CYS TSLB3303 W3

Overview of Theories of

Language Teaching and Learning

Week 3

TSLB3303 Theory and Practice in Primary ELT (1)

Theories of Language Teaching and Learning

TSLB3303 Theory and Practice in Primary ELT (1)

• Behaviourism

• Humanism

• Cognitivism

• Social constructivism

• Mastery learning

• Blended learning

Approaches and Methods for Teaching Children

TSLB3303 Theory and Practice in Primary ELT (1)

​TSLB3303 Theory and Practice in Primary ELT (1)

​theory

vs

method

Open Ended

What do you think is the most important factor to consider when developing a method for teaching children?

Approaches and Methods for Teaching Children

TSLB3303 Theory and Practice in Primary ELT (1)

• topic-based

• skills-based

• task-based

• project-based

• content and language integrated learning (CLIL)

Task 1

TSLB3303 Theory and Practice in Primary ELT (1)

​In groups of five, look up information about one of the methods for teaching children.

Task 2

TSLB3303 Theory and Practice in Primary ELT (1)

Prepare a simple (lesson) plan based on your method. Post your plan on GC. (maximum 1 page)