Community Language Learning (CLL) as a Language Teaching Method

Community Language Learning (CLL) is an innovative language teaching approach where students work in groups to facilitate their own learning through communication, guided by a teacher who acts more as a counselor than a traditional instructor. This method emphasizes the importance of a supportive learning environment, where learners can explore the language naturally and authentically, drawing on their personal experiences and interests to foster a deeper connection to the language being studied.

1. Community Language Learning (CLL) Method Presented by: Husam M. BinSasi Course: Language Teaching – Theory and Practice Course Tutor: Prof. Omar Albekbak

2. CONTENTS Historical Background Definition Definition-derived Principles (Rethinking) the Experience Quiz on the Principles Techniques and Learning Strategies Video Conclusion and Recap

3. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND According to Richards & Rodgers (2014) there are three main shifts of language teaching: Major trends in 20-century Alternative 20-century approaches and methods Current approaches and methods

4. DEFINITION Community Language Learning (CLL) is an educational method where the learning experience is seen as a social process and emphasises the concept of whole-person learning . In CLL, teachers act as facilitators (called counsellors ) rather than traditional instructors. This method emphasizes a nondefensive learning environment where learners work together in groups, often sitting in circles to promote a sense of community.

5. DEFINITION CLL Method takes its principles from the more general Counselling-Learning approach developed by Charles A. Curran in the 1970s

6. DEFINITION-DERIVED PRINCIPLES Whole-person learning means that teachers consider not only their students’ intellect , but: have some understanding of the relationship among students’ feelings physical reactions instinctive protective reactions and desire to learn.

7. DEFINITION-DERIVED PRINCIPLES A language counsellor does not mean someone trained in psychology; it means someone who is a skilful ‘ understander ’ of the struggle students face as they attempt to internalize another language.

8. THE EXPERIENCE | Phase 1: Introduction Take Seats Introductions

9. THE EXPERIENCE | Phase 2: Preparation for Conversation Plan Announcement Explain conversation plan

10. THE EXPERIENCE | Phase 3: Conducting the Conversation Conversation started, with teacher-assisted translation Record and discuss

11. THE EXPERIENCE | Phase 4: Post-Conversation Analysis Students share and discuss the experience Teacher writes and translates

12. THE EXPERIENCE | Phase 5: Language Practice Practice pronunciation through reading Pronunciation exercises

13. THE EXPERIENCE | Phase 6: Creative Application Students use the news words in sentences

14. THE EXPERIENCE | Phase 7: Ongoing Language Development Continues focus on skills with practice

15. RETHINKING THE EXPERIENCE There are five stages of Community Language Learning (CLL): Stage (I) Reflection and Planning. Stage (II) Translation and Recording . Stage (III) Listening and Analysis . Stage (IV) Practice and Experimentation . Stage (V) Evaluation and Review .

16. RETHINKING THE EXPERIENCE In Stages I, II, III Main focus is on: Being supporting of learners Subordinate focus is on: Fluency In Stages IV, V Main focus is on: Fluency Subordinate focus is on: Being supporting of learners

17. RETHINKING THE EXPERIENCE There are six elements for nondefensive learning in the Community Language Learning (CLL) method, abbreviated as (SAARRD) : S ecurity . A ggression . A ttention. R eflection . R etention . D iscrimination .

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19. TECHNIQUES AND LEARNING STRATEGIES Techniques Recording Student Conversation Transcription Learning Strategies Reflective Listening Human Computer Small Group Talk

20. VIDEO https://youtu.be/H1xFQNshdMs?si=W40UBqKlMThfueIO

21. CONCLUSION AND RECAP ‘Learning is persons,’ which means that whole-person learning of another language takes place best in a relationship of trust, support, and cooperation between teacher and students and among students. ‘Learning is dynamic and creative,’ which means that learning is an ongoing developmental process.

22. REFERENCES Larsen-Freeman, D. (2011). Techniques and principles in language teaching (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press: UK. Richards, J. C., & Rodgers, T. S. (2014). Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching (3rd ed.). Cambridge University Press: UK.

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