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Question 1

Describe the role of motivation for young language learners

Answer 1

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Why should they be motivated?
Motivated learners are more likely to actively participate in classroom activities, engage with new material, and practice their language skills outside of formal lessons.

Intrinsic motivation: arises from internal desires, such as the enjoyment of learning a new language, curiosity about other cultures, or personal goals. This type of motivation often leads to deeper and more sustained learning.

Extrinsic motivation: comes from external rewards, such as praise, good grades, or tangible incentives. While it can be effective in the short term, fostering intrinsic motivation is key to long-term language acquisition.

Young learners are often motivated by social interaction. Group activities, pair work, and opportunities to use the language in authentic communicative contexts (e.g., speaking with peers or performing skits) can strengthen their desire to learn.

What can i do?
1. Establish a classroom atmosphere that is supportive, enjoyable, and welcoming. A pleasant environment can make learning more engaging for students.Also promote a culture where students work together and support each other. This fosters a sense of shared achievement.

2. Plan activities that are interesting, stimulating, and suited to students’ levels and interests. Vocabulary learning, for example, has been identified as motivating by young learners.
3. Help students understand the value of learning English and set achievable goals. Talking about the practical uses of English for their future can also boost motivation over time.
4. Encourage students to believe in their abilities and provide tasks that promote success. This helps them stay engaged and feel capable in their learning journey.
5. Turn evaluations and feedback into positive experiences. When students face setbacks, guide them to reflect constructively, learn from their mistakes, and maintain a growth mindset.
6. Let students be involved in planning lessons and topics to cater to their interests. Incorporate tasks where students share their hobbies, favorite music, or games in English, or even teach their classmates new vocabulary

3p svar:
Motivation is crucial for a successful learning environment. A key element in maintaining student motivation is establishing a classroom atmosphere that is supportive, enjoyable, and welcoming. A pleasant environment encourages engagement and allows students to feel comfortable participating and learning. Promoting a culture of collaboration where students support one another is equally important, as it fosters a sense of shared achievement.

To keep students motivated, I would plan activities that are not only stimulating and interesting but also tailored to their levels and interests. For example, many young learners find vocabulary learning motivating, so I could design activities like word games or creative projects that involve using newly learned vocabulary. By aligning tasks with students’ interests, I can make the learning experience more meaningful and enjoyable.

It is also important to help students see the value of learning English by discussing its practical uses for their future. Setting achievable goals and celebrating milestones can further motivate them by showing clear progress. For instance, I could encourage students to imagine scenarios where their English skills might benefit them, like traveling or engaging with international media.

Additionally, I aim to help students believe in their abilities by providing tasks that promote success and gradually increasing their complexity. This approach allows students to build confidence and stay engaged in their learning journey. Finally, evaluations and feedback should always be framed as positive opportunities for growth. When setbacks occur, I would guide students to reflect on what went wrong, learn from their mistakes, and adopt a growth mindset. In my future classroom, maintaining a motivating environment will be a central focus through these strategies.

Question 2

What should be assessed and why in the English classroom?

Answer 2

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1a. What to Assess:

Reading Skills: Ability to comprehend texts, identify main ideas, infer meaning, and recognize literary devices.

Writing Skills: Grammar, vocabulary usage, sentence structure, creativity, coherence, and organization.

Listening Skills: Ability to follow spoken English, understand context, and respond appropriately.

Speaking Skills: Pronunciation, fluency, accuracy, confidence, and clarity of expression.

1b: Why:

• Understanding proficiency levels helps tailor lessons to address gaps and extend advanced learners.

Strengthens essential communication skills, which are critical for academic success and real-world interaction.

2a: What to Assess:Vocabulary and Grammar

Vocabulary Knowledge: Recognizing and using a range of everyday words, as well as academic or subject-specific terms.

Grammar Competence: Understanding basic sentence structures, verb tenses, articles, prepositions, and word order.

2b: Why:
Understanding basic vocabulary and grammar is essential for building confidence in speaking, writing, and comprehension.

3a: What to Assess: Writing Process

Creative Expression: Ability to write short stories, reports, letters, or personal reflections.

3b: Why:
Fosters self-expression and the ability to communicate ideas clearly.

4a:What to Assess: Familiarity with English-language culture:

• Awareness of English-speaking countries, holidays, traditions, and historical events.
• Literary Engagement: Interest and understanding of literature from various genres.

4b: Why:
- Encourages global awareness and connects English language learning with real-world cultural contexts.

• Promotes an understanding of literature, which is important for students’ overall language development.

5a: What to Assess:Interests and motivation:

• Preferred Learning Activities: Understanding what excites students—whether it’s reading, storytelling, games, or discussions.
• Engagement outside of School (extramural english): Interest in using English in other contexts (e.g., watching movies, reading books, playing games).

5b: Why:

• Understanding what motivates students helps in designing lessons that are engaging and relevant.
• Students in Sweden are often exposed to English outside of school, and this should be leveraged for their learning.

6a: What to Assess: Analytical Skills.
Essential for success in future academic subjects that require reading and analysis in English.

6b: Why:
Essential for success in future academic subjects that require reading and analysis in English.

Question 3

What does it mean to provide pupils with authentic input and why does it matter?

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Answer 3

What does it mean:
Authentic input refers to real world contexts - meaning language that isn’t easily encountered in school textbooks. This could for example be through hearing actual dialogues between to native speakers or reading a text written for another native speaker.

Why it matters:
This exposes them to sentence structures, idiomatic expressions, slang, and cultural nuances, which might be missing in textbook language. This helps learners develop an understanding of different cultures and the social context in which language is used.

Authentic materials can be more interesting and relatable, helping to capture pupils ‘ attention and motivation.

Practicing with authentic input prepares students to process language as it is naturally delivered.

The syllabus LGR22 highlights the importance of understanding cultures where English is spoken and reflecting on how cultural aspects influence communication. Using authentic materials (e.g., songs, films) introduces students to cultural norms, traditions(…) from English-speaking countries, fulfilling this component.

Question 4

Give examples of aesthetic learning processes suitable for the EFL classroom and discuss their importance from a language learning perspective.

Answer 4

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Activities: Painting
- Drawing or painting scenes inspired by a story or poem.
- Designing posters or visual presentations around a theme (e.g., environment, travel).

Benefits:
- Reinforces vocabulary and comprehension related to visual descriptions.
- Engages visual learners and fosters creativity.
- Encourages collaboration in group projects.

Activities: Songs
- Singing songs with repetitive structures (e.g., folk songs or pop songs).
- Analyzing song lyrics for vocabulary, idioms (ordspråk), or cultural references.
Benefits:
- Enhances memory retention of vocabulary and grammar structures, by creating a memorable learning experience.

Question 5

T.2. F4.
Discuss the relation between fluency and accuracy for young language learners.

Answer 5

Both fluency and accuracy contribute to effective communication but emphasize different dimensions of language use.

Fluency refers to the ability to use language smoothly and naturally in real-time communication. The emphasis is on expressing ideas and engaging in conversation, even if errors occur.
According to the text, purposeful interaction encourages learners to use language to express opinions, share experiences, and build knowledge. These activities prioritize communication over perfection, which is essential for developing fluency.

Accuracy on the other hand involves using correct grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. It often requires deliberate practice and reflection. Accuracy is developed through attention to the quality of language and through diverse, well-designed learning tasks.

Younger learners tend to prioritize fluency as they build confidence and a natural flow in the language. Overemphasizing accuracy at early stages might inhibit their willingness to take risks and express themselves.
Balancing fluency and accuracy simultaneously can be challenging. For example, focusing too much on grammatical correctness might disrupt the flow of speech. Becaouse language learners benefit from environments where making mistakes is seen as part of the learning process. Correcting every error during fluency-focused tasks might discourage them from speaking freely.

A range of tasks allows learners to develop both fluency and accuracy. For example, reflective group acitivties where the pupils solve problems related to grammar. The pupils first fill in the their answers, and then discuss their choices.

Question 6

T.1 F12 (2x) How can formative- and summative assessment be used to support both teachers and pupils?

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Answer 6

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Formative feedback
Examples: Quizzes or exit tickets to check understanding.

For the teacher:
1. Identify Learning Needs: Helps teachers identify areas where students are struggling and adjust their teaching strategies accordingly.

2. Immediate Feedback: Provides real-time data that can inform lesson pacing and content focus.
3. Personalized Instruction: Enables differentiation based on individual student needs, ensuring targeted support.
4. Refinement of Teaching Practices: Offers insight into the effectiveness of teaching methods and materials.

Formative feedback
For the pupil:
1. Builds Confidence: Reduces anxiety by breaking learning into smaller, manageable steps with opportunities to improve.

2. Supports Metacognition: Helps students reflect on their learning, recognize strengths and weaknesses, and develop self-regulation skills.
3. Encourages a Growth Mindset: Reinforces that learning is a process and fosters resilience through, small, constant improvement.

Summative feedback:
Examples: Final exams or presentations.

For the teacher:
Evaluate Effectiveness: Measures whether teaching goals and curriculum standards were met.

Guides future instruction and curriculum adjustments based on patterns of success or gaps.

For Pupils:
Recognizes Achievement: Validates and celebrates the effort and skills mastered.

Encourages Motivation: Offers a clear endpoint for students to work toward, fostering goal-setting and perseverance.

Prepares for Future Challenges: Simulates real-world testing environments, building resilience and readiness for higher-stakes assessments.

Question 7

T.2. F1. How can you stimulate pupils´ language production?

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Answer 7

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1. Positive Reinforcement:
- Praise students for their efforts, regardless of mistakes, to build their confidence.

2. Normalize Errors:
   Teach students that making mistakes is part of the learning process and focus on communication rather than perfection.
3. Pair and Group Work:
   Use pair or small group activities to practice speaking, if done right it can lower anxiety levels. Also smaller groups allow students to practice in a less intimidating settings.
   In this group work, pupils can play games, which engage them in a fun way .
4. Practice meaning focused input(4 strands).
   Expose pupils to authentic language in reading and listening. This broadens the vocabulary and understanding sentencing.