English language learning course

Objectives

1. To understand/ reinforce the different objectives and processes of language learning and the role of technology in this
2. To understand different approaches to early language learning – both first language and second language; and the role of multilingualism in supporting language learning
3. To develop resources using multiple tools - H5P, Open Board, animation applications, and audio visual tools – for language teaching learning
4. To develop course modules that allow the teacher/ student to explore language in all its dimensions – the listening, speaking, reading and writing – using technology, and integrate these with the textbooks for languages
5. To explore new digital tools and applications for language learning - especially for students with special learning needs (visual and auditory impairments)
6. To develop a plan for the language program for the TCOL 3rd phase - through workshops, onsite demonstrations and resource sharing
7. identify resource needs and plan for their creation, revision, curation and publishing

Audience for the program

1. The program is intended for English language teachers in government, aided and unaided schools, including lower primary, higher primary and high schools (grades 1 through 10).
2. The program would be useful for other (Kannada, Hindi etc) language teachers as well, the program aims to develop similar course for teachers of other languages
3. The program would also be useful to teachers teaching Mathematics, Science, Social Science and other subjects through the English medium of instruction.
4. The program can also be used by teacher educators working in the area of language teaching

Course design

The program is conceptualized to consist of short courses. Each course will consist of modules and each module of units. Each unit will consists of a group of lessons, with clearly specified objectives (learning outcomes), intended audience, activities, resources required. It can also have optional/alternative activities and extensions.

A tentative list of courses, modules and units is provided below.

1. Module - Sounds and scripts

Objective

1. Introducing script
2. Introducing the connection between script and sound
3. Combination of sounds and scripts
4. Sensitizing the ear layer to the sound and shapes

Audience

1. 1 year children  Early/ any daily classes
2. Reinforcement for adults

Objective

Introducing to the construction of letters and sound make meaning and form words

Vocabulary building using the knowledge of scripts and sounds

Build fluency in reading

Audience

Language learning resources

Young children

For second language resources to learn vocabulary

Language word list –

with pictures – pictures

with pictures and word

only word – word

pictures  - Advance reading – L1 – L2 -L3 -

3. L2 – Simple stories

Objective

Reading to make meaning

Reading for pleasure

Introducing Grammar Implicit

Audience

Level 2 children