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Teaching English in the 1º Ciclo

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     Teaching 8 - 10 year-olds
        
What are the children of this age like?   We will look at some of the chief  characteristics, according to theorists and teachers, of children aged 8-10.

     Classroom Routines
        
The young learners' classroom requires very good learning habits and routines.       
            This is a practical session where we analyse good practice in the 8-10  year-old classroom.

       The 1º Ciclo Programme
         
A practical look at the programme and how it may be applied in the classroom.

       Approaches and Methods I
         
An overview of some of the main methodologies for teaching children of these ages e.g. Task-based Learning etc. and some practical ideas.

              

 

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   Approaches and Methods II 
        
More methodologies and practical ideas to use with 1º Ciclo language  learners.  

     Language Awareness and Skills
        
How should language and skills be taught to 8-10 year-olds?   We will look at practical ideas abd suggestions based on the 1º Ciclo programme.

     Activities and Materials
        
An overview of some of the most useful resources that can aid teachers in the 1º Ciclo programme.

      Learning Styles
         
Children of this age are still learning to learn: how can we use learning  style categories and multiple-intelligences theory to help us train them to become better learners.