Effective language presentation techniques

Effective language presentation techniques

17/02 (Saturday)

Course Overview:

Elevate your language teaching skills by mastering the art of presenting grammar and vocabulary in this dynamic 2-hour synchronous online course. Participants will delve into various frameworks and techniques, gaining the expertise to select the most suitable approach based on the specific needs of their students or group. Key methodologies such as Guided Discovery, Test Teach Test (TTT), Task-Based Learning (TBL), and Presentation-Practice-Production (PPP) will be explored, along with an examination of inductive and deductive approaches. This comprehensive exploration provides educators with a versatile toolkit to enhance their language presentation strategies.

Key Topics Covered:

1.           Understanding Language Presentation:

•            Distinguish between different language presentation approaches.

•            Recognize the importance of tailored language presentation based on student/group characteristics and lesson content.

2.           Frameworks and Techniques:

•            Guided Discovery: Explore the guided discovery approach, emphasizing student engagement and critical thinking in discovering language rules.

•            Test Teach Test (TTT): Implement the TTT model, where initial assessment informs the teaching process, leading to a post-assessment to consolidate learning.

•            Task-Based Learning (TBL): Discover how TBL integrates language learning into meaningful tasks, promoting contextualized language use.

•            Presentation-Practice-Production (PPP): Understand the PPP model for systematic language presentation, practice, and application.

•            Inductive and Deductive Approaches: Delve into both inductive and deductive methods, understanding their strengths and when to apply them.

3.           Choosing the Best Approach:

•            Develop the ability to assess student needs and content requirements to choose the most effective framework or technique.

•             Understand the flexibility of each approach and its applicability to different teaching scenarios.

4.           Online Teaching Strategies:

•            Adapt the presented frameworks and techniques to the online teaching environment.

•            Explore effective methods for engaging students through Zoom, fostering participation and understanding.

Course Format:

Engage in live discussions, practical demonstrations, and interactive activities on the Zoom platform. This course is designed to be participatory and hands-on, allowing educators to immediately apply the principles learned.

Who Should Attend:

Language educators, instructional designers, and online tutors will benefit from this course. Whether you teach grammar or vocabulary, to beginners or advanced learners, the insights gained will enhance your ability to present language effectively.

Outcome:

By the end of the course, participants will possess the knowledge and skills to present grammar and vocabulary with confidence, leveraging various frameworks and techniques, including inductive and deductive approaches. This course provides a practical roadmap for selecting the most appropriate approach based on the unique characteristics of your students and the content of the lesson.