ContentBased_Instruction总的.pptVIP

Content-based instruction 苟雅倩 马旭红 康兰兰 孙白梅 曹 冉 Outline Definition Objective Central principle Theory Benefit Critics Conclusion Content-Based Instruction(CBI) refers to an approach to second language teaching in which teaching is organized around the content or information that students will acquire, rather than around a linguistic or other type of syllabus. To activate and develop existing English language skills. To acquire learning skills and strategies that could be applied in future language development opportunities To develop general academic skills applicable to university studies in all subject areas. To broaden students understanding of English-speaking peoples Objectives People learn a second language more successfully when they use the language as a means of acquiring information, rather than as an end in itself. The foreign language is the vehicle for content instruction. Content-Based Instruction better reflects learners needs for learning a second language. Central Principles Language is text- and discourse based the linguistic units are not limited to the level of sentences or phrases Language use draws on integrated skills reading, taking notes or writing a summary Language is purposeful For learners to receive maximum benefit from CBI they need to be clearly in tune with its purposes. Theory of language People learn a second language more successfully when the information they are acquiring is perceived as interesting, useful, and leading to a desired goal. Students learn best when instruction addresses students needs. Teaching builds on the previous experience of the learners. Theory of language ? Learners are exposed to a considerable amount of language through stimulating content. Learners explore interesting content are engaged in appropriate language-dependant activities. Learning language becomes