1. Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) in a Japanese Junior High School
Jose Camino
Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) in a Japanese Junior High School
Hirakata, 1 1

2. TBLT is:
1. A way of teaching based on unconscious, incidental language acquisition
2. Good for motivation
3. A tool 2 2

3. What are tasks? (1) language as a means to an end (2) focus on meaning
(3) what we actually do with language 3 3

4. Tasks vs exercises 4 4

5. Some criteria to classify tasks:
(a) by skill
(b) pedagogical vs “authentic”
(c) open or closed outcome 5 5

6. Lesson structure 1) Before the task 2) During the task
3) After the task 6 6

7. Lesson structure 1) Before the task
sounding out your students on interests and preferences
similar task
model
non-task activities
elicitation 7 7

8. Lesson structure 2) During the task individually, in pairs, in groups?
time limits?
duration?
format?
feedback? 8 8

9. Lesson structure 3) After the task
feedback (from the teacher or from peers)
evaluation (for students and for the teachers)
posting and publicising 9 9

10. Tasks for the Japanese JHS
Task-supported vs task-based
Most adequate:
pedagogical
closed outcome
teacher-led
with parallel tasks
in class but not only 10 10

11. Example 1
Dictation drawing 11 11

12. Example 1
Dictation drawing 12 12

13. Example 1
Dictation drawing 13 13

14. Example 2
Completing a chart 14 14

15. What are your questions?15 15