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ESL Approaches & Methods
- GRAMMATICAL APPROACH - a teacher centered approach to
second language instruction. The underlying philosophy of the
approach assumes that learners acquire language most efficiently
by memorizing language rules and sentence patterns in a
methodical, sequenced curriculum.
- Grammar-Translation - the teacher first
presented language rules to students.
Then students memorized vocabulary list.
Finally, students applied the language
rules and exceptions, as well as the
vocabulary terms to the translation of
written text. Transition was not for
meaning but focused on grammatical
accuracy.
- More emphasis on development of reading, writing, and grammar
- less emphasis on oral language development
- rules of grammar are taught holistically
- Direct - students inferred grammar
through exposure to carefully
sequenced guided instruction in
the target language. Teachers
would model and students would
practice language patterns, with
the goal of internalizing grammar.
Some emphasis on context
through the use of objects,
photographs, diagrams, and
drawings.
- Drill and practice
- Rote memorization
- focus on total immersion of L2
- no use of L1 in the classroom
- involves an open-ended response to materials the
teacher brings into the classroom
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- Audiolingual - presented pattern drills and
dialogue designed to develop grammatical
structures and vocabulary in a highly
sequenced manner. Teachers reinforced
accurate production and error correction
through consistent feedback.
- grammar structures are carefully sequenced and taught
- Emphasizes error correction, drills, and repetitive practice
- Minimal use of L1
- Dialogue memorization
- Repetition
- mnemonics
- kinetics
- COMMUNICATIVE APPROACH - a more research- and
theory-based approach to second language instruction,
which derived from international concerns over the
ineffectiveness of the grammar-based approaches in
developing language learners who could actually use the
target language in real-life situations.
- Silent Way - presented learners with
simple linguistic situations that they
were to observe and then describe in
the target language, focusing
especially on the actions they
witnessed. The first language was
not used and the teacher
emphasized the pronunciation and
word flow of the learners'
descriptions while encouraging
target language production.
- Teacher modeling/talking
- reinforcement through repetition/signals
- seldom content based
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- Natural Way - Based off four
general premises: 1)
Comprehension precedes
production. 2) If allowed to
proceed naturally, language
production emerges in stages.
3) Communicative goals
should guide instruction. 4)
Interactive communicative
activities should be designed
to lower the affective filter.
- stresses comprehensible input
- minimal error correction/production
- acceptance of students' L1
- not necesarily content based
- Suggestopedia - designed to place as
much language teaching emphasis on
learner personality and motivation as
that typically placed in intellect. Lesson
typically involved music playing in the
background and students would read a
translation of the text in their first
language. Then the instructor would
remove the translation and present the
same text in the target language. Visual
aids are used, as well as role-playing,
conversations, and retelling.
- Emphasis on relaxed physical setting
- minimal error correction
- use of L1 for explanations
- not necessarily content-based
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- Integrated content based - a method that
integrates language and content instruction to
provide students with contextualized learning
experiences that facilitate simultaneous
development of English proficiency and academic
knowledge and skills. This method of instruction
engages students in authentic activities linked to
specific subject matter topics that are
incorporated within a theme.
- Emphasis on L2 Development
- Focus on content and language integration
- Subject area integrated into thematic units
- Sheltered instruction - an instructional method of
the communicative approach that combines
philosophies, strategies, and techniques that
appropriately recognize the many challenged of
CLD students confront. This method provides
English learners with instruction that is
comprehensible, relevant, and motivating.
- Visuals
- Gaurded vocabulary
- Cooperative learning
- Hands-on learning
- Grade level modified curriculum
- Scaffolded instruction
- visuals, cooperative learning, and guarded vocabulary
- Reduced use of idioms
- Use of manipulatives/realia
- use of simulations/big books
- heterogeneous grouping
- COGNITIVE APPROACH - an approach to second language
learning that is the product of efforts to examine and
analyze the cognitive psychological side of learning,
language learning, and instruction to promote language
learning.
- CALLA - an instructional
method of the cognitive
approach that focuses on
explicitly teaching CLD
students to understand and
tactically apply metacognitive
cognitive, and social/affective
strategies.
- Cooperative learning
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- Explicit LS instruction
- Maximizing content and language objectives
- Developmentally appropriate language instruction
- Intentional focus on CALP development in L1 and L2
as related to content areas
- Explicit instruction in the following learning strategies:
Metacognitive, Cognitive, social/affective
- Focus on prior knowledge
- KWL Chart
- Questioning
- Word Walls
- Outlines