XAJ03 Methodology of English Language

Faculty of Education
Spring 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Bc. Šárka Dohnalová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Petra Pašalov (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jana Chocholatá, Ph.D.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jana Popelková
Supplier department: Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
XAJ03/Kombi01: Sat 24. 2. 12:00–13:50 učebna 56, Fri 1. 3. 16:00–17:50 učebna 55, Fri 22. 3. 16:00–17:50 učebna 55, Sat 6. 4. 12:00–13:50 učebna 56, Sat 4. 5. 12:00–13:50 učebna 56, Fri 17. 5. 16:00–17:50 učebna 55, P. Pašalov
XAJ03/Kombi02: Sat 24. 2. 14:00–15:50 učebna 56, Fri 1. 3. 18:00–19:50 učebna 55, Fri 22. 3. 18:00–19:50 učebna 55, Sat 6. 4. 14:00–15:50 učebna 56, Sat 4. 5. 14:00–15:50 učebna 56, Fri 17. 5. 18:00–19:50 učebna 55, P. Pašalov
XAJ03/Prez01: Tue 18:00–19:50 učebna 60, P. Pašalov
XAJ03/Prez02: Mon 18:00–19:50 učebna 22, P. Pašalov
Prerequisites
B1 level according to the European Framework of Reference
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Aims: • present what VYL can do in the target language; • enlarge target group specific classroom language; • presentation and practice of the activities suitable for the pre-school environment; • focus on listening with understanding, speaking, and activities suitable for practicing the said skills (chants songs, instructions).
Learning outcomes
The student will be able to: - specify the capabilities of VYL (3, 4, 5, 6 years of age); - use language suitable for VYL; -present and describe activities targeted at listening/speaking; -use chants/games/colour dictations; - use arts and crafts techniques/projects/puppets/masks; - use topic based learning; - use the tools of the VYL EFL trade.
Syllabus
  • 1) What VYLs can do - pre-school child in FL; 2) listening(developing the receptive skill); 3) speaking(developing the productive skill); 4) jazz chants (using language rhythm); 5) jazz chants (adapting and creating chants); 6) play in pre-school education; 7) colours and dictations for colouring; 8) drawing and dictations for drawing activities; 9) tisk a vytváření různých předmětů; 10) puppets and masks; 11) topic focused work and lesson planning za; 12) tools and techniques for teaching FL in the pre-school environment.
Literature
  • Wright, A. (2010). Arts and Crafts with Children. Oxford University Press: Oxford.
  • Scott, W., A., &Ytreberg, L., H. (1990). Teaching English to Children. Pearson Education Limited: New York.
  • Lewis, G., Bedson, G. (2010). Games for Children. Oxford University Press:Oxford.
  • Graham, C. (2010). Creating Chants and Songs. Oxford University Press: Oxford.
  • Meggit, C. (2007). Child Development. Heinemann:London.
Teaching methods
Whole class work, group work, projects, presentation, portfolio
Assessment methods
portfolio presentation
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
http://moodlinka.ped.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=2538
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2024, recent)
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