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This module studies useful techniques and methods that support young learners (12s
and under) to learn English as a foreign language in a Korean setting. In order to seek
this aim, early childhood education theories and ESL/EFL acquisition theories will also be
researched and applied.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course students will be able to
1) understand how children in different age group learn language
2) understand how children in different age group achieve cognitive development
3) understand types of activities and tasks work well with very young English language
learners in different age.
References
(1) Cameron, L., 2001, Teaching Languages to Young Learners, Cambridge University Press.
(2) Janice Bland (2015), Teaching English to Young Learners Critical Issues in Language
Teaching with 3-12 Year Olds, Bloomsbury Academic
(3) Pinter, Annamaria (2009) TEACHING YOUNG LANGUAGE LEARNERS (OHLT), Oxford
University Press, USA
(4) Edited book
Assessment Ratio
Attendance 20%
Assignment 30%
Mid-term project 20%
Final project 20%
Participation 10%
Weekly Objectives
11 Explore ways for learning Phonics and phonemic awareness Chapter 6 in book
literacy skills (phonics) related games and activities (1) & (3)
12 Explore ways for learning Story reading and telling with young Chapter 10 in
language through stories learners Book (2)