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The di((erences )et*een a++roach, -ethod and techni./e The "ra--ar Translation ðod The Direct ðod or Nat/ral !++roach The !/dio0ling/al ðod The #1+eriential earning &odel Bi)liogra+hy
#pecific types of e$ercises, tas%s, or activities used in class for the purpose of reaching pedagogical goals.
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The +/r+ose o( learning a (oreign lang/age is to )e a)le to read literat/re *ritten in the target lang/age.
Theory of language: #tructuralism Theory of language learning: &lassical language 'etailed analysis of the grammar rules to understand and manipulate the morphology and synta$ of the foreign language. !( is maintained as the reference system in the ac)uisition of the second language. "eading and *riting are the primary s%ills to be developed.
The +/r+ose o( learning a (oreign lang/age is to )e a)le to read literat/re *ritten in the target lang/age.
+ocabulary selection is based on the reading te$ts used, and *ords are taught through bilingual *ord lists, dictionary study and memorization. The sentence is the basic unit of teaching and language practice. Accuracy is emphasized. Grammar is taught deductively in an organized and systematic *ay.
The +/r+ose o( learning a (oreign lang/age is to )e a)le to read literat/re *ritten in the target lang/age.
#tudents are taught to translate from one language to another. ,aving the students get the correct ans*ers is considered very important. #tudents should be conscious of the grammatical rules of the target language.
Techni./es
Translation of a literary passage. "eading comprehension )uestions ()uestions and ans*ers in -nglish):
The +/r+ose o( learning a (oreign lang/age is to )e a)le to read literat/re *ritten in the target lang/age.
Techni./es
(. To as% for information contained *ithin the reading passage. .. To ma%e inferences based on the understanding of the te$t. /. To relate the passage to students0 o*n e$perience. Antonyms synonyms. &ognates. 'eductive application of rules.
The +/r+ose o( learning a (oreign lang/age is to )e a)le to read literat/re *ritten in the target lang/age.
Techni./es
The +/r+ose o( learning a (oreign lang/age is that st/dents learn ho* to co--/nicate )y learning to thin5 in the target lang/age.
!++roach
Theory of language: &ommunicative Theory of language learning: &reative &onstruction Theory (#tephen 6rashen0s Theory) &lassroom instruction is conducted in the target language. Grammar is taught inductively (never e$plicit grammar rule given). &oncrete vocabulary is taught through objects (realia or pictures) and demonstration7 abstract vocabulary is taught by association of ideas.
The +/r+ose o( learning a (oreign lang/age is that st/dents learn ho* to co--/nicate )y learning to thin5 in the target lang/age.
&orrect pronunciation and grammar are emphasized. "eading and *riting in the target language should be taught from the beginning of language instruction and it must be developed through practice *ith spea%ing. !anguage is primarily spo%en.
The +/r+ose o( learning a (oreign lang/age is that st/dents learn ho* to co--/nicate )y learning to thin5 in the target lang/age.
#tudents should learn to thin% in the target language as soon as possible by %no*ing ho* to as% )uestions and ans*er them. +ocabulary is ac)uired more naturally using it in complete sentences. #elf2correction facilitates language learning. #tudents should learn to thin% in the target language as soon as possible by %no*ing ho* to as% )uestions and ans*er them.
The +/r+ose o( learning a (oreign lang/age is that st/dents learn ho* to co--/nicate )y learning to thin5 in the target lang/age.
+ocabulary is ac)uired more naturally using it in complete sentences. #elf2correction facilitates language learning. #tudents should learn to thin% in the target language as soon as possible by %no*ing ho* to as% )uestions and ans*er them. +ocabulary is ac)uired more naturally using it in complete sentences.
The +/r+ose o( learning a (oreign lang/age is that st/dents learn ho* to co--/nicate )y learning to thin5 in the target lang/age.
+ocabulary is ac)uired more naturally using it in complete sentences. #elf2correction facilitates language learning. !essons should contain some conversational activity for students to use language in real conte$ts. #tudents should be encouraged to spea% as much as possible.
The +/r+ose o( learning a (oreign lang/age is that st/dents learn ho* to co--/nicate )y learning to thin5 in the target lang/age.
The syllabus is based on situations or topics. !earning another language involves learning ho* spea%ers of that language live.
Techni./es
"eading aloud. 8uestion and ans*er e$ercise. Getting students to self2correct. &onversation practice.
The +/r+ose o( learning a (oreign lang/age is that st/dents learn ho* to co--/nicate )y learning to thin5 in the target lang/age.
Techni./es
1ill2in2the2blan% e$ercise (no e$plicit grammar rule applied). 'ictation. 3ap dra*ing. 5aragraph *riting.
The +/r+ose o( learning a (oreign lang/age is that st/dents learn ho* to co--/nicate )y learning to thin5 in the target lang/age.
Role o( st/dents
5rocessor of comprehensible input in the target language. &reate a friendly and an interesting classroom atmosphere for learning.
The o)6ective o( learning a (oreign lang/age is that st/dents )e a)le to /se the target lang/age co--/nicatively.
Theory of language: #tructuralism Theory of language learning: 9ehaviorism !anguage forms occur most naturally *ithin a conte$t. The habits of students0 native language are thought to interfere *ith students0 attempt to master the target language. A contrastive analysis bet*een the students0 native language and the target language *ill reveal *here a teacher should e$pect the most interference.
The o)6ective o( learning a (oreign lang/age is that st/dents )e a)le to /se the target lang/age co--/nicatively.
1oreign language learning is basically a process of mechanical habit formation. :t is important to prevent learners from ma%ing errors (errors lead to bad formation of habits). ;hen they occur they should be immediately corrected by the teacher. The purpose of the language learning is to learn ho* to use the language to communicate. 5articular parts of speech occupy particular slots in sentences.
The o)6ective o( learning a (oreign lang/age is that st/dents )e a)le to /se the target lang/age co--/nicatively.
5ositive reinforcement helps the students to develop correct habits. #tudents should learn to respond to verbal and non2 verbal stimuli. 5attern practice helps students to form habits *hich enable the students to use the patterns. #tudents should overlearn (learn to ans*er automatically *ithout stopping to thin%).
The o)6ective o( learning a (oreign lang/age is that st/dents )e a)le to /se the target lang/age co--/nicatively.
The major objective of language teaching should be for students to ac)uire the structural patterns7 then vocabulary. The learning of a foreign language should be the same as the ac)uisition of the native language. The rules necessary to use the target language *ill be figured out or induced from e$amples.
The o)6ective o( learning a (oreign lang/age is that st/dents )e a)le to /se the target lang/age co--/nicatively.
The major challenge of foreign language teaching is getting students to overcome the habits of their native language (a comparison bet*een the native and the target language *ill tell the teacher in *hat areas her students *ill probably e$perience difficulty). #pea%ing is more basic to language than the *ritten form. The natural order of s%ill ac)uisition is: listening, spea%ing, reading, and *riting.
The o)6ective o( learning a (oreign lang/age is that st/dents )e a)le to /se the target lang/age co--/nicatively.
Techni./es
'ialog memorization. 9ac%*ard build2up (e$pansion) drill. "epetition drill. &hain drill. #ingle2slot substitution drill. 3ultiple2slot substitution drill.
The o)6ective o( learning a (oreign lang/age is that st/dents )e a)le to /se the target lang/age co--/nicatively.
Techni./es
Transformation drill. 8uestion2and2ans*er drill. 4se of minimal pairs. &omplete the dialog. Grammar game.
The o)6ective o( learning a (oreign lang/age is that st/dents )e a)le to /se the target lang/age co--/nicatively.
The goal is to ena)le st/dents to co--/nicate in the target lang/age a++ro+riately *ithin a s+eci(ic social conte1t 2co--/nicative co-+etence3.
!++roach
Theory of language: &ommunicative Approach and 1unctional Approach (eclectic theoretical base). Theory of language learning: A #%ill !earning 3odel of !earning (cognitive and behavioral aspects). !anguage is a system for the e$pression of meaning. The primary function of language is for interaction (pairs, trios, small groups, and *hole group) and communication.
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The goal is to ena)le st/dents to co--/nicate in the target lang/age a++ro+riately *ithin a s+eci(ic social conte1t 2co--/nicative co-+etence3.
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The structure of language reflects its functional and communicative uses. ;henever possible, authentic language should be introduced (language as it is used in real conte$ts). 9eing able to figure out the spea%er0s or *riter0s intentions is part of being communicatively competent. The target language is a vehicle for classroom communication, nor just the object of study. One function can have many different linguistic forms.
The goal is to ena)le st/dents to co--/nicate in the target lang/age a++ro+riately *ithin a s+eci(ic social conte1t 2co--/nicative co-+etence3.
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The focus of the course is on real language use, a variety of linguistic forms are presented together. The emphasis is on the process of communication rather than just mastery of language forms. #tudents should *or% *ith language at the discourse level. They must learn about cohesion and coherence. #tudents use the language through communicative activities such as games, role2plays, and problem solving2tas%s.
The goal is to ena)le st/dents to co--/nicate in the target lang/age a++ro+riately *ithin a s+eci(ic social conte1t 2co--/nicative co-+etence3.
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Truly communicative activities have three features in common: information gap, choice and feedbac%. #tudents should be given an opportunity to e$press their ideas and opinions. -rrors are tolerated and seen as a natural outcome of the development of communication s%ills. &ommunicative interaction encourages cooperative relationships among students. :t gives students the opportunity to *or% on negotiating meaning.
The goal is to ena)le st/dents to co--/nicate in the target lang/age a++ro+riately *ithin a s+eci(ic social conte1t 2co--/nicative co-+etence3.
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The social conte$t of the communicative event is essential in giving meaning to the utterances. !earning to use language forms appropriately is an important part of communicative competence. :n communicating, a spea%er has a choice not only about *hat to say, but also ho* to say. The grammar and the vocabulary that the students learn follo* from the function, situational conte$t, and the roles of the interlocutors.
The goal is to ena)le st/dents to co--/nicate in the target lang/age a++ro+riately *ithin a s+eci(ic social conte1t 2co--/nicative co-+etence3.
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!earners need %no*ledge of forms, meanings and functions. 1luency and accuracy. #tudents *or% on the four s%ills from the beginning.
Authentic materials, scrambled sentences, language games, picture strip story and role play. -stablish situations to promote communication. 1acilitator in setting up communicative activities.
The goal is to ena)le st/dents to co--/nicate in the target lang/age a++ro+riately *ithin a s+eci(ic social conte1t 2co--/nicative co-+etence3.
Role o( st/dents &ommunicator, &ooperative, &ollaborating and Active participant of their o*n learning process.
earning ta5es +lace *hen 5no*ledge is created thro/gh the trans(or-ation o( e1+erience. 7no*ledge res/lts (ro- the co-)ination o( gras+ing e1+erience and trans(or-ing it.
Theory of language: &onstructivism and #ociocultural principles. Theory of language learning: &ognitive. #ignificant learning ta%es place *hen the subject matter is relevant to the personal interests of the student. !earning *hich is threatening to the self (e.g., ne* attitudes or perspectives) is more easily assimilated *hen e$ternal threats are at a minimum.
earning ta5es +lace *hen 5no*ledge is created thro/gh the trans(or-ation o( e1+erience. 7no*ledge res/lts (ro- the co-)ination o( gras+ing e1+erience and trans(or-ing it.
!earning proceeds faster *hen the threat to the self is lo*. #elf2initiated learning is the most lasting and pervasive. -$periential !earning (-!) addresses the needs and *ants of the learner. -ffective e$periential learning *ill affect the learner0s cognitive structures (action theories), attitudes, values, perceptions and behavioral patterns.
earning ta5es +lace *hen 5no*ledge is created thro/gh the trans(or-ation o( e1+erience. 7no*ledge res/lts (ro- the co-)ination o( gras+ing e1+erience and trans(or-ing it.
5eople believe more in %no*ledge discovered themselves than in %no*ledge presented by others. !earning is more effective *hen it is an active rather than a passive process. The more supportive, accepting and caring the social environment, the freer *e are to e$periment *ith ne* behaviors, attitudes, actions and thoughts.
earning ta5es +lace *hen 5no*ledge is created thro/gh the trans(or-ation o( e1+erience. 7no*ledge res/lts (ro- the co-)ination o( gras+ing e1+erience and trans(or-ing it.
:ntention represents the purposefulness that enables e$perience to become %no*ledge and, as such, is deeper than the goals, objectives, and activities that define the e$perience. :n 5reparedness and 5lanning: 5articipants must ensure that they enter the e$perience *ith sufficient foundation to support a successful e$perience. Authenticity: The e$perience must have a real *orld conte$t and or be useful and meaningful in reference to an applied setting or situation.
earning ta5es +lace *hen 5no*ledge is created thro/gh the trans(or-ation o( e1+erience. 7no*ledge res/lts (ro- the co-)ination o( gras+ing e1+erience and trans(or-ing it.
"eflection is the element that transforms simple e$perience to a learning e$perience. 1or %no*ledge to be discovered and internalized the learner must test assumptions and hypotheses about the outcomes of decisions and actions ta%en, then *eigh the outcomes against past learning and future implications. Throughout the e$periential learning process, the learner is actively engaged in posing )uestions, investigating, e$perimenting, being curious, solving problems, assuming responsibility, being creative, and constructing meaning.
earning ta5es +lace *hen 5no*ledge is created thro/gh the trans(or-ation o( e1+erience. 7no*ledge res/lts (ro- the co-)ination o( gras+ing e1+erience and trans(or-ing it.
!earners are engaged intellectually, emotionally, socially, soulfully and or physically. This involvement produces a perception that the learning tas% is authentic. 1acilitator: setting suitable e$periences, posing problems, setting boundaries, supporting learners, insuring physical and emotional safety, and facilitating the learning process. The educator recognizes and encourages spontaneous opportunities for learning.
earning ta5es +lace *hen 5no*ledge is created thro/gh the trans(or-ation o( e1+erience. 7no*ledge res/lts (ro- the co-)ination o( gras+ing e1+erience and trans(or-ing it.
The design of the learning e$perience includes the possibility to learn from natural conse)uences, mista%es and successes. -$perienced language user.
Role o( st/dents Active constructor of %no*ledge. ;illing to be actively involved in the e$perience: self2 initiative and attention to learn. 4ser of analytical s%ills to conceptualize the e$perience.
earning ta5es +lace *hen 5no*ledge is created thro/gh the trans(or-ation o( e1+erience. 7no*ledge res/lts (ro- the co-)ination o( gras+ing e1+erience and trans(or-ing it.
Role o( st/dents Abler to reflect on the e$perience. 5ossessor of decision ma%ing and problem solving s%ills to use ne* ideas gained from the e$perience.
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