Course: English for preschool education

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Course title English for preschool education
Course code UJP/APP
Organizational form of instruction Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kováříková Renata, Mgr.
  • Lingvista4 Barbora, Mgr.
Course content
1. Course information. Differences between natural acquisition vs. structured instruction Importance of exposure, repetition, and context in language learning. Classroom language 2. Immersion and Play-Based Learning 3. Total Physical Response (TPR) & Multisensory Approaches 4. Game-Based Learning 5. Storytelling & Songs as Teaching Tools 6. Using Games and Movement in Language Learning 7. Teaching Vocabulary & Simple Sentence Structures 8. Visuals, Props & Real-Life Objects in Language Teaching 9. Routine-Based Learning 10. Technology-Assisted Learning 11. Final Project & Reflection 12. Final Project & Reflection 13. Evaluation.

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Contact hours - 26 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 30 hours per semester
  • Presentation preparation (report in a foreign language) (10-15) - 10 hours per semester
  • Undergraduate study programme term essay (20-40) - 38 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
identify grammar tenses (present, past, future, perfect)
differentiate affirmative, imperative sentences and questions
differentiate auxiliary verbs
differentiate parts of speech
differentiate sentence elements
Skills
make sentences in present, past, future and perfect tenses
justify the usage of a particular tense
interpret a short text
express one´s opinion
Competences
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
name activities for preschool children
describe different kinds of disabilities in preschool childen
name classroom equipment
name nursery rhymes
Skills
use effectively classroom language
summarize main ideas of specialized texts
plan and describe events
choose appropriate actitivites for preschool children
explain activitiy procedure
Competences
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Seminar
Multimedia supported teaching
Textual studies
Self-study of literature
Students' portfolio
Discussion
Collaborative instruction
Skills
Seminar
Multimedia supported teaching
Self-study of literature
Textual studies
Discussion
Collaborative instruction
Students' portfolio
Competences
Multimedia supported teaching
Seminar
Self-study of literature
Textual studies
Discussion
Collaborative instruction
Students' portfolio
assessment methods
Knowledge
Oral exam
Portfolio
Individual presentation at a seminar
Skills demonstration during practicum
Skills
Oral exam
Skills demonstration during practicum
Portfolio
Individual presentation at a seminar
Competences
Oral exam
Portfolio
Skills demonstration during practicum
Individual presentation at a seminar
Recommended literature
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Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for Pre-school Teachers (19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -