1. General information
Course:
ELT METHODOLOGY FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Code:
47377
Type:
PRACTICUM-RELATED COURSE
ECTS credits:
6
Degree:
302 - UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Academic year:
2022-23
Center:
102 - FACULTY OF EDUCATION OF CIUDAD REAL
Group(s):
24
Year:
3
Duration:
First semester
Main language:
English
Second language:
Use of additional languages:
English Friendly:
Y
Web site:
Bilingual:
N
Lecturer:
ESTHER LUISA NIETO MORENO DE DIEZMAS
- Group(s):
24
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Facultad de Educación C.Real
FILOLOGÍA MODERNA
3190
esther.nieto@uclm.es
To be determined and published within the three first weeks of the course
2. Pre-Requisites
Students must have passed Foreign Language and its Didactics I and II
3. Justification in the curriculum, relation to other subjects and to the profession
The society of the 21st century demands an education that guarantees competence in at least one foreign language. Two significant measures in this regard are the inclusion of a foreign language in the second cycle of Early Childhood Education, and the inception of bilingual programmes within the framework of European educational policies, which have been steadily supporting multilingualism. The Degree in Early Childhood Education has to respond to these needs, which are also a requirement for getting a better employment. The mention in foreign language addresses the training of Early Childhood Education teachers in two directions: linguistics, with the acquisition and consolidation of linguistic skills at the B2 level, and deepening in the phonetic and grammatical fields; and methodological, through a professionalizing review of the latest trends in language teaching-learning at this educational stage. ELT Methodology for Early Childhood Education is linked to Practicum I and aims to initiate the future teacher in teaching English at this stage within the current educational context, marked by the demands of multilingualism, multiculturalism, European dimension, cooperative work, attention to diversity and the use of new technologies. The UCLM officially recognizes the B2 level for students who take this mention.
4. Degree competences achieved in this course
| Course competences | |
|---|---|
| Code | Description |
| 2.2.II.01. | Critically structure basic approaches to scientific content related to specific needs in Early Childhood Education. |
| 2.2.II.02. | Design and develop intervention programs appropriate to each educational need adapted to Early Childhood Education. |
| 2.2.II.03. | Design, develop, adapt and evaluate educational interventions in the different contexts in which Early Childhood pupils develop: family, educational centers, social and cultural environments. |
| 2.2.II.04. | Recognize diversity as a quality inherent in the human being and establish guidelines for educational intervention taking it into account. |
| 2.2.II.05. | Promote positive values, attitudes and behaviors considering diversity. |
| CB02 | Apply their knowledge to their job or vocation in a professional manner and show that they have the competences to construct and justify arguments and solve problems within their subject area. |
| CB04 | Transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions for both specialist and non-specialist audiences. |
| CG06 | Know the evolution of language in early childhood, know how to identify possible dysfunctions and maintain observation to ensure a proper development. Efficiently address language-learning situations in multicultural and multilingual contexts. Express oneself orally and in writing and master different expression techniques. |
| CT01 | Knowledge of a second foreign language. |
| CT03 | Correct oral and written communication. |
5. Objectives or Learning Outcomes
| Course learning outcomes | |
|---|---|
| Description | |
| Know how to prepare materials and design projects for teaching the foreign language appropriate for the second cycle of Early Childhood Education. | |
| Know how to express and interact fluently and correctly within the parameters required by level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, participating without prior preparation in conversations that deal with daily and specific topics, expressing personal opinions and exchanging information on topics of general, personal or professional interest. | |
| Know how to apply different methodologies and teaching-learning strategies based on the established objectives and the needs of the Early Childhood Education students. | |
| Know how to understand written texts on general and specific facts that deal with sociocultural, literary, methodological or current issues with a satisfactory level. | |
| Use the acquired knowledge to detect and correct possible errors and problems produced in speech and oral comprehension. | |
| Know how to use songs, games, and stories to communicatively and playfully practice the most relevant aspects of the English language in children's classrooms. | |
| Use new technologies to enhance the development of oral skills and as a source of resources for teaching and learning the English language. | |
| Know different strategies, techniques and activities for teaching pronunciation in the Early Childhood Education stage. | |
| Additional outcomes | |
| Not established. |
6. Units / Contents
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Unit 1: Overview of the approaches and methods for Foreign Language Teaching in Early Childhood Education
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Unit 2: Developing oral skills. Discourse competence in the Early Childhood Education classroom: storytelling, limericks, rhymes, songs, chants, games
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Unit 3: The English Curriculum in Early Childhood Education and the European Framework
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Unit 4: Units of work in Early Childhood Education. eTwinning
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Unit 5: ICT in Foreign Language Teaching for Early Childhood Education pupils
7. Activities, Units/Modules and Methodology
| Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
| Project or Topic Presentations [ON-SITE] | Cooperative / Collaborative Learning | 2.2.II.02. CB02 CB04 CT01 CT03 | 0.2 | 5 | Y | Y | Group presentations. Information will be expanded at the beginning of the course on the Virtual Campus | |
| Writing of reports or projects [OFF-SITE] | project-based learning | 2.2.II.03. 2.2.II.04. 2.2.II.05. CB02 CT03 | 1.6 | 40 | Y | Y | Elaboration of the final work: a teaching unit based on a project. Information will be expanded at the beginning of the course on the Virtual Campus. | |
| Final test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | 2.2.II.05. CB04 CG06 CT01 | 0.08 | 2 | Y | Y | Final test. | |
| Other on-site activities [ON-SITE] | 2.2.II.05. CG06 | 1.84 | 46 | Y | N | Presentation of the contents of the agenda through various methods | ||
| Workshops or seminars [ON-SITE] | Workshops and Seminars | 2.2.II.04. CB02 CT01 | 0.28 | 7 | Y | N | Seminars on eTwinning and CLIL | |
| Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | 2.2.II.05. CG06 | 2 | 50 | N | N | Preparation for presentations and tests | |
| Total: | 6 | 150 | ||||||
| Total credits of in-class work: 2.4 | Total class time hours: 60 | |||||||
| Total credits of out of class work: 3.6 | Total hours of out of class work: 90 | |||||||
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
8. Evaluation criteria and Grading System
| Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
| Projects | 20.00% | 20.00% | Creation and presentation of a Teaching Unit |
| Oral presentations assessment | 30.00% | 30.00% | Oral presentations about approaches, methods and other pegadogical applications |
| Final test | 50.00% | 50.00% | Final test with theory and practice |
| Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
According to art. 4 of the UCLM Student Evaluation Regulations, it must be provided to students who cannot regularly attend face-to-face training activities the passing of the subject, having the right (art. 12.2) to be globally graded, in 2 annual calls per subject , an ordinary and an extraordinary one (evaluating 100% of the competences).
Evaluation criteria for the final exam:
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Continuous assessment:The minimum mark to make the mean in any evaluation test is 4 out of 10, but the the mean mark of the subject must be 5 to pass. These three notes will configure the final grade, as described in the observations of the didactic guide of the subject (50% final test, 30% oral presentations, 20% work).
Important notes:
For each grammatical or spelling error in the exam, a certain score may be deducted.
If any student is observed cheating or breaking the rules in any of the tests, they will get "0". -
Non-continuous evaluation:The minimum mark to make the mean in any evaluation test is 4 out of 10, but the the mean mark of the subject must be 5 to pass. These three notes will configure the final grade, as described in the observations of the didactic guide of the subject (50% final test, 30% oral presentations, 20% work).
Important notes:
For each grammatical or spelling error in the exam, a certain score may be deducted.
If any student is observed cheating or breaking the rules in any of the tests, they will get "0".
Specifications for the resit/retake exam:
The minimum mark to make the mean in any evaluation test is 4 out of 10, but the the mean mark of the subject must be 5 to pass. These three notes will configure the final grade, as described in the observations of the didactic guide of the subject (50% final test, 30% oral presentations, 20% work).
Important notes:
For each grammatical or spelling error in the exam, a certain score may be deducted.
If any student is observed cheating or breaking the rules in any of the tests, they will get "0".
Important notes:
For each grammatical or spelling error in the exam, a certain score may be deducted.
If any student is observed cheating or breaking the rules in any of the tests, they will get "0".
Specifications for the second resit / retake exam:
The minimum mark to make the mean in any evaluation test is 4 out of 10, but the the mean mark of the subject must be 5 to pass. These three notes will configure the final grade, as described in the observations of the didactic guide of the subject (50% final test, 30% oral presentations, 20% work).
Important notes:
For each grammatical or spelling error in the exam, a certain score may be deducted.
If any student is observed cheating or breaking the rules in any of the tests, they will get "0".
Important notes:
For each grammatical or spelling error in the exam, a certain score may be deducted.
If any student is observed cheating or breaking the rules in any of the tests, they will get "0".
9. Assignments, course calendar and important dates
| Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
|---|---|
| Hours | hours |
| Unit 1 (de 5): Overview of the approaches and methods for Foreign Language Teaching in Early Childhood Education | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 1 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][project-based learning] | 8 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 9 |
| Group 24: | |
| Initial date: 02-11-2022 | End date: 09-11-2022 |
| Unit 2 (de 5): Developing oral skills. Discourse competence in the Early Childhood Education classroom: storytelling, limericks, rhymes, songs, chants, games | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 1 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][project-based learning] | 8 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 9 |
| Group 24: | |
| Initial date: 10-11-2022 | End date: 17-11-2022 |
| Unit 3 (de 5): The English Curriculum in Early Childhood Education and the European Framework | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 1 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][project-based learning] | 8 |
| Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Workshops and Seminars] | 3 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 10 |
| Group 24: | |
| Initial date: 18-11-2022 | End date: 25-11-2022 |
| Unit 4 (de 5): Units of work in Early Childhood Education. eTwinning | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 1 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][project-based learning] | 8 |
| Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Workshops and Seminars] | 4 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 10 |
| Group 24: | |
| Initial date: 25-11-2022 | End date: 09-12-2022 |
| Unit 5 (de 5): ICT in Foreign Language Teaching for Early Childhood Education pupils | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 1 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][project-based learning] | 8 |
| Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 2 |
| Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Workshops and Seminars] | 1 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 12 |
| Group 24: | |
| Initial date: 10-12-2022 | End date: 22-12-2022 |
| Global activity | |
|---|---|
| Activities | hours |
10. Bibliography and Sources
