Unit 1 Language Learning.pptVIP

Unit 1 Language Learning 遵义师院外语系 陈莉娜 Teaching Aims 1.Introduction to the course 2. Views on language 3. Views on language learning 4.The qualities of a good teacher 1.Introduction to the course 1.1 Course Aim: It is aimed to introduce some teaching theories and practical methods to teachers of English. This course will teach us how to be a qualified language teacher. --To understand and grasp some basic concepts in English language teaching --To learn about important teaching methods --To know how to plan a lesson --To know how to manage classroom activities --To know how to teach pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and four language skills --To know how to assess students’ English proficiency 1.2 Course Plan 1.3 Requirements A. Not to be late (1 point) or absent (2 point); B. To be active in classroom participation; C. To be active in collaborative learning (group work) D. To preview and review the lesson; E. to finish your homework; F. To do presentation on teaching practices G. To improve basic teaching skills, esp. classroom English and English blackboard writing. 1.4 Assessment: Homework10%+Classroom performance (participation teaching practice)10%+ attendance 10%+Final test 70% 2. Views on language What is Language? P.307 Appendix 2. Views on language（P.3) Structural view(结构观）:sees language as a linguistic system made up of various subsystems.(phonology; morphology; syntax) Functional view（功能观）: not only sees language as linguistic system but also a means for doing things. Interactional view（交互观）: considers language to be a communicative tool. Attention Your view of language determines your way of teaching What will be your focus in teaching? Structural view---knowledge: vocabulary and grammar (sentence patterns) Functional view---communicative abilities (to be able to communicate) Interactive view---to communicate appropriately (communicative strategies, cultural awareness, etc.) 3. Views on language learning(P.5) 3.1 Behaviouri