KIKUS METHOD

KIKUS Language Course for Children

The KIKUS Course is a systematic language enrichment module which is designed for use in small groups. The Course is presented by a qualified KIKUS Course Leader, e.g., a trained teacher who has completed the KIKUS training. S/he chooses topics of daily living, e.g., family, clothing, food, etc. and uses these to teach language playfully. Vocabulary, grammar, and socio-linguistic communication patterns are taught and practiced in a child-friendly way.

The entire school is the central partner for developing a second language. This training includes a Basic Seminar, an Advanced Seminar as well as hands-on practical experience.

This practice takes place in kindergarten and primary school throughout the school year.

The aims and objectives of Kikus method are:

• Professional and Sustainable Language.
• Development in the Educational Language (German as a Second Language): Efficient language support can only be provided by educators and teachers who have a sound knowledge of language acquisition and the specifics of second language acquisition or acquisition of multilingualism.
• Likewise, knowledge and reflection on other languages and cultures are of central importance.
• Early Support at Preschool and Primary School Age: To increase the children’s chances of a successful education, the support must begin (at the latest) at the age of 3 years. Early support leads to a reduction of public expenditure both for subsequent special support measures and for the prevention of parallel societies.