Theory: what is the
language and as you learn
theories of second
language acquisition
These theories are linked different design features in
language teaching
Among the features are: materials, student
performance and teaching, activities, etc.
These characteristics are related to the
teaching and learning of language and all this
set defines the methodology of language
teaching
The methodology used depends Apprentice
Adults or young
Adults: They have
different interests
differences in the brain
limited time to learn
different learning
environments
Young: improved
learning ability better
capacity pronunciation
They are uninhibited
Situations that may shape the
teaching of second languages:
Teacher / Learner Collaboration:
This technique unites students and
teachers using technology
resources
Synergistics Method: several methods
together to improve learning
Curriculum Developmentalism: Several
considerations of instruction
Multi Intelligence: proposed activities according
to the talent of apprentices, linguistic, logical,
spatial, bodily, musical, interpersonal,
intrapersonal, naturalist
Communicative Language
Teaching greater attention to
gender and text types
Strategopedia:"Learning to
Learn" cognitive and
metacognitive strategies,
students apply these
strategies in learning tasks
Lexical phraseology; Understanding the use
of lexical phrases, language teaching
should focus on lexical patterns stored
O-zone Whole Language; how to increase
student awareness of how language
works through study that incorporates
greater commitment to language,
including literary studies, writing process,
authentic content, and student
collaboration.
Full-Frontal Communicativity: approach provide
no linguistic aspects of communication: rhythm,
speed, tone, intonation
Schools of Language Teaching Methodology
Distinction between method and approach
Methods: To set the techniques and
practices of the education system
(1950-1980) the methods era where methods
were proposed for language teaching
Situational Language Teaching in UK
Audio-lingualism, in the United States
Emerged later, Silent Way
Suggestopedia, Community Language
Learning, and Total Physical Response
Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)
communicative teaching
advocates say benefits
*To communicate is
necessary the interaction of
different language skills
* Students learn the language
through use to communicate
* The objective of the activity
in class must be real and
meaningful communication
* Fluency is
important in
communication
* For the construction
of learning is necessary
of trial and error
Approaches: they represent the
philosophy applied in teaching