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LANGUAGE TEACHING APPROACHES - Coggle Diagram
LANGUAGE TEACHING APPROACHES
pre 20th century
using a language
analyzing a language
Comenius
- 17th century
inductive approach
use rather than analysis
20th century approaches
1. Grammar-translation
little use of target language
translation
not focused on communication
2. Direct
dialogues, anecdotes, pictures and actions
no use of mother tongue
3. Reading
translation
focused on reading skills
controlled vocabulary
grammar for reading compreheinsion
4. Audiolingualism
mimic and memorization
pronunciation
limited vocabulary
prevent learner errors
5. Situational
oral skills
target language only
lexical and grammar are introduced by situations
6. Cognitive
rule acquisition
focus on all skills
mistakes are part of the process
perfection is unrealistic
7. Affective-humanist
respect for individuals and their feelings
meaningful communication
interaction
class atmosphere
8. Comprehension-based
listening comprehension is imperative
meaningful input
make yourself understood
relate to people
not focused on rules
9. Communicative
communication is the goal
semantic and social functions
integrated skills
different contexts
authentic materials
teacher is expected to facilitate communication
approach
theory
method
set of procedures
technique
activity
Which approach to use?
a different combination of approaches and methods
according to the students' reality and educational conditions