Primary Methodology & Language
This two week course is aimed at non-native English teachers, teacher trainers and inspectors in the Primary Sector (children aged 6-11).
The course enables participants to:
- Gain confidence in using the English language.
- Reflect critically on current language teaching methodology.
- Share ideas and develop as teachers.
- Extend their awareness of the principles and practice of teaching to young learners.
- Evaluate and explore materials and resources for younger learners.
Methodology
Each session employs current language teaching methodology to reflect participants' classroom practice. Each session contains language instruction and pedagogic practice. Participants work with all four skills with particular emphasis on speaking and listening.
Course Details
The content of each course will vary according to the particular needs, teaching context and interests of the group. However, there are standard components that will be taught throughout the course. These are: ELT methodology, language analysis, language input, a visit to a UK primary school (for courses taking place during term time only), projects and research followed by presentation.
| Course Summary | |
|---|---|
| Course code | PML |
| Available in | Oxford |
| Start dates | See Fees & Dates |
| Course duration | 2 weeks |
| Lessons per week | 25 |
| Lesson duration | 50 minutes |
Sample Timetable
Please note that this is the outline of a typical course. Some units may alter in content.
Week 1
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00-10:15 | Orientation | School visit NB: school visits only take place on courses taking place in term time |
Using authentic materials | A cultural calendar | Friendly phrasal |
| 10:45-12:00 | Designing projects | Phonology | Receptive skills | Phonology | |
| 12:20-13:15 | Speaking & listening | Speaking & listening | Speaking & listening | Speaking & listening | Speaking & listening |
| 14:15-16:30 | Social programme with tutor | Social programme with tutor |
Week 2
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00-10:15 | The lexical approach | Minimal resources | Music and song in the classroom | Story telling | Presentation of projects |
| 10:45-12:00 | Vocabulary task types | Story telling & drama. Readers & literature |
Nursery rhymes & phonology | Teaching with the internet | Games for learning |
| 12:20-13:15 | Speaking & listening | Speaking & listening | Speaking & listening | Speaking & listening | Speaking & listening |
| 14:15-16:30 | Social programme with tutor | Social programme with tutor |