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Teresa Navés [email protected] Universitat de Barcelona

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SURVEY OF METHODS

Summary collected by T. Navés


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I. History / Evolution / Changes of ELT MethodologyII. Recent developments in ELT Methodology /Innovative ELTMIII. The umbrella of Communicative Approaches

© Teresa Naves [email protected]://lada.fil.ub.es/Angles/ELTMUniversitat de Barcelona


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Introduction (I) XX Century

Age of the Refugee: (Immigrants)

New nations DemocracyUniversal schoolingLinguistics

FLASLAAL

LanguagePolicyThe role and teaching

of languages: L1/L2

Coping withdifficulties in Learning and schooling


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Theory /Approach/ Methodology/ Method / Technique/ Syllabus/ Curriculum

Theory ApproachMethodologyMethod Technique SyllabusCurriculum


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TheorySource: Richards, J. C., Platt, J., & Platt, H. (1992). Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (2nd ed.). Harlow, Essex: Longman Group UK Limited.

A statement of a general principle, based upon reasoned argument and supported by evidence, that is intended to explain a particular fact, event or phenomenon.A Theory is more strongly supported by evidence than a hypothesis.The part of a science or art that deals with general principles and methods as opposed to practice: a set or rules or principles for the study of a subject


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ApproachSource: Richards, J. C., Platt, J., & Platt, H. (1992). Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (2nd ed.). Harlow, Essex: Longman Group UK Limited based on Anthony, 1963 and Richards and Rodgers 1986

Language teaching is something discussed in terms of three related aspects: approach, method and techniqueDifferent theories about the nature of langauge and how languages are learned (the approach) imply different ways of teaching language (the method) and different methods make use of different kinds of classroom activities (the tecniques)


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Approach (II)Source: Richards, J. C., Platt, J., & Platt, H. (1992). Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (2nd ed.). Harlow, Essex: Longman Group UK Limited based on Anthony, 1963 and Richards and Rodgers 1986

Examples of different approaches are The aural-oral approach (see audiolingual method) The communicative approach etc.

Examples of different methods which are based on a particular approach are The Audiolingual method The Direct Method

Examples of techniques used in particular methods are: Drills Dialogues, Role-Plays


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Method (I) Source: Richards, J. C., Platt, J., & Platt, H. (1992).

Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (2nd ed.). Harlow, Essex: Longman Group UK Limited based on Richards and Rodgers 1986

A way of teaching a language which is based on systematic principles and procedures, i.e., which is an implication of views on how language is best taught and learned.Examples: Direct Method Audiolingual Method Grammar-Translation Method Silent way Communicative Approach


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Method (II) Source: Richards, J. C., Platt, J., & Platt, H.

(1992). Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (2nd ed.). Harlow, Essex: Longman Group UK Limited based on Richards and Rodgers 1986

The different methods result from different views of

1. The nature of language2. The nature of language learning3. Goals and objectives in teaching4. Type of syllabus to use5. The role of the teachers, learners and

intructional materials6. The techniques and procedures to use.


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Methodology (I) Source: Richards, J. C., Platt, J., & Platt, H. (1992). Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (2nd ed.). Harlow, Essex: Longman Group UK Limited based on Rivers 1981, Omaggio, 1986 and Richards 1990

(1) The study of the practices and procedures used in teaching, and the principles and beliefs that underline themMethodology include:

1. Study of the nature of language skills 2. Lesson Plans3. Evaluation and comparison of teaching

methods.


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Methodology (II) Source: Richards, J. C., Platt, J., & Platt, H. (1992). Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (2nd ed.). Harlow, Essex: Longman Group UK Limited based on Rivers 1981, Omaggio, 1986 and Richards 1990

(2) The study of practices, procedures, principles and beliefs themselves(3) (in research) the procedures used in carrying out an investigation, including the methods used to collect and analyze them.


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SyllabusSource: Richards, J. C., Platt, J., & Platt, H. (1992). Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (2nd ed.). Harlow, Essex: Longman Group UKLimited based on Johnson 1989, Nunan 1988, Wilkins 1976

A description of the contents of a course of instruction and the order in which they are to be taught.Language-teaching syllabus may be based on Grammatical items and vocabulary (structural

syllabus) The language needed for different types of

situations (situational method) The meanings and communicative functions

which the learner needs to express in the target language (notional sylalbus)


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CurriculumSource: Richards, J. C., Platt, J., & Platt, H. (1992). Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (2nd ed.). Harlow, Essex: Longman Group UKLimited based on Nunan 1988, Pratt, 1980; White 1988

An educational programme which states An educational purpose of the

programme (the ends) The content, teaching procedures and

learning experiences which will be necessary to achieve this procedure (the means)

Some means for assessing whether or not the educational ends have been achieved


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Grammar Translation Method (I) Source: Richards, J. C., Platt, J., & Platt, H. (1992). Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (2nd ed.). Harlow, Essex: Longman Group UK based on Howwat, 1983 Kelly 1969

A method of FL or SL teaching which makes use of translation and grammar study as the main teaching and learning activities.The GTM was the traditional way Latin and Greek were taught in EuropeIN the 19th Century it began to be used to teach ‘modern’ languages such as French, German and English, and it is still used in many countries today.


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Grammar Translation Method (II) Source: Richards, J. C., Platt, J., & Platt, H. (1992). Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (2nd ed.). Harlow, Essex: Longman Group UK based on Howwat, 1983 Kelly 1969

A typical lesson consists of the preparation of a grammatical rule, a study of lists of vocabulary and a translation exercise.Because the GTM emphasizes reading rather than the ability to communicate in language there was a reaction to it in the 19th century.


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Grammar Translation Method (III)

It is teacher-centeredIt is usually regarded as non-communicative, non-motivationalIt may be still be used today because of hte lack of pressure put on hte teacher, who is not required to speak the L2.The only thing students may walk away in this method is the ability to read and interpret text


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Direct Method (I) Source: Richards, J. C., Platt, J., & Platt, H. (1992). Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (2nd ed.). Harlow, Essex: Longman Group UK based on Titone, 1968 and Richards & Rodgers 1986

A method of FL or SL teaching which has the following features:

1. Only the TL should be used in class2. Meanings should be communicated

‘directly’ (hence the name of the method) by associating speech forms with actions, objects, mime, gestures and situations.


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Direct Method (II) Source: Richards, J. C., Platt, J., & Platt, H. (1992). Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (2nd ed.). Harlow, Essex: Longman Group UK based on Titone, 1968 and Richards & Rodgers 1986

3. Reading and writing should be taught only after speaking

4. Grammar should only be taught inductively; i.e. Grammar rules should not be taught to learners.

The DM was developed in the late 19th century as a reaction to the GTM


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Direct Method (III)Source: Richards, J. C., Platt, J., & Platt, H. (1992). Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (2nd ed.). Harlow, Essex: Longman Group UK based on Titone, 1968 and Richards & Rodgers 1986

Introduced by BertlitzA typical class might go something like: Read passage aloud, explain new vocabulary, discuss text and paraphrase, and complete some comprehension questions and do some phonetic work on new wordsTranslation and the use of L1 was not appropriate in this method.Lots of oral repetition was used for new wordsWritten work was not as improtantOne criticisim is the lack of organization.


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Audiolingual Method (I)Source: Richards, J. C., Platt, J., & Platt, H. (1992). Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (2nd ed.). Harlow, Essex: Longman Group UK based on Rivers, 1964 and Richards & Rodgers 1986

A method of FL or SL teaching which1. Empahsizes the teaching of speaking

and listening before reading and writing2. Uses dialogues and drills3. Discourages use of mother tongue in

classrooms4. Often makes use of contrastive analysis


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Audiolingual Method (I)Source: Richards, J. C., Platt, J., & Platt, H. (1992). Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (2nd ed.). Harlow, Essex: Longman Group UK based on Rivers, 1964 and Richards & Rodgers 1986

The Audiolingual method was prominent in the 1950s and 1960s, especially in the US, and has been widely used in many other parts of the world.The theory behing the audiolingual method is hte aural-oral approach to language teaching, which contains the following beliefs about language and language learning:


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Audiolingual Method (II)Source: Richards, J. C., Platt, J., & Platt, H. (1992). Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (2nd ed.). Harlow, Essex: Longman Group UK based on Rivers, 1964 and Richards & Rodgers 1986

The following ideas were based partly on the theory of Structural linguistics and partly on Behaviourism

1. Speaking and listening are the most basic skils

2. Each language has its own unique structure and rule system

3. A language is learned through forming habits


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Audiolingual Method (III)

Emphasis lied on correction and not on understanding the messageIt was also known as the Mim-Mem method because students would mime and memorize dialogues before going on with drills.


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Communicative Language Learning CLL (I)Source: Richards, J. C., Platt, J., & Platt, H. (1992). Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (2nd ed.). Harlow, Essex: Longman Group UK based on Currant 1976 and Richards & Rogers 1986

1. A method of SL or FL teaching devoloped by Charles Currant.

2. CLL is an application of counselling learning to SL and FL teaching and learning.

3. It uses techniques developed in group counselling to help people with psychological and emotional problems


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Communicative Language Learning CLL (II)Source: Richards, J. C., Platt, J., & Platt, H. (1992). Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (2nd ed.). Harlow, Essex: Longman Group UK based on Currant 1976 and Richards & Rogers 1986

4. The method makes use of grouplearning in small or large groups.

5. These groups are the ‘community’6. The method palces emphasis on

hte learners’ personal feelings and thir reactions to language learning.


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Communicative Language Learning CLL (III)Source: Richards, J. C., Platt, J., & Platt, H. (1992). Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (2nd ed.). Harlow, Essex: Longman Group UK based on Currant 1976 and Richards & Rogers 1986

7 Learners say things which they want to talk about, int heir native language

8 The teacher (known as ‘councelor’) translates the learner’s sentences into the foreign language, and the learner then repeats this to the other members of the group


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Communicative Language Learning CLL (IV)Source: Richards, J. C., Platt, J., & Platt, H. (1992). Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (2nd ed.). Harlow, Essex: Longman Group UK based on Currant 1976 and Richards & Rogers 1986

It follows Krashen’s Monitoring Theory (affective filter)Stages like L1 children


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Silent Way Source: Richards, J. C., Platt, J., & Platt, H. (1992). Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (2nd ed.). Harlow, Essex: Longman Group UK based on Gattegno, 1976and Richards & Rogers 1986

A method of FL teaching developed by Gattegno which makes use of gesture, mime, visual aid, wall charts, and in particular Cuisinière rods (wooden sticks of different lengts and colours) that the teacher uses to help the students to talk. The method takes its name from the relative silence of the teacher using these techniques.


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SuggestopediaSource: Richards, J. C., Platt, J., & Platt, H. (1992). Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (2nd ed.). Harlow, Essex: Longman Group UK based on Lozanov, 1979; Rogers 1986

A method of FL teaching developed by the Bulgarian Lozanov.It makes use of dialogues, situations, and translations to present and practice languge and in particular, makes use of music, visual images and relaxation exercises to make learninig more comfortable and effective.It is said to be a pedagogical application of ‘Suggestology’, the influence of suggestions on human behaviour.


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Total Physical Response TPTSource: Richards, J. C., Platt, J., & Platt, H. (1992). Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (2nd ed.). Harlow, Essex: Longman Group UK based on Asher, 1977 1979; Rogers 1986

A language teaching method developed by Asher in which item are presented in the FL as orders, commands, and instructions requiring a physical response from the learner (e.g. Opening a window or standing up)This is thought to lead to more meaningful and effective learning


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Notional-Functional Syllabus (I)Source: Richards, J. C., Platt, J., & Platt, H. (1992). Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (2nd ed.). Harlow, Essex: Longman Group UK based on Wilinks 1976

A syllabus in which the language content is arranged according to the meanings a learner needs to express through language and the functions the learner will use the language for.


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Notional-Functional Syllabus (II)Source: Richards, J. C., Platt, J., & Platt, H. (1992). Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (2nd ed.). Harlow, Essex: Longman Group UK based on Wilinks 1976

The term ‘notional’ is taken from ‘notional grammar’. A notional syllabus is contrasted with

a grammatical syllabus or ‘structural syllabus’ (one which consists of a sequence of graded language items)

or a ‘situational syllabus’ (one which consists of situations and the relevant language items)


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Notional-Functional Syllabus (III)Source: Richards, J. C., Platt, J., & Platt, H. (1992). Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (2nd ed.). Harlow, Essex: Longman Group UK based on Wilinks 1976

The notional syllabus contains: The meanings and concepts the learner

needs in order to communicate (e.g. Time, quantity, duration, location) and the language needed to expresss them. These concepts and meanings are called ‘notions’.

The language needed to express different functions or speech acts (e.g. Requesting, suggesting, promising, describing)


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Notional-Functional Syllabus (IV)

Beginning with the work of the Council of Europe Threshold Level (Van Ek and Alexander, 1975)


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The Communicative Approach (I)Source: Richards, J. C., Platt, J., & Platt, H. (1992). Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (2nd ed.). Harlow, Essex: Longman Group UK based on Littlewood (1981); Richards and Rogers 1986

An approach to FL or SL teaching which emphasizes that the goal of language learning is ‘Communicative Competence’The CA has been developed particularly by British applied linguists as a reaction away from grammar-based approaches such as the audiolingual method.


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The Communicative Approach (II)Source: Richards, J. C., Platt, J., & Platt, H. (1992). Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (2nd ed.). Harlow, Essex: Longman Group UK based on Littlewood (1981); Richards and Rogers 1986

Teaching materials in the CA often:1. Teach the language needed to express and

understand different kinds of functions, such as requesting, describing, expressing likes and dislikes, etc.

2. Are based on ‘notional syllabus’ or some other communicatively organized syllabus.

3. Emphasize the processes of communication, such as using language appropriately in different kinds of tasks, e.g. To solve puzzles, ot get information, etc. Using language for social interaction with other people.


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The Communicative Approach (III): Communicative Competence (i)Source: Richards, J. C., Platt, J., & Platt, H. (1992). Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (2nd ed.). Harlow, Essex: Longman Group UK based on Littlewood (1981); Richards and Rogers 1986

The ability not only to apply the grammatical rules of a language in order to form grammatical correct sentences but also to know when and where to sue the sentences and to whom.


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The Communicative Approach (IV): Communicative Competence (ii)Source: Richards, J. C., Platt, J., & Platt, H. (1992). Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (2nd ed.). Harlow, Essex: Longman Group UK based on Littlewood (1981); Richards and Rogers 1986

Communicative Competence includes:1. Knowledge of the grammar and vocabulary of

the language2. Knowledge of rules of speaking (e.g. Knowing

how to begin and end conversations, knowing what topics may be talked about in different types of speech events, knowing which ‘address forms’ should be used with different persons one speaks to an in different situations


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The Communicative Approach (V): Communicative Competence (iii)Source: Richards, J. C., Platt, J., & Platt, H. (1992). Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (2nd ed.). Harlow, Essex: Longman Group UK based on Littlewood (1981); Richards and Rogers 1986

3.Knowing how to use and respond to different types of speech acts, such as requests, apologies, thanks, and invitations.

4.Knowing how to use language appropriately.


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The Communicative Approach (VI): Communicative Competence (iv)Source: Richards, J. C., Platt, J., & Platt, H. (1992). Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (2nd ed.). Harlow, Essex: Longman Group UK based on Littlewood (1981); Richards and Rogers 1986

When someone wishes to communicate with others, they must recognize the social setting, their relationship to other persons, and the types of language that can be used for a particular occasion. They must be ale to interpret written or spoken sentences withing the total context in which they are used.


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The Communicative Approach (VII): Communicative Competence (v)Source: Richards, J. C., Platt, J., & Platt, H. (1992). Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (2nd ed.). Harlow, Essex: Longman Group UK based on Littlewood (1981); Richards and Rogers 1986

For example, the English statement ‘It’s rather hot in here’ could be seen as a request, particularly to someone in a lower role relationship, to close a window or door or to turn on the heating.


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The Task-based syllabus:Source: Richards, J. C., Platt, J., & Platt, H. (1992). Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (2nd ed.).

Harlow, Essex: Longman Group UK based on Prabhu, 1983 Johnson1982

A syllabus which is organized around tasks, rather than in terms of grammar or vocabulary.For example, using the telephone to obtain information, etc.It has been argued that this is a more effective way of learning a language since it provides a purpose for the use and learning of a language other than simply learning language items for their own sake.

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