Young Learners

1. Cognitive preferences

1.1. Kinaesthetic-tactile

1.2. Aura-oral

1.3. Visual

1.4. Multiple Intelligences

2. Types of Behavior

2.1. Introvert-Extrovert

2.2. Confident-Anxious

2.3. Risk takers-Reflectives

2.4. Passive

2.5. Diligent

2.6. Practical Sharers

2.7. Articulate and Socially aware

2.8. Loners and Insolate

3. Child Centred Class "Put the child first!"

3.1. Interest in themselves

3.2. Interest in family and friends

3.3. Daily routine events

4. Expectations

4.1. Teacher's expectations

4.2. Learner's expectations

5. Classroom Enviroment

5.1. Seating Arrangement

5.2. Visuals

5.3. Storage and access

6. Learning Mother Tongue

6.1. Immersion

6.2. Imitation

6.3. Interaction

6.4. Internalization

7. But How? *Quick-slow *Language talented-Limited

8. Teacher's support

8.1. Constructivist Approach

8.2. Meaningful Learning