Task-based language teaching任务型教学法.ppt

Task-Based Language Teaching 任务型语言教学 Definition It is an approach based on the use of tasks as the core unit of planning and instruction in language teaching. Formalized by J. Willis, it views learning as a set of communicative tasks in which communication and interaction are as important as accuracy and fluency. TBLT’s Definition Features 1. An emphasis on learning to communicate through interaction in the target language. 2. The introduction of authentic texts into the learning situation. Language form should be considered in general rather than in single form. The four language skills are integrated in doing tasks. (listening, speaking, reading and writing) Three Stages Pre-task stage 2. “Task cycle” stage / While -task stage 3. “Language focus” stage / Post-task stage T: introduce and define a topic S: learn new words T: control the process S: perform the task T: collect feedback, analyze and comment A balance between fluency and accuracy. Advantages: Students are more involved in the class. It improves students’ communicative ability. It is intrinsically motivating. Disadvantages: It might weaken the input and language form practice. It is confined to the class size and limited class time. It is hard to select and sequence the tasks. Comments We should have a proper attitude towards TBLT. Considering its advantages and disadvantages mentioned before, we know that we should adapt TBLT to our concrete conditions rather than copy it mechanically.