With cultural and commercial communication becoming more and more close among different countries around the world, English, as one of the official languages, is necessary for people to learn. For people who live in twenty-first century, English is far more than a subject to learn, but a tool for communicating in their daily life. As a  result, the age of people to learn English is becoming younger and younger. English study is not just the business of students in middle school or primary school, but also for children in preschools. Both parents and teachers expect children to learn English. However, as a majority of English teachers who are excellent and expert have been working in middle school, professional English teachers are needed in preschools nowadays. 

     By analyzing demand of English learning for preschool children, present situation of English learning among preschool students, and present situation of  professional competence among preschool teachers, this thesis discusses how to develop teachers’ competence. Nowadays, preschool English teachers are composed of preschool teachers with knowledge to take care of students, but for lack of English specialized knowledge. This thesis discusses this problem from two parts, one of which is about their professional competence and another talking about their language competence. By presenting these two parts, the aim is to help teachers out of their present problems and improve their professional competence.

Key words: preschool English teaching; professional competence; the development of preschool English teachers.

Contents

Abstract

摘要

Introduction-2

I  The Necessity in Preschool English Education-3

II．Present Situation of Preschool English Teaching and Teachers-4

2.1 Present Situation of Preschool English Teaching-4

2.2 Present Situation of English Learning among Preschool Children-5

2.3 Present Situation of Preschool English Teachers-5

III．Professional Competence for Preschool English Teachers-6

3.1 Teaching Theory on Preschool English Education-6

3.2 Teaching Aids and methods for Preschool English Education-9

IV．Language Competence and teaching methods for Preschool English Teachers-15

4.1 English competence of preschool English teachers-15

4.2 English teaching methods of preschool teachers-17

Conclusion-18

Bibliography-19

Acknowledgment-20