communicative language learning method of teaching .pptx

Communicative language learning

1. Topic: Communicative language learning.

2. History Charles Curran was the founder of CLL approach. Students learn the 2 nd language using real life conversation . He was a psychologist. The teacher & the student would share counsellor and client relation.

3. How the theory was established Curran saw the two types of learning ; putative & passive learning. He said true learning have both cognitive & affective factors. He used whole-person learning style. The teacher & the student share warmth, understanding & Positivity. He compared 2 nd language learning with 1 st language acquiring with SARD. S- security A- acquire & aggressive R- retention and reflection D- differentiation

4. Procedure of the class Everyone sit in a circle maintaining visual contact with other. Student initiated conversation by giving a message in the L1. The instructor, standing behind the student translate it in the L2. The student then repeat the L2 message to its addressee & records it. Each student have a chance to share and record a few messages The tape recorder was rewound and replayed at intervals. Then the students share their frank reflection on the class activities. The teacher write the most highlighted word or grammar rule.

5. The syllabus & the material There is not any conventional syllabus for the CLL. But the course would be topic based. Skilled CLL teachers can sift the learners intentions to the syllabus. There is not any prescribed books. Materials may be developed by the summarization of the conversation.

6. Class activities Brainstorm : Students are assigned to brain storm about the topic. Discussion : They needs to discuss about the topic Taking note : They can also take note on what is important for them. Transcribe: They also needs to transcribe the recorded discussion. Analysis : They can read the materials to analyse the topic. Swapping their notes: They can read and evaluate each others notes.

7. Advantages of CLL Works with lower level students struggling with spoken skill. It lowers the negative affective factors. Students can select their topic of conversation. It trains student to become independent. It creates a warm, sympathetic and trusting relationship.

8. Disadvantages of CLL Some student find it difficult in speaking on a recorder. Teachers may neglect giving guidance to the students. Teachers need to be highly proficient in the target language Translation is a complex task. It takes a lot of time to carry it out.