AJ5409 Theory and practice of using Nursery Rhymes in teaching

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Taught in person.
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Kateřina Tomková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Alena Dobrovolná, Ph.D.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jana Popelková
Supplier department: Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
AJ5409/01: Sat 21. 10. 8:00–12:50 učebna 54, Sat 16. 12. 8:00–12:50 učebna 62, K. Tomková
Prerequisites
A keen interest in the culture, history and language varieties of English-speaking countries, fascination in authentic pronunciations of English and a sense of rhythm, are welcome assets of a participant.
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 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 21/20, only registered: 2/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 2/20
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Course objectives
The seminar will offer ways of exploiting nursery rhymes in teaching young as well as adult learners. The participants will learn to consider all aspects of incorporating this format in a lesson, to plan activities around this format and create their own lessons according to different requirements. They will be given the opportunity to confront their own ideas with those of other participants.
Learning outcomes
Upon completing this course, students will dispose of a large repertoir of nursery rhymes and songs as part of every nation's culture, and will know how to use these formats not only in teaching young learners but, practicing prosodic pronunciation patterns and dealing with certain aspects of grammar, vocabulary and culture, extend their own and their pupils' understanding of English-speaking countries' cultures.
Syllabus
  • Block 1: - Nursery rhymes and songs as integral part of English culture canon, together with the Bible, full Shakespeare and Alice in Wonderland. - References to Nursery Rhymes in literature and pop culture. - A suggested list of topics as used for 27 years at the TomCat Playgroup. - Incorporation of NR in teaching children and adults. - Practical execution of selected rhymes and songs, with special regard to segmental and suprasegmental pronunciation. - Distribution of topics for practical presentations in Block 2. Block 2: - Students' presentations with ensuing evaluation and discussion. - Exchange of experience using NS in teaching. - Practical execution of Christmas formats.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Mother Goose. Illustrated by Gyo Fujikawa. London: Sterling. 125 s. ISBN 9781402750649. 2007. info
  • Humpty dumpty : Mother goose songs and rhymes, other more grown up songs, christmas carols : workbook. Praha: Angličtina Express. 55 s. ISBN 8085972301. 2000. info
  • VALE, David and Anne FEUNTEUN. Teaching Children English : a training course for teachers of English to children. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. vi, 280. ISBN 0521422353. 1995. info
  • GRAHAM, Carolyn. Mother Goose jazz chants. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 1 CD. ISBN 9780194340106. 1994. info
  • GRAHAM, Carolyn. Mother Goose jazz chants. Illustrated by Yvette Banek. Oxford: Oxford University Press. vi, 57. ISBN 0194340015. 1994. info
  • HALLIWELL, Susan. Teaching English in the primary classroom. London: Longman. 169 s. ISBN 0582071097. 1992. info
Teaching methods
Block 1 contains elements of a lecture, workshop and discussion. Block 2 contains the above plus students' own presentations.
Assessment methods
Assessment criteria: active participation in the 12 teaching units 5pts each = 60pts, quality of presentation = up to 40pts, max. total 100pts.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
General note: Předmět bude realizován, pokud se přihlásí alespoň 15 studentů.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 12 hodin ve 2 blocích.
Teacher's information
Classes will be held in English, with occasional references to similar formats in Czech.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022.
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