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SHATHAN AL-RUMHI. Young Learners

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Should a language be introduced at a young age? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Formal Schooling: 2 schools of thought ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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But: Beliefs regarding language learning at school ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

English as a Lingua Franca ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

The Spread of English: 3 Circles (Kachru, 1982) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],EXPANDING EXPANDING OUTER INNER

Currently: Distinction Blurred ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Native and Non-Native English speakers ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Young Learners of English ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

How Young is Young? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What Knowledge-Base is required for teaching EFL to young learners ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Home Room Teachers Teaching English ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Knowledge on how to teach English to young learners Till recently: Lack of training in EFL teacher education programs (Program component in Beit Berl since 2001) Who has the advantage

Programs for teaching EFL to young learners: Pertinent issues ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Relevance to Israel ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

In-Progress Research: Home Room teachers teaching English in Grade One Headed by Prof. Elana Shohamy, Tel-Aviv University Initiated and Funded by the Israeli Ministry of Education

Pertinent Issues Programs (3 programs are being examined) Teacher’s Knowledge-Base (English teachers vs. home room teachers) Attitudes of the public (high level administrators, principals, parents) Students: achievements, attitudes, self-assessment

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Students’ Research Tools ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Some initial observations ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Comparative Research Study? ,[object Object],[object Object]

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