ET5625 Teaching Young Learners
Academic year
2024 to 2025 Semester 2
Curricular information may be subject to change
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Key module information
SCOTCAT credits
15
SCQF level
SCQF level 11
Availability restrictions
Only available to PGT and PGR TESOL distance learning students
Planned timetable
Not applicable
Module coordinator
Ms L Wilson
Module Staff
Kerry Tavakoli, Lynn Wilson
Module description
This module explores theories of child development and learning which are fundamental to the understanding of child second language acquisition. this is divided into three distinct groups, namely children aged 4-7, 8-11 and 12-18. This informs the language teacher of what the child can achieve in their first language, which has considerable bearing on what is appropriate in second language acquisition and teaching. The module divides the teaching of language into oral and written skills, productive and receptive skills, grammar and vocabulary acquisition, various teaching approaches and the use of stories in language teaching. Child psychology has to be taken into account in development of teaching materials, teaching styles and classroom management, and comparisons will often be made between different age groups. Assessment is in the form of a portfolio which can be collected throughout the course, and allows for students to focus on their preferred aspects of teaching young learners.
Assessment pattern
Coursework = 100%
Re-assessment
Coursework = 100%
Learning and teaching methods and delivery
Weekly contact
N/A (distance learning)
Scheduled learning hours
29
Guided independent study hours
125
Intended learning outcomes
- explore the relationship between a child’s cognitive development and SLA theory
- develop a learning-centred approach to teaching young learners
- plan lessons, design materials and deliver appropriate lessons to young learners, in three age groups