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YOUNG LEARNERS IN PHYSICAL SIDE
Young
learner and adult learner are a big difference between in teaching, to young learners
and teaching to adult learners because teaching to young learners and adult are
different, the young learner still young to learn the second language and they
don’t have experience about learn second language was compared with adult
learners, so as teacher we must know the characteristics the pupils which will
helps them to learn second language. Based on statement above as a teachers, we
need to identify those characteristics in order to understand them well, so
teachers can decide how to treat them well and apply the appropriate techniques.
Identifying young learners, teachers not only looked for the surface but also
from the outside. Physically, young learner has some unique characteristics
which are different from adult learners.
Generally,
the physic of young learners is dominant. They always walks, jump, runs and
move every time. Physic the children still fresh and strong which make them
can’t stop and tired to do many activity. For example kindergarten pupils in
the classroom, they very active to move around in a class. As the teacher we
use activities that allow the child use his or her energy, we can use
activities such as finger plays and those that use music. Provide activities
such as beanbag tossing, marching and jumping. Avoid activities that require
skill and coordination, such as cutting and putting.
Their
understanding children come through hand, eyes, and ears. They are sensitive
aspect to young learner when they learn of second language so we teach them
with nice method. For example, when the teacher explain a subject, the teacher
use picture, song, to interest attention to the teacher. Teacher can uses
problem solving activities such as riddles, review, and open-ended stories. Use
pictures, flannel cutouts, and other visual materials. Introduce new word and
allow the children make a decision. Discuss the importance of choosing the
right and allow the child to practice making decision with limited choices.
Provide opportunities for reading, writing, singing, hearing stories and role
playing.
Children
perform physical activity in many ways such as coloring, drawing, and writing. In
teach children second language teacher uses method which make them happy and
understanding and we can communicative with them. Engage the child in physical
activities. Use simple games and other activities We can encourage learning
children with. Allow the child to cut and paste, coloring picture, drawing
picture and writing some new word and to put puzzles together. Allow for
independence. Express confidence in the child. Accept and encourage the child’s
efforts. Allow the child to talk and ask
questions. Allow him or her to read simple words and phrases. Use wordstrips
for simple words. Assign simple tasks and responsibilities. Use drawing
activities, true-to-life stories, and visual materials. Vary activities, using
pictures, games, songs, and discussions. Use problem-solving activities such as
riddles and discussion questions. Allow the child to pretend, dramatize, and
use puppets. Laugh with the child. Help
the child learn the value of individual differences. Frequently teach the value and importance of
the family. Give the child an opportunity to share feelings about his or her
family. Give specific praise for
positive behavior. Avoid activities or expressions that might embarrass the child. Model appropriate behavior. Do not be shocked
if the child says something that is untrue or inappropriate.
In short,
understanding about the characteristics of young learners physical is
absolutely necessary for teacher in kindergarten and elementary school. It aims
to build a strong understanding about children’s characteristics in order to
apply an appropriate techniques to teach them better.
Sources:
1. Adapted
from Teaching: No Greater Call, Salt Lake City, Utah: The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1999.
2. Teaching
English to Young Learners: How They Learn and the Pedagogical Implication.pdf,
by: Rojab Siti Rodliyah.
My own experiences
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