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Language Teaching Methods

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Instructions:
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1. Conventional - but memorization of whole meaningful text is recommended






2. Translation; reading comp; memorization of vocab lists; identify synonyms - antonyms - cognates - deductive application of grammar rules






3. Based on here and now - focus on meaning - not form; must allow for comprehensible input






4. No basic text; initially use voice - gestures and action; later use materials and media






5. A list of structures and vocab - graded by grammatical complexity






6. Responsible for their own learning' must develop independence - autonomy and responsibility






7. Each language has unique rhythm and spirit; core structure and functional vocab are keys to spirit






8. Sentence-based with grammatical and lexical criteria being primary focus on meaning - not form






9. Use language meaningful to promote learning; activities involving real communication






10. Create situations and present materials to encourage positive reception and retention; exude authority and confidence






11. Use L2 exclusively; inductive grammar; much speaking - T to Ss and Ss to Ss; dictation






12. Literary passages to be translated; vocab and grammar based lessons based on passages






13. No textbook; materials developed as course progresses






14. Listen and repeat; respond to questions and commands; no control over content; make own statements questions later






15. Textbooks; prepared passages and related grammar and vocab exercises






16. Leaning L2 and L1 different; L2 learning is intellectual; feel music of language; silent awareness - then active trial






17. Central & active teacher centered method; provides model - controls direction & pace






18. Must teach - test - get out of way; remain impassive; resist temptation to model - assist - direct - or exhort






19. Acquire vocab by speaking full sentences in L2; communication is purpose of language learning






20. Translation and memorization - learn about L2 by translating L2 to L1 and vice versa and by learning vocab and grammar of L2






21. Answer and ask questions - use L2 and communicate as if in real situations






22. Initiatives - question and answer - role play; listening exercises while deeply relaxed






23. Communicate orally and think in L2 - students make direct association between meaning and L2






24. Language involved whole person and culture; educational - developmental - communicative process






25. Essence of language is meaning; vocab not grammar is heart of the language






26. Counselling and parent analogy; provide safe environment for students to learn and grow






27. Active and direct role - 'director' of stage play with students as actors






28. Graded syllabus of phonology - morphology & syntax; contrastive analysis






29. Listen and perform; little influence over content of learning






30. Realia rather than textbooks; aim is to promote comprehension and communication






31. Structures - functions - notions - themes & tasks; order based on learners' needs






32. No set syllabus; syllabus comes from learners' intentions and teachers reformulations






33. Literary language is superior to spoken language






34. Language is a set of structures related to situations






35. Learning cannot lead to acquisition; learning- a conscious process; acquisition- a natural - subconscious process






36. Main source of comprehensible input; must create positive; low-anxiety climate; lead rich mixture of activities






37. Imperative drills to elicit physical actions






38. Read and write; no control over content; memorize; answer-usually written






39. Leaning involves whole person; social process of growth






40. Authority; has all control; corrects students; assign tasks to be memorized






41. Learners as negotiator - interactor - giving & receiving information






42. Text - plays - dialogues drive T's demonstrations of their meanings; objects (realia) in class






43. Innovative and conventional; translation - group work - recording - transcription - free conversation






44. Based on selection of communicative activities and topics derived from learners' needs






45. Language is a system for expression of meaning; primary function is interaction & communication






46. Language is a rule governed system - hierarchically arranged






47. Teacher oriented; tapes & visuals; language lab often used






48. Authentic & task based materials to promote communication






49. Facilator of communication process; needs analyst - counsellor; process manager






50. Basically structuralist - grammar-based view of language