Course: English Methodology for Preschool Teachers I

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Course title English Methodology for Preschool Teachers I
Course code USP/UP5M1
Organizational form of instruction Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
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
- Definition of basic concepts and relationships: language teaching, language acquisition, first, second and foreign language, linguodidactics. - Language systems and competences. - Objectives of learning English as a foreign language in pre-school age. - Characteristics and needs of preschool children in terms of linguvodidactics. - Selected topics from English didactics for preschool children. - Developing a child's vocabulary - visual context, picture dictionaries, flashcards, etc. - Practicing correct pronunciation - songs, verses, games, tongues, jazz chants, etc. - Development of listening. Pictorial dictations. TPR. - Action songs, verses and games. - Development of speaking in English. - Controlled and free speaking.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book), Observation, Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization), Practice exercises, Teamwork
  • Participation in classes - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 22 hours per semester
  • Preparation for examination - 18 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Successful completion of Odborný anglický jazyk II/ English for Specific Purposes II (M4OA2). The subject 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. The level required is B1 of The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Successful completion of Odborný anglický jazyk II/ English for Specific Purposes II (M4OA2). The subject 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. The level required is B1 of The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
learning outcomes
define the basic concepts of linguodidactics
define the basic concepts of linguodidactics
specify the objectives and content of foreign language teaching for children of preschool age
specify the objectives and content of foreign language teaching for children of preschool age
characterize the needs of a child of preschool age from the point of view of linguodidactics
characterize the needs of a child of preschool age from the point of view of linguodidactics
describe the process of acquiring language skills in preschool children
describe the process of acquiring language skills in preschool children
characterize selected approaches and methods suitable for teaching English to children of preschool age
characterize selected approaches and methods suitable for teaching English to children of preschool age
Skills
justify the choice of appropriate approaches and methods for teaching English to preschool children
justify the choice of appropriate approaches and methods for teaching English to preschool children
find suitable materials for teaching English in kindergarten
find suitable materials for teaching English in kindergarten
prepare activities suitable for teaching English in kindergarten
prepare activities suitable for teaching English in kindergarten
prepare activities suitable for teaching English in kindergarten
prepare activities suitable for teaching English in kindergarten
propose a concept for teaching English in kindergarten
propose a concept for teaching English in kindergarten
teaching methods
Knowledge
Teamwork
Teamwork
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Observation
Observation
assessment methods
Analysis of the student's performance
Analysis of the student's language performance
Analysis of the student's language performance
Analysis of the student's portfolio
Analysis of the student's portfolio
Analysis of the student's performance
Recommended literature
  • 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.
  • Pokrivčáková, S. Metodika anglického jazyka pro MŠ I. Zlín, 2018.
  • 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.


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