Using Pyramid Discussions in the Task-based Classroom to Extend Student Talking Time  

Oleh:

Esfandiari, Mehran ; Knight, Paul

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: World Journal of English Language vol. 3 no. 3 (2013), page 20-26.
Topik: task-based learning; CLT; student talking time; interaction; communicative classrooms; discussions
Fulltext: 2936-10071-1-PB.pdf (111.31KB)

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Since the emergence of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), the belief that languages are acquired through communication has been a central tenet of language teaching methodology. This belief has continued to be central to the development of task-based approaches to language teaching that have built upon the ideas of CLT, its models of language learning and ideas of learner-centeredness. This paper considers strategies to maximize student communication within a task-based classroom environment and presents a case study into the use of pyramid discussions within a task-based classroom to maximize student communication. Working within Jane Willis’ well-known task framework, this study shows how pyramid discussions can significantly help to increase student communication opportunities when compared to more traditional teacher-fronted approaches.

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