ZS1MP_AD5A Methodology of English Language 3

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2006
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Naděžda Vojtková (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Gabriela Oaklandová
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Mgr. Petra Hoydenová
Timetable of Seminar Groups
ZS1MP_AD5A/01: Thu 16:10–17:50 učebna 59
ZS1MP_AD5A/02: Tue 16:10–17:50 učebna 57
Prerequisites
basic school experience
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 40 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/40, only registered: 0/40, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/40
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
This course will review the background and development of teaching English to Young Learners(TEYL). The participants will analyse the YLs needs and they will suggest and examine appropriate approaches to TEYL. They will also explore, evaluate and adapt methodology and materials used for teaching YLs. They will review methods of evaluation and assessment suitable for YLs.
Syllabus
  • 1. Who is a young learner Context: TEYL in the Czech Republic 2. How children learn languages Needs analysis, what they need 3. Classroom management Teacher, classroom language, discipline 4. Planning a syllabus Different approaches, role of English within the curriculum Long-term planning 5. Designing topic based lessons 6. Designing story based lessons 7. Designing activity based lessons 8. Teaching English over the curricula 9. Giving and getting feedback, monitoring progress 10. Assessing YLs 11. Resources and materials 12. to 14.Presentations and microteaching
Literature
  • PHILLIPS, Sarah. Young learners. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1993, 182 s. ISBN 0194371956. info
  • BREWSTER, Jean, Gail ELLIS and Denis GIRARD. The primary English teacher's guide. London: Penguin Books, 1992, 238 s. ISBN 0-14-081359-4. info
  • DUNN, Opal. Developing English with young learners. London: Macmillan, 1991, 104 s. ISBN 0-333-35335-8. info
  • SCOTT, Wendy A and Lisbeth H. YTREBERG. Teaching English to children [Scott, 1991]. 2nd ed. London: Longman, 1991, 115 s. ISBN 0-582-74606-X. info
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Active participation in the lessons and discussions Two week teaching sequence (with lesson plans) using one of the three approaches (topic, story or activity based) Presentation with a 5 minute microteaching slot Portfolio (guidelines on moodlink)
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
http://moodlinka.ped.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=514
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, autumn 2020, Autumn 2021.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2006, recent)
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