This document discusses task-based learning applications in language classes. It explains that teachers should create age-appropriate and proficiency-level appropriate lesson plans and activities that engage students and are compatible with topics covered. Teachers should consider the ACTFL proficiency scale and standards when developing these plans and activities. Task-based learning involves purposeful language activities that have a real goal for students to accomplish using their language skills, rather than just focusing on the language itself. Examples of effective task-based learning activities provided include students providing information and advice to each other about university life, culture, and activities in Madison, WI and Turkey.

1. Task-Based Learning Applications in Language Classes© Mukaddes Sahin

2. Language Teachers want to…Create lesson plans that are age appropriate.

3. Find activities that are proficiency level appropriate.

4. Develop activities that are compatible with the topics covered.

5. Engage students in activities and have fun in class.Teachers should consider…The ACTFL proficiency scale.

6. Continued…ACTFL’s Standards for foreign language teaching.

7. Continued…Assess the needs of their students Achieve the standards of effective language teaching and learning.

8. How can we meet these goals?Creating engaging classroom activities that enable students participate actively and meaningfully in tasks that are age, brain, proficiency level-compatible.

9. Task-Based LearningPurposeful language activities that have a goal for learners to accomplish other than focusing on the language itself.

10. What do you mean by “purposeful” ?Real-life activitiesActivities with real goalsActivities that are relevant to the skills and talents of the studentsActivities that are relevant to the interests and needs of the audience

11. Characteristics of TBLWriting or sound recording activities

12. Various sources

13. Overall language skills to get the task done elaborately.

14. Different activity ideas for all ages and proficiency levels.Project-Based Learning is…OriginalRelevantEngagingAttainable (time, proficiency level, sources, etc.)Well instructed and guided

15. ExamplesHello! This is Aysu. I am going to come to UW-Madison to start my Master’s program this year. I have never been to the U.S. before and I don’t know much about Wisconsin. I don’t even know where Wisconsin is. Can you please give me some information about the University, Madison, and Wisconsin please? What is the culture like in WI? What kind of activities I can do in Madison?

16. ExampleThis is Brian. I am born and bred American. I am 21 years old and am a college student. I am going to Turkey on a Study Abroad program this summer. What advice would you give me? What can you say about Turks and Turkish culture. What should I do while I am there?