English language teaching methodology for kindergarten and lower primary school 4100-3SDYDPPIEE

Knowledge: the graduate knows and understands
K_W01 to an in-depth degree chosen facts, theories, institutions, processes,
and phenomena related to the field of studies teaching foreign languages: linguistics, literary studies, pedagogy and education studies, psychology, culture and religion studies, and history and, optionally, those related to the study areas relevant to the teaching of social
studies: politics, administration and public policy studies, social sciences, public communication and media studies, law, which have practical application in teaching foreign languages at the third educational stage and in adult and higher educationthe basic facts, theories, processes and phenomena relating to English language didactics, which have practical application in English language teaching at pre-school and the first and second stages of education
K_W03 the basic terminology covering English language didactics, relevant to English language teaching (P6S_WG Scope and depth),
K_W04 the methods, norms, procedures and standards of practice in institutions related to the teaching of English as a foreign language (P6S_WG Scope and depth)
K_W10 the methodology to perform common tasks, based on education
research; the standards and procedures used in various educational
areas
K_W16 to a significant extent, the forms of social relationships and the forces
and regularities governing them
K_W19 in an orderly manner, principles and ethical standards as well as the
fundamental dilemmas of contemporary civilisation
K_U01 – search, analyse, evaluate, select and use information using a variety of sources and methods
K_U03 evaluate and conduct a critical analysis of the quality of foreign
language teaching and, optionally, the quality of teaching social studies;
diagnose the needs, abilities and potential of every learner, as well as
design and implement individually tailored teaching and educational
programs
K_U05 perform educational tasks using digital tools, methods of remote
communication and various media
K_U06 – assess the suitability of a variety of methods, procedures and best practices, and select and apply the appropriate approach with the goal of accomplishing tasks and solving problems related to teaching English as a foreign language
K_U14 – analyse their own actions and identify possible areas for change in the future
Social competence: the graduate is prepared to
K_K08 – correctly identify and resolve dilemmas associated with the profession
K_K02 – reflect on the level of their skills and knowledge, constantly develop professionally and personally, self-assess their competences, improve their skills, plan their development and training
K_K11 – see the importance of behaving in a professional manner and reflect on the ethical issues raised in the teaching profession

Necessary conditions to pass the course in the first and in the second semester:
- getting a positive mark on a final test,
- getting a positive mark on the assignment connected with the teaching practice,
- timely completion of all the offline and online tasks,
- preparation and active participation in face-to-face meetings (readings, presentations, discussions),
- attendance (no more than 2 absences from the face-to-face meetings are acceptable).
The final mark for this course is a weighted average:
- a mark on the final test (weight 3) (verified learning outcomes: K_W01, K_W03, K_W05, K_K07, K_K09)
- a mark on the assignment connected with the teaching practice (weight 3) (verified learning outcomes: K_W01, K_W03, K_W05, K_U05, K_U08, K_K04, K_K07, K_K09),
- marks on the offline and online tasks (weight 1 or 2 – depending on the type of the task) (verified learning outcomes: K_W01, K_W03, K_W05, K_U01, K_U05, K_U08, K_U25, K_K04, K_K07, K_K09).
Scale (for the final test, online quizzes and tasks):
95-100% - 5
90-94% - 5-
85-89% - 4+
80-84% - 4
75-79% - 4-
70-74% - 3+
65-69% - 3
60-64% - 3-
0-59% - 2
Assessment criteria for the online tasks (they may differ depending on the type of task):
- submitting the assignment on time,
- following instruction,
- completeness,
- clarity, logic, and quality of argument,
- content organization,
- appropriateness, meaningfulness, and relevance of comments and posts (e.g. in commenting other course participants’ opinions and work),- design (e.g. in tasks requiring designing the teaching aids).
Student’s work load necessary to achieve the planned learning outcomes includes:
self-study (reflection, consolidation of knowledge and skills, preparing the project connected with the teaching practice, preparing and uploading assignments to the platform, participation in discussion forums – writing posts

Not applicable

Compulsory:
Cameron, L. (2000). Teaching languages to young learners. Cambridge: CUP.
Pinter, A. (2006). Teaching young language learners. Oxford: OUP.
Szpotowicz, M., & Szulc-Kurpaska, M. (2009). Teaching English to young learners. Warszawa: Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN.
Students are required to read/get acquainted with the materials available on the COME platform and provided by the teacher during face-to-face meetings (e.g. articles, chapters, PowerPoint presentations, video materials).
Optional:
Brewster, J. et al. (2003). The primary English teacher's guide. London: Penguin.
Ellis, G., & Brewster, J. (2003). The storytelling handbook. London: Penguin.
Ioannou-Georgiou, S., & Pavlou, P. (2003). Assessing young learners. Oxford: OUP.
Lewis, G., & Bedson, G. (2017). Games for children. ebook, Oxford: OUP.
Moon, J. (2000). Children learning English. Oxford: Macmillan.
Phillips, S. (2017). Young learners. ebook, Oxford: OUP
Slattery, M., & Willis, J. (2001). English for primary teachers. A handbook of activities & classroom language. Oxford: OUP.
Szpotowicz, M. (2008). Second language learning processes in lower primary children. Warszawa: WUW.