Module EFPM787 for 2021/2
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Postgraduate Module Descriptor
EFPM787: Teaching English to Young Learners
This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
The syllabus plan is subject to change but is anticipated to include the following:
An introductory overview of the teaching of English to young learners within the context of the growth of English as an international language; towards a definition of a young learner.
A critical introduction to the significance of age to learning English as a foreign or additional language; why start young?
Children as language learners: insights from theory on child development, learning and second language acquisition; Piaget and constructivism; Vygotsky and social constructivism.
An examination oflanguage based approaches versus activity based approaches.
A critical introduction to classroom management and the role of the primary language teacher.
A critical introduction to promoting Oracy: Teaching speaking and listening.
A critical introduction to promoting Literacy: Teaching reading and writing.
Student presentations and discussion of assignments.
Learning and Teaching
This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
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30 | 120 | 0 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
Category | Hours of study time | Description |
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Learning and teaching activities | 15 | lectures, seminars and workshops |
Learning and teaching activities | 15 | directed reading |
guided independent study | 40 | assignment preparation |
guided independent study | 80 | directed study |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
http://www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/teaching-awards/celtyl.html (Sample young learner EFL language tests)
http://www.countryschool.com/ylsig2/index.php ( IATEFL Young Learner SIG webpage)
Other Learning Resources
Young learner EFL course books.