Education of the republic of uzbekistan termiz state university department of english language and literature

Different techniques for teaching young learners

There are different techniques for different age group. However, there are some general guidelines for teaching YL. Some are them include: use English as the language of instruction, use short and direct sentences when speaking to them, speak slowly, give clear demonstrations of the response we require from them and be on eye-level when communicating with them.

The above techniques will be not enough without taking into account

class discipline management. If the most important factors in a classroom

are the teacher’s behaviour and attitude, we also need to think of external problems like: problems at home or seeking attention. Since young learners are very sensitive to unfairness and to peer pressure, the teacher needs to be consistent in class discipline, as well as not to threaten or inflict physical violence. He must not have favourites, or pressurize them

- Their basic concepts are formed. They have very decided views of the world.

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3Scott, W.A & Ytreberg. H.L. (1996). Teaching English to children

- They ask questions all the time.

- They are able to make some decisions about their own learning.

- They have definite views about what they like and do not like doing.

- They have a developed sense of fairness about what happens in the

classroom and begin to question the teacher’s decisions.

- They are able to work with others and learn from others.