Teaching EFL to Young Learners

Moderators of TEFL2YL EVO16

Nellie Deutsch Kalyan Chattopadhyay Charles Goodger

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Week 1: Getting Acquainted

● Discuss theories of teaching and learning English language skills via storytelling and drama

● Discuss storytelling and drama in the YLT classroom ● Consider the benefits and challenges involved in using

storytelling and drama● Create activities that involve storytelling and drama

Week 2: Storytelling & Drama - Nellie Deutsch

● Benefits of games in YL classroom ● Types of games: skills, language ● Games for mixed ability classes● Ideas for the classroom● Classroom management with games

Week 3: Games - Kalyan Chattopadhyay

● What is a language-learning action song? Key properties and benefits

● Teaching new language and vocabulary through action songs● Cross-curricular aspects of action songs● How to integrate action songs into your language course● Writing your own action song modules● Organising school events for parents based on action song

performances

Week 4: Action Songs - Charles Goodger

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Week 5: Showcasing Work

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Moderators of TEFL2YL EVO16

Nellie Deutsch Kalyan Chattopadhyay Charles Goodger