Course Pro Forma

Program Ijazah Sarjana Muda Perguruan Dengan Kepujian

Course Title Course Code Credit Contact Hours Pre-requisite Year Semester Learning Outcomes

Childrens Literature Sastera Kanak-Kanak LGA3101 3(3+0) 45 hours Nil One One/Two 1. Demonstrate an understanding of childrens literature (1.1) 2. Identify and evaluate the different literary genres suitable for the primary English classroom (2.4) 3. Examine and discuss intercultural differences and similarities in childrens literature (3.6) 4. Design different teaching activities based on the pedagogical principles of teaching young learners (2.3) 5. Demonstrate an awareness of the use of childrens literature as bibliotherapy (7.3)

Synopsis

This course focuses on the Introduction to childrens literature, pedagogical principles of teaching young learners, elements of childrens literature, selection criteria of texts for young learners, multicultural literature, exploring and exploiting stories, poetry and drama in the primary ESL classroom, childrens literature in the Malaysian primary ESL curriculum and bibliotherapy. Kursus ini memfokus kepada pengenalan terhadap sastera kanak-kanak, prinsip-prinsip pedagogi pengajaran kanak-kanak, elemen-elemen sastera kanak-kanak, kriteria pemilihan teks untuk kanak-kanak, sastera pelbagai budaya kanak-kanak, meneroka dan mengeksploitasi cerita, puisi dan drama dalam pengajaran Bahasa Inggeris sebagai bahasa kedua di sekolah rendah, sastera kanak-kanak dalam kurikulum bahasa Inggeris sebagai bahasa kedua di sekolah rendah di Malaysia dan biblioterapi.

Topic
1

Content
Introduction to childrens literature Defining childrens literature Exploring different genres in childrens literature Experiencing literature as a transactional process Personal and academic value of literature to children Pedagogical principles of teaching young learners Factors that influence learning of young learners Factors that motivate/demotivate young learners Elements of childrens literature plot characters setting theme style Selection criteria of texts for young learners language level and potential visual features interest cultural content / suitability moral values Multicultural Literature Examining diversity through literature Types of multicultural literature Issues in childrens literature Exploring and exploiting stories in the primary ESL classroom Traditional literature Realistic fiction Fantasy Non fiction Picture Books Teaching Strategies

Hours
3

8 6

Topic
7

Content
Exploring and exploiting poetry in the primary ESL classroom Types of poetry Forms of poetry Teaching Strategies Exploring and exploiting drama in the primary ESL classroom Creating and adapting stories/poetry into a drama script Teaching Strategies

Hours
4

Bibliotherapy: Using Literature to Heal Benefits of bibliotherapy Developmental Appropriateness Choice of books Strategies for presentation Addressing childrens concerns Childrens literature in the Malaysian primary English Language curriculum (Year 1 Year 6) Examine the literature content of the curriculum Analyse the literature component of the curriculum Identify literary sources for children TOTAL

10

45

Assessment

Coursework Final Examination

50% 50%

Main References

Cox, C. (2008). Teaching Language Arts: A student-centered Classroom, (6th ed). USA: Allyn & Bacon. Huck, C.S., Hepler, S. & Hickman, J. (2003). Childrens Literature in the elementary school (8th ed). USA: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc. Norton, D.E. (2006). Through the eyes of a child: An introduction to childrens literature (7th ed). New York: Macmillan Publishing Company. Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia. (2003). Huraian Sukatan Pelajaran Bahasa Inggeris Tahun 1. Kuala Lumpur: DBP. Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia. (2003). Huraian Sukatan Pelajaran Bahasa Inggeris Tahun 2. Kuala Lumpur: DBP. Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia. (2003). Huraian Sukatan Pelajaran Bahasa Inggeris Tahun 3. Kuala Lumpur: DBP. Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia. (2003). Huraian Sukatan Pelajaran Bahasa Inggeris Tahun 4. Kuala Lumpur: DBP. Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia. (2003). Huraian Sukatan Pelajaran Bahasa Inggeris Tahun 5. Kuala Lumpur: DBP. Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia. (2003). Huraian Sukatan Pelajaran Bahasa Inggeris Tahun 6. Kuala Lumpur: DBP. Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia. (2003). Kurikulum Bersepadu Sekolah Rendah (KBSR) Bahasa Inggeris. Kuala Lumpur: DBP.

Additional References

Anderson, N.A. (2002). Elementary childrens literature: the basics for teachers and parents (2nd ed). USA: Pearson Education, Inc. Duncan, D. (2009). Teaching childrens literature: Making stories work in the classroom. Routledge: UK. Gamble, N. & Yates, S. (2003). Exploring childrens literature: Teaching the language and reading of fiction. London: Paul Chapman Publishing. Hillman, J. (2003). Discovering childrens literature (3rd ed). USA: Prentice Hall Inc. Mitchell, D., Waterbury, P. & Casement, R. (2003). Childrens literature: An invitation to the world. USA: Pearson Education Inc. Sawyer, W. E. (2004). Growing up with Literature (4th ed) .Canada Thomson. Showalter, E. (2002). Teaching literature. Oxford: Blakewell Publishing. Temple, C., Martinez, M., Yokota, J. & Naylor, A. (2002). Childrens books in childrens hands: An introduction to their literature (2nd ed). USA: Allyn & Bacon.