Course ID:
Course Code & Number
PECE 280
Course Title
Very Young Learners
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 4 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Sophomore
Semester:
Fall
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Differences between young language learners and adult learners. Myths about very young language learners. Theories for teaching languages to very young learners. Language methodologies for very young language learners (visual, auditory, and kinesthetic) and strategies (e.g., meta- cognitive, cognitive, and socio-affective). Vocabulary teaching activities. Different teaching techniques (e.g., puzzle, story, play, and simulation). Audio-visual tool design (e.g., picture, realia, caricatures, puppets and songs). Material selection and adaptation. Evaluation of teaching very young learners.
Course Objectives
The aim of the course is to indicate age factor in learning a foreign language and how the needs of very young children should be satisfied with various materials to accelerate their learning.
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of this class students will be able to:
- identify characteristics of very young learners,
- recognize theories on teaching languages to very young learners,
- practice activities for very young learners (game, song, craft etc.),
- discuss managing very young learner classrooms,
- prepare materials appropriate for very young learners.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Discussion/Debate
Scaffolding/Coaching
Demonstrating
Collaborating
Microteaching
Simulation & Games
Video Presentations
Oral Presentations/Reports
Brainstorming
Drama/Roleplaying
Guest Speakers
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Case Studies / Homework
Portfolio
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Microteaching
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Exams/Quizzes | 20 |
| Report on a Topic | 10 |
| Demonstration | 20 |
Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching: