1. Language Learning and Acquisition
Theories and methods of teaching and learning

2. 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?

3. Theories and methods of Language Teaching and Learning
According to textbook

4. Theories and methods of Language Teaching and Learning
According to lecturer

5. 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

6. Proposal 15th November: Introduction & task selection
16th October: Reading & Studying
Planning
22nd November: Micro-teaching
23rd November: Micro-teaching
27th November: Micro-teaching

7. 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 A Handbook for TEFL. Alcoy: Marfil. [Chapter 6. Foreign Language Teaching Methods]
Madrid, D. and McLaren, N TEFL in Primary Education. Granada: Editorial de la Universidad de Granada. [Chapter 2: Language Learning and Acquisition . Theories and methods of teaching and learning]
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