English Language Module

Methodology of Teaching English to Young Learners

Prepared and taught by Vera Savic (Lecturer)

TIMETABLE 2008/2009

Textbooks:
1. Spratt, M, A. Pulverness & M. Williams (2005): The TKT Course. CUP
2. House, S. (1997): An Introduction to Teaching English to Children.
Richmond Publishing, London.
3. Harmer, J. (2004): How to Teach English. Pearson Education Limited,
Harlow.
4. Palim, J. & P. Power (1990). Jamboree: Communication Activities for
Children. Harlow: Longman.
5. Richards, S. & S. Villiers: Oxford Primary Teachers’ Academy. OUP

Video material:
1. Harmer, J. (2007): The Practice of English Language Teaching DVD.
2. Opp-Beckman et all (2006): Shaping the Way We Teach English:
Successful Practices Around the World. US Department of State.

TKT MODULE 1
Language

Date Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3

13 Oct Introduction to TKT U1 Grammar Practice Tasks:

2008 Teaching Knowledge The Practice of ELT
Test (TKT) DVD
14 Oct TKT U2 Lexis TKT U3 Phonology TE U5 How to Describe
2008 Language
15 Oct TKT U4 Functions TKT U 5 Reading Practice Tasks:
2008 Shaping the Way We
Teach English (video)
3 Nov 2008 TKT U6 Writing TKT U 7 Listening Practice Tasks:
Shaping the Way We
Teach English (video)
4 Nov 2008 TKT U 8 Speaking TKT U 9 Motivation Practice Tasks:
The Practice of ELT
DVD
5-14 Nov Observation classes Observation classes (2) Observation classes (2)
2008 (2) Penguin Language Penguin Language
Penguin Language School School
 School
Date Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3

17 Nov TKT U 10 Exposure TKT U 11 The Role of Practice Tasks

2008 and Focus on Form Error Shaping the Way We
Teach English (video)
18 Nov TKT U 12 Differences Young Children as Practice Tasks:
2008 between L1 and L2 Language Learners The Practice of ELT
Learning DVD
19 Nov TKT U 13 Learner Multiple Intelligence Practice Tasks:
2008 Characteristics Theory Presentation of
Communication
Activities for Children
24 Nov TKT U 14 Learner Communication Practice Tasks:
2008 Needs Activities for Children Presentation of
Communication
Activities for Children
25 Nov TKT U15 Presentation TKT U 16 Practice Practice Tasks:
2008 Techniques and Activities and Tasks for Using Games with YL
Introductory Activities Language and Skills
Development
26 Nov TKT U 17 Assessment Techniques of Self- Practice Tasks
2008 Types and Tasks Assessment Shaping the Way We
Teach English (video)

TKT MODULE 2
Lesson Planning

1 Dec 2008 TKT U 18 Identifying TKT U 19 Identifying Practice Tasks:

and Selecting Aims Components of a Presentation of
Lesson Plan Communication
Activities for Children

3 Dec 2008 TKT U 20 Planning an TKT U 20 Planning a Practice Tasks:

Individual Lesson Sequence of Lessons The Practice of ELT
DVD
8 Dec 2008 Practice Test 1 Practice Test 1 Practice Test 1

9 Dec 2008 TKT U 21 Choosing TKT U 21 Formal vs Practice Tasks:

Assessment Activities Informal Assessment Shaping the Way We
Teach English (video)
10 Dec TKT U 22 Consulting TKT U 23 Selection Practice Tasks:
2008 Reference Resource in and Use of Coursebook The Practice of ELT
Lesson Preparation Material DVD
15-26 Dec Observation classes Observation classes Observation classes
2008 (4): (4): (4):
Bosko Djuricic Goran Ostojic Penguin Language
Primary School Primary School School

15 Dec TKT U 23 Criteria for TKT U 24 Selection Practice Tasks:

2008 Coursebook Selection and Use of Presentation of
Supplementary Material Communication
Activities for Children

17 Dec TKT U 25 Selection TKT U 25 Advantages Practice Tasks:

2008 and Use of Aids and Disadvantages of Shaping the Way We
 Aids Teach English (video)

TKT MODULE 3а
Classroom Management

Date Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3

22 Dec TKT U 26 Teacher’s TKT U 27 Learner’s TKT U 28 Categorising
2008 Language in the Language in the Learners’ Mistakes
Classroom Classroom
23 Dec Practice Test 2 Practice Test 2 Practice Test 2
2008
24 Dec TKT U 29 Teacher TKT U 30 Grouping Practice Tasks:
2008 Roles Students The Practice of ELT
DVD

29 Dec TKT U 31 Correcting TKT U 32 Giving Practice Tasks:

2008 Learners Feedback Shaping the Way We
Teach English (video)

MODULE 3b
Teaching Young Learners

9 Jan 2009 Teaching English to Teaching Strategies Presenting and

Children with SEN and Activities for practising language:
Successful Inclusion Vocabulary (presenting,
practising, recording,
revising)
2 Feb 2009 Teaching the skills Interactive Practice Tasks:
(listening, speaking, Communication: Presentation of
reading, writing) speaking and listening Communication
Comprehension: Activities for Children
reading and listening
3 Feb 2009 Language awareness: Writing and Spelling Practice Tasks:
Working with English The Practice of ELT
letters, sounds, words DVD

4 Feb 2009 Inductive Grammar Stories, plays, songs Practice Tasks:

and Games and rhymes Lesson teaching
9 Feb 2009 Making Simple Projects with YL Practice Tasks:
Resources Lesson teaching
(flashcards, posters,
friezes)
10 Feb Evaluation Techniques Sociocultural Themes Practice Tasks:
2009 Lesson teaching
11 Feb Learning Strategies Very Young Learners Practice Tasks:
2009 Lesson teaching
12-20 Feb Teaching Practice Teaching Practice Teaching Practice
2009 Bosko Djuricic Goran Ostojic Penguin Language
Primary School Primary School School