Learner-centered focus on
explicit teaching of
learning strategies in
communicative ways
CALLA Method
Developmentally
appropriate
language
instruction
Intentional focus on
CALP development in L1
and L2 as related to
content areas
Focus on prior
knowledge
Explicit instruction in the
following learning strategies:
---Metacognitive
----Cognitive
----Social/affective
Grammatical Approach
Teacher-centered emphasis
on the rules and structure of
target language
Grammar-Translation
Method
More emphasis
on
development
of reading,
writing, and
grammar
Less emphasis
on oral
language
development
Rules of
grammar are
taught
holistically
Direct Method
Focus on total
immersion in
L2
No use of L1
allowed in the
classroom
Involves an
open-ended response
to materials the
teacher brings into
the classroom
Audiolingual Method
Grammar
structures
are
carefully
sequenced
and taught
Minimal use
of L1
Emphasizes error
correction, drills,
and repetitive
practice
Communicative Approach
Student-centered
emphasis on
communication
and meaningful
acquisition of
knowledge
Silent way
Teacher
modeling/talk
seldom content
based
Reinforcement
through
repetition/signals
Natural Way
Method
Minimal error
correction/production
Acceptance
of students'
L1
Stresses
Comprehensible
input
Not necessarily
content-based
Suggestopedia
Emphasis on relaxed
physical setting
Not necessarily
content-based
Minimal error correction
Use of L1 for
explanations
Intergrated
content-based
Emphasizes
L2
development
Subject area
integrated
into
thematic
units
Focus on content
and language
integration
Sheltered
Instruction
Method
Visuals, cooperative
learning, and guarded
vocabulary
Grade-level
modified
curriculum
scaffolded instruction
Information taken from: Herrera, S. G.
(2011). Mastering ESL and bilingual
methods: differentiated instruction for
culturally and linguistically diverse
(CLD) students. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.