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This unit is talking about the theories, methods and techniques in teaching English language. The methodologies. Here consist of the following; - Grammar-translation - Suggestopaedia - Task-base learning - Audio-lingualism - The silent way There are also some theories which include; - Community language learning - Presentation, practice and production - Communicative language teaching - The texical approach Here, there exist some suitable methods of teaching that is(ESA) which include; -Engage: the teacher here arouses the interest of the students to get them involve in the learning. Study: students are expected to focus on the language be constructive. - Activate: students here are encouraged to use all the language that they know. All these techniques used by a teacher are called Elicitation which is described as strategies. Some examples include; -Real objects -Ask for the question -Gap fill -flash cards -mime -concept description -drawings -list -definitions -follow up on questions Some examples of ESA lessons include; -straight Arrow lesson; that is Engage-Study-Activate. -boomerange; sequencing of the lesson here gives us more possibilities-Engage-Active study-Activate. Patch work lesson; this allows flexibility-Engage-Activate-Activate-study-Activate. Some Engage and time filling activities include; -introduction prompts -partner information share -Alphabet relay -Fizz buzz -word linking -Memory games Meaning Analysis Spelling etc Some common ideas to activate phase include; -surveys -Producing materials -Role-play -Debate/discussion -story building -communication games Giving feedback; To encourage self awareness and improvement which depends on the following; -individual students -culture and the expected role of the teacher -the type of activity -the stage of the lesson Correction skills include; -Self correction -Teacher ?student correction -Student- Student correction Occasions in which correction is relevant include; -when the mistake is with the language point we are teaching. -when the mistake is being regularly repeated by the students. -when the mistake seriously impedes understanding. Conclusively,I have learnt the different stages, techniques implemented and the relevant occasions for correction and when it can be made.
