Language skills and knowledge, with particular reference to listening, speaking and phonological awareness. Main approaches, techniques and strategies for teaching English in nursery and primary schools. Planning teaching and learning activities. Effective interaction with children in the language classroom. Critical analysis of standardized tests for the assessment of language skills and knowledge.
- Develop language skills and knowledge, with particular reference to listening, speaking and phonological awareness.
- Use the English language effectively in educational interaction with children.
- Know the main approaches, techniques and strategies for teaching English in nursery and primary schools.
- Planning learning and teaching activities to teach language skills and knowledge.
- Critically analyze standardized tests for the assessment of language skills and knowledge.
Prerequisites - Last names M-Z
A level of competence in English of B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is required.
Teaching Methods - Last names M-Z
Interactive lesson, individual, pair and group work, in-person and online practice, planning, presentation and simulation of teaching and learning activities to be delivered in nursery and primary schools.
Further information - Last names M-Z
Further information or requests are provided by contacting Prof. Pierini at the email address luca.pierini@unifi.it
Type of Assessment - Last names M-Z
A pass mark is awarded with a positive result achieved in:
1) progress tests;
2) production of a video tutorial lasting a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 10 minutes in which a previously planned teaching and learning activity to be carried out in a primary or in a nursery school class is presented, is explained step, the materials to be used are shown, etc.
Course program - Last names M-Z
Available on the professor's MOODLE page
Sustainable Development Goals 2030 - Last names M-Z
Good health: ensuring healthy living and promoting well-being for all at all ages. Quality education: Ensure inclusive education for all and promote equitable and quality lifelong learning opportunities.