Course: English Methodology for Nursery Schools II

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Course title English Methodology for Nursery Schools II
Course code USP/UK6M2
Organizational form of instruction Tutorial + E-learning
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Horníčková Beata, PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
- Integrated teaching of English as a foreign language. - Integration of 4 language skills. - Literary texts in the initial teaching of English: stories. - Literary texts in the initial teaching of English: fairy tales. - Literary texts in the initial teaching of English: picture books. - Dramatic techniques. - Creative activities for children - making their own products (crafts): simple decoration, view. - Creative activities for children - making their own products (crafts): picture book. - Simple projects in English. - CLIL in kindergarten.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book), Observation, Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization), Practice exercises, Teamwork
  • Participation in classes - 5 hours per semester
  • Term paper - 30 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 20 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 5 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Successsul completion of M5MA1. The course is designed for students who studied English at a secondary school as their first or second foreign language, ie. minimum of 4 years of English language studies.
Successsul completion of M5MA1. The course is designed for students who studied English at a secondary school as their first or second foreign language, ie. minimum of 4 years of English language studies.
learning outcomes
principles of teaching English to preschool children
principles of teaching English to preschool children
specifics of teaching English in kindergarten
specifics of teaching English in kindergarten
Content and Language Integrated Learning
Content and Language Integrated Learning
individual approaches to teaching English to preschool children
individual approaches to teaching English to preschool children
methods used in teaching English to preschool children
methods used in teaching English to preschool children
Skills
choose appropriate approaches to teaching English to preschool children
choose appropriate approaches to teaching English to preschool children
choose appropriate methods for teaching English to preschool children
choose appropriate methods for teaching English to preschool children
prepare activities for the development of language skills in children of preschool age
prepare activities for the development of language skills in children of preschool age
evaluate the adequacy of foreign language teaching materials for teaching English in kindergarten
evaluate the adequacy of foreign language teaching materials for teaching English in kindergarten
create a portfolio of activities for teaching English in kindergarten
create a portfolio of activities for teaching English in kindergarten
teaching methods
Knowledge
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Observation
Observation
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
Teamwork
Teamwork
assessment methods
Written examination
Systematic observation of the student
Systematic observation of the student
Analysis of the student's performance
Written examination
Analysis of the student's portfolio
Analysis of the student's portfolio
Analysis of the student's language performance
Analysis of the student's language performance
Analysis of the student's performance
Recommended literature
  • Brumfit, Christopher. Young Learners, Young Language.
  • Claire, E. ESL Teacher?s Activities Kit. OUP., 2016.
  • Ferlazzo, L., & Sypnieski, K. H. The ESL / ELL Teacher's Survival Guide: Ready-to-Use Strategies, Tools, and Activities for Teaching English Language.. OUP., 2012.
  • Harmer, Jeremy. How to Teach English.
  • Moon, Jayne. Children Learning English.
  • Pokrivčáková, S. Teaching Techniques for Modern Teachers of English.. Nitra: ASPA., 2013.
  • Scott, W. A., & Ytenberg, L H. Teaching English to Children.. Longman., 1994.
  • Slattery, M., & Willis, J. English Primary Teachers.. OUP, 2010.
  • Stocker, D. A., & Stocker, G. A. Children?s ESL Curriculum: Learning English with Laughter. OUP, 2012.


Study plans that include the course
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