Language Learning and Acquisition

Language Learning and
Acquisition
Theories and methods of teaching and
learning
Fernando Trujillo
Ceuta - 2006
Language Learning and Acquisition
 Definitions
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Acquisition: subconscious process which
leads to the development of “competence” and
which is not dependent on the guidance of
teaching.
Learning: conscious and guided study of the
language.
 Are they different processes?
Fernando Trujillo
Ceuta - 2006
Theories and methods of Language
Teaching and Learning
According to textbook
Method
(theory and practice)
Approach
(theory)
DESIGN
Procedures
(practice)
Fernando Trujillo
Ceuta - 2006
Theories and methods of Language
Teaching and Learning
According to lecturer
Approach
(theory)
Method
(theory and practice)
Techniques
(practice)
Fernando Trujillo
Ceuta - 2006
Theories and methods of Language
Teaching and Learning
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The Grammar-Translation Method
The Direct Method
The Audiolingual Method
Alternative approaches
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Community Language Learning
Suggestopedia
The Silent Way
Total Physical Response
 The Communicative Approach
 The Task-based Approach
 The Content-based Approach
Fernando Trujillo
Ceuta - 2006
Proposal
 15th November: Introduction & task selection
 16th October: Reading & Studying
 Planning
 Planning
 22nd November: Micro-teaching
 23rd November: Micro-teaching
 27th November: Micro-teaching
Fernando Trujillo
Ceuta - 2006
Micro-teaching proposal
 Time allotted: 30 minutes
 Contents:
 Introduction to the method/approach: 5 minutes
 A handout with the main points of each method/approach
 Visual support for the presentation
 Simulation of a “methodological” lesson: 25 minutes
 Resources:
 McLaren, N. and Madrid, D. 1996. A Handbook for TEFL.
Alcoy: Marfil. [Chapter 6. Foreign Language Teaching
Methods]
 Madrid, D. and McLaren, N. 2004. TEFL in Primary
Education. Granada: Editorial de la Universidad de
Granada. [Chapter 2: Language Learning and Acquisition .
Theories and methods of teaching and learning]
 Meeting Point Web Site
Fernando Trujillo
Ceuta - 2006

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