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PANAMA UNIVERSITY BOCAS DEL TORO REGIONAL UNIVERSITY CENTER FACULTY OF EDUCATION SCIENCES PEDAGOGICAL TRAINING SCHOOL LICENCIATURE IN PRESCHOOL EDUCATION ENGLISH IV FOR INITIAL EDUCATION TEACHER: MARIA ARAUZ

DIGITAL PORTFOLIO STUDENT: JENIFER ABREGO DECEMBER 1st, 2023

EFFECTIVE TECHNIQUES TO TEACH ENGLISH IN THE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM

INTRODUCTION This portfolio is based on six types of effective techniques for teaching English language to preschool students. It also addresses what each technique consists of, some examples of it, and illustrations regarding the techniques.

STORIES A great way to teach English to children is to read stories with illustrations or other clear and colorful visual elements, which will also provide a very pleasant time for everyone.

Example: Start interactively and invite your student to participate with simple questions about the illustrations, such as “Where’s the blue dog?” (“Where is the blue dog”). Through the use of repetition, children become increasingly comfortable and encouraged to tell the parts of the story they already recognize.

SONGS Songs are a very valuable instrument in learning the English language. They allow you to get to know the language and recognize words, in addition to promoting work on intonation, sound and accent.

Example: ❑Old MacDonald had a farm. ❑Five little monkeys. ❑Row, row, row your boat. ❑I can Run.

TOKENS OR CARDS It is a game for brain development and greater learning for the child; These cards contain cartoons of the topic being taught.

For example: The parts of the house, this activity should be done by continually repeating the words so that the child can show interest.

VIDEO Video to learn English are a good strategy so that children can listen carefully and also relate it to what they observe in their daily routine.

At the time of watching the videos, the teacher must make the child interested, through gestures and repetitions of what the video is about, concentrating on the words they want to teach.

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY The use of digital technology, through games, drawings, animations and interactive stories with appropriate vocabulary. These activities can be used to increase willingness to participate and complement a topic seen in class.

For example: • Lingokids • Papumba • Fun English Learning

GAMES Games are a vital technique for teaching English as a foreign language to infants, since games will liven up your classes and ensure that your students leave the classroom wanting to continue learning.

Example of games: ❑Simon says ❑Hangman ❑mix of words

CONCLUSION It should be noted that children learn through gestures and repetitions, since the teacher must perform exercises through imitation, providing the child with fun and motivation.

These strategies encourage the child's creativity and help their cognitive development; Teaching bilingualism through games encourages them to continue studying foreign languages in the future.

¨ Learning English from the preschool stage improves social skills, mental health and increases the chances of a much more prosperous future.¨

By British Council