Module teaching and integrating language skills lesson 1

MODULE 1. TEACHING AND INTEGRATING LANGUAGE SKILLS
LESSON 1

Theme

Introduction to and overview of the course.

Lead- in (10 min )

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  Write these terms on the board skill integration and skill segregation.
  
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  Ask Ss following questions:
  

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  Do you think these terms are similar? Or Is there any difference?
  
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  What do they mean?
  
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  Can you give any examples?
  

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  Elicit random answers.
  
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  Establish that different people define these terms differently. But usually educationists refer to a segregated skill approach as a mastery of discrete language skills such as reading or speaking is seen as key to successful learning languages.(Mohan 1986 ) This is contrary to the integrated way that people use language skills in normal communication. Skill segregation is reflected in traditional ESL/EFL classrooms that offer classes focusing on isolated language skills. This process of learning languages has common until 2000 approximately. Frequently; segregated skill ESL/EFL classes present instruction in terms of skill-linked strategies: reading strategies, listening strategies, speaking strategies and writing strategies. So, after that period integrating all 4 skills in the classroom reflected its beneficial results.