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Task Based Learning

The document discusses the task-based language teaching method. It explains the three main steps of the method: the pre-task stage where the teacher introduces the task, the task stage where students work on the task, and the post-task or review stage where students reflect on their work. It also provides examples of tasks and discusses the benefits of this teaching approach.

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Task Based Learning

The document discusses the task-based language teaching method. It explains the three main steps of the method: the pre-task stage where the teacher introduces the task, the task stage where students work on the task, and the post-task or review stage where students reflect on their work. It also provides examples of tasks and discusses the benefits of this teaching approach.

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Welcome to our training course!!

In your opinion
What is the
answer?
Task-based Language
Learning
A task is any activity that learners engage in to process of learning
a language. (Williams and Burden, 1997:168
A task is a range of learning activities from the simple and brief
exercises to more complex and lengthy activities such as group
problem-solving or simulations and decision-making. (Breen,
1987:23)
What is the task-based method?

The task-based teaching approach is


one of many modern ESL teaching
methods and focuses on setting a goal
for students — this could be a report, a
video, or a presentation — and then
following three main steps to achieve
that goal
These task can be daily routines like
buying a cup of coffee, going to the
doctor, or talking to someone on the
phone 8 (Lightbrown and Spada, 1999)
1. The pre-task

During this stage, which can take up a whole


lesson if needed, the teacher introduces the task
to the students and gets them motivated to solve
it. Once everyone is engaged, the teacher should
explain what is expected for the task.
Verbal explanations can be supported by an
example from the teacher or by showing a
previous student’s work. The teacher can then
give further instructions if needed and offer
advice on how to approach the task
2. The task
This is the main stage of task-based
learning, where students start working on
the task, usually in groups or pairs. This
stage is done in the target language so
that students feel the need to use the
language they want to learn in order to
solve the task.
The teacher doesn’t usually join in the
work process. Instead, he or she will
monitor the students and offer hints if
students really need support.
Let’s analyze the example
Which could be the right answer?
3. The review (or post-task)
Once the students have completed the task and
have something to present, the review stage, also
known as the post-task, starts.
It’s a good idea to let students evaluate each
other’s work and only offer a teacher review of
frequently-made errors during the task. Peer
correction could be carried out in the form of
comments, feedback discussions, or a checklist
with additional room for free commentary.
The review stage offers students the opportunity
to reflect on their work and analyze it in order to
improve their skills for the future.
Examples of tasks include:
● Creating a presentation
● Making a video or short movie
● Writing a piece of text, such as a newsletter article
● Acting out a skit
● Creating an original game that includes writing down the
game rules, playing the game, and evaluating the game
● Working out the solution to a practical problem, such as
planning an upcoming trip or gathering missing
information, like working out who started a rumor at
school
● Participating in a group debate or discussion, like arguing
for a favorite competitor in a TV show
Which could be the best answer?
Which could be the best answer?
Webgraphy

https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/what-is-task-based-learning/

https://www.slideshare.net/meymirah/task-based-learning-46713591

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hing_powerpoint_ppt_presentation
What is Blended learning and how can it be used?
Blended learning is a combination of offline
(face-to-face, traditional learning) and online
learning in a way that the one compliments the
other.

It provides individuals with the opportunity to


enjoy the best of both worlds. For example, a
student might attend classes in a real-world
classroom setting and then supplement the
lesson plan by completing online multimedia
coursework.

Is also called “hybrid” learning


However when it comes to eLearning,
the “place-based classroom methods”
can be replaced by webinars, making
the learning even more accessible and
convenient.

Benefits for learners


Blended learning offers the learner convenience and flexibility; they have
the ability to control their learning pace and learn remotely.
Academic research suggests that blended learning gives learners a more
comprehensive understanding of the course content.
Because blended learning allows learners to interact with instructors
and fellow learners, social learning is supported.
4 Models of Blended Learning

1) Lab rotation
2) Class Rotation
3) Flex Model
4) Pod Model
LET’S PRACTISE! LISTENING COMPREHENSION PRACTISE-EXERCISE 1
Listen to Julio Garay’s interview and write T (true) or F (false).
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Webiagraphy!!

https://www.talentlms.com/elearning/blended-learning

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xMqJmMcME0

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https://www.dreambox.com/blog/6-models-blended-learning
Collaborative Learning
Students working independently are
capable of learning deeply, Nevertheless,
structuring learning so that students are
required to respond to one another’s ideas,
create a product together, and, more to the
point, teach each other, can be an effective
teaching strategy. Collaborative or
cooperative learning (or, on occasion,
“group work”) has stimulated significant
literature.
Examples of C L

● Think pair share


● Problem Based Learning
● Guided design
● Case studies
● Simulations
● Small group discussion
● Peer editing
● Jigsaw strategy
Tips to make Collaborative Learning effective
Practicing !!!
a. The students only circled their
peer’s mistakes. They should
have also corrected those
mistakes.
b. The students focused on
identifying grammar mistakes.
They should have also
identified mistakes related to
content.
c. The students identified their
peer’s mistakes individually.
They should have also talked to
each other in order to give
suggestions to improve their
letters.
https://tltc.umd.edu/instructors/teaching-topics/collaborative-learning

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gWS4mxM1Qc
Content based Learning
In recent years content-based instruction has become increasingly popular
as a means of developing linguistic ability.

It has strong connections to project work, task-based learning and a holistic


approach to language instruction and has become particularly popular within the
state school secondary (11 - 16 years old) education sector.What is content-based
instruction?

The focus of a CBI lesson is on the topic or subject matter. During the lesson
students are focused on learning about something. This could be anything that
interests them from a serious science subject to their favourite pop star or even a
topical news story or film. They learn about this subject using the language they
are trying to learn, rather than their native language, as a tool for developing
knowledge and so they develop their linguistic ability in the target language. This is
thought to be a more natural way of developing language ability and one that
corresponds more to the way we originally learn our first language.
What does a content-based instruction lesson look like?

There are many ways to approach creating a CBI lesson. This is one possible way.

● Preparation
○ Choose a subject of interest to students.
○ Find three or four suitable sources that deal with
different aspects of the subject. These could be
websites, reference books, audio or video of
lectures or even real people.
● During the lesson
○ Divide the class into small groups and assign each
group a small research task and a source of
information to use to help them fulfil the task.
○ Then once they have done their research they
form new groups with students that used other
information sources and share and compare their
information.
○ There should then be some product as the end
result of this sharing of information which could
take the form of a group report or presentation of
some kind.
https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/content-based-instruction

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn_9hH2RU18

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