PECE 280

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:

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.

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of this class students will be able to:

 

1. identify characteristics of very young learners, 
2. recognize theories on teaching languages to very young learners,
3. practice activities for very young learners (game, song, craft etc.),
4. discuss managing very young learner classrooms,
5. prepare materials appropriate for very young learners.

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

Microteaching