By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- identify young learners’ needs and interests
- discuss current trends and theories on teaching and learning grammar and vocabulary
- explore the principles of teaching and learning listening, speaking, reading and writing skills
- discuss different aspects of managing the classroom
- compare how children of different ages learn
- design activities for young learners
- evaluate the effectiveness of various activities, including storytelling, and teaching ideas designed for young learners
- examine the importance of assessment in learning
- compare different assessment methods
- develop a personal teaching philosophy