Chapter II elt methods: a basic Appraisal 1 Humanistic Approaches

Subject of the work:
Introduction to ELT: Basic beliefs & concepts
Main ELT methods and approaches
1. Grammar Translation Method
2. Direct Method
3. Audio-lingual approach
4. Cognitive Code Approach
5. Humanistic Approaches (CLL, Silent Way, Suggestopedia and TPR)
6. The Communicative Approach
Teaching Techniques
How to teach listening
How to teach speaking
How to teach reading
How to teach writing
How to prepare lesson plans
Task of the work: Teaching Methodology
 Active participation in class
 Whole class discussion
Pair and group work
 Giving presentations
An analysis and evaluation of a book of choice, focusing on its approach to the teaching of the four language skills. Length required: 1000 words
Preparing a plan for a 45 minute lesson, focusing on the teaching of a specific language skill taken from English for Palestine for ant group of Palestinian learners from Grade 1-12. The lesson plan should be accompanied by a rationale drawing on concepts and principles explored during the course unit. Length required:1000 words


1.11Managing a class
Which of the following is related to classroom management?
1. Adjusting language for the level of learners but keeping natural
2. Speaking slowly, clearly and loudly
3. Tolerance of useful noise (car, train, plane, wind) – offering rewards for lowering noise
4. To stand up or to sit down, that depends . . .
5. Answering questions related to the language point under discussion and no harm to answer briefly irrelevant questions or postpone answer
6. Nothing wrong in admitting ignorance sometimes if the question is irrelevant
7. Remembering all names is valuable: learners feel valued & respected, for pair work, getting some ss attention, giving answers and instructions
8. preparing learners for pair or group work: explaining benefits, gradual introduction, planning and organizing groups by the teacher, clear instruction
9. using the BB appropriately:
a. dividing BB into parts
b. write sideways
c. writing clearly, accurately & naturally
d. upper & lower case
10. careful pointing to learners
11. asking and then nominating learners
12. accepting collective answers sometimes
13. varying techniques to exert authority and stop activity
14. using gestures is a natural part of face-to-face communication especially with low level learners
15. activity instructions should be simple, clear and carefully planned. If necessary, they should be repeated.
16. Seating arrangements: If you keep your students in rows, and never change the seating arrangements, they will get bored!
Create simulated hardware store by placing realia items in various places around the classroom. Make sure students know where each item is. Practicing describing location of each.
Divide class into pairs. Use "tango seating" with one member facing front of classroom; the other facing toward back of room. Go to back of room. Show flashcards one at a time. Partner who can see them (the one facing backward), constructs a question accordingly.111.
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