Teaching Languages to Younger Learners (D)
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| EDUC4234 | Education | 4 | 30 | Spring UK |
- Code
- EDUC4234
- School
- Education
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 30
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
The module focuses on key areas relating to the teaching of languages to younger learners and explores them from the perspective of both language learners and teachers. These include:
- profiles and language needs of younger language learners
- age-appropriate methodologies (e.g. TPR, CLT, TBL, Narrative)
- multisensory, learner-centred activities e.g. stories, songs, films drama and play
- cooperation, interactive interpersonal communication and integrated grammar
- classroom management/organisation and the investigation of critical classroom incidents
- an overview of theories and research relating to younger learners
- engaging with culture and community
- issues relating to bilingualism, multilingualism and translanguaging
Target Students
Available for students on the MA TESOL (Online).
Classes
This module is delivered digitally, with tutorial support included.
Assessment
- 100% Coursework: 6,000 words or equivalent
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
This module aims to develop in participants a critical awareness and understanding of developments and trends relating to the teaching of languages to younger learners and explore them from the perspective of both language learners and teachers.Learning Outcomes
A. Knowledge and Understanding
A student who completes this module successfully will have knowledge and understanding of:
-the varying characteristics of language learners; how programmes can be designed and delivered to meet more effectively the needs of particular learners in specific teaching contexts
-current issues in language education methodology and research; how programs can be designed and delivered to meet more effectively. The needs of particular learners in specific teaching contexts
-a specific aspect of language education, which will enable them to make a valuable contribution to language education in their own context
B. Intellectual Skills
A student who completes this module successfully will be able to:
-critically evaluate relevant practice, including their own, in the light of current theory and practice in the field
-formulate possible solutions to problems in the practice of language education
-critic
C. Transferable (key) Skills
A student who completes this module successfully will be able to:
-critically analyse and evaluate their own professional practice and that of others
-communicate clearly and confidently on educational issues
-analyse and evaluate the relevance and adequacy of theory, empirical studies and practical proposals relating to education
-present well-argued strategies for implementing change in their professional practice and teaching context, as appropriate.