Module 4.2 Teaching strategies: the Early Years
Teaching approaches for ICPAL–Ability to Learn
Resource 4.6 outlines examples of teaching procedures for the Ability to Learn language. It defines the ‘aspects of language’ and recommends appropriate ‘teaching and learning strategies’ for students with language difficulties in the Early Years.
Professional learning activities
- Locate, gather and interpret resources
Examine ‘Resource 4.6 Examples of teaching procedures: ICPAL–Ability to Learn’. Try to understand its content and its recommended approach. You might like to compare the ‘Aspect of language’ with the ICPAL language framework (Appendix 3) to see where each aspect fits, or compare it with the Standard as expressed in Resource 4.1.3 (Module 4.1).
See
- Resource 4.6 Examples of teaching procedures: ICPAL–Ability to Learn (PDF - 34Kb)
- Appendix 3 ICPAL language framework (PDF - 23Kb)
- Practical classroom-based activity
Print Resource 4.6 and put it in your teaching portfolio. Use it in developing teaching and learning activities that support the development of the Ability to Learn language for a student or students with language difficulties.