Module 1: Who is the "young learner"?
At the end of the module, you should be able to:
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provide your own definition of ‘young learners’
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describe the developmental stages that learners go through between birth and puberty
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discuss the practical implications of learner characteristics at different developmental stages
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describe challenges and solutions in teaching younger learners
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discuss the pros and cons of the early introduction of a foreign language