Course Title
Songs and Poetry for Young Learners Lagu dan Puisi untuk Kanak-kanak
Course Code Credit Contact Hours Pre-requisite Year Semester Learning Outcomes
LGA3102 3(3+0) 45 hours Nil Two One/Two Demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of songs and poetry and their values in the primary ESL classroom (1.1, 1.5) 2. Select and evaluate songs and poetry for use in the primary ESL classroom based on pedagogical principles (3.3, 3.6, 6.3, 6.6) 3. Adapt activities and materials for use in the primary ESL classroom for language and aesthetic development (6.1, 6.2, 7.1) 4. Plan and implement ESL lessons using songs and poetry (8.4, 7.2, 2.4) This course focuses on an overview of childrens literature, songs and poetry for young learners, pedagogical principles of teaching songs and poetry to young learners, purposes of using songs and poetry in the Malaysian primary school, principles of selection and adaptation of songs and poems, activities and materials to encourage aesthetic development through songs and poetry, language development through songs and poetry, planning ESL lessons using songs and poetry, simulated teaching, reflection and feedback.
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Synopsis
Kursus ini bertujuan untuk memupuk kesedaran tentang penggunaan lagu dan puisi di kelas ESL sekolah rendah. Ini berfokus pada jenis lagu dan puisi untuk kanak-kanak, prinsip-prinsip pedagogi pengajaran dan pembelajaran, lagu-lagu dan puisi dalam kurikulum sekolah sekolah rendah Malaysia, pemilihan dan adaptasi lagu dan puisi, untuk meningkatkan nilai estetika lagu dan puisi, perancangan pelajaran menggunakan lagu-lagu dan puisi dan sesi pengajaran simulasi dan refleksi.
Topic
Content 1
Hours
Overview Literature in the Malaysian primary ESL classroom Rationalise the use of songs and poetry with young learners in the primary ESL classroom Songs and poetry for young learners Poetry genres epic poetry narrative poetry dramatic poetry types limerick haiku nursery rhymes Songs genres folk songs lullabies ballad blues pop R&B jazz
Pedagogical principles of teaching songs and poetry to young learners culture content interest values age resources proficiency level Purposes of using songs and poetry in the Malaysian primary school intra and inter personal development linguistic development aesthetic development cultural considerations language learning potentials moral values Linking poetry and songs to dimensions in the Malaysian primary ESL curriculum World of self World of stories World of knowledge Principles of selection and adaptation of songs and poems criteria purpose techniques learner levels cultural considerations Activities and materials to encourage aesthetic development through songs and poetry selecting and creating activities and materials to suit learning outcomes 2
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adapting activities and materials for different levels activities and materials to encourage reader response Language development through songs and poetry select and create activities and materials to suit learning outcomes adapt activities and materials for different levels teach sound system, vocabulary and grammar Planning ESL lessons using songs and poetry write learning outcomes procedures pre-, while-, post- activities devise assessment instruments Simulated teaching Reflection and feedback TOTAL
9 45
Assessment
Coursework Examination
50% 50%
Main References
Cox, C. (2008). Teaching Language Arts: A student-centered Classroom, (6th ed). USA: Allyn & Bacon. Mitchell, Diana. (2003). Childrens Literature: An invitation to the world. New York: Pearson Publication. Showalter, E. (2002). Teaching literature. Oxford: Blakewell Publishing.
Additional References
Anderson, Nancy A. (2002). Elementary childrens literature: The basics for teachers and parents. (Second Edition). Boston: Pearson Education. Gamble, N., Yates, S. (2002). Exploring childrens literature: Teaching the language and reading of fiction. London: Paul Chapman Publishing. Hillman, J. (2003). Discovering childrens literature (3rd ed). USA: Prentice Hall Inc. Norton, D.E. (2006). Through the eyes of a child: An introduction to childrens literature (7th ed). New York: Macmillan Publishing Company Wolf, Shelby, A. (2004). Interpreting literature with children. New York: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.