Course Code & Number
ELE 307
Course Title
Teaching English to Young Learners
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+2+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 5 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Junior
Semester:
Fall
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.
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.
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
FutureLearn online course, Storytelling, Theme-based lesson plan
Course Coordinator:
Erdem AKSOY