Edu 538 Language study 1

1. Edu 538 Language study 1

2. Course description • This course offers an introduction to a socio-cultural and development view of language learning. • It will focus on the language and literary practices essential for development of students as effective composers and comprehends of vernacular language. • It will help students to develop and enhance Vernacular language learning strategies

3. Learning outcome • Distinguish the vowels and consonants of vernacular language • Demonstrate proficiency and appreciation of their language and culture • Apply a variety of developmentally-appropriate strategies to promote vernacular language and literacy learning in children • Discuss and apply the foundations of literacy and help learners achieve appropriate outcomes in areas of listening, speaking, shared reading &writing

4. Cont…. • Apply good criteria for good children’s literature when selecting or making vernacular language books for children of all ages. • Apply language development principles to their planning, teaching and assessing • Design creative language and literacy resources in vernacular language • Design lesson plans, integrate language and literacy into all area of curriculum, play, monitoring and composing traditional stories and chants

5. WEEKL CLASSESS

6. Self directed learning hours

7. content • Week 1: Course introduction • Week 2: Language and Culture • Week 3: Phonemic Awareness • Week 4: Listening and Speaking • Week 5: Story Telling • Week 6: Reading and Comprehending

8. Continued.. • Week 7: Shared Reading & Big Books • Week 8: Mid Semester Break • Week 9: Songs and Rhymes • Week 10: Creative Resources for Vernacular Language Teaching • Week 11: Hand Writing Skills • Week 12: Writing Process

9. Continued… • Week 13: Approaches, Strategies and Activities in Language Teaching • Week 14 & 15: Peer Teaching • Week 16: Study Break • Week 17 and 18: Final Exam

10. ASSESSMENTS 100 %

11. ASSESSMENTS

12. Conclusion