Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies

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EDU200ZA(教育学 / Education 200)
English Teaching in Primary School

Machiko Kobori

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Faculty/Graduate school Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies
Attached documents
Year 2023
Class code A6279
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 木3/Thu.3
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name 市富士‐F306
Grade 2~4
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
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SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
Duplicate Subjects Taken Under Previous Class Title
Category (commenced 2024 onwards)
Category (commenced 2020-2023) 200-level Intermediate Courses(中級)
Category (commenced 2016-2019) 200-level Intermediate Courses
Linguistics and Language Acquisition

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Outline and objectives

This course is for students intending to teach English to young learners as primary pupils. It provides an overview of second language learning (SLL) for such young learners, with reference to primary modern foreign languages (PMFL), in particular, English as a foreign language (EFL) within the global context. Its purpose is to give an insight into a range of SLL theories to primary pupils from psychological, educational and linguistic perspectives. It also explores modern second language (L2) pedagogy for them with consideration to make consistency in L2 education from the primary to secondary levels. It looks at practical issues of their SLL, such as the global movement towards primary L2 education, differences in teaching and assessing primary pupils and other L2 learners at higher levels of education, etc. Students will be encouraged to develop their own perspectives on the teaching of English in primary school.

Goal

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to do the following:
1. Understand the core issues of SLL theories of young learners.
2. Explain different perspectives of the core issues of L2 education in primary school.
3. Examine the connection between the core issues of young learners' SLL and L2 pedagogy in primary school.
4. Utilise the theoretical knowledge of L2 education for young learners to give an insight into cultivating L2 pedagogy in primary school.

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

Will be able to gain “DP 1”, “DP 2”, “DP 3”, and “DP 4”.

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

A presentation, final exam and writing assignment are required for the completion of this course; students are required to choose one of the course topics, make a presentation and submit a writing assignment on it. Submission of the final requirements and feedback will be on the learning management systems (HOPPII, etc.).

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

授業形態/methods of teaching:対面/face to face

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

1[オンライン/online]:Introduction

Introduction

2[対面/face to face]:Rationales of English Teaching in Primary School

Issues in the placement of primary modern foreign languages (PMFL) in the primary curriculum

3[対面/face to face]:SLL of Young Learners (1)

Issues in learning and development

4[対面/face to face]:SLL of Young Learners (2)

Issues in learning languages

5[対面/face to face]:SLL of Young Learners (3)

Issues in teaching four skills: the spoken language

6[対面/face to face]:SLL of Young Learners (4)

Issues in teaching four skills: words

7[対面/face to face]:SLL of Young Learners (5)

Issues in teaching four skills: grammar

8[対面/face to face]:Primary L2 Education (1)

Issues in teaching learning to learn

9[対面/face to face]:Primary L2 Education (2)

Issues in pedagogical approaches for primary pupils

10[対面/face to face]:Primary L2 Education (3)

Issues in assessing primary pupils

11[対面/face to face]:Presentation (1)

Preparation for presentation: checking contents, materials, procedure and performance

12[対面/face to face]:Presentation (2)

Discuss and review (1)

13[対面/face to face]:Presentation (3)

Discuss and review (2)

14[対面/face to face]:Consolidation of English Teaching in Primary School

Final exam and review

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

1. Every week before class, students are required to comprehend the assigned readings and be ready for group discussion on related topics in class.
2. Students are required to complete daily tasks by choosing the related topics of lectures.
3. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.

Textbooks

1. Cameron, L. (2001). Teaching languages to young learners. Cambridge University Press.

References

1. Annamaria Pinter. (2006). Teaching young language learners. Oxford University Press.
2. Coyle, D., Hood, P., & Marsh, D. (2010). CLIL: Content and language integrated learning (1st ed.). Cambridge University Press.
3. Curtain, H. & Dahlberg, A. C. (2005). Languages and children: Making the match. Pearson.
4. Jalongo, M. Young children and picture books. (2004). National Association for the Education of Young Children.
5. Ellis, G., Brewster, J., & Girard, D. (2002). The primary English teacher’s guide. (New). Penguin English Guides.
6. Nikolov, M. (2009). Early learning of modern foreign languages: Process and outcomes. Oxford University Press.
7. VanPatten, B., Smith, M., & Benati, A. (2020). Key questions in second language acquisition. Cambridge UP.
8.『創造的な学びを育む初等英語教育ー時代を超えて生き続ける理論と実践ー』(2022)津田塾大学言語文化研究所早期英語教育研究会(編)朝日出版社.
9. 文部科学省(2017)『小学校学習指導要領(平成 29 年告示)解説外国語活動・外国語編』 開隆堂.

Grading criteria

Evaluation will be based on:
1. Class participation (10%)
2. Presentation (30%)
3. Writing assignment (30%)
4. Final Exam (30%)

Changes following student comments

More frequent and detailed notifications regarding class activities and tasks will be given in order to 1) avoid causing any difficulties in getting access to important information about the course, and 2) allow students to prepare for class discussions, final requirements, etc.

Equipment student needs to prepare

Use a laptop in class, get lecture materials, etc. in HOPPII.

Others

Recommended to complete at least one of the courses presented below:
1. TESOLⅠ
2. Second Language Acquisition
3. Comparative Education
4. Language Education in the Digital Era

Prerequisites

none.