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E. The fabric of threads

The following ideas are just a number of different ‘threads’ that regularly
incorporate in classes.

1. Student presentations
2. Student chosen songs

3. Vocabulary review activities

4. Journal writing activities
5. Pronunciation games

6. Plan, Do, Review
Essentially, planning is an art, not a science, but applying systems and

strategies to the process can be very helpful. This allows us to map out in our heads
(and on paper) a learning path for ourselves and the students on our courses that

will make the journey both purposeful and entertaining.

F. Planning for Success in EYL Programs

Pinter (2006) determined some factors can affect the achievement of English for

Young Learners, the important factors are:
1. Effective English for Young Learner (EFY) program models

2. Appropriately trained EYL teachers
3. Culturally appropriate materials

4. Continuity of curriculum between primary and secondary English

Young children learn about the world as they experience it. This means that
their learning is holistic and related to particular events in their lives. Thematic and

project-based approaches are two effective ways to offer children relevant and
hands-on learning experiences.

G. Pedagogy and language policy and planning

Understanding the relationship between language policy and planning and

language pedagogy involves understand how policy relates to planning and how

these in turn relate to pedagogy. Language planning and language policy are two,
interrelated aspects of societal intervention in how languages are used. The

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