Course Content
Asian College of Teachers

The course constitutes the essential components of learning theories and approaches and the practical applicability of the same for pertaining to young learners. The course follows a modular structure to keep methodologies simple and practical. There is pre-course essential reading which the participant must complete as part of self study considering the course leans more on the practical and practice-oriented skills in the classroom. The details of modules are given as under:

Module 1

• The Learning Process
• Characteristics of Young learners
• Health, Exercise and Safety Issues
• How Young Learners Learn
• Perspectives in Learning
• Developmental Stages in Learning

Module 2

• Learning Styles
• Multiple Intelligences
• Creativity and Young Learners
• Use of Technology in Teaching Young Learners

Module 3

• Learning Objectives and Lesson Planning
• Unit Organizers
• Designing Learning Environments and Learning Materials

Module 4

• Managing Learning Environments
• Managing Learning Resources and Materials
• Creating Learning Opportunities

Module 5

• Young Learners with Special Needs
• Differentiated Learning

Module 6

• Language Development in Young Learners
• Literacy, Numeracy and ICT Skill Development in Young Learners
• Music and Movement

Module 7

• Principles of Effective Teaching
• Assessment and Evaluation
• Action Research
• The Reflective Practitioner

Module 8

• Awareness of Policies and Guidelines in managing Young Learners