PROGRAM IJAZAH SARJANA MUDA PERGURUAN (TESL) PENDIDIKAN RENDAH

COURSEWORK


PROGRAMME: PISMP (TESL)

NAME:

COURSE : LGA3013E SEMESTER : 2

DATE SET DATE DUE
TASK 1 : 4 August 2014 TASK 1 : 22 August 2014
TASK 2: 25 August 2014 TASK 2: 12 September 2014
TASK 3: 6 October 2014


LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Demonstrate an understanding of childrens literature (CLO1)
2. Design different teaching activities based on the pedagogical principles of teaching young learners
(CLO2)
3. Identify and examine the different literary genres suitable for the primary English classroom (CLO3)
4. Examine and discuss intercultural differences and similarities in childrens literature (CLO4)
5. Demonstrate an awareness of the use of childrens literature as bibliotherapy (CLO5)


SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students should be able to:
1. Prepare a portfolio of materials based on different literary genres suitable for the primary ESL
classroom.
2. Design different teaching activities based on the different literary genres selected.
3. Explain how childrens literature can be used to addressing the social issues among children.
















COURSEWORK:

TASK 1a (Pair Work) : Portfolio (30%)

Work in pairs and collect samples of materials from various literary genres which can be used with
primary school children.

Your portfolio should consist of

2 poems, 2 stories and 2 short plays.
Prepare 1 teaching-learning activity that you could use with each one of the materials collected.

TASK 1b (Pair Work) : Justification (20%)

Justify your choice of material and teaching-learning activity based on pedagogical principles.
Your justification should not exceed 1000 words.


Outline of the Portfolio:

Selection of materials.
Teaching learning activities related to the selected materials.
Essay: Justification for selection of materials and activities


TASK 2: Written Assignment (30%) 1200 words

Discuss how the use of childrens literature in the primary ESL classroom can help in addressing the
social issues among children.

Relate your discussion to the National Education Philosophy(NEP) and the primary school curriculum.
Your essay should not exceed 1200 words.

This is an individual assessment.
You will need to identify the key points and define them.
You also need to relate your discussion to the NEP and the primary school curriculum.
You need to refer to current research in this area.
Analysis should show evidence of critical thinking and relevant examples should be included.
Your essay should not exceed 1200 words.


A GOOD ASSIGNMENT SHOULD SHOW

1. A clear and critical understanding of the task
2. Originality in presentation
3. Appropriate language use


DETAILED REQUIREMENTS FOR THE WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT

1. Cite the source of the text and any references you used, using the APA format.
2. No duplication of assignments from other coursework is allowed.
3. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited.





4. The cover page should have the following information:
a. Name
b. Index number and ID
c. Class/Group
d. Title of Essay
e. Lecturers name
5. You should adhere to the deadline. Without an approved extension of time, late submissions will be
dealt with severely.


TASK 3: QUIZ (20%)

The quiz will consist of 4 structured questions.



MARKING CRITERIA
The tasks will be marked against the marking criteria set for this coursework.

Prepared by Verified by

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Manoharan Nalliah Caroline Marimuthu
Component Leader IEE
LGA3013E Childrens Literature
PISMP Ambilan Januari 2014
Verified by

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Head of Department