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UNIT EIGHT
TEACHING GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY

A. Description of Course

This course discusses the model and strategies in teaching grammar and

vocabulary. The five main stage for young leaders to increase their vocabulary
inspires some techniques in teaching vocabulary. Some media are needed to

help young learners presenting their new words. Teaching Grammar is related
closely to teaching vocabulary and it should be done in a playful and creative

way.

B. Relevance of Course

The students can reflect to demonstrate the comprehensive knowledge, use
of the theory learning styles and apply the 'real life' context in teaching

material. The students will demonstrate strategies to create a more interactive

and communicative classroom, particularly for young learners of English.

C. Learning Outcomes
The students are able to comprehend the concept of teaching grammar and

vocabulary and implement it in English language classroom.

D. Detail of Material

a. Teaching Vocabulary
When designing a course for young learners, the most central

questions a teacher has to answer include:
1. How much vocabulary do children need?

2. How much vocabulary is manageable for them to learn within a given

time period?
3. How do children learn new words?

4. What vocabulary should be taught and how should it be taught?
When teaching foreign language vocabulary to children, the teacher

needs to keep in mind that young learners are still building on their first

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