lessons. Compare your learners’ attitudes, perceptions and achievements