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Three main approaches to teaching English -ANSWER-1. Direct
Method
2. Communicative Approach
3. Task Based Approach
What is the aim of The Direct Method -ANSWER-The aim is for
accuracy and to sound as much as possible like a native English
speaker.
What does the Direct method focus on? -ANSWER-Pronunciation and
Grammar (Structural Approach)
Generally speaking, what is the Direct Method? -ANSWER-It is
basically drilling and memorizing the English language. Students
develop word and sentence repertoires to use in real life situations.
Strength of Direct Method -ANSWER-It helps the learners pronounce
sentences correctly.
Weakness of Direct Method -ANSWER-Does not aid in building
fluency and the ability to communicate in an unscripted way.
Generally speaking, what is the Communicative Approach? -
ANSWER-The Communicative approach is more student centric and
the teacher acts more as a facilitator. Lots of group work, and
encourages individuality and self expression.
,What is the aim of The Communicative Approach -ANSWER-Fluency
over accuracy
Strengths of Communicative Approach -ANSWER-It allows students
to experiment with the new language and focuses on the
communicative aspect of language.
Weakness of Communicative Approach -ANSWER-Not as much
emphasis on grammar
Generally speaking, what is the Task-Based Approach? -ANSWER-
The Task-Based Approach is a subsection of the Communicative
Approach. You usually use the Communicative Approach to complete
tasks. Usually done with older students.
Examples of Task-Based Approach -ANSWER--You have $80 and are
trying t o barter for $100 worth of clothes. Talk to seller
-Visiting a doctor
-Conducting an interview
-Calling customer service for help
Strength of the Task-Based Approach -ANSWER-Builds fluency
Weakness of the Task-Based Approach -ANSWER-Sacrifices
accuracy
CultureRoute Methodology -ANSWER-Learners engage in interactive
and meaningful communication. The teacher is a facilitator.
Content must be -ANSWER-Interesting and relevant to students
,Topics vs themes -ANSWER-1. Topic: work, Theme: My Dream Job
2. Topic: Action Verbs, Theme: Batman Battles Crime
3. Topic: Weather, Theme: Giant Storms
4. Topic: Doctor, Theme: Spiderman Goes to The Hospital
5. Topic: Items in Bedroom, Theme: Superstar's Bedroom
*You want to pick things your students are interested in*
Warmer -ANSWER-Short, fun and relevant (to the overall theme)
games and activities that pique the students' interest about the lesson.
It helps them burn off excess energy and gives other students time to
get to class if they're running late so they don't miss any of the lesson.
What are the 3 P's? -ANSWER-1. Presentation
2. Practice
3. Production
Presentation -ANSWER-This is where teachers introduce the new
vocabulary and grammar point via flash card or real item, and goes
through drilling exercises with students. The teacher speaks about
75% of the time, demonstrating the words. Accuracy is very important
Practice -ANSWER-Teachers introduce new sentence structures and
practice those structures. Students practice using words or structures
in a controlled way. Teachers talk 40/60
What does written work focus on? -ANSWER-Accurate form and
structure.
What is very important in the Practice Phase? -ANSWER-Accuracy
, Production -ANSWER-Production involves self-expression and
creativity. The activities should be as communicative as possible. I
mainly reinforces focus of the lesson. Teachers talk 10/90
Production activities must: -ANSWER-- Involve self-expression. The
idea is that if students use the language to express themselves, the
language would be deeply embedded.
-Allow students to be creative
-Reinforce the focus of that lesson
What does the Production stage focus on? -ANSWER-Fluency
(teacher listens for mistakes, but corrects at the end)
Wrap-Up (Cooler) -ANSWER-It should be a short, simple activity that
allows the students to leave class feeling positive with smiles on their
faces
Benefits of The 3 P's -ANSWER--The 3 P's framework provides
structure and guidelines for a successful lesson in terms of presenting
language and showing ho wit is used in context.
- Focuses on accuracy as well as fluency, drawing from all three
established schools of thought.
Presentation and Practice phases draw heavily from what method? -
ANSWER-The Direct Method, which is focused on accuracy and
pronunciation
Production Phase draws heavily from what method? -ANSWER-The
Communicative and Task-Based Approach, encouraging use of the
language in a freer, more natural way.
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