In the following term paper, the benefit of the use of songs to improve oral skills will be researched. The following term paper is divided into theory, didactic implementation, discussion and conclusion. The goal is to research how the use of songs can be beneficiary in the primary classroom and find out how to implement this into the lessons.
According to the Lehrplan (Ministerium für Schule und Weiterbildung des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen, 2008) primary school forms the basis for a lifelong language learning and enables the acquisition of multilingualism. It further develops a student’s ability to act in their worlds of linguistic and cultural diversity and to deal with the diversity of cultures inside and outside their own country. To facilitate these abilities in the best way for students, many different techniques and models are used in school. One of them is the use of songs.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Theory
- Oral skills
- Language acquisition
- Behaviorism
- Task-based learning
- Authentic material
- Songs as authentic material
- Oral skills and songs
- Didactic Implementation of songs to foster oral skills
- Discussion
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The objective of this term paper is to research the benefits of using songs to improve oral skills in the primary classroom, with a focus on how this method can be effectively implemented in lessons.
- The importance of oral skills in language acquisition
- Different theoretical perspectives on language acquisition, including behaviorism, nativism, and interactionism
- The application of task-based learning in the context of language teaching
- The use of authentic materials, including songs, in promoting engagement and motivation in English language learning
- The role of songs as a tool for developing oral skills in young learners
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the topic of the term paper, focusing on the significance of oral skills development in primary school English language learning and the potential benefits of using songs in this process.
- Theory: This chapter explores various theoretical perspectives on language acquisition, including behaviorism, nativism, and interactionism. It also discusses the importance of oral skills in language development and the application of task-based learning in the context of language teaching.
- Oral skills: This chapter delves deeper into the concept of oral skills, emphasizing their complexity and importance in communication and learning through spoken interaction. It discusses the development of oral skills in children, including the acquisition of first and second languages.
- Language acquisition: This chapter examines various theories and models of language acquisition, highlighting the differences between first and second language acquisition. It also discusses the different forms of acquiring other languages, including simultaneous bilingualism, natural language acquisition, and institutionalized second language acquisition.
- Behaviorism: This chapter focuses on the Behaviorist Learning Theory, which emphasizes the role of stimulus and response in shaping behavior. It explores the application of behaviorism to language acquisition, particularly in the context of second language learning.
- Task-based learning: This chapter examines the principles and practices of Task-Based Learning, which emphasizes the use of real-life communication situations to promote language development.
- Authentic material: This chapter explores the concept of authentic materials in language teaching and how they can enhance learner engagement and motivation.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this term paper include: oral skills, language acquisition, behaviorism, task-based learning, authentic materials, songs, primary education, English language learning, and didactic implementation.
- Quote paper
- Anonym (Author), 2020, English as a first language in primary school. The use of songs to improve oral skills, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/999156
