TABLE 3: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION ON EACH COURSE/MODULE
1. Name of Course/Module English Language Teaching Methodology For Young Learners Metodologi Pengajaran Bahasa Inggeris untuk Sekolah Rendah 2. Course Code ELE3043E 3. Name(s) of academic staff PN. SARAH ABD WAHAB SHAHRANI DR NIL FARAKH SULAIMAN PN. HJH NORZALIMAH MOHD KASIM PN. CHNG BEE EE 4. Rationale for the inclusion of the course/module in the programme This elective course is relevant to student teachers as it provides the suitable pedagogical content knowledge for them to carry out teaching and learning activities effectively.
5. Semester and Year offered Semester 6, Year 3 6. Total Student Learning Time (SLT) Face to Face Non Face To Face Total Guided and Independent Learning L = Lecture T = Tutorial P = Practical A = Assessment L T P A 60
120
20 10 30 0 7. Credit Value 3 8. Prerequisite (if any) ELE3033E 9. Learning Objectives Student is able to: 1. have an understanding of the curriculum, syllabus and lesson planning 2. demonstrate a sound understanding of the principles and practice of second language teaching and learning 10. Course Learning Outcomes (CLO) 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of lesson planning 2. Design test items to test language skills. 3. Use literary texts to plan and design appropriate activities. 4. Write lesson plans integrating language skills and language content. 5. Teach and manage English language teaching and learning in simulated primary classroom situations.
11. Teaching-learning and assessment strategy Teaching-learning strategy: 1. Lecture input 2. Tutorial activities group work, discussions, presentations, online tasks 3. Formative assessment oral and written quizzes
Assessment strategy: 1. Continuous assessment is carried out to ensure the students have attained and achieved the expected level of the prescribed course learning outcomes. The set coursework comprises a lesson plan, micro-teaching and reflection is 100%.
12. Synopsis
This course focuses on the topics of lesson planning, testing and evaluation, the teaching and assessing of listening and speaking skills, the teaching and assessing of reading skills, the teaching and assessing of writing skills, the teaching and assessing of vocabulary, spelling and dictation, the teaching and assessing of literature for primary schools, the teaching and assessing of grammar, integration of language skills and language content.
Kursus ini memberi fokus kepada perancangan pengajaran dan pembelajaran, peperiksaan dan penilaian, pengajaran, pengujian dan penilaian kemahiran mendengar dan bertutur, membaca, pengajaran, pengujian dan penilaian kemahiran menulis, tatabahasa dan ejaan, kesusasteraan sekolah rendah, integrasi kemahiran dan isi kandungan. (Berkuat Kuasa Mulai Jun 2014) 2 13. Mode of Delivery Lecture and tutorial 14. Assessment Methods and Types Coursework: 100% Lesson Planning Micro-teaching Reflection on micro-teaching
15 Content outline of the course/module and the SLT per topic F a c e - t o - f a c e
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1. Theory Lesson Planning Principles of Lesson Planning - Identifying target group - Integration of language skills - Selection of language content Educational Emphasis - Infusion of Thinking Skills, IT Skills, Moral Values, Multiple Intelligence, Learning how to Learn and Future Studies Format of Lesson Plan - Learning outcomes - Stages of a lesson set induction development closure/follow up activities 4 2 4 10 2. Testing and Evaluation Principles of language testing and evaluation - Purpose of testing - Criteria of a good test Types of tests Test Specifications 2 1 2 5 3. The Teaching and Assessing of Listening and Speaking Skills Principles of teaching listening and speaking Types of listening and speaking activities Integrated activities Remedial teaching and enrichment activities Assessing listening and speaking 2 6 1 2 11 4. The Teaching and Assessing of Reading Skills Principles of teaching reading Reading readiness (First Steps) Stages in a reading lesson Strategies in teaching reading Integrated activities Remedial teaching and enrichment activities Assessing reading
2 4 1 2 9 (Berkuat Kuasa Mulai Jun 2014) 3 5. The Teaching and Assessing of Writing Skills Principles of teaching writing Writing readiness (First Steps) Stages in a writing lesson Strategies in teaching writing Integrated activities Remedial teaching and enrichment activities Assessing writing 2 4 1 2 9 6. The Teaching and Assessing of Vocabulary, Spelling and Dictation Purpose of teaching vocabulary, spelling and dictation Techniques and activities for teaching vocabulary, spelling and dictation. Remedial teaching and enrichment activities Assessing vocabulary, spelling and dictation 2 1 2 5 7. The Teaching and Assessing of Literature for Primary Schools Purpose of using literature in the language classroom Designing activities based on literary texts Assessing literature 2 2 1 2 7 8. The Teaching of Grammar Approaches in teaching grammar (overt and covert) Purpose of teaching grammar Techniques and activities for teaching grammar Remedial teaching and enrichment activities Assessing grammar 2 1 2 5 9. Integration of Language Skills and Language Content Purpose of integration Ways of integration 2 1 2 5 10. Micro-teaching 12 12 11. Feedback and Reflection 2 2 Coursework 40 40 Revision for Examination Examinaton Total 20 30 10 20 40 120 16 Main references supporting the course
Brown, H. D. (2007). Teaching by principles: An interactive approach to language pedagogy (3rd ed.). New York: Longman.
Brown, H. D. (2007). Principles of language learning and teaching (5th ed.). Harlow: Pearson Education.
Cox, C. (2008). Teaching language arts: A student-centered classroom (6th ed.). USA: Allyn & Bacon.
Chitravelu, N., Sithamparam, S. & Teh S.C. (2005). ELT methodology: Principles and practice (2nd . ed.). Shah Alam: Fajar Bakti.
Harmer, J. (2007). The practice of English language teaching (4th ed). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. (Berkuat Kuasa Mulai Jun 2014) 4
Additional references supporting the course
Anderson, N. J. (2008). Practical English language teaching Reading. New York: McGraw Hill.
Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia. (2009). Dokumen Standard Kurikulum Sekolah Rendah Bahasa Inggeris Tahun 1, 2, dan 3. Kuala Lumpur: Bahagian Perkembangan Kurikulum, KPM.
Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia. (2011). Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Rendah Bahasa Inggeris SK Tahun Empat. Kuala Lumpur: Bahagian Perkembangan Kurikulum, KPM.
Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia. (2003). Huraian Sukatan Pelajaran Bahasa Inggeris Tahun 5. Kuala Lumpur: DBP.
Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia. (2003). Huraian Sukatan Pelajaran Bahasa Inggeris Tahun 6. Kuala Lumpur: DBP.
Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia. (2003). Kurikulum Bersepadu Sekolah Rendah (KBSR) Bahasa Inggeris. Kuala Lumpur: DBP.
Larivee, B. (2009). Authentic classroom management (3rd ed). New Jersey: Pearson Education.
Nuttal, C. (2005). Teaching reading skills. Oxford: Macmillan.
Reilly, J. & Reilly, V. (2005). Writing with children. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Wong, B. E. (ed.) (2005). Second language acquisition: Selected readings. Petaling Jaya: Sasbadi.
Wright, T. (2005). Classroom management in language education. Hampshire Palgrave: Macmillan. 17 Other additional information None