Language Learning and Acquisition Theories and methods of teaching and learning
Language Learning and Acquisition Definitions Acquisition: subconscious process which leads to the development of “competence” and which is not dependent on the guidance of teaching. Learning: conscious and guided study of the language. Are they different processes?
Theories and methods of Language Teaching and Learning According to textbook
Theories and methods of Language Teaching and Learning According to lecturer
Theories and methods of Language Teaching and Learning The Grammar-Translation Method The Direct Method The Audiolingual Method Alternative approaches Community Language Learning Suggestopedia The Silent Way Total Physical Response The Communicative Approach The Task-based Approach The Content-based Approach
Proposal 15th November: Introduction & task selection 16th October: Reading & Studying Planning 22nd November: Micro-teaching 23rd November: Micro-teaching 27th November: Micro-teaching
Micro-teaching proposal Time allotted: 30 minutes Contents: Introduction to the method/approach: 5 minutes A handout with the main points of each method/approach Visual support for the presentation Simulation of a “methodological” lesson: 25 minutes Resources: McLaren, N. and Madrid, D. 1996. A Handbook for TEFL. Alcoy: Marfil. [Chapter 6. Foreign Language Teaching Methods] Madrid, D. and McLaren, N. 2004. TEFL in Primary Education. Granada: Editorial de la Universidad de Granada. [Chapter 2: Language Learning and Acquisition . Theories and methods of teaching and learning] Meeting Point Web Site