Early Foreign Language Learning

Early Language Learning

What you'll learn

Learn about the basic characteristics of the process of an early foreign language learning

To find out about the appropriate way of planning the given process and the method

Master the basic current standards in the early English learning process, their aims, methods and techniques of application;

Understand the relationship between curricula, methods, and teaching materials, student learning predispositions and preferences that are used in the classroom

In order to reach the required aims, to understand and select appropriate teaching materials and equipment and teaching and leading styles

Requirements

to be familiar with basic pedagogical, andragogical or educational concepts

Description

Course ObjectivesThis course provides an overview of the basic methods, objectives and criteria of the early English language learning process. Current pedagogical achievements in regards to application of appropriate didactic tools suitable for children’s ages are also investigated within the course. Besides, this course provides a theoretical framework for making optimal curricula in the process of early foreign language learning, as well as guidelines for practice. Special attention is paid to the importance of education and training of teaching staff in the field of child psychology and pedagogy.Learning Outcomes After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: Learn about the basic characteristics of the process of an early foreign language learning, find out about the appropriate way of planning the given process and the methods and techniques that will be applied and their implementation; Master the basic current standards in the early English learning process, their aims, methods and techniques of application; Understand the relationship between curricula, methods, and teaching materials, student learning predispositions and preferences that are used in the classroom in order to reach the required aims in the early English language learning process, as well as select appropriate textbooks, teaching materials and equipment and teaching and leading styles

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction and Key Terms in Research on Early Foreign Language Learning

Section 2: Key Theories on the Influence of Age on Early Foreign Language Learning

Lecture 2 Jean Piaget's theory

Lecture 3 Lev Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory

Lecture 4 Theory of Jerome Bruner

Section 3: Early Foreign Language Learning

Lecture 5 Sensitive Period

Lecture 6 Critical Period

Lecture 7 Less is More

Lecture 8 Monolingual, Bilingual or Polyglots?

Lecture 9 Plasticity of the Brain and Language

Section 4: Foreign Language Learning in School

Lecture 10 Predispositions and Preferences on Foreign Language in School

Lecture 11 Development of Second Language

Section 5: Effects of the Age of Onset on Foreign Language Learning in School

Lecture 12 Effects of the Age of Onset on Foreign Language Learning in School

Lecture 13 Overall Proficiency and Age

Lecture 14 Factors Related to Curriculum and Instruction

Section 6: Quiz

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