Full Description
This book offers a comprehensive overview of the latest research and practices in Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL), with a specific focus on the context of Singapore. Drawing on the expertise of seasoned educators, it delves into various approaches to language instruction, shedding light on effective methodologies and practical applications for teachers. It provides insights into the unique challenges and opportunities of teaching English in this multilingual and multicultural context. The book is divided into three parts. Part 1 provides an overview of the English language education system in Singapore. Part 2 discusses key principles and explores various approaches to Teaching English to Young Learners. Lastly, Part 3 focuses on the assessment of Young Learners' English language proficiency, using language curriculum materials to support the curricular enactment and the importance of metacognitive and metalinguistic awareness in teaching the English language. It is relevant for undergraduate and postgraduate ELT students, scholars, and practitioners of English Language Teaching.
Contents
English Language Teaching in Singapore: An overview.- Pedagogical and Digital Transformations: Evolution of the STELLAR Programme.- Teacher Language and Talk in the Primary English Language Classroom: An Observational Study.- Key Considerations in Teaching Reading and Viewing.- What shapes teacher practice?.- Fluency in Focus: Exploring the Importance and Development of Reading Fluency.- Designing Learning Environments to Support Engaged Reading.- Vocabulary Development in Primary Language Education.- Role of grammar teaching for primary schools: Theoretical perspectives.- Vocabulary & Grammar: Teaching practices.
