Introduction to English Language Teaching

英語教學概論Dr. Shu-Mei Hung

Fall 2009Department of Applied Foreign Lan

guagesCheng Shiu University

Introduction to Learning and Teaching English-1

The relationship between learning and teaching Scaffolding: definition & methods Factors which affect language learning

intrinsic motivation vs. extrinsic motivation proximity of Chinese to English learner types: visual; auditory; tactile; kinesthetic; field-

independent vs. field-dependent attitudes towards English and English-speaking

countries status and value of the target language in the country

Introduction to Learning and Teaching English-2

The language learning process Input Noticing Recognizing patterns and rule making Use and rule modification Automating

Language Learning aims Fluency Accuracy Complexity Appropriacy

Teaching Methods and Ideas-1

The Grammar-Translation Method Background Features Current status & problems with this method

The Direct Method Background Features Current status

Teaching Methods and Ideas-2

Audiolingualism Background: behaviorism Features: drills; focus on form Current status

Communicative Language Teaching Background: Hyme – communicative functions Features: focus on meaning Presentation-Practice-Production (PPP) model Test-Teach-Test (TTT) approach Current status

Task-Based Learning

Listening Skills

Learning to listen in various ways Adapting the way learners listen according to

the text and the reason for listening Recognizing the features of spoken English Using visual and texual clues to help learners Listening actively – asking for repetition, clarif

ication, etc. Developing learners’ background knowlegde

Listening in the classroom

Pre-listening stage Listening stage Post-listening stage

Speaking Skills

Producing connected speech The ability to interact Talking round gaps in learners’ knowlegde Speaking in a range of contextsa Balancing accuracy and fluency

Speaking in the classroom Drills

Substitution drills Transformation drills Functional-situational drills

Pair work and group work Interactive activities

Information gap Discussion Role plays Games Informal interaction

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