Task-based instruction

Task-based instruction Second Language Learning 2011 2 Table of contents Introduction. ……………………………………………………………… Tasks in SLA. ……………………………………………………………. A starting role for tasks ………………………………………... Two constructs for task-based research and language pedagogy. What are tasks? …………………………………………………………. Divergence about task-based instruction (TBI). ………………. Task-based second language learning and interaction. …………………. Building efficient tasks. …………………………………………………. Conclusion. ……………………………………………………………… References. ………………………………………………………………. 3 3 3 5 6 9 10 12 14 16 3 Introduction Following a rationale that has much in common with my two first papers (on output hypothesis and interaction) for EDSL 623 Second Language Learning, a deeper understanding of the role task-based instruction (TBI) plays in the context of second language learning and teaching seemed to be a complementary one. This paper intends to investigate on the different orientations, definitions and constructs that have helped frame the task-based instruction (TBI) in the SLA context. The paper will develop in the direction of defining what task means in SLA, the authors mostly involved with the theme, different perceptions of the task-based instruction and the contribution research on the theme has offered SLA. Moreover, the topic interaction, when leveraged by tasks, will be addressed followed by a more pragmatic section that presents the design criteria for TBI. I will conclude this present paper…

Catholic University of Goias Academic: Silvio Sousa Guidance: Rosane SUMMARY OF THE BOOK TECHNIQUES AND PRINCIPLES IN TEACHING LANGUAGE OF AUTHOR DIANNE LARSEN-FREEMAN, 2000. 2012 SUMMARY OF THE BOOK TECHNIQUES AND PRINCIPLES IN TEACHING LANGUAGE This second edition of Techniques and principles in language Teaching constitutes a revised, updated and enlarged version of the author's original book published in 1986. The book most widely used…

magazines, TV etc; + In a formal process: attending lessons, taking part in classroom activities, self-study etc. HOWEVER… Learning may also happen without the learners being aware of it. + They copy expressions and phrases from other people; + They analyze how language is used. |Activity 1 | |Think about your experience of learning English. How did you…

LANGUAGE LEARNING STYLES AND STRATEGIES: AN OVERVIEW Rebecca L. Oxford, Ph.D. ABSTRACT: In “Language Learning Styles and Strategies,” the author synthesizes research from various parts of the world on two key variables affecting language learning: styles, i.e., the general approaches to learning a language; and strategies, the specific behaviors or thoughts learners use to enhance their language learning. These factors influence the student’s ability to learn in a particular…

early age I experienced for the first time the joy of teaching a foreign language, and it has been my most entrenched passion ever since. Teaching allows me to make a difference in someone’s life and I have embraced this privilege by dedicating my life to the teaching and research of language acquisition and pedagogy. My specific goals as a language teacher are to foster the students’ awareness of their own and others’ language and culture and help them gain communicative competence in a…

Introduction The teaching of English in basic education has been gaining a lot of controversy for many decades, especially in public schools. However, it is unquestionable the importance of this language. The need to learn a second language, from the mid-twentieth century, has become essential due to globalization and the World Wide Huge Information Technology. Communication among people from different countries has become indispensable. For this and other reasons, the teaching of…

returned to the University of Michigan in January 2002 to direct the English Language Institute for six years. She is currently a research scientist at the English Language Institute, as well as a professor of education, professor of linguistics, and faculty associate of the Center for the Study of Complex Systems at Michigan. Her interests include second language acquisition, language teacher education, English linguistics, language teaching methodology, and complexity theory.…

English Teaching Methodology, because after 7 years working in public schools in Sao Paulo – Brazil, I could see that English language education in public schools there is not being effective. Students have English classes from the age of 11 – when they are in the 5th grade of elementary schools to 17 when they have finished their secondary school, but after studying the language for 7 years they can not use it for communication, not at all. Although between English and Portuguese…

Symposium Academic English Beyond Borders: International events on focus ABSTRACTS Language concept, language methodology and curriculum development in textbooks Adriana Baé (UFPE) Rossana Monte (UFPE) Weslane Silva (UFPE) Textbooks are relevant tools to enable students to develop language skills in educational settings of EFL (English as Foreign Language) classes. Within this scope, the present work intends to analyze some background issues such as the methodology used, the…

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY Teaching is a journey that is never-ending. It is a process that improves with time. I believe that teaching is to provide students with the necessary knowledge, and skills to succeed in academic, business and personal areas. My teaching philosophy is based on the belief that education is a solution to many social problems. Education provides the tools to make decisions and to become more critical. Therefore, I am working really hard to improve my skills as a…