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Task Based Language Teaching

Task Based Language Teaching. Historical Background. 1980s U nit of analysis Definition of task Approach. What is Task based on instructions?. Approach focused on the use of tasks. Evaluation is primarily based on task outcome rather than on accuracy of language forms.

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Task Based Language Teaching

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  1. Task Based Language Teaching

  2. Historical Background • 1980s • Unit of analysis • Definition of task • Approach

  3. What is Task based on instructions? Approach focused on the use of tasks. Evaluation is primarily based on task outcome rather than on accuracy of language forms Planning and teaching

  4. Stages Pre-task Introductiontotopic and task TaskCycle Task Planning Report LanguageFocus Analysis Practice

  5. Advantages Language items are seen to be mastered not once at a time and in a linear fashion, in the manner of structural syllabus, but by partial, gradual and variable absorption of several items at the same time. There is a huge variety of tasks. It is the strongest approach of communicative language teaching and therefore it promotes communications and interactions. TBI is effective because it uses all the skills.

  6. Disadvantages The role of instruction is variable and unclear, grading is difficult, and they do not fit well with an exam context. It is not appropriate for beginner students.

  7. Teacher Roles • Selector and sequencer of tasks • Preparing learners for tasks • Consciousness-raising

  8. Learners Roles • Group Participant • Monitor • Risk-taker and innovator

  9. Examples of task- based activities Problem – solving Doing a puzzle Playing a game Oral presentation Sharing a comparing activities Designing a brochure Inventing a product

  10. Materials Authentic listening viewing materials (TV commercials) Authentic visual materials (photographs) Authentic printed materials (lyrics to songs) Realia (real world objects)

  11. Aspects to consider Confidence Increased understanding Uselfuness

  12. References • http://www2.education.ualberta.ca/staff/olenka.bilash/Best%20of%20Bilash/Task-based%20Language%20Teaching.pdf • http://www.yde.yildiz.edu.tr/uddo/belgeler/inca-FundaHatip-TBL.htm

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