Course Code & Number
ELE 307
Course Title
Teaching English to Young Learners
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+2+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 5 ECTS Credits
Type of Course:
Compulsory
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
The differences between young learners and learners at other ages; classroom management; multiple intelligence; various activity types (e.g., games, songs, and craft); (digital) storytelling; assessment and evaluation.
Course Objectives
To see the differences between young learners and very young learners; to identify activities (games, songs and craft) for young learners; to select materials based on a certain criteria; to familiarize students with the classroom management and assessment techniques.
Software Usage
If relevant for the course
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
1. Identify characteristics of very young and young learners,
2. Recognize theories on teaching languages to young learners,
3. Practice activities for young learners (game, song & craft),
4. Discuss managing young learner classrooms,
5. Prepare materials appropriate for young learners,
6. Examine tests for young learners,
7. Demonstrate examples of drama and storytelling in young learners’ classes.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Scaffolding/Coaching
Brainstorming
Hands-on Activities
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Observation
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
FutureLearn online course, Storytelling, Theme-based lesson plan
Required Reading
Ersöz, A. (2007). Teaching English to Young Learners. Ankara: EDM Publishing
Grading
MT Exam - 30%
Oral presentation- 20 %
Performance Project (Written) - 20%
Final exam - 30%
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Erdem AKSOY
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|
| Observation | 20 |
| Hands-on Work | 20 |
| Resource Review | 20 |
| Oral Presentation | 10 |
| Poster Presentation | 15 |
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