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Communicative Approach
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Mind Map on Communicative Approach, created by mich.dalma on 20/01/2014.
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Communicative Approach
Goals
Acquire knowledge of the lingusitic forms, meanings and functions.
Learn how and when to use the language according to the social context and the roles of the interlocutors.
Characteristics
Everything that is done has a communicative intent.
Conversation has to be free so students can choose the form and content of their conversation. (No chain drills)
Work in small groups of students.
The use of authentic materials, have students develop their own strategies for understanding the language.
Interaction
Student-Teacher
The teacher acts as a facilitator and establishes situations that engage students in conversation.
Student-Student
Students mostly interact with each other.
How is it viewed?
Language
Language is used for communication
Culture
Everyday lifestyle of the people who use the language.
Non-verbal communication
Native Language
The use of the native language is permitted but conversations, explanations and instructions are always produced in the target language.
Evaluation
It may be done in a formal or informal way
Student's accuracy and fluency is evaluated.
Emphasis
The four skills are equally used since the beginning.
Language functions over forms.
Students work with language at a discourse level.
Feelings
Students are motivated in learning the language and they are given the freedom to express their individuality.
Roles
Teacher
Facilitates communication, monitors conversations and advises students.
Students
Students are communicators, engaged in negotiating meaning and also seen as responsible of their learning.
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