This document provides information on the Theory of Computation course including objectives, outcomes, modules, textbooks, and benchmarking. The course aims to introduce different computational models like grammars, automata and their limitations. It has 8 modules covering topics such as finite automata, regular expressions, context-free grammars, pushdown automata, Turing machines, and recursively enumerable languages. Benchmarking shows the course matches 90% of syllabi from IIT Madras and IIT Delhi, and 80% of courses from Stanford and Cornell.
How to Evaluate Controlled Natural LanguagesTobias Kuhn
(CC Attribution License does not apply to third-party material on slides 5 and 6; see paper for details: http://attempto.ifi.uzh.ch/site/pubs/papers/cnl2009main_kuhn.pdf )
This document discusses negotiation of meaning during conversations and its benefits for language learning. It describes negotiation as involving feedback from listeners to make the speaker's message more comprehensible. Negotiation can make input understandable without simplifying it, raise awareness of language forms, and push learners to express themselves more clearly. While negotiation alone does not cause learning, it can help input become more comprehensible and noticeable when changes are needed. The document recommends strategies for teaching negotiation skills and encourages activities that require negotiation, such as information-gap tasks.
The document discusses two methods of teaching English: PPP (Presentation-Practice-Production) and TBL (Task-Based Learning).
PPP follows a three-step structure where a grammar point is first presented, then practiced through exercises, and finally applied more spontaneously. TBL focuses on having students complete meaningful tasks using their language skills, rather than separating language practice from communication.
The document provides examples of lesson plans for both PPP and TBL, showing how different activities are structured for each method. It concludes that understanding theories of second language acquisition can help teachers make informed choices about methodology based on both research and classroom experiences.
The document discusses types of grammar instruction including exploring collocation patterns and learning explicit grammatical rules through consciousness raising activities and language-focused correction. It also examines causes of second language errors such as interference from the first language and reduction to increase efficiency. Finally, it lists task-based sources of error and useful discourse features for teaching English listening and speaking.
Deep Learning for Natural Language ProcessingParrotAI
The document discusses deep learning approaches for natural language processing (NLP). It introduces NLP and common applications. Word representations like one-hot and distributed representations are covered, with a focus on Word2Vec models. Recurrent neural networks (RNNs) are described as useful for sequential language data, including variants like bidirectional RNNs and applications such as neural machine translation and sentiment analysis.
This document discusses Stephen Krashen's Comprehensible Input Theory. Krashen believes that language is acquired through understanding messages that are a bit beyond one's current level. The input should be comprehensible, using context clues and visual aids. Teachers can provide materials at students' current level plus new vocabulary and structures. Examples given are intermediate students reading informal articles or watching videos using new words in natural conversations. The theory helps students learn through challenging but understandable input and helps teachers measure student progress.
This document provides information on the Theory of Computation course including objectives, outcomes, modules, textbooks, and benchmarking. The course aims to introduce different computational models like grammars, automata and their limitations. It has 8 modules covering topics such as finite automata, regular expressions, context-free grammars, pushdown automata, Turing machines, and recursively enumerable languages. Benchmarking shows the course matches 90% of syllabi from IIT Madras and IIT Delhi, and 80% of courses from Stanford and Cornell.
How to Evaluate Controlled Natural LanguagesTobias Kuhn
(CC Attribution License does not apply to third-party material on slides 5 and 6; see paper for details: http://attempto.ifi.uzh.ch/site/pubs/papers/cnl2009main_kuhn.pdf )
This document discusses negotiation of meaning during conversations and its benefits for language learning. It describes negotiation as involving feedback from listeners to make the speaker's message more comprehensible. Negotiation can make input understandable without simplifying it, raise awareness of language forms, and push learners to express themselves more clearly. While negotiation alone does not cause learning, it can help input become more comprehensible and noticeable when changes are needed. The document recommends strategies for teaching negotiation skills and encourages activities that require negotiation, such as information-gap tasks.
The document discusses two methods of teaching English: PPP (Presentation-Practice-Production) and TBL (Task-Based Learning).
PPP follows a three-step structure where a grammar point is first presented, then practiced through exercises, and finally applied more spontaneously. TBL focuses on having students complete meaningful tasks using their language skills, rather than separating language practice from communication.
The document provides examples of lesson plans for both PPP and TBL, showing how different activities are structured for each method. It concludes that understanding theories of second language acquisition can help teachers make informed choices about methodology based on both research and classroom experiences.
The document discusses types of grammar instruction including exploring collocation patterns and learning explicit grammatical rules through consciousness raising activities and language-focused correction. It also examines causes of second language errors such as interference from the first language and reduction to increase efficiency. Finally, it lists task-based sources of error and useful discourse features for teaching English listening and speaking.
Deep Learning for Natural Language ProcessingParrotAI
The document discusses deep learning approaches for natural language processing (NLP). It introduces NLP and common applications. Word representations like one-hot and distributed representations are covered, with a focus on Word2Vec models. Recurrent neural networks (RNNs) are described as useful for sequential language data, including variants like bidirectional RNNs and applications such as neural machine translation and sentiment analysis.
This document discusses Stephen Krashen's Comprehensible Input Theory. Krashen believes that language is acquired through understanding messages that are a bit beyond one's current level. The input should be comprehensible, using context clues and visual aids. Teachers can provide materials at students' current level plus new vocabulary and structures. Examples given are intermediate students reading informal articles or watching videos using new words in natural conversations. The theory helps students learn through challenging but understandable input and helps teachers measure student progress.
The document discusses guidelines for developing a listening test, including setting an appropriate difficulty level, selecting authentic audio passages, and determining what candidates should be able to understand from the passages. It also covers writing test items, moderating items, presenting audio to candidates, and scoring the listening test based on comprehension rather than grammar or spelling.
This document discusses monitoring progress, testing reliability and validity, and types of listening and speaking tests for ESL/EFL students. It provides guidelines for teachers to monitor student progress through checklists, self-assessments, and completing activities. Reliable tests are unaffected by conditions and can be replicated, while valid tests accurately measure the intended skill. The document also explores factors that increase reliability and different types of listening and speaking tests commonly used to evaluate ESL/EFL students.
This document outlines steps for developing a listening test, including:
1. Specifying the skills to be tested such as understanding gist, factual information, interactions, and recognizing attitudes, opinions, and intentions.
2. Setting criterial levels of performance and appropriate response types.
3. Selecting authentic speech samples and writing multiple choice, short answer, gap fill, and other item types to test comprehension without replaying passages.
4. Having test items and recordings reviewed by colleagues before administration.
Annotated text corpora are an important resource for natural language processing research and developing language technologies. Corpora are annotated with linguistic tags that mark properties of words, sentences, and discourse. Creating annotated corpora requires significant effort and time but produces a valuable resource for language technologies and multiple purposes once created. The document then provides an example of annotated text in Tamil with morphological, part-of-speech, and syntactic layers of annotation.
Formal instruction can have both immediate and delayed effects on second language acquisition according to research studies. Some key findings are that instruction is most effective for linguistically simple structures where form and function are transparent, and it can improve learners' controlled performance. However, gains from instruction may not persist in spontaneous speech over time. Instruction also appears to prime learners and facilitate later acquisition by making linguistic features more salient, even if it does not directly teach the rules of the language.
The document discusses the role of input in second language acquisition from several perspectives. It defines input as the language directed at the learner, and notes that it can be conscious or unconscious. Input comes in written, verbal, and non-linguistic forms from teachers, students, and media. The input hypothesis states that language is acquired through comprehending messages. Teachers should provide comprehensible input that is interesting, sufficient, and authentic to improve students' knowledge.
In this PowerPoint presentation you can find a summary of the ideas presented in the Chapter 12 of Testing for Language Teachers by Arthur Hughes. This chapter is devoted to different key aspects about testing listening. These ideas are also combined at the end of the presentation with other supplementary ideas from the British Council and a PPT created by Kia Karavas.
Error analysis, a branch of “applied linguistic” developed by Pit Corder in 1960s.
Error analysis is the study of errors made by the second and foreign language learners.”
It is the process to observe, analyze, and classify the deviations of the rules of the second
There are two types of errors
Interlingual errors
Intralingual errors
Errors that occur due to the negative influence the mother tongue on the performance of target language are interlingual errors.
It depends on linguistic differences between the first language and the target language.
Intralingual error is an error that takes place due to a misuse of a particular rule of the target language
Intralingual errors occur due to the faulty or partial learning of target language.
it is, in fact, quite the opposite of Interlingual error, it puts the target language into focus
Principles Of Instructed Second Language LearningDee Reid
The document outlines 10 principles for effective instructed second language learning:
1. Develop formulaic expressions and rule-based competence.
2. Focus predominantly on meaning.
3. Focus on form.
4. Develop implicit and explicit language knowledge.
5. Consider learners' natural language development.
6. Provide extensive language input.
7. Provide opportunities for student language output.
8. Encourage student interaction in the target language.
9. Account for individual learner differences.
10. Include both controlled and free student production.
The comprehensible output hypothesis was developed by Merrill Swain and states that language learning occurs when learners attempt to produce output and encounter gaps in their linguistic knowledge. This causes learners to modify their output as they learn. There are three functions of output: the noticing function where learners become aware of gaps, the hypothesis-testing function where learners test hypotheses through trial and error, and the metalinguistic function where learners reflect on and internalize language. The hypothesis argues that producing language, receiving feedback, and modifying output based on feedback helps learners acquire a second language.
Digital English Language Lab for Schools
Words Worth English Lab is designed for India and is a highly researched initiative of the ACTUniv Group, an ISO 9001: 2008 company certified enterprise and a trusted education company with 2 decades of service in technology education and training. It's expertise in technology, multimedia and content development has been instrumental in presenting a world class Digital Language Lab solution for the academia in India.
Implicit & Explicit learning, knowledge and instructionaghchay
This document discusses the distinction between implicit and explicit learning and knowledge in second language acquisition. It provides definitions and perspectives from various cognitive psychologists and SLA researchers. Implicit learning occurs unconsciously without attention to rules, resulting in intuitive knowledge, while explicit learning involves conscious memorization of rules and facts. Implicit knowledge guides automatic behaviors while explicit knowledge requires controlled processing. SLA research has found that explicit learning and knowledge are generally more effective for L2 mastery than implicit learning alone.
This document provides an overview of computer-assisted language learning (CALL). It begins by defining CALL according to various scholars as the study and application of computers in language teaching and learning or the area of technology and second language teaching and learning. It notes CALL focuses on learning rather than teaching and is not a method but a form of computer-based learning. It discusses key aspects of CALL like materials design, technologies, pedagogical theories, and modes of instruction. It also outlines the history of CALL from behaviouristic to communicative to integrative CALL with the development of multimedia and the internet. Finally, it discusses different CALL activities, technologies, and the roles computers can play in language learning.
The document discusses the Grammar-Translation method of teaching foreign languages. Some key features of this method are that classes are taught in the native language with little use of the target language, vocabulary is taught through lists, extensive grammar rules are explained, reading difficult texts is emphasized early, and translation exercises are a core technique. Typical techniques used include translating passages, reading comprehension questions, working with antonyms/synonyms, learning cognates, applying grammar rules, fill-in-the-blank exercises, memorization, and composition.
This document discusses language testing and contrastive analysis. It covers the advantages and disadvantages of essay tests versus objective tests, and different types of language tests. It also discusses contrastive analysis, which is a branch of applied linguistics that examines the differences between a learner's native language and the target language. Contrastive analysis claims that language errors result from interference from the native tongue. The document provides examples of how differences in structures like articles, tenses and adjectives between Arabic and English could lead to errors for Arabic learners of English. Criticism of contrastive analysis is also mentioned.
1) The document discusses theories of second language acquisition including contrastive analysis, error analysis, and interlanguage. It also covers product-oriented research focusing on differences between instruction and acquisition and process-oriented research involving modified interaction.
2) Theories such as contrastive analysis and error analysis were later found to have limitations as errors cannot always be predicted and learners progress through systematic stages of interim languages.
3) Research on the differences between conscious learning and subconscious acquisition led to theories like Krashen's comprehensible input hypothesis and Long's modified interaction approach emphasizing comprehensible input through linguistic adjustments.
This document discusses strategies for assessing reading and different types of reading tasks. It describes bottom-up processing, which involves decoding skills, and top-down processing, which uses background knowledge. Four types of reading tasks are outlined: perceptive, selective, interactive, and extensive. Examples of assessment techniques are also provided, including summary, dictocomp, and strip story activities.
【Book Presentation】Ellis and shintani (2014). chapter 1 (JACET Reading Research Group April, 2015 by KANAZAWA Yu)
【輪読】Ellis and shintani (2014). chapter 1(リーディング研究会2015年4月例会_担当者:金澤)
Target: Ellis, R. and Shintani, N. (2014). Exploring language pedagogy through second language acquisition. New York; Routledge.
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The document discusses guidelines for developing a listening test, including setting an appropriate difficulty level, selecting authentic audio passages, and determining what candidates should be able to understand from the passages. It also covers writing test items, moderating items, presenting audio to candidates, and scoring the listening test based on comprehension rather than grammar or spelling.
This document discusses monitoring progress, testing reliability and validity, and types of listening and speaking tests for ESL/EFL students. It provides guidelines for teachers to monitor student progress through checklists, self-assessments, and completing activities. Reliable tests are unaffected by conditions and can be replicated, while valid tests accurately measure the intended skill. The document also explores factors that increase reliability and different types of listening and speaking tests commonly used to evaluate ESL/EFL students.
This document outlines steps for developing a listening test, including:
1. Specifying the skills to be tested such as understanding gist, factual information, interactions, and recognizing attitudes, opinions, and intentions.
2. Setting criterial levels of performance and appropriate response types.
3. Selecting authentic speech samples and writing multiple choice, short answer, gap fill, and other item types to test comprehension without replaying passages.
4. Having test items and recordings reviewed by colleagues before administration.
Annotated text corpora are an important resource for natural language processing research and developing language technologies. Corpora are annotated with linguistic tags that mark properties of words, sentences, and discourse. Creating annotated corpora requires significant effort and time but produces a valuable resource for language technologies and multiple purposes once created. The document then provides an example of annotated text in Tamil with morphological, part-of-speech, and syntactic layers of annotation.
Formal instruction can have both immediate and delayed effects on second language acquisition according to research studies. Some key findings are that instruction is most effective for linguistically simple structures where form and function are transparent, and it can improve learners' controlled performance. However, gains from instruction may not persist in spontaneous speech over time. Instruction also appears to prime learners and facilitate later acquisition by making linguistic features more salient, even if it does not directly teach the rules of the language.
The document discusses the role of input in second language acquisition from several perspectives. It defines input as the language directed at the learner, and notes that it can be conscious or unconscious. Input comes in written, verbal, and non-linguistic forms from teachers, students, and media. The input hypothesis states that language is acquired through comprehending messages. Teachers should provide comprehensible input that is interesting, sufficient, and authentic to improve students' knowledge.
In this PowerPoint presentation you can find a summary of the ideas presented in the Chapter 12 of Testing for Language Teachers by Arthur Hughes. This chapter is devoted to different key aspects about testing listening. These ideas are also combined at the end of the presentation with other supplementary ideas from the British Council and a PPT created by Kia Karavas.
Error analysis, a branch of “applied linguistic” developed by Pit Corder in 1960s.
Error analysis is the study of errors made by the second and foreign language learners.”
It is the process to observe, analyze, and classify the deviations of the rules of the second
There are two types of errors
Interlingual errors
Intralingual errors
Errors that occur due to the negative influence the mother tongue on the performance of target language are interlingual errors.
It depends on linguistic differences between the first language and the target language.
Intralingual error is an error that takes place due to a misuse of a particular rule of the target language
Intralingual errors occur due to the faulty or partial learning of target language.
it is, in fact, quite the opposite of Interlingual error, it puts the target language into focus
Principles Of Instructed Second Language LearningDee Reid
The document outlines 10 principles for effective instructed second language learning:
1. Develop formulaic expressions and rule-based competence.
2. Focus predominantly on meaning.
3. Focus on form.
4. Develop implicit and explicit language knowledge.
5. Consider learners' natural language development.
6. Provide extensive language input.
7. Provide opportunities for student language output.
8. Encourage student interaction in the target language.
9. Account for individual learner differences.
10. Include both controlled and free student production.
The comprehensible output hypothesis was developed by Merrill Swain and states that language learning occurs when learners attempt to produce output and encounter gaps in their linguistic knowledge. This causes learners to modify their output as they learn. There are three functions of output: the noticing function where learners become aware of gaps, the hypothesis-testing function where learners test hypotheses through trial and error, and the metalinguistic function where learners reflect on and internalize language. The hypothesis argues that producing language, receiving feedback, and modifying output based on feedback helps learners acquire a second language.
Digital English Language Lab for Schools
Words Worth English Lab is designed for India and is a highly researched initiative of the ACTUniv Group, an ISO 9001: 2008 company certified enterprise and a trusted education company with 2 decades of service in technology education and training. It's expertise in technology, multimedia and content development has been instrumental in presenting a world class Digital Language Lab solution for the academia in India.
Implicit & Explicit learning, knowledge and instructionaghchay
This document discusses the distinction between implicit and explicit learning and knowledge in second language acquisition. It provides definitions and perspectives from various cognitive psychologists and SLA researchers. Implicit learning occurs unconsciously without attention to rules, resulting in intuitive knowledge, while explicit learning involves conscious memorization of rules and facts. Implicit knowledge guides automatic behaviors while explicit knowledge requires controlled processing. SLA research has found that explicit learning and knowledge are generally more effective for L2 mastery than implicit learning alone.
This document provides an overview of computer-assisted language learning (CALL). It begins by defining CALL according to various scholars as the study and application of computers in language teaching and learning or the area of technology and second language teaching and learning. It notes CALL focuses on learning rather than teaching and is not a method but a form of computer-based learning. It discusses key aspects of CALL like materials design, technologies, pedagogical theories, and modes of instruction. It also outlines the history of CALL from behaviouristic to communicative to integrative CALL with the development of multimedia and the internet. Finally, it discusses different CALL activities, technologies, and the roles computers can play in language learning.
The document discusses the Grammar-Translation method of teaching foreign languages. Some key features of this method are that classes are taught in the native language with little use of the target language, vocabulary is taught through lists, extensive grammar rules are explained, reading difficult texts is emphasized early, and translation exercises are a core technique. Typical techniques used include translating passages, reading comprehension questions, working with antonyms/synonyms, learning cognates, applying grammar rules, fill-in-the-blank exercises, memorization, and composition.
This document discusses language testing and contrastive analysis. It covers the advantages and disadvantages of essay tests versus objective tests, and different types of language tests. It also discusses contrastive analysis, which is a branch of applied linguistics that examines the differences between a learner's native language and the target language. Contrastive analysis claims that language errors result from interference from the native tongue. The document provides examples of how differences in structures like articles, tenses and adjectives between Arabic and English could lead to errors for Arabic learners of English. Criticism of contrastive analysis is also mentioned.
1) The document discusses theories of second language acquisition including contrastive analysis, error analysis, and interlanguage. It also covers product-oriented research focusing on differences between instruction and acquisition and process-oriented research involving modified interaction.
2) Theories such as contrastive analysis and error analysis were later found to have limitations as errors cannot always be predicted and learners progress through systematic stages of interim languages.
3) Research on the differences between conscious learning and subconscious acquisition led to theories like Krashen's comprehensible input hypothesis and Long's modified interaction approach emphasizing comprehensible input through linguistic adjustments.
This document discusses strategies for assessing reading and different types of reading tasks. It describes bottom-up processing, which involves decoding skills, and top-down processing, which uses background knowledge. Four types of reading tasks are outlined: perceptive, selective, interactive, and extensive. Examples of assessment techniques are also provided, including summary, dictocomp, and strip story activities.
【Book Presentation】Ellis and shintani (2014). chapter 1 (JACET Reading Research Group April, 2015 by KANAZAWA Yu)
【輪読】Ellis and shintani (2014). chapter 1(リーディング研究会2015年4月例会_担当者:金澤)
Target: Ellis, R. and Shintani, N. (2014). Exploring language pedagogy through second language acquisition. New York; Routledge.
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3.3 tests of productive skills: workshop CTS-AcademicSeltAcademy
This document discusses challenges in testing productive language skills, specifically writing and speaking. For writing tests, it addresses issues like time constraints, plagiarism, complexity of instructions, and difficulty assessing multiple writing skills. It suggests making writing tests realistic, valid by focusing only on writing ability, and fairly marked with clear expectations. For speaking tests, it notes difficulties standardizing individual oral exams and determining examiners' roles. The document concludes by having participants watch an example oral exam and discuss considerations for their own speaking tests.
This document discusses different lesson types and structures for teaching grammar. It describes test-teach-test (TTT), present-practice-produce (PPP), and task-based learning (TBL) lesson plans. For each approach, it outlines the basic stages and provides examples. It also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each. The document concludes by emphasizing the importance of clear lesson aims and connecting all stages of a lesson to those aims. Teachers are encouraged to consider student needs and purpose when selecting activities and to vary their instructional approaches.
This document provides information about a certification course for language teacher tutors. It includes:
1. An outline of course topics covering language teaching principles, learner types, skills, and classroom techniques.
2. Sample content on defining visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learner types and Kolb's learning styles model.
3. Suggestions for using pictures in language lessons and sample picture activities.
4. A sample two-week timetable with daily sessions covering icebreakers, introductions, student interactions, teaching roles and responsibilities, and vocabulary teaching.
English Language Teaching Frameworks - Yasmina Zergani.pptxYASMINAZERGANI
This is a presentation about English Language Teaching Frameworks. As teachers, we implement different teaching and learning methods through various teaching models and frameworks. The chief goal is always to make the teaching and learning process an enjoyable and beneficial one.
The document discusses introducing task-based language teaching (TBL) and compares it to the more traditional PPP approach. Some key points:
- TBL focuses on providing learners with a holistic language experience through tasks, planning, and reporting rather than isolating language points. This leads to more natural language use.
- Learners enjoy TBL and gain confidence in speaking quicker. They can better understand natural speech.
- Teachers report that TBL works better than PPP for mixed-level classes and allows learners to bring their own experiences.
- For learners to adapt to TBL, teachers should explain the learning process and rationale behind classroom activities to prepare them for a different
The document discusses various techniques for language teaching that are grounded in action research, including using dictations, lexical segmentation exercises, repeated reading activities, and task repetition to improve students' listening, reading, and speaking abilities. Several classroom examples are provided to illustrate how teachers can implement these techniques to engage students and support language development. The ESOL Nexus project aims to create online resources for English language learners and teachers based on effective practices informed by action research.
This document discusses the differences between the PPP (presentation, practice, production) model of language teaching and the task-based language teaching (TBL) framework. It summarizes that TBL begins by providing learners with a holistic language experience through tasks and then helps them learn language more efficiently, while PPP provides discrete language items out of context. The document also provides advice on introducing TBL to learners, addressing learner resistance, using textbooks, and assessing student progress in a TBL framework.
Task-based learning is a language teaching method where students complete communicative tasks using the target language. It focuses on meaningful language use rather than rote learning of grammar rules. A task has three stages: pre-task introduction, task completion in groups or pairs, and post-task reporting. This allows students to experiment, focus on communication over accuracy, and then improve their language for reporting. The method is effective at intermediate levels as it motivates students and provides opportunities for negotiated interaction, language recycling, and a focus on form.
The document discusses drills, dialogues, and role plays as language teaching materials. It provides definitions and examples of different types of drills, including repetition drills, substitution drills, and transformation drills. It emphasizes the importance of making drills meaningful for students by relating them to students' experiences and allowing some unpredictability in student responses. The document also discusses how to design and present dialogues and role plays for language teaching purposes.
This document outlines principles for teaching listening skills to students. It discusses listening as an interactive process involving many cognitive steps. It presents taxonomies of listening microskills and strategies that can be developed for students, including predicting, guessing meaning from context, and recognizing discourse patterns. When designing listening activities, teachers should follow principles like making activities motivating, using authentic materials, carefully structuring listener responses, and encouraging bottom-up and top-up processing. Activities should include clear pre-listening, listening, and post-listening stages. Consistent use of English in the classroom also helps develop listening.
This document discusses the importance of context in language comprehension and learning. It presents research showing that providing contextual information and activating students' background knowledge can improve comprehension. Visual aids like pictures and videos are found to help lower-level learners, while techniques like discussing vocabulary, titles and questions are also effective, especially for more advanced learners. The role of schema theory is explained, which holds that comprehension involves both bottom-up processing of textual details and top-down processing using context and expectations. Contextualizing language instruction and practice is recommended over isolated teaching of forms.
1. After reading chapter 2, how would you define Communicative L.docxswannacklanell
1. After reading chapter 2, how would you define Communicative Language Teaching? Provide a detailed definition using your own words.
2. What kinds of topics, communication activities (role plays, presentations, debates), and participation formats (teacher-fronted, pair, or small group) did (or might) you most enjoy using as a language learner, and why? Which did you enjoy the least? Did the instruction enable you to use the language later in noninstructional situations? Can you recall any activity or project that integrated listening, speaking, reading, and writing?
3. How do (or might) you use technology for language teaching and learning in your context? What constraints do you face? Do you think that you as a language learner or your (future) students would want to engage in virtual or simulated learning environments online? Why or why not? What possibilities might there be for other non-face-to-face interactions (via chat, email, or online discussion groups) as a way of developing learners' communicative competence? What advantages do those have over more traditional print-based or face-to-face instruction and practice?
4. How might the principles of CLT be applied or adapted to meet the challenges posed by the following sorts of contexts? Choose two situations from the list below to discuss:
a. Learners have limited access to new information and communication technologies or to authentic samples of oral or written language.
b. Existing teaching materials represent a very different orientation to teaching.
c. The goals of the course are much more traditional, for example, to help students pass high-stakes language tests like TOEFL.
d. Class sizes are very large, and acoustics are poor.
e. Students seem to be shy and unaccustomed to discussing topics of a personal or social nature with one another, and the teaching approach is very teacher-centered.
f. Teachers (and students) have difficulty teaching using the L2 primarily due to a lack of proficiency in it.
5. Do you agree that formulaic sequences and vocabulary are more important than grammar in the early stages of L2 learning? Why or why not?
6. The chapter focuses on four ways of focusing on form. What do you see as the advantages and limitations of each way?
7. What are your own views about the value of teaching explicit L2 knowledge?
8. How can you maximize the amount of input that your students are exposed to both in and out of the classroom?
9. "Controlled practice exercises typically result in output that is limited in terms of length and complexity" (p. 39). Do you agree with this statement? Do you see any advantages of such exercises?
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The English Language Teaching Frameworks by Ayoub Oubla & Zakaria El KouzouniAyoub Oubla
The document provides an overview of several teaching frameworks:
1. PPP - Presentation, Practice, Production. It describes the stages and activities in each part of the lesson.
2. PPU - Presentation, Practice, Use. Similarly, it outlines the stages and possible activities at each stage.
3. TTT - Test, Teach, Test. This framework is useful when the teacher is unsure of students' familiarity with the target language. It involves testing, teaching, and re-testing.
4. ESA - Engage, Study, Activate. Developed by Jeremy Harmer, it emphasizes eliciting grammar from students rather than direct teaching.
5. PO
This document discusses different types of learning methods including massed learning, spaced learning, repeated recitation, whole versus part learning, and serial learning. It explains that spaced learning is more effective for long-term retention compared to massed learning which is prone to quick forgetting. Repeated recitation is also beneficial for permanent memory retention. Whole learning is generally superior to part learning up to about 240 lines, but parts may be better for children. Language plays an important role in learning as it facilitates discovery, collaboration and inquiry.
This document discusses cognate awareness and using authentic materials when teaching listening and speaking skills to English language learners. It defines cognates as words that are similar in meaning, spelling, or form between languages like Spanish and English. It emphasizes the importance of teachers being aware of cognates and both the similarities and differences when teaching. It also discusses using authentic listening materials from sources like television and radio to better prepare students for real English use outside the classroom. The document provides examples of how teachers can more effectively incorporate authentic materials by adapting activities and simplifying language elements.
1) The document discusses four common misconceptions about Communicative Language Teaching (CLT): that it means not teaching grammar, teaching only speaking, that pair work means role play, and that it expects too much from teachers.
2) It explains that while CLT de-emphasized grammar teaching initially, grammar is important for communication and can be taught retrospectively by having students discover rules after exposure.
3) Speaking is important but CLT also values other skills; pair work allows student choice but role plays may limit this. CLT expects teachers to facilitate more student time for various types of communication.
The document discusses reasons why Taiwanese students struggle with English proficiency, including influences from Confucianism and teacher-centered instruction. It then outlines theories of how output activities can improve language learning, including noticing functions, hypothesis testing, and reflection. A variety of speaking activities are proposed, such as presentations, role plays, think-pair-share, and picture description, to provide English output practice.
The document discusses Krashen's five proposals on language learning and their validity in Libyan EFL classes. It summarizes Krashen's proposals which include: 1) the distinction between language learning and acquisition, 2) the natural order hypothesis which states that language structures are acquired in a predictable order, 3) the monitor hypothesis which describes three types of language users, 4) the input hypothesis which argues that language is acquired through comprehensible input, and 5) the affective filter hypothesis which posits that learners with high motivation and self-confidence acquire language more readily. The document analyzes how these proposals can be adapted to better suit foreign language learning contexts.
The document summarizes the Audiolingual method, which was influenced by structural linguistics and behaviorism. It became popular after WWII through the Army Specialized Training Program and focused on oral drills, memorization of dialogs, and habit formation. However, it declined in the 1960s due to weaknesses in its theoretical foundations and practical results, as students struggled to communicate outside the classroom. Noam Chomsky further criticized the method for viewing language as a habit rather than creative process.
The document discusses defining the LSP (Language for Specific Purposes) approach. It provides a central definition of LSP from Dudley Evans and St. John (1998) that focuses on designing courses to meet the specific needs of learners using the methodology and activities of the relevant discipline. It also discusses some relative characteristics that may or may not be present, such as courses being designed for specific disciplines. The document then examines how well this definition encompasses a new area within LSP called English for Socio-Cultural Purposes (ESCP), which focuses on learners in prison, those with disabilities, or immigrants seeking citizenship. A key motivation of the LSP approach is to help learners who are at a disadvantage due
This document outlines a scheme of work for an English department. It includes:
- Four types of lessons planned: routine, content/DARTs, full English, and project lessons.
- Starters and plenaries that focus on maintenance, inference, questions, and grammar.
- Four types of integrated homework: improving work, responding to marking, producing texts, and speaking to others.
- Formative and summative assessments integrated, including SATs, APP assessments, and question-based reading assessments.
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1.3 tests of grammar and vocabulary: workshop CTS-AcademicSeltAcademy
The workshop covered why grammar and vocabulary are important to test, how they relate to beliefs about language learning and curricular specifications, different types of grammar and vocabulary test items, and considerations for writing effective test items. Key points included that testing grammar and vocabulary can encourage learning, diagnose weaknesses, and be tested directly unlike skills. Links between testing and beliefs, curriculum, and positive effects on learning were also discussed. Examples of test item types for both grammar and vocabulary were provided along with potential problems to avoid.
3.1 curriculum and assessment: plenary CTS-AcademicSeltAcademy
This document outlines Dr. Simon Phipps' presentation on curriculum and assessment at Meliksah University from January 29-31, 2014. The presentation covers the importance of aligning curriculum and assessment, challenges in English language assessment in Turkish universities, and implications of curriculum changes for assessment systems. It includes an example case study of curriculum development where levels were linked to the CEFR and objectives and expectations were specified for each skill, strand and level. The presentation emphasizes that curriculum, assessment, and beliefs about language learning should be aligned and provides resources on relating exams to the CEFR and using the European Language Portfolio.
2.3 tests of receptive skills: workshop CTS-AcademicSeltAcademy
This document summarizes a session on developing tests for reading and listening comprehension. It discusses the challenges in testing comprehension indirectly without observing learner behavior. It also covers selecting appropriate texts, writing different task types like multiple choice and short answer questions, and the pros and cons of each task type. The document provides tips for writing good multiple choice distractors and balancing the difficulty of comprehension questions.
2.2.test design test writing: plenary CTS-AcademicSeltAcademy
This document discusses procedures for effective test design and writing. It covers defining test objectives, writing specifications, writing test items, editing items, and providing effective instructions. Effective instructions should be simple, brief, clear, unambiguous, and familiar to students. They should not test comprehension and should include examples for less familiar tasks. The key ingredients for good tests are clear aims, balanced assessment, thorough specifications, items that work as intended, and useful feedback.
1.1 language assessment in Turkey: plenary CTS-AcademicSeltAcademy
This document outlines Dr. Simon Phipps' presentation on language assessment in Turkish universities given at Melikşah University from January 29-31, 2014. The presentation covered several key topics: [1] challenges in English language assessment in Turkish universities including beliefs about language and testing; [2] principles of ethical testing including reliability, validity, and test misuse; [3] the importance of assessment literacy for teachers and test developers; and [4] using tests as part of the learning process with positive backwash. The presentation concluded with a discussion of institutional issues around long-term planning, disconnects between teaching and tests, and the need for external validation.
Part 3 great opportunities great expectationsSeltAcademy
The last part of the presentation. Some more ideas for getting connected and engaging students. Today's Meet, Pinterest, Facebook, Edmodo, and a discussion of how education is changing.
Part 2 great opportunities great expectationsSeltAcademy
On day 2 we looked at some issues related to reading lessons, engaging students with communicative tasks and started to look at ways teachers can collect and share information.
Part 1 great opportunities great expectationsSeltAcademy
Intensive programs often face problems meeting high expectations but broader perspectives on teaching and learning can provide solutions. Effective teaching patterns that embrace change can lead to more effective learning outcomes for intensive programs seeking to meet great expectations through great opportunities.
The document discusses different types of stories that can be used to teach children, including folk tales, fairy tales, myths, legends, nursery rhymes, parables, and picture books. It provides examples and definitions for each type of story, explaining their purposes, common themes, and cultural significance. The document also offers guidance on how to use these stories to develop literacy and critical thinking skills in children through activities like reading aloud, drama, crafts, and exploring cultural contexts.
Assessment and Planning in Educational technology.pptxKavitha Krishnan
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2. A BIT MORE ABOUT THE BRAIN
(RATEY, J. (2001). A USER’S GUIDE TO THE BRAIN. LONDON:
ABACUS)
Restructuring
The brain constantly restructures
Like a muscle, the brain can be weakened or
strengthened through use
The brain is rewired through practice
The more we fire, the more we wire!
Proceduralisation
Use it or lose it!
Cell death may be sth positive
Once sth has become automatic we use different
neurons
3. SPADA & LIGHTBOWN 2008:183
Skill acquisition theorists hypothesize that language learned
first as metalinguistic knowledge can, through repeated
meaningful practice, eventually become so well incorporated
and automatized that the language user forgets the metalinguistic information and may forget having learned it in the
first place (DeKeyser, 2003).
4. LANGUAGE
PPP
TBL
TTT
In what ways are they similar/different?
What theories of language learning are they based
on?
How do these help learners to;
notice/renotice
restructure
proceduralise
6. LESSON SHAPES/APPROACHES IN TEACHING
LANGUAGE
PPP TBL TTT
order of stages ?
different views of learning / different purposes of teaching ?
We may need to give learners more guidance if something is;
new
difficult
different in L1
Ultimately we need to help learners to;
develop an L2 network
create lots of connections
become automatic users of this network
Recycling may mean;
re-noticing
opportunities to restructure
opportunities for use
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adapted from: Zull, J. (2002). The Art of Changing the Brain. Sterling, VA: Stylus.