Course ID:
Course Code & Number
ECE 341
Course Title
Early Childhood Foreign Language Educati
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
Course Objectives
Software Usage
N/A
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. critisize theories of foreign language learning for young children
2. organize developmentally appropriate foreign language curriculum and instructional plans in early childhood education
3. utilize appropriate instructional strategies for teaching a foreign language to young children
4. design developmentally appropriate foreign language learning environments and experiences for young children
5. use information and communication technology to support young children’s foreign language learning
6. use appropriate assesment tools and techniques to evaluate young children’s learning of a foreign language.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Peer Teaching
Scaffolding/Coaching
Collaborating
Think-Pair-Share
Microteaching
Simulation & Games
Video Presentations
Brainstorming
Drama/Roleplaying
Hands-on Activities
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Case Studies / Homework
Self Evaluation
Peer Evaluation
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Design Content
N/A
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
1. Tabors, P. O. (2008). One child, two languages: A guide for early childhood educators of children learning English as a second language. Baltimore: Paul H Brookes Pub Co.
2. Paradis, J., Kirova, A. & Dachyshyn, D. M. (2009). Working with young children who are Learning English as a New Language. Edmonton, Alberta: Alberta Education.
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Observation | 10 |
| Hands-on Work | 8 |
| Resource Review | 10 |
| Report on a Topic | 10 |
| Oral Presentation | 12 |
| Poster Presentation | 12 |
| Team Meetings | 10 |
Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching: