Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | MB-SEÇ2 | Child Psychology | Elective | 2 | 4 | 4 |
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Level of Course Unit |
First Cycle |
Objectives of the Course |
This course focuses on the teaching of English as a foreign language to young learners (TEYL) from both a theoretical and practical standpoint. |
Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Learning Outcomes |
1 | Knows the background and development of teaching English to young learners (YLs). | 2 | Examines cognitive and affective characteristics of YLs. | 3 | Examines how children learn languages. | 4 | Reviews approaches to the analysis of language for teaching English to YLs. | 5 | Examines the classroom management strategies, methodology, resources and materials used for teaching YLs. | 6 | Reviews methods of evaluation and assessment used with YLs. |
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Mode of Delivery |
Normal Education |
Prerequisites and co-requisities |
None |
Recommended Optional Programme Components |
None |
Course Contents |
Introduction to Young Learners (YLs): Characteristics of YLs; How YLs think and learn; Determining priorities, syllabus, and coursebook; The nature of activities for YLs; Classroom Language; teaching language structures; Teaching vocabulary; Stories: Reading and telling stories; Classroom management; Assessing YLs. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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1 | Introduction to Young Learners: Characteristics of YLs | | | 2 | How children think and learn | | | 3 | How children learn languages | | | 4 | Determining priorities, syllabus, and coursebook | | | 5 | The nature of activities for YLs | | | 6 | Teaching language Structures to YLs | | | 7 | Teaching language Structures to YLs | | | 8 | Midterm | | | 9 | Teaching vocabulary to YLs | | | 10 | Teaching vocabulary to YLs | | | 11 | Stories: Reading and telling stories | | | 12 | Rhymes, songs, games and drama activities | | | 13 | Classroom language | | | 14 | Classroom Management and assessment | | | 15 | Revision - Paper submission | | | 16 | Final Examination | | |
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Recommended or Required Reading |
Brewster, J., Ellis, G. & Girard, D. (2004). The Primary English Teacher’s Guide. Penguin English.
Slattery, M. & J. Willis. 2001. English for Primary Teachers. Oxford: OUP.
Scott, W. A. & Ytreberg, L. H. (2004). Teaching English to Children. Longman.
Halliwell, S. 1992. Teaching English in the Primary Classroom. London: Longman.
Pinter, A. 2006. Teaching Young Language Learners. Oxford: OUP |
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
Midterm Examination | 1 | 50 | Homework | 10 | 50 | SUM | 100 | |
Final Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | SUM | 100 |
| Language of Instruction | English | Work Placement(s) | None |
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Workload Calculation |
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Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Self Study | 16 | 2 | 32 |
Homework | 10 | 5 | 50 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
LO1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | LO2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | LO3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | | 1 | 2 | | 4 | 2 | LO4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | LO5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | LO6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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