Highlights
assimilation & accommodation The YL learner some thoughts … Piaget assimilation & accommodation Vygotsky ZPD – zone of proximal development
The YL learner Bruner language = cognitive development scaffolding = words used to support / assist children to carry out an activity. scaffolding ??
The YL learner… suggest alternatives Scaffolding keep on task / track simplifying manageable steps
spiral curriculum = revisit & build on The YL learner… Bennet & Dunne partial schemata guidance of self discovery + conscious control = internalised knowledge spiral curriculum = revisit & build on
The YL teacher… Planning Routines Pace Variety Setting high expectations
The YL teacher… Execution Manage the space Behaviour management Flexibility Encouragement Consistency Language production – everything is an opportunity
Syllabus possibilities Grammar led Project based Cross-curricular CLIL Topic based What do these terms mean ? Let’s find out & relate back to our schools. In 2/3 CPs unscramble 10 methods / approaches – race to stick up on the board / wall. feedback together Ask CPs to divide the approaches into 2 categories – syllabus & approach/method ( 1 is extra & is integrated) Then look at the syllabus possibilities . Jigsaw reading to unpack the terms – 5 groups & one group reads about 1 – then create 5 new groups to feedback to each other Feedback to clarify any issues / questions
Methods & Approaches possibilities Story-based Task-based TPR (total physical response) Drama based What do we mean by these terms? Let’s find out & relate it back. Focus CPs on the 4 possible approaches Stick up short explanations & Cps go around reading & noting down key information Feedback together & discuss feeling / attitudes towards each in relation to Cps own experience