task—basedapproach.pptVIP

It is a method of instruction in the field of language acquisition. It focuses on the use of authentic language, and to students doing meaningful tasks using the target language; for example, visiting the doctor, conducting an interview, or calling customer services for help. Assessment is primarily based on task outcome rather than simply accuracy of language forms. teacherstudents We need to take these into account in our classrooms, taking advantage of the opportunity TBT gives us to promote a student-centered learning environment. Teacher-centered controls, threats, rewards and restrictions are not an effective means of stimulating learning, since no-one can be forced to learn. 2) Although the teacher may present language in the pre-task, the students are ultimately free to use what grammar constructs and vocabulary they want. This allows them to use all the language they know and are learning, rather than just the target language of the lesson. 3) Furthermore, as the tasks are likely to be familiar to the students, students are more likely to be engaged, which may further motivate them in their language learning. 2) Others claim that students are only exposed to certain forms of language, and are being neglected of others, such as discussion or debate. Teachers may want to keep these in mind when designing a task-based learning lesson plan. * Content Origin Theoretical base Represents Procedure Characteristics The relationship between teacher and students Teaching materials Assessment: advantages disadvantages 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 Task-based Learning started to be used in vocational education in 1950s. But it was not popular until 1980s in western countries. And it gradually becomes popular in the past four years in middle school in China. It is a further development of Communicative Language Teaching. It shares the same beliefs ,as language should be learned as close as possible to how it is used in real life .However, it has stressed th