1. GSE Materials and Methods

2. Welcome Quiz Audio Lingual Method Materials – Discussion and Activity
Audio-Lingual Activity
Comparing Traditional Methods
Alternative Methods Presentation

3. Quiz!
4 Multiple choice
1 short answer
1 bonus question

4. The Audio-Lingual Method
Oral based approach
Vocabulary acquisition through modeling situations
Grammar sentence patterns acquired through dialogue and techniques
Over-learning – learn to answer without stopping to think

5. The Audio-Lingual Method
Charles Fries (1945) University of Michigan
Principles from behavioral psychology used
B. F. Skinner (1957)
Conditioning – learners respond correctly to stimuli through shaping and reinforcement
Skinner Box

6. Typical Classroom Activities
Repetition drill (read and repeat after teacher)
Backwards build up
Chain drill
2 students perform dialogue
Picture cues
Substitution drills / Transformation drill
Does this remind you of any class you took (or taught) in the past?

7. Thinking about the Experience
Teacher uses only target language
But does this always happen in Korea?
Dialogues are repeated several times
Habit formation
Errors lead to bad habits
The teacher uses positive reinforcement

8. Reviewing the Techniques
Dialogue memorization
Question and answer drill
Use of minimal pairs
Thigh/thy
Bin/bean
Complete the dialogue
Grammar Game
Supermarket Alphabet Game p.41

9. Audio-Lingual Activity
Pimsleur Method (for Korean)
Which A-L techniques does the CD use?

10. Pimsleur Language Learning System
Do you think I can learn how to speak Korean this way? Why or why not?
What kind of materials do you recommend I get in addition to this CD?

11. Comparing major language trends of the 20th century

12. Alternative Methods

13. The birth of Alternative Approaches and Methods
major shift in language teaching
Growing interest in communicative approaches
shift from grammar to communication focus
alternative methods include ones developed outside mainstream language teaching
main methods discussed in second half of course (Part III of textbook)

14. Origins of Alternative Methods
Developed around particular theories of learners and learning
Total Physical Response
Silent Way
Counseling Learning Suggestopedia
Neurolinguistic programing
Multiple Intelligences
Based on alternative grammar model
Lexical Approach
From mainstream education
Whole language
Competency-based instruction

15. Alternative Approaches and Methods Project
Pretend you are a salesperson for the method. Individually or in groups of 2, pick one approach/ method and try to convince the class it’ll be great for our students!
Presentations will be 5-7min
Feel free to make a PPT, poster, make handouts, etc.
Bonus points for creativity (make a skit, do an interview)
You must cover
The method’s background and theory
Design
Procedure
Any special notes (including it’s popularity and use today)

16. Rubric Content 30 points Visual Aids 10 points Preparedness 5 points
Time (5-7 minutes) +5 points___
=50 points

17. Sign Up Sheet (10 students, 9 methods/approaches )
Approach/Method
Student(s)’ names
Total Physical Response
The Silent Way
Community Language Learning
Suggestopedia
Whole Language
Multiple Intelligences
Neurolingustic Programming
The Lexical Approach
Competency-Based L.T