MODUL 3. TEACHING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE TO DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS
LESSON 23. Psycho-physiological characteristics of foreign language learners and the process of teaching a foreign language to people of different ages
Introduction Compulsory for English majors
44 hours for practical classes over Year 4, semesters 7 and 8
Aim By the end of the course, students will have explored approaches, methods, and problems related to teaching language learners across different age groups and drawn out practical implications for language teaching.
Objectives Students will
be able to identify the key characteristics of different age groups
examine the commonalities and differences in terms of methods, materials, management, and testing in teaching different age groups
learn how to plan lessons and how to deliver them to a range of target groups
adapt and develop materials with respect to different age groups
Indicative content
Psychological characteristics and language development in learners of different ages
Changing Teacher’s Roles with Different Age Groups
Principles of Working with Different Age Groups
Planning for Different Age Groups
Classroom Management in Different Age Groups
Adults as learners
Games, Music and Storytelling in Teaching Young Learners
Assessing Different Age Groups
Adapting and Developing Materials for Different Age Groups
Approaches to teaching and learning
Task-based practical work
Reading
Discussion
Self study
Internet searches and other means of investigating topics
