Teaching Young Learners

Teaching Young Learners

COURSE OVERVIEW: UNIT 1: Overview of child development and how to learn about it. Difference between language acquisition and language learning. UNIT 2 – 5: Each skill area has its own chapter. Those units have similar structures and start with an introduction, what the skill is, the background to teaching the skill, development of the skill, classroom techniques and activities, the skill in the classroom and a conclusion. Additional readings and websites finish each unit. UNIT 6: Latest vocabulary development research UNIT 7: Strategies of how to work with parents UNIT 8: Assessment strategies for oral and written language skills in the young learner program UNIT 9: Key issues for teachers of young learners such as classroom management, special needs and the use of the internet with young learners. Finally, organizations that can support teachers of young learners.