CLT Classroom
How can we approach grammatical explanations and terminology?
They must be approach with care.
What approach focuses on learning the explicit rules of grammar, focusing on accuracy end form?
Deductive Approach.
Could a situation where students must report on real-world information be motivation for communication?
Totally. Communicative exercises like these motivate students by dealing with topics of interest to them. When students have opinions about the topic, it could lead to a class discussion.
It is the teacher’s job to prevent and correct all errors.
False. In CLT, it is not the teacher’s job to prevent and correct all errors, but to act as a counsellor who models effective communication.
CLT classroom is Teacher-centered or Learner-centered?
Learner-centred. The teacher acts as a facilitator and monitor who models successful communication and establishes an environment that encourages communication.
CLT is "A_________" rather than a "M_______"
CLT is an Approach rather than a Method
What is the main difference between inductive and deductive reasoning?
Inductive reasoning develops a theory and deductive reasoning tests an existing theory.
The goal of CLT?
For learners to acquire “communicative competence” in the target language
Communication exercises can use formal and informal language.
True, the teacher might explain the different discourse used in various social situations
In regards to Accuracy, is a CLT class an opportunity for the instructor to be creative with content?
Yes! the teacher can be creative with lessons regarding accuracy. Especially since accuracy is a bridge to fluency.
Conscious or unconscious grammatical information is a component of.....
Communicative competence.
What approach allows students to ¨figure out¨ the grammar themselves?
Inductive Approach.
What type of situations does CLT use?
Real-life situations that promotes communication.
With speaking activities, reading the textbook dialogue is very comfortable and motivational for students.
False. CLT often provides more opportunities for motivation when students can contribute to speaking activities according to their comfort levels. Even when that is with only a word or a phrase.
Can CLT teachers motivate all learner levels by choosing activities that are relevant and engaging?
Yes. When faced with the challenge of a mixed-ability class, lessons that involve "free-speaking" or "free-writing" activities are motivating since students can contribute according to their abilities and confidence levels.