Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | Teaching English to Young Learners | ||
Code | ENGL664 | ||
Coordinator |
Mr C Newton English Cnewton@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2021-22 | Level 7 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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• 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 |
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(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 |
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(LO2) On successful completion of the course, students will be able to apply knowledge of theory to observing young learners |
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(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 |
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(S1) be able to design a curriculum for Young Learners in their home context |
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(S2) be able to plan projects and creative activities to engage Young Learners with an appropriate range of topics for their age group |
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(S3) be able to apply a range of effective classroom activities for Young Learners to foster engagement and experiential learning |
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(S4) be able to design materials focused on copying, controlled and guided writing for young learners, particularly for those unused to Romanised scripts |
Syllabus |
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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 and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 – Workshop (online ) Teaching method 2 – |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
10 |
130 10 |
150 | ||||
Timetable (if known) |
60 mins X 1 totaling 10
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60 mins X 1 totaling 10
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Private Study | 0 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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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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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |