TFL 613: Methods in TEFL

Grammar-Translation = Focus on grammar and translation of texts Direct Method = Emphasis on speaking and listening skills Audio-lingual Method = Repetition and drills for language learning Total Physical Response = Learning through physical activity and actions

Approach = Theoretical foundation of language teaching Methodology = System of practices and procedures for teaching Technique = Specific classroom tasks and activities Method = Application of approach in a teaching context

Communicative Language Teaching = Focuses on real-life communication Community Language Learning = Uses group collaboration for learning The Silent Way = Teacher remains silent, students produce language Suggestopedia = Incorporates relaxation and suggestion techniques

<p>Listening = L Speaking = S Reading = R Writing = W</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Teacher-centric = Teacher as primary source of knowledge Regimented classrooms = Structured and disciplined learning environments Chalk and talk = Lecture-based method of teaching Lack of collaboration = Limited group work among students</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Natural Approach = Emphasis on acquisition rather than learning Suggestopedia = Use of the learners' emotional state in learning Total Physical Response = Learning through actions Audio-lingual Method = Language through repetition and drills</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Role-play = Students act out scenarios to practice language Drills = Repetitive practice of language structures Group Discussion = Collaboration among students to share ideas Storytelling = Using narratives to teach language concepts</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Collaborative Learning = Group tasks and discussions Task-Based Learning = Focus on completing specific tasks Content-Based Instruction = Integrating language learning with subject content Project-Based Learning = Learning through projects and real-life situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Structural Syllabus = Based on grammatical structures Functional Syllabus = Focuses on language functions Notional Syllabus = Centers on concepts the language conveys Task-based Syllabus = Organizes lessons around tasks students will perform</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Primary view on language = Learning vocabulary and grammar rules Theory of learning a second language = Memorization and repetition Teacher-student relationships = Teacher as authority figure Typical classroom activities = Drills and rote exercises</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Community Language Learning = Emphasizes interpersonal relationships The Silent Way = Focus on student autonomy Suggestopedia = Utilizes relaxation and suggestion techniques Total Physical Response (TPR) = Incorporates physical movement in learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Affective-humanistic approach = Focus on emotions in learning Deep structure of language = Underlying principles governing language Interactive procedures = Group activities encouraging collaboration Classroom atmosphere = Importance of environment over resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Teacher roles = Instructor and knowledge provider Student roles = Passive receivers of information Assessment objective = Evaluate student performance Learning resources = Textbooks and workbooks</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Designer methods = Prominent in the 1970s and 1980s Traditional teaching = Longstanding educational approach Chomskyan revolution = Shift towards innate language understanding Affective factors = Emerging focus in language learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Students’ personal involvement = Enhances engagement and relevance Respect and self-respect = Fosters a supportive learning environment Small-group work = Encourages collaboration and interaction Teacher's expectations = Influences student motivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Traditional exams = Assess knowledge retention Innovative methods = Promote language use in context Rote memorization = Frequently used in grammar instruction Collaborative activities = Enhance peer learning and interaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Grammar-Translation Method = Focus on written language Audiolingual Method = Emphasis on listening and speaking Direct Method = Immersion in the target language Functional Approach = Language use in real situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Affective domain = Involves feelings and attitudes in learning Cognitive domain = Involves mental skills and knowledge acquisition Constructivist approach = Learning as an active participant Behaviorist approach = Learning through conditioning and reinforcement</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Relevance = Learning is enhanced when linked to personal experiences Assessment alignment = Objectives should match evaluation methods Engagement = Active involvement promotes deeper understanding Feedback = Crucial for guiding student improvement</p> Signup and view all the answers