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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

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  be able to identify the key characteristics of different age groups
  
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  examine the commonalities and differences in terms of methods, materials, management, and testing in teaching different age groups
  
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  learn how to plan lessons and how to deliver them to a range of target groups
  
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  adapt and develop materials with respect to different age groups
  

Indicative content

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  Psychological characteristics and language development in learners of different ages
  
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  Changing Teacher’s Roles with Different Age Groups
  
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  Principles of Working with Different Age Groups
  
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  Planning for Different Age Groups
  
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  Classroom Management in Different Age Groups
  
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  Adults as learners
  
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  Games, Music and Storytelling in Teaching Young Learners
  
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  Assessing Different Age Groups
  
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  Adapting and Developing Materials for Different Age Groups
  

Approaches to teaching and learning

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  Task-based practical work
  
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  Reading
  
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  Discussion
  
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  Self study
  
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  Internet searches and other means of investigating topics
  
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  Materials adaptation
  
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  Observation