TTC.Exploring Language Teaching Methods, Theories, and the Teacher’s Role by Saeideh Mahrami - HTML preview
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Content
Learning Theories
1. Connectionism………………………………………….…5
2. Constructivism…………………………………….………7
3. Sociocultural Theory (Vygotsky)…………………………9
4. Behaviorism……………………………………………...11
5. Modularity of Mind………………………………………13
Traditional Teaching Methods
1. Grammar Translation Method….………………………16
2. Direct Method (DM) ………………………………….. 17
3. Audio-Lingual Method (ALM)…….…………………...18
Alternative Teaching Approaches
1. Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT)………………..20
2. Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)……………..21
3. Silent Way………………………………………………..22
4. Suggestopedia……………………………………………23
The Teacher’s Role and Personality
1. Key Qualities of an Effective Teacher…………………24