EVOLUTION OF THE ENGLISH TEACHING METHODOLOGY

Task 1. Complete the information by Reading from page 113 to 129. Similar to the
example provided.
Methods of 15th century
Name of the method: Classical method Write three main ideas of the
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Definition:
This method focuses on grammar analysis,
vocabulary memotization and translation of
texts.
1. It was used for teaching latin
2. English, French and Italian were the
first foreing languages to be studied.
3. At this time, there was not investigation
about how to learn and acquire a second
language.

Name of the method: Grammar Write three main ideas of the

Translation method (Pag.114)
Definition: This method focuses
This method focuses of grammar
explanation vocabulary by memorization
and translation of text
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1. Currently, the teaching of grammar has
become a controversial topic
2.it is almost impossible to the teach without
using the mother league and grammar
explanations because of few opportunities to
immerse students in English
3.limiting the use of grammar translation
strategies is acceptable

Name of the method: Write three main ideas of the

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Direct method Pag
(116)_____________________________
Definition:
This method frowned upon the use of the
mother tongue and emphasized the use of
the target language in teaching
1. This method is that students are
involved in real-life situations.
2. Another advantage is that teachers
speak in the target language during
whole class
3. it can be useful today for teaching
students how to interact in situations
such as asking directions ,making
reservations etc.

Name of the method: Write three main ideas of the

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The Audio-lingual method
Pag(118)____________________________ 1. now the students use books with cd which
help them to improve their pronunciation and
Definition: the audio - lingual is based on language
the oral approach students must listen to 2. It is important for students to listen to the cd
input and then they have to speak output and repeat because they can hear the exact
pronunciation stress and intonation

Name of the method:
_cognitive code learning Pag
(120)_____________________________
Definition: Is not method but rather an
approach that emphasizes the knowledge of
grammar rules and their application in the
use of the target language
Methods of 1970s
Name of the method:
Community language learning_pag
(121)____________________
Definition: The student in the classroom
were considered as a group in need of
certain therapy and counseling
Name of the method:
Suggestopedia (PAG
123)_____________________________
Definition: It is a teaching method
developed by the Bulgarian psychotherapist
Georgi Lozanov. It is mostly used to learn
foreign languages.
Name of the method:
The silent way pag (124)
3.the Cd really helps students improve their
pronunciation and comprehension
3.
Write three main ideas of the
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1. We have been trying to teach students by
only explaining grammar rules without good
results
2. A deep analysis of grammar can make
students learn how language is formed but it
does not develop communicative skills
3. Students will have more chance to acquire
the language if they practice a lot of reading
writing listening and speaking
Write three main ideas of the
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1. the principal function of teachers in this
method is translating whatever students want
to say
2. Before engaging in an oral interaction task
students need enough input to complete the
task
3. The internet is a good source of input for
students who study English as a foreign
language
Write three main ideas of the
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1. The physical environment and the
classroom environment are the vital
factors to ensure that "students feel
comfortable and safe"
2. Trained teachers use various
techniques, including art and music.
3. consisted of three phases at the
beginning: deciphering, concert session
(memorization in session) and
elaboration
Write three main ideas of the
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1. this method promotes discovery
______________________________
Definition: It is based on the teaching staff,
which is the center of the teaching-learning
process. Students learn what their teachers
want them to learn.
learning which is considered a
constructivist approach
2. the task requires students to be criticañl
and analytical to solve a task -based
problem

Name of the method: Write three main ideas of the

Total physical response pag
(125)_________________________
Definition: The radical method in the
assumption of when an additional language
is learned, this language is internalized
through a process of code deciphering,
similar to the development of the first
language.
Name of the method:
The natural approach pag
(126)_______________________
Definition: Is based on encouraging the
acquisition of naturalistic language in a
classroom, and to this end emphasizes
communication, and gives less importance
to the conscious study of grammar and the
explicit correction of student errors.
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1. this method is very popular for teaching
children because the main learning
activities are based on games and
physical movements
2. however it can also be useful for
teaching classroom language in all
levels because all classes involve
instructions
3. . In order to improve understanding,
teachers should use body language and
imitators.
Write three main ideas of the
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1.the stages of his approach describe the whole
process of the second language acquisition
2.in the last stage this person is more confident
and is able to communicate fluently and
accurately
3.understanding this process will allow teachers
to include in their lessons plans appropriate
activities for each stage in sequence

What is eclectic approach?

is a method of language education that combines several of the same and methodologies to
teach the language according to the objectives of the lesson and the abilities of the students.
The different teaching methods are provided and adapted to the requirements of the students.
The monotony of the class is broken. In addition, it is a conceptual approach that does not
simply include a paradigm or a set of assumptions. Instead, the eclecticism is seen or is
constituted by several theories, styles and ideas in order to obtain a complete view on the
subject, and is based on different theories in different cases.
WRITE A SHORT DEFINITION OF THESE WORDS OR ACRONYMS (PAGS 45-47; 111-113) You do
not have to copy definitions from internet. You have to check the materials I gave you.

Didactics IS A PROCESS OF TEACHING AND LEARNING

Teaching make a person learn something

Learning it is a process that occurs consciously and voluntarily through the will or need
to want something
Educational It`s a model used in education
paradigm
Linguistic
paradigm
Didactic Addresses the problems of teaching in the different educational levels
Model
English Is an activity to develop the comunicate language skills of the English language
teaching and
learning
process
Language System of signs that a community uses to communicate orally or in writing

Linguistics Science that studies human language and languages

First It is the same as the mother tongue people use this expression to refer to the first
language language

Second Also refers to a new language people learn in a second language context or in a
language foreign languages context

Target
language

Mother The language people acquire at home when they are children
tongue

ESL Teaching english in united states or Australia

EFL Teaching english in japan or morocco or tailand

Methodology Pedagogical practices in general including theortical underpinning and related

research

Approach Theoretical well informed positions and beliefs about the nature of language
and the applicability of both to pedagogical settings
Method A generalized set of classroom specifications for accomplishing linguistic
 objectives

Technique Any of a wide variety of exercises activities or task used in the language

Strategy Involves a plan for how to solve a problem and outlines goals

Task Work that must be done in a limited time

Activity Ability to act or produce and effect

procedure Method or way of processing or executing a thing

 TEACHING APPROACHES
DIDACTIC APPROACHES USE OF THIS APPROACH IN ENGLISH TEACHING
Enfoque centrado en contenidos We teach English by teaching content of other subjects.

Method: Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)

Enfoque centrado en habilidades We focus on developing the language skills: listening, speaking,
reading and writing) and their sub skills (vocabulary, pronunciation,
grammar) as well as social, cultural and thinking skills.

Method: Integrated skills approach

Enfoque centrado en Students make oral presentations of diferent topic demonstating what
conocimientos they know

Strategy: Oral presentations

TEACHING MODELS

DIDACTIC MODELS STRATEGIES OR METHODS BASED ON THIS MODEL

Tradicional Language extructure analysis

Didáctico Tecnológico Using grammar videos

Espontaneiste activista Making students to talk about their real lify

Sócratico Question – Answer

Comunicativo-Interactivo Debate

Alternativo o integrado Project based learning

Activo situado Self directed learning
Aprendizaje por dominio Multiple intelligences

Learning styles
Contextual Teaching mother and target culture by using English
colaborativo Colaborative learning

Cooperative learning