Click on links below for selected articles, videos, webinar recordings, and presentations by Joan Kang Shin for teaching English to young learners. Joan also includes some useful websites and recommended online communities to join.
Our World Professional Development
Click here for access to the Our World Professional Development video program!
TEYL Video Playlist
Developed for the OPEN Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and administered by FHI 360
English for Media Literacy for Educators (EML-E) Video Playlist
Developed for the OPEN Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and administered by FHI 360
Click here for EML-E teaching videos!
Teaching English Through English (TETE) Video Playlist
Development for the English Speaking Nation Program, sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent and administered by American Councils
Click here for TETE teaching videos!
Teaching Articles
Shin, J. K. (2017). Get up and sing! Get up and move!: Using songs and movement with young learners of English. English Teaching Forum, 55(2), 14-25.
Shin, J. K. (2015, June). How should kids learn English: through Old MacDonald's farm or Ali Baba's farm?. The Conversation.
Shin, J. K. (2017). Literacy instruction for young EFL learners: A balanced approach. Boston: National Geographic Learning.
Click here for the white paper!
Blogs
Shin, J. K., & Borup. J. (2020). Building a supportive learning environment. InFocus Blog. National Geographic Learning. Retrieved from https://infocus.eltngl.com/2020/04/02/building-a-supportive-online-community
Shin, J. K., & Borup, J. (2020). Making your screen come alive. InFocus Blog. National Geographic Learning. Retrieved from https://infocus.eltngl.com/2020/03/24/making-your-screen-come-alive
Shin, J. K., & Borup, J. (2020). Engaging students in meaningful learning activities. InFocus Blog. National Geographic Learning. Retrieved from https://infocus.eltngl.com/2020/03/16/engaging-students-in-meaningful-learning-activities
Shin, J. K. (2019). Use projects, and let your young learners surprise you. InFocus Blog. National Geographic Learning. Retrieved from https://infocus.eltngl.com/2019/06/19/use-projects-and-let-your-young-learners-surprise-you/
Recording of Webinar
Tips for Using Song to Teach English to Young Learners
IATEFL YLT SIG Webinar, February 21, 2016
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Song Videos
The Peanut Butter and Jelly Song
Teaching Tip Videos from National Geographic Learning
Using Songs and Chants in the Young Learner Classroom
Song Games for Very Young Learners
Playing Picture Card Games with Very Young Learners
Using Puppets with Very Young Learners
Using Movement Games with Very Young Learners
Using Hands-On Games with Very Young Learners
Keeping the Attention of Very Young Learners
Best Practices for Teaching English to Young Learners
Supportive and Scaffolded Lessons
Ensuring Success Through Assessment
Tips for Managing the Young Learner Classroom
Online Communities ~ Join free!
Presentations
Webinar slides from May 27, 2021: Using Songs and Chants With Young Learners of English
Webinar slides from June 10, 2021: Online Games and Brain Breaks
Webinar slides from June 19, 2021: Visual Literacy: Strategies for Young English Learners