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Language Acquisition vs Language Learning
Language Acquisition Language Learning
Mother tongue is acquired through interaction and the environment that surrounds the learners.
Language learning is mostly grammatically oriented: tenses, rules, multiple choice exercises and so on and so forth.
The need to communicate paves the way for language acquisition to take place.
Language learning as seen today is the result of direct instruction in the rules of language.
Through exposure to the language and meaningful communication that a first language is acquired, without the need of systematic studies of any kind.
A student who has memorized the rules of the language may be able to succeed on a standardized test of English language but may not be able to speak or write correctly.
In order to acquire language, the learner needs a source of natural communication.
They can fill in the blanks on a grammar page. Research has shown, however, that knowing grammar rules does not necessarily result in good speaking or writing.
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CorePedagogical
principles standard-driven, blended
language learning
Delivery of a wide, rich range of
delivery channels that feed the blend
Evaluation,Monitoring, feedback
and reporting processes to ensure learners’ success in
meeting learning objectives and
standards prescribed
Blend the optimal combination of
delivery channels for meeting learner
needs and achieving maximum results
Effectiveness Quadrant
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• The communicative approach – Language is a tool for communication, hence it is only
natural that language teaching should also promote this
• Theme-based learning – courses are organized by purpose, topics, or themes
• Task-based learning – performing communicative and/or authentic tasks
enhance learning
• Skill-based learning – all language skills (Reading, Writing, Listening and
Speaking) are taught simultaneously, simulating real life.
Pedagogical Approach for Language teaching
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Technological aids for Pedagogy
• Blended learning – combining online and offline
materials provides more convenience, flexibility,
and stimulation – for teachers and students
• Adaptability – courses are created for specific
audiences and purposes, and allow for
modification to further suit specific needs
• Contextualized learning – allows for a more
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• The teacher can make use of standard curriculum and integrate them with powerful and contextual listening as well as voice based activities
• The teacher can also use a variety of teaching content that exists outside the text book e.g. CD’s, Internet etc
• This form of learning supports a modular structure which allows the teacher to expand study according to the teaching needs
Blended learning-Teacher intervention
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Teacher Student
Group
Entire Class
Talk / Discuss Messages Chat
Blended learning -Intervention where required
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Divide students into color-coded
sessions
and start different activities for the
sessions
Adaptability –Different strokes for different folks!
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Adaptability - Access Policies
Strict policy
Open policy
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Contextual Learning
Deliver audio/video for the students using variety of different media sources
• Tutor – teacher’s voice to students
• Tutor PC – teacher’s computer
• Student – model student’s voice to students
• File – stream/copy/share files to students
• External source – plugged into Tutor PC
• Audio CD – PC CD drive
• Video stream – DVD, VHS, file
• Tutor player - file playback / controlwww.ecoleglobal.com
• Self-Access• Web browsing• Tutoring• Listening
comprehension• Discussion• Model imitation• Reading practice• Round table
discussion
Activity based Learning-Pedagogical tools
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Activity based Learning -Discussion
Teacher monitors discussions amongst students allowing them to express themselves in their own words rather than rehearsed speech
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Activity based Learning-Reading Practice
• This activity will help
the students improve
their proficiency by
reading aloud.
• This activity can be
done individually
without disturbing the
whole class.
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Activity based learning- Model imitation
• The students can
listen and repeat a
model track that the
teacher has
transferred to them.
• The model track for
the session may be
recorded by a teacher
or a student www.ecoleglobal.com
Individualized Learning-Sessions
• Teachers can set up
multiple sessions
initiating different
activities in each of
these sessions.
• In the self-access mode
each student works
independently.
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Individualised Learning-Playlists
• Teachers can specify file areas where individual students can access playlists for their self study and practice.
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Individualised Learning-Recap
• Allows students to
revisit or replay an
activity piece for
further reference or
clarification
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Assessment and feedback
• Instant assessment
and feedback aids
the teacher in
understanding the
“progress of the
class” and decide on
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