Course code

TPL6011.HR

old course code

TPL6011

Course title in Estonian

Emakeel ja lastekirjandus

Course title in English

Mother Tongue and Children`s Literature

ECTS credits

7.0

Assessment form

Examination

lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

Course aims

The course provides knowledge of developing language skills and speech in pre-school age; the principles, methodology and integration of teaching language and speaking skills with other children`s activities.

Brief description of the course

The concepts language and speech. The importance of the mother tongue. Prerequisites for the acquisition of language. Development of vocabulary. Sounds and grammar of language. Coherent speech. Listening and talking. Language ability and understanding strategies. Developing readiness for reading and writing. Speech and communication. Speech and play. Instructional play. Conversation, discussion. Retelling. Stage productions. A child and books. Concept of childrens literature and relevant development phases. Cultural-historical and educational-scientific background of childrens literature. Fairy-tale, artificial fairytales. Childrens poetry. Pictures in childrens books. Selection principles for childrens books. Childrens books as the developer of the childs speech and language.

Learning outcomes in the course

Upon completing the course the student:
Students will be able to create appropriate language environment to develop children's language and speaking skills, master various methodological skills, and select the kind of learning matter that conforms to children`s age

Teacher

lektor Maili Liinev

The course is a prerequisite

Study programmes containing that course

Early Childhood Education (TPALB/14.HR)
Early Childhood Education (TPALB/13.HR)