2017 SCCCS summer presentation

1. Communicative
Approach
溝通式教學法簡介
Joanne Chen
Presentation Part I

2. Second Language Teaching Methods
外語教學法簡介
Grammar-Translation
Approach
(1890s-1930s)
Direct Approach
(1970s)
Communicative Approach
(The Natural Approach)
(1960s-2000s)
Audio-lingual Method
(1950s-1960s)
Community Language
Learning/CLL
(1960s-2000s)
Total Physical Response
(TPR / TPRS)
(1960s- 2000s)
Reading Approach The silent way
(1960s-2000s)
Task-based approach
Total Immersion
technique

3. In Terms of Usefulness for Practical Purposes
Communicative Method
以實用為前提的三種學習原則
A. 溝通原則 Focus on language as a medium of
communication. All communication has a social purpose
B. 任務原則 Meaningful Communication embraces a
whole spectrum of functions (e.g. seeking information
/apologizing /expressing likes and dislikes)
C. 意義原則 Syllabuses based on communicative method
offered communicative ability

4. Communicative Approach
溝通式教學法
Stage 1: Aural Comprehension (lower level- repetition)
Stage 2: Early Speech production (medium level – teacher to students)
Stage 3: Speech Activities ( higher level – a real message)
 Example: 何歳ですか？ (Nan-sai desu ka?)
1. Communicative competence progressing
through the 3 stages
你幾歲?

5. 2) Maximize the use of target language in the class
• Classroom should provide opportunities for rehearsal of real-life
situation and provide opportunity for real communication
Communicative Approach
溝通式教學法理念

6. 3) Pairing off of students into small groups
• To practice newly acquired language patterns
• To practice dialogue/ vocabulary / reading / writing
Communicative Approach
溝通式教學法理念

7. 4) Use of Visual Stimuli
• Flashcards, images, photos
• Authentic materials
• PPT, Video, whiteboard
• Motivate and focus learner’s attention
Communicative Approach
溝通式教學法理念

8. 5) Learner-centered classroom
• Emphasis on creative role-plays/ simulations /projects / survey
• Emphasis on active mode of learning
• Can be a noisy class
• Emphasis on oral and listening skills in the classroom
• Learners practice sounds themselves
Communicative Approach
溝通式教學法理念
請問,銀行在哪裡?

9. 6) Errors in speech are not corrected aloud
• Errors are a natural part of learning language
Learners try their best to use the language creatively and spontaneously.
Communicative Approach
溝通式教學法理念

10. 7) Functional /Usable/ Meaning language
• Not just limited on oral skills. Reading and writing skills need to be
developed
• Using elements encountered in variety of ways (reading /summarizing /
translation / discussion /debates)
• Avoid age-old texts
• Grammar is still taught, but less systematically
• Learners need to hear the target language in regular speed and practice
the language extensively
Communicative Approach
溝通式教學法理念
我愛媽媽