e-training for teachers of very young learners of English

Subproject 03: Training the trainers and teachers to implement the program of learning English

e-training for teachers of very young learnersA set of teacher training materials which are provided through the internet:

● a tool for the on-going training of new teachers,● feedback and a refresher for experienced teachers who decide to teach

children aged 6 - 8 years, ● a source of training materials for School Advisors and A trainers who can

use the content and activities for their own teacher training seminars,● a source of materials and examples of teaching practices for education

researchers, ● a means of informing the parents of First & Second Graders (A & B) on the

practices used in the teaching of English to very young learners.

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Rationale of e-training ● to familiarize trainees with the basic

principles in learning English by First and Second graders (6 - 8 years), and

● to help trainees understand the process required to develop the children’s social literacies through the foreign language so they can implement the teaching practices that are appropriate for the PEAP classes.

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Specific objectives of e-trainingEducational Objectives:● Awareness of:● the way children think and learn,● the way first language learning is related ● to the early development of the ● second language at school,● the role(s) of the teacher of English,

Modification of teaching practices:● adopting practices which motivate children in the classroom and facilitate the

learning of English in a natural and enjoyable manner.

Professional Development Objectives:

reflection development of digital

literacy skills adaptation development of

professional skills

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The phases of the e-training programme2011-2012:● Planning and designing the training materials and their web form.● Preparation of the 5 Thematic Modules by a team of experts in teaching

English to very young learners and in teacher training. ● Digitisation of the training material and posting it on the PEAP portal.

2012-2013:● Planning and development of three additional Thematic Modules.● Improvement and enrichment of the e-training platform.

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The Five Thematic Modules

MODULE I1. TEACHING YOUNG LEARNERS: INTRODUCTION2. CLASS MANAGEMENT3. THE TEACHER’S ROLES

3.1 The Teacher as Manager3.2 The Teacher as Materials Developer

4. MANAGING THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT4.1 The School Principal & Fellow Teachers4.2 Managing & Communicating with Parents4.3 A Child Talks to his/her Parents

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The Five Thematic ModulesMODULE II1. ACTION SONGS & CHANTS The Hows and Whys of Action Songs & ChantsMODULE III1. GAMES & CRAFTS FOR CHILDREN 1.1 Individual, Pair & Group Games

1.2 Creative CraftsMODULE IV1. THEATRE ACTIVITIES AND CLASS EVENTS

1.1 The Pedagogical Rationale1.2 How to Organize Theatre Activities

1.3 Class Events & School Shows

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MODULE V1. STORYTELLING IN THE EFL CLASSROOM 1.1 What is a Story? 1.2 Why use stories in the classroom? 1.3 Some criteria for selecting a Storybook. 1.4 Useful Tips2. STORYTELLING 2.1 BEFORE ACTIVITIES 2.2 WHILE ACTIVITIES

2.3 AFTER ACTIVITIES

The Five Thematic Modules

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The features of the e-training material● Open access.● Modular: evolves in Thematic Modules.● Cohesive: each module relates to the main theme and the modules are

interlinked in a cohesive whole. ● Flexible: trainees can study all Thematic Modules in a serial way or choose

randomly, depending on individual needs.● Interactive: trainees can register their answers (e.g., to a quiz) and receive

feedback. ● Media rich: involves video.● Multimodal: combines sound and image.● Multisensory: activates multiple senses

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How trainees can use e-training The trainees:● can work in their own time and place, designing their individual course of

study,● are informed of the time required to complete each Module,

● can monitor their learning progress through self-assessment exercises and quizzes,

● can elaborate further through suggested references,

● are encouraged to reflect on specific examples from the classroom.

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The role of School Advisors and A Trainers

School Advisors and A Trainers can:● inform teachers regarding the e-training material.● encourage teachers to use it.● use it for the planning of their own teacher training seminars.● enrich topics, depending on developments in education and the needs of

teachers.

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http://rcel.enl.uoa.gr rcel@enl.uoa.gr

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