Teaching Models and Materials

Teaching Models and Materials

1. This is how we teach and with what materials do we support our class

   • Materials: board, colors, papers, flashcards, dictionaries, books, textbooks, notebooks, tracks, videos, internet, comics, posters, etc. everything your creativity many think of

2. Translation

   • One of the most controversial
   • Students translate words to their native language.
   • Materials: notebook, pencil, dictionary.

3. Direct

   • No translation
   • Only english, connectiong meanings with the words
   • Teacher/Student interaction. teacher centered
   • Materials: Demonstrations, flashcards, images, videos, notebook, pencil

4. Natural

   • Focuses on the natural way we learn a language, without grammar rules.
   • Learn by experience
   • Absorb the language by experience and contact with the language.
   • Teacher is the guide
   • Materials: cases, videos, flashcards, audios, tales.

5. Listen and repeat.

   • Used in the 2nd. WW
   • Listen to phrases and repeat them with the correct pronunciation.
   • Know the meaning of the phrases
   • Materials: Audios, notebook. Teacher guided

6. Bilingual

   • Dual language to teach all topics
   • Sometimes can rephrase in the native language of the student.
   • Materials: book, flashcards, dictionary in English, audios, videos, probably the most complete.

7. English only

   • ESL, native speakers or bicultural schools
   • Academic Teaching. Student centered.
   • All materials. audio, internet, written, to read, visuals.

8. Bilingual with transition

   • Taking students from their language to the new one.
   • All materials used.
   • Used for students living in a foreign country