It is a set of methods, focusing on its relationship with them.
It explains and analyzes approaches and the reason of
choosing.
Evaluates, and analyzes as well every methodological choices of the
author. It is any consideration involved in ways of teaching.
LANGUAGE LEARNING THEORIES
Everything that is involved with the process of recieving knowledge
during learning. They focus on studying the learner and his or her way
to acquire new knowledge.
Trying to explain the best way in which a process of
learning could be optimized for every kind of learner.
APPROACH
Refer to the general assumptions about what language is and about how
learning a language occurs. It describes the nature of language. It is a set of
principles, beliefs or ideas.
Theoretical positions and beliefs about teaching, language, language
learning, learners, institutional and societal factors, purposes of a
course, and the applicability of all to a specific educational context.
METHOD
Methods tend to identify teacher and student roles,
linguistic and subject-matter objectives, sequencing, and
materials.
Some methods set out to teach general communication skills and
give greater priority to the ability to express oneself
meaningfully.
TECHNIQUE
The personal strategies that teachers use in order to provide students with
effective instruction. They are part of procedures.
Teacher applies personal strategies to adapt and provide
students effective learning.