Delta Module One, Paper 1, Task 2 : methodology 2
Think of a good definition of the term and then click on the
to reveal some suggestions.
Obviously, you won't have the same wording or examples but as long as
you are happy with what you have, that's OK.
Total Physical Response |
An approach developed by James Asher in which
language is tied to physical movement as an aid to
understanding, memorisation and recall.
It involves, for example, presenting: "I am leaving the room." by actually doing so. Learners are encouraged or required to use language and movement in tandem so practising the clause: "I'm walking to the window." requires the learners to walk to the window. |
noticing |
A classroom technique designed to draw the learners'
attention to salient language features. It can be
achieved by underlining or otherwise highlighting items
in a text or by task setting and questioning which encourages focus on
the target items.
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operant conditioning |
A term from behaviourist theory of learning which
refers to the multiple application of a
stimulus > response > reinforcement cycle that will result
in the formation of a desired habit.
For example, rewarding learners with congratulations and praise when they get something right in response to a question. |
schema activation |
A procedure which encourages learners to activate
their knowledge of a topic before focusing on language
or skills.
For example, getting learners to recall as many words for transport types at the beginning of a lesson on the topic of travelling and transport. |
top-down
processing |
The term used for the application of knowledge of
the world and text organisation to aid understanding and
production.
For example, accessing a listening text by applying knowledge of setting, speaker intentions and the topic. |
IRF sequence |
A term from conversational analysis which attempts
to describe how interactions are structured.
For example, Initiation (informing and eliciting): "We are going for a walk later. Would you like to come?" Response (preferred): "That's sounds good. I'd love to." Follow-up: "Great." |
skimming |
Reading or listening to a text to identify its topic
and relevance, also known as gist reading.
For example, looking through a magazine article to decide if it is of interest and/or relevant. |
text authenticity |
A term distinguished from task authenticity which
refers to a text which is not designed for language
teaching but may be used to examine structure and lexis
or act as a model for skills work.
For example, a text which is designed to inform native speakers about facilities in an area may be used to highlight the lexis of leisure activities. The task is not authentic but the text is. |
realia |
Real objects (texts, objects, people, recorded
language etc.) brought into the classroom to enhance
interest and immediacy and aid memory.
For example, bringing in personal holiday images to discuss their content and focus on particular language such as the lexical field of vacations and skills such as recounting events and activities. |
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