This week we have
been working on designing activities from different approaches. We have found
some information about TBL which is really useful to become a bit more familiar
with it.
Task based learning is a
different way to teach languages. It offers to the students an opportunity to use the target language as they would do in everyday life
using their own one. The task is an activity in which students use the language
to achieve a specific outcome.
The activity
reflects real life and learners focus on meaning; they are free to use any language they
want. Playing a game, solving a problem or sharing information or experiences.
To plan a TBL lesson we should follow these stages.
- Pre-task: The
teacher introduces the topic and gives clear instructions for the task.
- Task: Students
complete a task in pairs or groups using the language resources that they have.
- Planning: Students prepare a short report to tell the
class what happened during their task.
- Report: Students then report back to the class orally or read the written report.
- Analysis: The teacher then highlights relevant parts from
the text of the recording for the students to analyse.
- Practice: Finally,
the teacher selects language areas to practise based upon the needs of the
students and what emerged from the task and report phases.
TBL has some clear advantages:
- The students are free of language control; they must use
all their language resources.
- A natural context is developed
from the students' experiences with the language that is personalised and
relevant to them.
- The language explored arises from
the students' needs.
- It is a strong
communicative approach where students spend a lot of time
communicating.
- It is enjoyable and motivating.
Here you can find
some useful TBL activities:
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