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.

Objective

 * 1) Introducing script (which is an arbitrary artefact)
 * 2) Introducing the connection between script and sound (which is a second arbitrary item)
 * 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 (useful for second language learning)

Materials (content)

 * 1) Script, the drawing of the letters, the sound associated with the letter is available on TOER - H5P resources, click here
 * 2) Words using the letter, audio of the words, images of the word also available
 * 3) Alternate sources of materials

Activities / processes (pedagogy)
Self learning, can browse through the letters and hear the sounds and register

Activities / processes (assessment)

 * 1) Self assessment - Quiz oneself - identify sound on seeing the letter.
 * 2) Hearing the sound and writing the letter

Listening to sounds and building vocabulary
Audience
 * 1) 1 year children.  Early/ any daily classes. Useful for second language learning)

Materials (content)

 * 1) Simple words, commonly used words - audio of the words, images of the word (no focus on script) to register and build vocabulary - available on TOER - H5P resources, click here
 * 2) Concrete items which are commonly used/accessed/seen
 * 3) Basic verbs
 * 4) Word categories - animals, plants, relationships - See a list in this spreadsheet
 * 5) Simple sentences

Activities / processes (pedagogy)
Self learning, can hear the sounds of the words and register

Activities / processes (assessment)

 * 1) Self assessment - Quiz oneself - identify sound on seeing the letter.
 * 2) Hearing the sound and writing the letter

Variation
For second language learning, for each word, the translation and transliteration of the word can be provided in the first language. This can make acquiring the second language vocabulary easier/quicker. Available on TOER - H5P resources, click here

Objective

 * 1) Deepen knowledge of language by broadening vocabulary, with sentence construction, set of sentences comprising a simple story

Materials

 * 1) Simple short stories as audio clips -  Available on TOER - H5P resources, click here
 * 2) Alternate sources of materials - Pratham story viewer

Activities / processes (pedagogy)
Self learning, can hear the story and understand

Variation
Simple set of visuals that complement the story.

Objective

 * 1) Introducing to the construction of letters and sound make meaning and form words
 * 2) Vocabulary building using the knowledge of scripts and sounds
 * 3) Build fluency in reading

Audience

 * 1) Young children
 * 2) For second language resources to learn vocabulary

Module - Language word list

 * 1) With pictures – pictures
 * 2) With pictures and word
 * 3) Only word – word
 * 4) Pictures  - Advance reading – L1 – L2 -L3 -

Objective

 * 1) Reading to make meaning
 * 2) Reading for pleasure
 * 3) Introducing Grammar Implicit

Audience
Level 2 children