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
