Objectives and competences
The objective of this course is to acquaint students with the theoretical and practical linguistic, pedagogical, psychological and didactic knowledge and skills for teaching English at primary level.
Content (Syllabus outline)
• The language learner: generally and foreign language learning at primary level; how children think and learn foreign languages
• Curriculum Development
• Norms, aims and contents of the foreign language instruction at primary level
• Language functions and skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing skills) in the foreign language learning at primary level
• Methodology and organisation in the foreign language learning/teaching at primary level
• Resources and activities in the foreign language learning/teaching at primary level
• Management skills for language teachers at primary level and lesson planning
• Record keeping and assessment in the second cycle of the primary school
• Selecting materials and using technology in the foreign language learning/teaching at primary level
• Social and Intercultural Issues in the Foreign Language Learning/Teaching at Primary Level.
Learning and teaching methods
Interactive lecture,
tutorial,
individual assignments,
language portfolio,
simulation, microteaching
role playing.
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
On completion of this course the student will be able to:
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of contemporary linguistic, pedagogical, psychological and didactic/educational concepts which are the basis for the efficient and quality learning and teaching of foreign language (English) at primary level,
identify and solve problems related to the theoretical and practical educational/didactic issues needed for the foreign language learning/teaching (English) at primary level and use them in other areas,
show the ability of understanding of foreign language texts and their formation (English) for their use in the foreign language instruction at the primary level.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
• Communication skills: oral and written expression, public speaking,
• Working in a group: solving tasks in pairs and small groups,
• Problem solving: the ability to solve didactic problems in various contexts.
Readings
Brewster, J., G. Ellis, and D. Girard. 2002. The Primary English Teacher's Guide. London: Penguin Books.
Brumen, M. 2003. Pridobivanje tujega jezika v otroštvu. Ljubljana: DZS.
Brumen, M. 2004. Dejavnosti učenja in poučevanja angleškega in nemškega jezika. Ljubljana: Zavod RS za šolstvo.
Čok, L., J. Skela, B. Kogoj, and C. Razdevšek-Pučko. 1999. Učenje in poučevanje tujega jezika: Smernice za učitelje v drugem triletju osnovne šole. Ljubljana in Koper: Pedagoška fakulteta in ZRS RS.
Slatterly, M., and Willis, J. 2001. English for Primary Teachers. Oxford:
