Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching VII. Community Language Learning Josephine Hsin-Chou Huang Department of Applied English St. John’s University
Community Language Learning - Counseling – learning approach - Whole person
Intellect Feelings Physical reactions Instinctive protective reactions Desire to learn
Teacher writes the conversation on the blackboard - Writes line by line, numbering each English sentence.
Human Computer - As the computer I am programmed to give back only correct English, so you will have to listen carefully to see if what you say matches what I am saying. - You control me; you turn the computer on and off.
What is the role of the teacher? What is the role of the students? dependency (I) fluency (II) (III) (IV) interdependency (V) accuracy
What are some characteristics of the teaching/learning process? Security Aggression Attention Reflection Retention Discrimination
Conclusion Learning is persons Learning is dynamic and creative