Ma'am Belle Flashcards
What are the five groups of ELT Approaches and Methods?
- Historical Approaches
- Solo Approaches
What is the Audio-Lingual Method also known as?
Army Method or Structural Method
When did the Audio-Lingual Method emerge?
In the 1950s
What is the primary focus of the Audio-Lingual Method?
Developing oral skills through intensive listening and speaking practice
List key characteristics of the Audio-Lingual Method.
- Repetition and memorization
- Drills
- Minimal use of the native language
- Focus on accuracy
- Dialogues and pattern practice
What is the Direct Method also known as?
Natural Method
What does the Direct Method aim to create?
A natural language learning environment
List key characteristics of the Direct Method.
- Oral communication
- Everyday vocabulary and situations
- Demonstration and visual aids
- Avoidance of the native language
- Inductive teaching
What do grammar-based approaches emphasize?
Systematic teaching of grammar rules and structures
List critical characteristics of grammar-based approaches.
- Systematic grammar instruction
- Controlled practice activities
- Gradual progression
- Reading and writing emphasis
What is Community Language Learning (CLL)?
A student-centered approach emphasizing a supportive and interactive learning environment
Who developed Community Language Learning?
Charles Curran
List key characteristics of Community Language Learning.
- Counseling-learning sessions
- Translation and paraphrasing
- Learner autonomy
- Reflection and feedback
- Cooperative learning
What are the two closely related approaches developed by Caleb Gattegno and Georgi Lozanov?
Silent Way and Suggestopedia
List key characteristics of Silent Way/Suggestopedia.
- Teacher silence
- Use of physical objects and materials
- Learner-centered approach
- Positive suggestion
- Role of emotions
True or False: The Silent Way approach encourages the teacher to be actively vocal during lessons.
False
Fill in the blank: The Audio-Lingual Method emphasizes _______ as a primary process for language learning.
habit-formation
What is the role of the teacher in Community Language Learning?
Facilitator or counselor
What is the main goal of the Direct Method?
To develop oral proficiency from the beginning
What is emphasized in the Grammar-based approaches?
Explicit teaching of grammar rules
What do both Silent Way and Suggestopedia recognize as influencing learning?
Emotions
