SUMMARY OF INFORMATION ON EACH COURSE

1. Name of Language Arts in the Primary ESL Classroom

Course/Module Seni Bahasa dalam Bilik Darjah Bahasa Inggeris sebagai Bahasa Kedua di Sekolah Rendah.
2. Course Code TSLB3093

3. Name(s) of academic Hamidah binti Samsudin

staff

4. Rationale for the This course is relevant to student teachers of English as a Second Language as it provides the
inclusion of the content knowledge for them to incorporate Language Arts as a resource for the teaching of ESL.
course/module in the This contributes to the holistic development of the students.
programme

5. Semester and Year Semester 2 Year 2

offered

6. Total Student
Face to Face Non Face To Face Total Guided and Independent Learning
Learning Time (SLT)

L = Lecture L T P A L T P A
T = Tutorial
125
P = Practical
A = Assessment 30 15 - 2.5 30 30 - 17.5

7. Credit Value 3

8. Prerequisite (if any) None

9. Course Learning At the end of this course students will be able to:
Outcomes (CLO) 1. Examine the role and purpose of Language Arts in the primary ESL classroom.(C4, A4,
P2, PLO3, CTPS2)
2. Explain the selection and adaptation criteria of materials/activities and techniques for
young learners from a variety of sources. (C5, A4, P2, PLO4, PLO 5, PLO6, CS3, TS3,
LL1)
3. Elaborate on the multicultural elements in children’s literature and use of bibliotherapy in
addressing issues and concerns among young learners(C5, PLO3, CTPS3)
4. Evaluate the different types of assessment in Language Arts.(C5, A4, P2, PLO3, CTPS3)
5. Design creative activities for the teaching of poetry, prose and drama to young learners
based on the strategies/techniques in Language Arts in groups. (C6, P7 , PLO3, PLO5,
PLO6, CTPS4, TS4, LL2)

LEARNING TAXONOMIES
COGNITIVE PSYCHOMOTOR AFFECTIVE
DOMAIN DOMAIN DOMAIN
Internalizing values
(characterization)
Complex or overt
Guided response
Understanding
Remembering

Organization
Responding
Mechanism

Origination
Adaptation
Perception
Evaluating
Analysing

Receiving
response
Applying

Creating

Valuing
Set

CLO

C C C C C C P P P P P P P A A A A A
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5
1 x x x
2 x x x
3 x
4 x x x
5 x x

10. Transferable Skills: Critical Thinking Skills(CTPS2), Communication Skills(CS3), Teamwork (TS4), Life-long Learning
and Managing Information Skills (LL2)

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11. Teaching-learning Teaching-learning strategy:
and assessment 1. Lecture – input
strategy 2. Tutorial

Assessment strategy:

Programme Learning Outcome Teaching and Learning Types of

(PLO) Strategies Assessment
PLO1 - Knowledge Lecture Written Assignment
Tutorial Examination
Q & A session
PLO3 – Critical, Scientific Tutorial Written Assignment
and Problem Online tasks Examination
solving Skills
PLO4 – Communication Tutorial Presentation
Skills Presentation
PLO5 – Social Skills, Tutorial Presentation (group)
teamwork and Discussion Design Language
responsibility Arts Activities (group)
PLO6 – Life-long learning Online tasks Written Assignment
and Managing Discussion Design Language
Information Skills Presentation Arts Activities (group)

12. Synopsis This course focusses on the Introduction to Language Arts; selection and adaptation criteria of
materials/ activities and techniques for young learners; Strategies / techniques in Language Arts;
Children’s Literature; Bibliotherapy; Types of assessment in Language Arts; Activities to explore
and exploit stories in the primary ESL classroom; Activities to explore and exploit poetry in the
primary ESL classroom; and activities to explore and exploit drama in the primary ESL classroom

Kursus ini berfokuskan pada pengenalan kepada sastera kanak-kanak, prinsip-prinsip pedagogi
pengajaran kanak-kanak, elemen-elemen sastera kanak-kanak, kriteria pemilihan teks untuk
kanak-kanak, sastera kepelbagaian budaya kanak-kanak, dan faedah biblioterapi. Kursus ini juga
memberi peluang untuk menerokai dan mengeksploitasi cerpen , puisi dan drama dalam
pengajaran Bahasa Inggeris sebagai bahasa kedua di sekolah rendah

13. Mode of Delivery Lecture and tutorial

14. Assessment Methods Coursework: 60%

and Types Examination: 40%

Types of assessment Methods of assessment Percentage

Written Examination 40
Coursework Written Assignment 35
Presentation (group) 10
Designing Language Arts Activities (group) 15

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15. Mapping of the
Course Learning PEO PEO PEO PEO PEO PEO
Outcomes to the 1 2 3 4 5 6
Programme
CLO1 X
Educational
Objectives X X X
CLO2

CLO3 X

CLO4 X

CLO5 X X X

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

Knowledgeable (LO1) and possess practical skills (LO2) in the teaching
PEO1
profession in line with the needs of the organisation and clients
Generate solutions to problems (LO3) in the teaching profession through
PEO2
scientific approach (LO3) innovatively, creatively and ethically (LO8).
Communicate(LO4) effectively to uphold Bahasa Melayu as a language of
PEO3
knowledge and strengthen the use of the English language
PEO4 Able to seek and manage relevant information from various sources (LO6)
Demonstrate entrepreneurial and managerial skills (LO7) and realise the
PEO5
needs of life-long learning (LO6) for career development.
Possess values and professionalism (LO8), leadership qualities(LO9),
PEO6
social skills, responsible and able to work as a team (LO5)

Course Learning Outcome (CLO)

Examine the role and purpose of Language Arts in the primary ESL
CLO1
classroom.(C4, A4, P2, PLO3, CTPS2)
Explain the selection and adaptation criteria of materials/ activities and
CLO2 techniques for young learners from a variety of sources. (C5, A4, P2,
PLO4, PLO 5, PLO6, CS3, TS3, LL1)
Elaborate on the multicultural elements in children’s literature and use of
CLO3 bibliotherapy in addressing issues and concerns among young learners
(C5,PLO3, CTPS3)
Evaluate the different types of assessment in Language Arts.(C5, A4, P2,
CLO4
PLO3, CTPS3)
Design creative activities for the teaching of poetry, prose and drama to
CLO5 young learners based on the strategies / techniques in Language Arts in
groups. (C6, P7, PLO3, PLO5, PLO6, CTPS4, TS4, LL2)

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16. Mapping of the
course/module to the PLO1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8 PLO9
Programme Learning
Outcomes CLO1 X
CLO2 X X X
CLO3 X
CLO4 X
CLO5 X X X

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)

Use knowledge about the English language as well as knowledge and
PLO1 understanding of the theories and principles for the teaching and learning of
English as a Second Language
Model the correct and appropriate use of the English language and apply
PLO2 knowledge of pedagogical theories and principles to create learning
experiences according to the level of pupils’ development.
Apply reflective practices, problem-solving skills, scientific skills, research
PLO3 skills and creative and critical thinking skills in the Teaching of English as a
Second Language
Communicate and cooperate effectively with various parties locally and
PLO4
globally
Demonstrate the ability for, and show commitment and responsibility in
PLO5
working as a team
Recognise the need and capacity for continuous personal improvement by
PLO6 accessing and managing relevant information from various sources to
engage in life-long learning
Demonstrate managerial and entrepreneurial skills in responding to current
PLO7
trends and changes in education
Practise values, ethics, morality and professionalism in the teaching
PLO8
profession
Demonstrate responsibility in effective leadership as agent of change in the
PLO9
teaching profession

Course Learning Outcome (CLO)

Examine the role and purpose of Language Arts in the primary ESL
CLO1
classroom.(C4, A4, P2, PLO3, CTPS2)
Explain the selection and adaptation criteria of materials/ activities and
CLO2 techniques for young learners from a variety of sources. (C5, A4, P2,
PLO4, PLO 5, PLO6, CS3, TS3, LL1)
Elaborate on the multicultural elements in children’s literature and use of
CLO3 bibliotherapy in addressing issues and concerns among young learners
(C5,PLO3, CTPS3)
Evaluate the different types of assessment in Language Arts.(C5, A4, P2,
CLO4
PLO3, CTPS3)
Design creative activities for the teaching of poetry, prose and drama to
CLO5 young learners based on the strategies / techniques in Language Arts in
groups. (C6, P7, PLO3, PLO5, PLO6, CTPS4, TS4, LL2)

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17. Content outline of the course/module and the SLT
per topic

face Interaction
Non Face-to-
Face-to-face
Interaction

Assessment

Assessment

Total SLT
Practical

Practical
Lecture

Tutorial

Lecture

Tutorial
1. Introduction to Language Arts
 Definition of Language Arts
 Role and purpose of language arts in the
primary ESL classroom
- intra and inter personal development 2 1 2 2 7
- linguistic development
- aesthetic development
- moral values

2. Selection and adaptation criteria of materials/

activities and techniques for young learners
 Language level and potential
 Visual features
2 1 2 2 7
 Interest
 Cultural content
 Moral values

3. Strategies / techniques in Language Arts

 Songs, poetry, jazz chants
 Stories
 Dramatization
 Visuals 4 2 4 4 14
 Music
 Art / creative works
 Multimedia

4. Children’s Literature
 Definition of Children’s Literature
 Types of Children’s Literature
 Children’s Literature in KSSR
- Poetry 4 2 4 4 14
- Graphic novels
- Drama

5. Bibliotherapy
 Benefits of bibliotherapy
 Multicultural elements
 Developmental appropriateness 2 1 2 2 7
 Choice of books

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 6. Types of assessment in Language Arts
 Portfolio
 Aural-oral assessment
- poetry recital
- choral speaking
-Dramatization
- Jazz chants
- Storytelling
4 2 4 4 14
 Written assessment
- Playscript
- Jazz chants
- Stories
- Poems
- Critical responses
- Reflections
7. Activities to explore and exploit stories in the
primary ESL classroom
4 2 4 4 14

8. Activities to explore and exploit poetry in the

primary ESL classroom 4 2 4 4 14

9. Activities to explore and exploit drama in the

primary ESL classroom
4 2 4 4 14

Coursework 0.5 11.5 12

Practical

Revision 6 6

Examination 2 2
Total
30 15 2.5 30 30 17.5 125

TOTAL FACE TO FACE AND NON-FACE TO FACE Face to face Non face to face
LEARNING TIME
Lecture 30 30

Tutorial 15 30

Written
assignment 7
(1200 words)

Presentation-
group 0.5 1.5
(30 minutes)

Design Language
Arts Activities 3
(group)

Examination 2 6
Total 47.5 77.5
Total SLT 125

Credit 3

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 18. Main references Barone, D. M. (2011). Children's literature in the classroom: Engaging lifelong
readers. New York, NY: The Guildford Press.

Cox, C. (2013). Teaching language arts: A student-centered classroom (7th ed.).

USA: Pearson Publication.

Galda, L., Lawrence, S, S., Liang. L. A., & Cullinan, B.E. (2013). Literature and the
child (8th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
Additional references Duncan, D. (2009). Teaching children’s literature: Making stories work in the
classroom. UK: Routledge.

Gamble, N. & Yates, S. (2008). Exploring children’s literature: Teaching the

language and reading of fiction (2nd ed.). London: Paul Chapman Publishing.

Huck, Charlotte (2001). Children's Literature in the Elementary School, 7th ed. New
York: McGraw-Hill.

Hunt, P. (2006). Children's literature. London: Routledge.

Lazar, G. (2008). Literature and language teaching: A guide for teachers and
trainers. Cambridge: CUP.

Lesnik-Oberstein, Karin (2004). Children's Literature: New Approaches.

Basingstoke: Palgrave.
19. Other additional None
information

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES MATRIX – PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

TSLB3093 LANGUAGE ARTS IN THE PRIMARY ESL CLASSROOM (3 Credits)

PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES Teaching and

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES Learning Assessment
PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO Strategies
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1. Examine the role and purpose of Lecture Written Assignment
Language Arts in the primary ESL Tutorial Examination
X
classroom.(C4, A4, P2, PLO3, Q & A session
CTPS2)
2. Explain the selection and adaptation Tutorial
criteria of materials/activities and Discussion Presentation
techniques for young learners from a X X X Online tasks
variety of sources. (C5, A4, P2,
PLO4, PLO 5, PLO6, CS3, TS3, LL1)
3. Elaborate on the multicultural Tutorial
elements in children’s literature and Presentation Written Assignment
use of bibliotherapy in addressing X Examination
issues and concerns among young
learners (C5,PLO3, CTPS3)
4. Evaluate the different types of Tutorial Examination
assessment in Language Arts.(C5, X Presentation
A4, P2, PLO3, CTPS3)
5. Design creative activities for the Tutorial Design Language
teaching of poetry, prose and drama Discussion Arts Activities
to young learners based on the
X X X
strategies / techniques in Language Examination
Arts in groups. (C6, P7, PLO3, PLO5,
PLO6, CTPS4, TS4, LL2)
Lecture Project Work
Tutorial Designing Language
TOTAL Q & A session Arts Activities
X X X X X
Discussion Presentation
Presentation Examination

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 Online tasks

Panel Members:

No. Name Academic Qualification

1 Rekha Jayantilal B.A. (Hons.) Literature
University Malaya
M.A. in Linguistics for Elt
Lancaster University, UK
Diploma in Education – TESL
University Malaya

2
Amar Shobha Sarna MA (English Language in Literary Studies)
University of Nottingham, UK
B.A. (Hons.) Literature
University of Malaya
Diploma of Education (TESL)
University of Malaya
Certificate in Teacher Training INSET
College of St Mark & St. John, UK

3 Laila Hairani Binti Abdullah M.Ed (Management and Language Teaching)

Sanggura University of Bristol, UK.
B. Ed TESL
Universiti Pertanian Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor
Certificate of Teaching (Credit) (English Studies and Arts Education)
MPSI, Tg. Malim, Perak.

4 Fazlinah Binti Said M.Ed (Curriculum and Instruction)

University of Houston, USA
B. Ed TESL
University of Exeter, UK

5 Hamidah binti Samsudin M Ed Testing & Evaluation

University Malaya
Bachelor of Arts( Hons) English Language & Literature Studies
University Science Malaysia
Certificate of Teaching (English Studies)
Maktab Perguruan Perempuan Melayu

External Consultants:

No. Name Designation University/Division

1 Ass. Prof. Dr Abu Bakar bin Hj Associate Professor Faculty of Education,
Ibrahim Universiti Teknologi Mara

2 Ym Tunku Ireneza Marina binti Assistant Director Curriculum Development Centre,

Tunku Mazlan Kuala Lumpur
3 Hasneeda binti Mohd Sarip Master Trainer (Primary Sk Putrajaya Precinct 16 (2),
Education) Wilayah Persekutuan

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