Theories of teaching in language teaching

Theories of teaching in language teaching

1. Sciencie- Research Conceptions

   • empirical investigation
   • experimention
   • operationalizing learning principles
     • memory
     • transfer
     • motivation
     • Audiolingual Method
       • habits
       • memorization
         • dialogs,drills
   • tested model
     • applying the results of empirical research
     • good teaching
       • logical reasoning
       • previous research
   • doing what efective teachers do
     • Identifying effective teachers
     • applying their teaching practices
     • instruction is clear, focused
     • learning progress is monitored
     • instruction is guided by a preplanned curriculum

2. Theory-philsophy Conceptions

   • Teaching Methods based in
     • theory
     • rational thought
     • Communicative Language teaching
       • materials
       • Syllabi
       • tasks based in theory
   • values based approaches
     • instructional means are based in
       • set of values which are not subject to accountability
     • team teaching
     • humanistic approaches
     • learner centered curriculum
     • reflective teaching

3. Art-Craft Conceptios

   • Depends teacher's individual skill and personality
     • invention
     • personalization
   • There are not general methods of teaching
   • try out different teaching strategies
   • each teaching situation is unique