The reading mentions that the goal of every learner “is based on the idea that the goal of language acquisition is communicative competence: the ability to use the language correctly and appropriately to accomplish communication goals”.
So, this means that we as teachers should help the students to have a clear communication; we should teach them the use of good grammar in a conversation, to know the structure of a phrase to ovoid confusions in the message, etc. Something very important that the reading mentions is that “the learner should be able to make themselves understood, using their current proficiency to the fullest”.
So, this means that we as teachers should help the students to have a clear communication; we should teach them the use of good grammar in a conversation, to know the structure of a phrase to ovoid confusions in the message, etc. Something very important that the reading mentions is that “the learner should be able to make themselves understood, using their current proficiency to the fullest”.
On the other hand, we have the methods, the reading mentions the “Method: Learner-centered Instruction which encourages students to take responsibility for their own language skill development and helps them gain confidence in their ability to learn and use the language. Teachers support students by devoting some class time to non-traditional activities, including teaching learners how to use learning strategies, how to use available tools and resources, and how to reflect on their own learning”.
So, it is important that the teachers help the students to have confidence at the moment of learning a second language. They should let the students to discover new learning methods, and to use different and interesting activities that call their attention. So, what the learner-centered do is to get the students more involved in the learning processes.
So, it is important that the teachers help the students to have confidence at the moment of learning a second language. They should let the students to discover new learning methods, and to use different and interesting activities that call their attention. So, what the learner-centered do is to get the students more involved in the learning processes.
Marlen,
ReplyDeleteSometimes teachers forget the importance of teaching a language to communicate. When learners communicate the usage the whole language, they do not analysis, oh yes; I am using the past tense because I am speaking about an event in the past. This process is done naturally without going through all of these steps. Students struggle because they have not internalized the L2 and to internalize a L2 you have to have a purpose to communicate in that L2.
Marlen,
ReplyDeleteSometimes teachers forget the importance of teaching a language to communicate. When learners communicate the usage the whole language, they do not analysis, oh yes; I am using the past tense because I am speaking about an event in the past. This process is done naturally without going through all of these steps. Students struggle because they have not internalized the L2 and to internalize a L2 you have to have a purpose to communicate in that L2.
I agree with you Nely, when you say that “Sometimes teachers forget the importance of teaching a language to communicate. When learners communicate the usage the whole language, they do not analysis, oh yes; I am using the past tense because I am speaking about an event in the past”. Because, it is true that some teachers teach the students based on programs and grammar rules. So, when the students are having a conversation, they usually follow those rules without knowing that a conversation should be naturally, not based on rules.
ReplyDeleteMarlen,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on the motivation and communications skills we can develop as teachers, in order to encourage the students to be more efficient at the time they have decided to learn a second language. As well, teach them with methods which may catch their attention.
I will suggest you to avoid using to many linking words as: A or So.