040 YOUNG LEARNERS LINKS AND VIDEOS

These Pre Course Tasks include teacher development workshops and articles on some key areas.

The tasks are designed to provide you with background knowledge and a range of practical ideas in Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL) before you start your YL Extension course.  

Task 1: The SECRET of working with children

View Carol Read’s recent workshop at:

http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/articles/carol-read-secret-working-children

Make brief notes on the ingredients of the SECRET and the practical implications for TEYL. 

Task 2: Three wishes and how to make them come true

Read Carol Read’s article from the Teaching English website:

http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/articles/three-wishes-how-make-them-come-true

Respond to the article by registering on the site and contributing to the online discussion.

Task 3: Background Reading

Read the following articles from the learnenglish website:

           

             http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/articles/stirrers-settlers-primary-classroom

           

              http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/articles/child-a-learner

              http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/articles/child-a-learner-2

Task 4: Background Reading

Read the following texts and highlight the key points throughout.  Make brief notes on the practical implications for TEYLs.