Program Ijazah Sarjana Muda Perguruan Dengan Kepujian

Course Title Course Code Credit Contact Hours Pre-requisite Year Semester Learning Outcomes Stories for Young Learners Cerita Kanak-kanak LGA3103 3(3+0) 45 hours Nil Two One/Two 1. Classify types of stories [1.5] 2. Determine unique features of the different types of stories [6.1] 3. Apply innovative teaching strategies and devise relevant activities to elicit students responses to stories [6.5] 4. Stage a storytelling performance incorporating appropriate elements/techniques of storytelling [5.6, 8.5] 5. Reflect ones own strengths and weaknesses as a storyteller [7.3] Synopsis This course focuses on an introduction to stories for young learners, an exploration of types of stories, stories and the teaching contexts in the primary English curriculum, selection of stories for young learners, stories in the ESL classroom, craft of storytelling, exploring language through stories, types of assessment and storytelling performance. Kursus ini memberi fokus kepada cerita kanak-kanak sebagai satu media dalam pengajaran dan pembelajaran. Ia memberi tumpuan utama kepada teknik dan kaedah bercerita. Melalui kursus ini, pelajar juga dapat mengenali dan memahami nilai-nilai murni dari bahan bacaan. Pelajar akan dibimbing untuk menguasai kemahiran memilih cerita dan aktiviti yang bersesuaian dengan tahap murid sekolah rendah dan mengaplikasikan aktiviti-aktiviti tersebut untuk pengajaran Bahasa Inggeris.

Topic 1

Contents Importance of stories for young learners Features of childrens stories Character Storyline Time sequence Setting Diction Length Illustration

Exploration of types of stories Modern fantasy Realistic fiction Non-fiction Biography/Autobiography Folk tales (folklore/mythology), fables, legends, parables

Stories and the teaching contexts in the primary English curriculum World of Self World of Stories World of Knowledge Stories and development of personalities The hopes of mankind Forming moral judgments Stimulate mental processes Effect on personality of learners (Refer to the Readers specified by National School Curriculum)

Selection of stories for young learners Appropriate language level Content Visuals Language learning potentials

Stories in the ESL classroom Techniques and strategies exploring - Aesthetic values - Linguistic - Intellectual - Moral/Personality

Topic 6 Craft of storytelling Voice projection Diction Poise Gesture Facial expression Body movement Time Intonation Props

Contents

Exploring Language through Stories Developing fluency and cohesion Reading aloud and understanding Stories and writing Stories and critical thinking

Types of Assessment Portfolio Aural-oral assessment Written assessment

Storytelling Performance Preparation for storytelling Exhibition of story crafts Storytelling Reflection

Assessment

Coursework: 50% Final Exam: 50%

Main References

Cox, C. (2004). Teaching language arts: A student and response- centred classroom. (4th Edition) Massachusetts: Allyn & Bacon Brand, S. & Donato, J. (2001). Storytelling in emergent literacy Fostering multiple intelligences. Albany, NY: Delmar Publishing. Smyth, J. (2005). Storytelling with young children. Watson, ACT: Early Childhood Australia.

Additional References

Collins, R. & Cooper, P. (1997). The power of story: Teaching through storytelling (2nd ed). Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon. Cornett, C. E. (2003). Creating meaning through literature and the Arts: An integration resource for classroom teachers. New Jersey: Pearson Edu. Inc. Hancock, M. R. (2004). A celebration of literature and response: Children, books and teachers in K-8 classrooms. New Jersey: Pearson Edu. Inc. Kimbell-Lopez, K. (1999). Connecting with traditional literature: Using folktales, fables and legends to strengthen students reading and writing. MA: Allyn & Bacon. Wolf, S. A. (2004). Interpreting literature with children. London: Lawrence Erlbaum Assoc. Pubs.