Universal Design for Learning in Teaching and Learning English as a Foreign Language in Primary Education

Proposal of Teaching Lessona

INTRODUCTION

• Introduce the appropriate methodology : UDL
• Propose its implementation in primary education, especially in teaching and learning English.

THE STRUCTURE OF THIS END-DEGREE-PROJECT

• Introduction
• Theoretical framework
• Objectives
• Methodology
• Proposal of teaching lesson
• Conclusion
• Bibliography
• Annexes

THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

• The importance of Foreign Language and its learning in Primary education
• Children´s foreign language development in Primary education
• Some determining factors

UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING

• Origin: architectural concept
• Some benefits /advantages
• Three principles
• A new teaching-learning approach in learning English as FL

THREE PRINCIPLES

• Multiple means of representation
• Multiple means of expression and action
• Multiple means of engagement

OBJECTIVES

• Reflect on the process of teaching-learning foreign language in primary education
• Describe some relevant methods using in this process.
• Become familiar with some of the basic characteristics of students in this primary age
• Analyze and get to know some significant features

OBJECTIVES

• Introduce and describe UDL as a another method that can be used in teaching-learning English
• Design a didactic unit following UDL approach

METHODOLOGY

• Investigating and consulting about UDL approach on various resources or documents .
• Discussing regarding the approach with some university lecturers and the director of this project.
• Referring to the curriculum of Primary Education, for the importance of English as FL

METHODOLOGY

• Pointing out some theories, significant features that influence students, particularly those in the first cycle of learning a foreign language, and some language teaching methods taken from different authors and books.

METHODOLOGY

• The presentation of UDL and a didactic unit as a teaching proposal following UDL approach.
• Finally, a conclusion.

PROPOSAL OF TEACHING LESSON

• A didactic unit in 5 sessions: LIVING WITH PETS Justification Objectives Assessment (criteria, instruments). Keys of basic competence
• Example:

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Conclusion
In short, this end-final-project is a combination of understanding and knowledge acquired during the period of study at this university, the eagerness to continue learning and discovering different methods of teaching foreign languages, and the interest of providing equally better, flexible and accessible learning materials and environment in the classroom for all students.

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