1. Highlights

2. assimilation & accommodation
The YL learner
some thoughts …
Piaget
assimilation & accommodation
Vygotsky
ZPD – zone of proximal development

3. The YL learner Bruner language = cognitive development scaffolding =
words used to support / assist children to carry out an activity.
scaffolding ??

4. The YL learner… suggest alternatives Scaffolding keep on task / track
simplifying
manageable steps

5. 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

6. The YL teacher… Planning Routines Pace Variety
Setting high expectations

7. The YL teacher… Execution Manage the space Behaviour management
Flexibility
Encouragement
Consistency
Language production – everything is an opportunity

8. 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

9. 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