English in Early Childhood

Offered By: British Council via FutureLearn

Course Description

Overview

Discover how to help children learning English as a second language

Explore early childhood development and find out how you can support young children learning English as an additional language.

Syllabus

Courses under this program:
Course 1: English in Early Childhood: Learning Language Through Play
-Explore how children learn and the importance of play in early childhood and the role of play in language development.

Course 2: English in Early Childhood: Context and Communication
-Study the importance of developing language in context and providing meaningful learning experiences that motivate young children.

Course 3: English in Early Childhood: How Happy Children Learn
-Understand how to create enabling environments to nurture children’s wellbeing and support their language development.

Taught by

Sheona Gilmour and Tracey Chapelton

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