Ch 7 communicative language learning
- 2. Introduction ● Students as ‘whole-person ’- not only their intellect, but Ss’ feelings, physical reaction, instinctive protective reactions, desire to learn. ● A Counseling-Learning approach. ● Developed by Charles A. Curran
- 3. Introduction ● Teacher as counselor ● CLL is a humanistic approach taken from Carl Rodger’s approach (1950): the focus is on Affective (emotional) domain; it is client (learner) centered.
- 4. Introduction ● Language process is not just: sender → message → receiver ● It is interactional and communicative. It is a social process. ● Classroom interaction is between peers or learner-knower
- 5. Principles ● Learning is persons ● Learning is dynamic and creative
- 6. Principles ● Learners have different strategies, paces and styles of learning. The teacher makes them feel relaxed. ● Native language is part of the process of learning. ● Clear rules and explanations bring security
- 7. Principles ● Group work and cooperation is preferred to competition. ● Errors are corrected indirectly ● Thinking about learning experiences is as positive as reflecting on the target language
- 8. Principles Evaluation is mainly integrative, not discrete point. Self evaluation is also valued.
- 9. Elements for nondefensive learning (Curran) ● Security ● Aggression ● Attention ● Reflection ● Retention ● Discrimination
- 10. Techniques ● Recording student conversation ● Transcription Reflective listening ● Human computer ( promoting self-correction) ● Small group tasks
- 11. Questions for Discussion 1. Do you think that a teacher should adopt the role of a counselor, as Curran uses the term? 2. Is any of the principles compatible with your approach to teaching/learning? 3. Which of the techniques can you see adapting to your teaching style?