Università Roma Tre

The objective of the workshop is to prepare future educators for the use of glottodidactic methodologies that respect and stimulate the peculiar learning/acquisition modalities of the child. The workshop is divided into a theoretical part in which we will analyze aspects such as the neurobiological bases of language learning, the neuro-functional modules of language, the regulatory principles of language processing and language education of the child; a practical part of planning activities of exposure to foreign languages.

By attending the workshop, the student will be able to achieve the following educational objectives:

In terms of knowledge and understanding, the student will need to know the cognitive processes involved in first and second language acquisition in preschool children. He/she should acquire the ability to develop glottodidactic strategies to be used in exposing the child to foreign language input

In terms of the ability to apply knowledge and understanding, the student should acquire the ability to design educational interventions in line with the glottodidactic theories studied.

In terms of autonomy of judgment, the student should acquire the ability to independently evaluate the effectiveness of instructional strategies and interventions related to the child's exposure to foreign language.

In terms of communication skills, the student will have to acquire the communication skills necessary to implement the training interventions and in the continuing education of specialization also using the sectoral language of glottodidactics.

In terms of learning ability, the student should acquire the ability to learn the processes underlying language acquisition in children and the design of teaching modules and materials.