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Three main approaches to teaching English - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Direct Method
2. Communicative Approach
3. Task Based Approach
What is the aim of The Direct Method - CORRECT ANSWER The aim is for accuracy
and to sound as much as possible like a native English speaker.
What does the Direct method focus on? - CORRECT ANSWER Pronunciation and
Grammar (Structural Approach)
Generally speaking, what is the Direct Method? - CORRECT ANSWER It is basically
drilling and memorizing the English language. Students develop word and sentence
repertoires to use in real life situations.
Strength of Direct Method - CORRECT ANSWER It helps the learners pronounce
sentences correctly.
Weakness of Direct Method - CORRECT ANSWER Does not aid in building fluency
and the ability to communicate in an unscripted way.
Generally speaking, what is the Communicative Approach? - CORRECT ANSWER
The Communicative approach is more student centric and the teacher acts more as a
facilitator. Lots of group work, and encourages individuality and self expression.
What is the aim of The Communicative Approach - CORRECT ANSWER Fluency
over accuracy
Strengths of Communicative Approach - CORRECT ANSWER It allows students to
experiment with the new language and focuses on the communicative aspect of
language.
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Weakness of Communicative Approach - CORRECT ANSWER Not as much emphasis
on grammar
Generally speaking, what is the Task-Based Approach? - CORRECT ANSWER The
Task-Based Approach is a subsection of the Communicative Approach. You usually use
the Communicative Approach to complete tasks. Usually done with older students.
Examples of Task-Based Approach - CORRECT ANSWER -You have $80 and are
trying t o barter for $100 worth of clothes. Talk to seller
-Visiting a doctor
-Conducting an interview
-Calling customer service for help
Strength of the Task-Based Approach - CORRECT ANSWER Builds fluency
Weakness of the Task-Based Approach - CORRECT ANSWER Sacrifices accuracy
CultureRoute Methodology - CORRECT ANSWER Learners engage in interactive
and meaningful communication. The teacher is a facilitator.
Content must be - CORRECT ANSWER Interesting and relevant to students
Topics vs themes - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Topic: work, Theme: My Dream Job
2. Topic: Action Verbs, Theme: Batman Battles Crime
3. Topic: Weather, Theme: Giant Storms
4. Topic: Doctor, Theme: Spiderman Goes to The Hospital
5. Topic: Items in Bedroom, Theme: Superstar's Bedroom
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*You want to pick things your students are interested in*
Warmer - CORRECT ANSWER Short, fun and relevant (to the overall theme) games
and activities that pique the students' interest about the lesson. It helps them burn off
excess energy and gives other students time to get to class if they're running late so
they don't miss any of the lesson.
What are the 3 P's? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Presentation
2. Practice
3. Production
Presentation - CORRECT ANSWER This is where teachers introduce the new
vocabulary and grammar point via flash card or real item, and goes through drilling
exercises with students. The teacher speaks about 75% of the time, demonstrating the
words. Accuracy is very important
Practice - CORRECT ANSWER Teachers introduce new sentence structures and
practice those structures. Students practice using words or structures in a controlled
way. Teachers talk 40/60
What does written work focus on? - CORRECT ANSWER Accurate form and
structure.
What is very important in the Practice Phase? - CORRECT ANSWER Accuracy
Production - CORRECT ANSWER Production involves self-expression and creativity.
The activities should be as communicative as possible. I mainly reinforces focus of the
lesson. Teachers talk 10/90
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Production activities must: - CORRECT ANSWER - Involve self-expression. The idea
is that if students use the language to express themselves, the language would be
deeply embedded.
-Allow students to be creative
-Reinforce the focus of that lesson
What does the Production stage focus on? - CORRECT ANSWER Fluency (teacher
listens for mistakes, but corrects at the end)
Wrap-Up (Cooler) - CORRECT ANSWER It should be a short, simple activity that
allows the students to leave class feeling positive with smiles on their faces
Benefits of The 3 P's - CORRECT ANSWER -The 3 P's framework provides structure
and guidelines for a successful lesson in terms of presenting language and showing ho
wit is used in context.
- Focuses on accuracy as well as fluency, drawing from all three established schools of
thought.
Presentation and Practice phases draw heavily from what method? - CORRECT
ANSWER The Direct Method, which is focused on accuracy and pronunciation
Production Phase draws heavily from what method? - CORRECT ANSWER The
Communicative and Task-Based Approach, encouraging use of the language in a freer,
more natural way.
Adjustments of The 3 P's - CORRECT ANSWER - Teachers do not need to use the 3
P's in the order they are outlined here.
- Teachers may also want to break the 3 P's approach into smaller units or chunks for
beginners or youth
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