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
