Module Details

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Title Teaching English to Young Learners
Code ENGL664
Coordinator Mr C Newton
English
Cnewton@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2020-21 Level 7 FHEQ First Semester 15

Aims

• To develop students’ knowledge of the particular characteristics of Young Learners

• To provide students’ with an understanding of the learning process in Young Learners

• To improve students’ understanding of issues in Language Development in Young Learners and their language learning processes

• To provide students with an overview of what is appropriate language to be taught at different age levels


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) On successful completion of the course, students will be able to display knowledge of language development in Young Learners and be able to critically discuss theories of the relationship between age and second language acquisition

(LO2) On successful completion of the course, students will be able to apply knowledge of theory to observing young learners

(LO3) On successful completion of the course, students will be able to identify and analyse factors in the psychological, physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and conceptual development of young learners in their home context

(S1) be able to design a curriculum for Young Learners in their home context

(S2) be able to plan projects and creative activities to engage Young Learners with an appropriate range of topics for their age group

(S3) be able to apply a range of effective classroom activities for Young Learners to foster engagement and experiential learning

(S4) be able to design materials focused on copying, controlled and guided writing for young learners, particularly for those unused to Romanised scripts


Syllabus

 

Module topics will typically include:

• Teaching English in primary schools as a first language/as an additional language in the UK and other contexts
• Teaching English in primary schools as a foreign language in international contexts
• The debate over whether concepts are best introduced in the first or second language
• Defining ‘Young Learner’ at different ages in different contexts; 8-13 years (UK Middle School); 3-5 years (very young learners, e.g. Japan, China); 5-7 (Early Years); 7-10 (Primary School)
• Content, Language and Integrated Learning (CLIL)
• The role of play in language development
• Language Education
• Language Development
• Psychological, physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and conceptual development
• Bilingualism
• Multilingualism
• Attitudes and Motivation
• The role of Government Policy


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 – Workshop (online )
Description: 1 hr per week
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Seminar (face to face) in groups of up to 25

Description: 1 hr per week
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching method 2 –

Workshop (online )
Description: 1 hr per week
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Seminar (online) in small groups of up to 25

Description: 1 hr per week
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching method 3

Teaching method 3 – Workshop (face to face)

Description: 2 hrs per week
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Self-directed learning hours (non-credit bearing modules only):
Description of how self-directed learning hours may be used:
•Preparation for group presentations of articles relevant to EYL
•Watching videos and reading materials prior to the class
•Further reading on issues discussed in class to support learning


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 10

10

      130

150
Timetable (if known) 60 mins X 1 totaling 10
 
60 mins X 1 totaling 10
 
         
Private Study 0
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
EYL Portfolio Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for late submission: Standard UoL penalty  2750-3250 words    100       

Recommended Texts

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