1. UNIVERSIDAD PEDAGÓGICA EXPERIMENTAL LIBERTADOR INSTITUTO PEDAGÓGICO DE CARACAS DEPARTAMENTO DE IDIOMAS MODERNOS CÁTEDRA DE LINGÜÍSTICA METODOLOGÍAILE Borges, Carla G . Caracas, March 2009 2. 3. Johann Seidenstücker,Karl Plötz,H.S Ollendorf,Johann Meidinger L2 was learned to readand translate literary texts Speaking and listening skills are neglected Vocabulary based on the texts used Sentence as the basic unit of teaching and language practice Grammar taught in a deductive way L1 is the basic medium of instruction 4. Classes conducted exclusively in the target language. Only everyday vocabulary and sentences were taught. Grammar was taught inductively. Correct pronunciation and grammar were emphasized. New teaching points were introduced orally. Listening and speaking skills were developed. Oral skills were practiced by question-answerexchangesbetween teachers and learners. Maximilian Berlitz 5. Harold Palmer A.S Hornby Theory of languageBritish StructuralismOral practice of L2 StructuresTheory of learningBehaviorism Repetition MemorizationFour skills taught through structures Accuracy in grammar and pronunciation is considered crucial Structures are taught orally and then practiced in reading and writing activities Students are expected to apply learned structures in outside situations 6. Listen and repeat what theteacher says (initial stage) Active participation required (advanced stage) Teacher = model Creates situations using questions and commands with the structures needed Textbook as a guide of the learning process Visual aids crucial to show grammatical structures Pronunciation Revision (to prepare for new work if necessary) Presentation of new structure or vocabulary Oral practice (drilling) Reading of material containing the taught structure or writing exercises 7. Theory of languageTheory of learningStructural LinguisticsLanguage is a system of elements linearly arranged Behaviorism L2 learning process = habit Teaching L2 =teaching aspects ofits cultural system Grammar is taught inductively Speech precedes written form Stimulus (Input) Organism (Learner) Response Behavior (Verbal behavior) Reinforcement No reinforcement U.S Army Charles Fries 8. Learner=organism Responds to stimuliCenter of the learning process Promoter of classroom interaction (TeacherStudents) Judges the students’ performance Assists the teacher to develop language skills in the learner Teacher-oriented materials Printed materials are not used in initial stages Tape recorders and audiovisual equipment are central Listening activities (dialogues) that contain the grammar structures of the lessonChoral repetition of the dialogues Adaptation of the dialogue by changing key words and then is acted out Writing activities introduced after oral drills Reinforcement of ral drills in lab activities. 9. Theory of languageTheory of learning“ Language = Communication” “ Language is what a speaker needs to know to be communicatively competent in speech community”(Hymes, D) Cognitivism Language learning = learning to communicate Effective communication is sought Contextualization is basic Learner-centered The structure of language reflects its functional and communicative uses Language is a system for the expression of meaning U.S Army Charles Fries Aquisition vs. Learning Meaningful learning Linguistic competenceFuctional performance 10. Learner contributes as much as he/she gains(Breen and Candlin) Text-based Facilitator Researcher Mediator Learner Counselor Needs analyst Group process manager Varied Tak-based Realia Presentation of a brief dialogue(discussion of setting and situation, function) Oral practice (asking questions) Use of different resources (visual aids) to exemplify and explain language Learner discovery of grammar rules (oral and written form) Oral and written production Informal assesment Homework(Finocchiaro and Brumfit) 11. Theory of languageStructuralism Chunks instead of single lexical items Theory of learningBehaviorism L1 and L2 are parallel processes Listening precedes speaking Sv (Verbal stimulus) R (Physical Movement) The BIO Program Brain Lateralization TPR directed to right-brain learning Learner acquires language through motor movement (a right hemisphere activity) and then the left hemisphere will produce more abstract language procesess. StressReduction Focuses on meaning interpreted through movement rather than on language forms 12. Listener and performer Learners monitor and evaluate their own progress Chooses, models and presents the materials to be used in class Controls the input given Printed materials are optional Realia Visual aids may be used to complement teacher’s explanation Review on commands taught in previous sessions Introduction of new commands Asking questions Role reversal (students give commands to classmates) Reading and Writing activities are done (teacher writes vocabulary on the board) James Asher 13. Theory of languageTheory of learningStructuralism Cognitivism Learning to learn Inner criteria Near-native fluency Language is separated from its social context and taught through artificial situations Lessons follow a sequence of lexical complexity Grammar taught inductively Caleb Gattegno Sentence is considered the basic unit of teaching Use of Cuisenaire words Words in colorAwareness 14. Learners are expected to be independent, autonomous, responsible in their own learning As silent as possible Neutral-observer Assistant Sets the mood Models the actions Performance critic Colorful visual aids are crucial Color-coded charts divided in rods. Prononciation charts are called “Fidels” The 1st part of the lesson focuses on pronunciation The teacher models, then students repeat. Sentence patterns, structure, and vocabulary are practiced 15. Theory of languageHolistic (cognitive and affective) Theory of learningConstructivism Whole-person learning Focuses on near-native language mastery Language with communicative purposes Syllabus negotiated between teacher and learner Promotes students interaction Learning is a “whole-person process” Charles A. Curran S = security A = agression R = retention/ reflection D =discrimination 16. Learners are members of a community Learning is achieved collaborately Teacher=counselor Provides a pleasant, relaxed learning environment Assists learners instead of judging them Materials developed by the teacher (if needed) Informal greetings made Teacher states the purpose of the session a volunteer records a message in L1 Teacher translates and then everybody repeats and creates a similar message. Reflection period From the material recorded the teacher writes some sentences on a board Clarifying stage 17. Theory of languageTheory of learningSpecific objectives depend on the learners’ needs Focuses on receptive skills (listening and reading), productive skills (speaking and writing) should be allowed to “emerge” Tracy Terrel Stephen Krashen Language for communicative purposes The acquisition/learning hypothesis The monitor hipothesis The natural order hipothesis The input hypothesis The affective filter hypothesis 18. Pre-production stage: participates (not necessarily in L2) Early-production stage: Students answer questions in L2 Speech-emergent phase: students get involved in role-plays, games, give opinions Primary source of comprehensible input in L2 Creates a friendly atmosphere Varies classroom activities to promote meaningful learning Use of realia rather than textbook Visual aids are essential Games Adopts techniques and activities from various methods. E.g: TPR 19. Theory of languageTheory of learningAims to develop speaking quickly Mastering of wide variety of vocabulary in L2 Presentation and performance Unconscious learning Learner’s mental state is considered important Georgi Lozanov Structuralism Cognitivism Hypnotism Lexis centered/memorization 20. Smoking and drinking are prohibited during the course Sucess depend on learner’s mental state Pseudo-passive state They are given a new name and personal history within the target culture Situation-designer Maintains a formal attitude during the lesson Encourages participation Text and tapes Music as a meas of relaxation Comfortable furniture Oral review section Presentation of new content after a few minutes of silence and relaxation Music session 21. Richards, J ; Rodgers, T.“Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching”5th ed.1989. Melbourne. Cambridge University Press Stern, H.“Fundamental Concepts of Language Teaching”2nd ed. 1984. London Oxford University Press 22. THANKS! [email_address]