Task Based Language Teaching And Students Motivation In The Efl Classroom

Author : Hilal Gürdal
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 39 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07-13
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9783346438256

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Task-Based Language Teaching and students' motivation in the EFL classroom by Hilal Gürdal Pdf

Bachelor Thesis from the year 2021 in the subject Didactics for the subject English - Pedagogy, Literature Studies, grade: 1.3, , language: English, abstract: This thesis aims to examine the intrinsically motivating aspects of task-based language teaching (TBLT) in the EFL classroom. It will be started with communicative language teaching (CLT) as a precursor to TBLT. The theoretical context will be discussed with particular reference to Stephen Krashens’ Affective Filter Hypothesis as it has influenced research on motivation in foreign language learning as well as TBLT. After that, the current paradigms of CLT will be presented, focusing on its changes compared to former language teaching methods. Moreover, the terminology of motivation will be addressed by first providing a clear definition and then going on to discuss motivation in foreign language teaching. Although there are countless theories in this particular field, the most important theory for the course of this thesis is the Self-Determination Theory by Ryan and Deci as it first introduced the concepts of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Besides, the teacher and learner roles will be discussed to see how they affect each other’s motivation. Furthermore, Dörnyei’s motivational strategies for the foreign language classroom will be outlined to show how student motivation can be initiated and maintained. The next chapter introduces the task-based language teaching approach thoroughly explaining the concept of a task in order to grasp its main ideas and differences compared to an exercise. Then the various task types and the role of teacher and learner will be explored to see how they operate in the EFL classroom. Thereafter, Jane Willis’ TBL framework will be presented by discussing the aim of each stage in detail. Lastly, a sample lesson designed by Jane Willis will be presented to demonstrate the implementation of TBLT and to scrutinize its impact on student motivation. Therefore, the previously mentioned aspects of motivation will be taken up to examine how they are integrated in TBLT focusing especially on intrinsically motivating factors.

Author : Kevin Salzmann
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2014-05-02
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9783656648307

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Task-based learning and teaching in young learners' EFL classrooms by Kevin Salzmann Pdf

Seminar paper from the year 2013 in the subject Didactics for the subject English - Pedagogy, Literature Studies, grade: 1,0, University of Kassel (Institut für Fremdsprachenlehr- und Lernforschung), course: Task-based learning in the EFL classroom, language: English, abstract: In modern second language teaching the role of task-based learning has become a very important aspect. Due to the fact that very often exercises in EFL classrooms have no clear connection to real world situations, researchers and modern English teachers try to put emphasis on tasks which help learners to use the target language effectively in different situations outside the classroom. This term paper has its focus on the implementation of task-based learning and teaching in EFL classrooms and the way task-based activities can be designed especially for young learners. Based on the fact that motivation plays an important role in language learning, it is also necessary to concentrate on possibilities to make the English language attractive for young learners and to help them realizing that through task-based learning activities they can learn something which can be transfered to real life situations. Therefore, I would like to give a brief overview about task-based learning in general and the way it provides effective language learning with the help of motivational tasks in order to show that in-class language practice does not necessarily have to be an artificial situation. With a focus on young learners, I would like to concentrate on the question how to implement a task-based writing activity which supports creativity and active second language use.

Author : Nicole Jan
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 17 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2019-03-06
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9783668892705

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Task-Based Language Learning and Teaching by Nicole Jan Pdf

Seminar paper from the year 2016 in the subject Didactics for the subject English - Pedagogy, Literature Studies, grade: 1,6, University of Frankfurt (Main) (England and American Studies - Didactics Department), course: Integrating Skills and Task-Based Language Learning, language: English, abstract: In the following term paper, I would like to give a brief overview about task-based learning in general and the way it provides effective language learning with the help of motivational tasks in order to show that in-class language practice does not necessarily have to be an artificial situation. In modern second language teaching the role of task-based learning has become a very important topic. Due to the fact that many exercises in EFL classrooms have no clear connection to real world situations, researchers and modern English teachers try to put emphasis on tasks which help learners to use the target language effectively in different situations outside the classroom. This term paper has its focus on the implementation of task-based learning and teaching in EFL classrooms and the way task-based activities can be designed. Based on the fact that motivation plays an important role in language learning, it is also necessary to concentrate on possibilities to make the English language attractive (also for young learners) and to help them realizing that through task-based learning activities they can learn something which can be transferred to real life situations. Since I did not know a lot about task-based language learning (and teaching), I was looking forward to being engaged in this topic. The most interesting and also surprising aspect that I learned was that there are so many advantages of TBL. First of all, TBL allows students to be free of language control because they use all their language resources rather than just practicing one preselected item. Furthermore, a natural context is developed from the students’ experiences with the language that is personalized and relevant to them. Another essential advantage is the more varied exposure to language with TBL since they will be exposed to a whole range of lexical phrases, collocations and patterns as well as language forms. An important aspect of TBL is that the language explored arises from the students’ needs. It is no more the decision made by the teacher or the coursebook. Lastly, the most important advantage in my opinion is the strong communicative approach because students spend a lot of time communicating. I am sure that TBL is enjoyable and motivating for students as well as for teachers.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 19 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783346915184

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Effects of Task-based Language Teaching on the Students' Motivation with a Focus on Speaking by Anonim Pdf

Seminar paper from the year 2020 in the subject Pedagogy - School Pedagogics, grade: 1, University of Innsbruck, language: English, abstract: In this paper, the Task-based Language Teaching approach and its connection to motivation is explained. In order to gain a better insight into the topic of TBLT and speaking in correlation with motivation, five articles on the topic were chosen and analyzed. Similar, as well as different approaches used in these studies and their results are discussed with a particular focus on implications for teaching. Finally, these approaches and results were critically evaluated in terms of the provided evidence to back them up. Speaking skills are one of the most vital skills to acquire as an EFL learner and the most useful skill for most of the students’ future. However, traditional language education usually focuses too little on practice and application of the language, especially when it comes to real-world tasks that should be practiced inside the classroom as well (task-based language teaching). Among the key competencies, the most challenging is typically speaking, because of the students’ negative attitude towards it. This is due to different factors, such as not liking the language, anxiety or lack of vocabulary.

Author : Jackie Bolen
Publisher : Jackie Bolen
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798201628642

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39 Task-Based Language Teaching and Learning Activities by Jackie Bolen Pdf

Have better task-based ESL/EFL classes with children, teenagers or adults. It's time to find some fresh, new ideas for TBL lessons! Whether you're a first-time ESL/EFL/TEFL teacher, an experienced but overwhelmed instructor, or an instructor without a textbook, you need more task-based activities for your English classes. If you're tired of wasting your precious time wading through the junk on the Internet, then Jackie is here to help. During her decades of experience teaching English around the world, author Jackie Bolen has developed countless games and activities for her students that fall into the communicative language teaching approach. She's sharing her low-prep/no-prep ideas for task-based learning with ESL teachers throughout the world. These are the activities that she uses in her own classes! In 39 Task-Based Language Teaching and Learning Activities: A Very Practical Guide to Using TBL in the ESL/EFL Classroom, you'll get a ton of creative and interesting ideas for speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and more to use in your own classroom. The highly detailed descriptions will show you exactly how to use the activities during your lessons. The clearly and concisely explained activities will help you add instructional variety and put the focus back on your students. Pick up a copy of the book if you want to... Have better English lessons Incorporate more task-based activities into your classes Save a ton of time when planning lessons Help students improve their English skills in a big way See lots of happy, smiling faces in your classes Add some variety into English classes Increase communication and teamwork amongst students If you're extremely busy or you're simply out of new ideas, this book makes it easy to try out new and exciting TBL activities your students will love! Buy 39 Task-Based Language Teaching and Learning Activities to get new lesson plans ready to go in minutes!

Author : Rod Ellis,Peter Skehan,Shaofeng Li,Natsuko Shintani,Craig Lambert
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-17
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781108494083

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Task-Based Language Teaching by Rod Ellis,Peter Skehan,Shaofeng Li,Natsuko Shintani,Craig Lambert Pdf

A comprehensive account of the research and practice of task-based language teaching.

Author : Kris Van den Branden,Koen Van Gorp,Machteld Verhelst
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2009-10-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781443815246

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Tasks in Action by Kris Van den Branden,Koen Van Gorp,Machteld Verhelst Pdf

Task-based Language Teaching (TBLT) has been gaining momentum around the world during the past twenty years. However, particularly lacking in the body of available publications on TBLT is empirical evidence of the actual activity, interaction and learning processes that tasks give rise to in real classrooms. This volume compiles a number of studies that describe what learners and teachers, in various educational contexts, actually do when they are asked to perform tasks as part of their regular classroom activity. As such, the volume provides valuable new insights into the implementation of task-based language teaching and vividly illustrates how classroom practice can inform future theory-building and research on TBLT. All the chapters in this book are based on papers that were presented during the first International Conference on Task-Based Language Teaching, which was organised in Leuven in September 2005 by the Centre for Language and Education of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven.

Author : Arthur Hughes
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780521484954

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Testing for Language Teachers by Arthur Hughes Pdf

This second edition remains the most practical guide to testing language. It has a new chapter on testing young learners.

Author : Katharina Okon
Publisher : Anchor Academic Publishing
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2014-02-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783954895809

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Teaching English effectively: with special focus on learners’ interests by Katharina Okon Pdf

There are several ways of enhancing students’ motivation in the EFL classroom but an important one is to create the lesson on the basis of the learners’ interests. Everyone who looks back on former school days, might remember that learning was more enjoyable when the topics were interesting and furthermore, when they were handled in an exiting way. The intention of this study is to present several ideas of improving the general motivation in the classroom. In addition to that, the current interests of students from German secondary schools and the consideration of the interests in the common English classroom will be presented with the help of a questionnaire. Part one gives an overview of the terms interest and motivation in its psychological context and in relation to their meaning in the English classroom. The second part mentions the importance of incorporating students’ interest in the learning classroom. Further, the third part deals with several possibilities of creating motivational conditions in the L2 classroom. Part four presents the results and the evaluation of a research which was conducted on the basis of the theoretical aspects. Part five deals with the content of the Lower Saxony Core Curriculum and the way it considers the students’ interests. Finally, the author sums up the results of the research and draws a conclusion.

Author : Martin East
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000398441

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Foundational Principles of Task-Based Language Teaching by Martin East Pdf

This book is available Open Access. This book introduces readers to the concept of task-based language teaching (TBLT), a learner-centred and experiential approach to language teaching and learning. Based on the premise that language learners can enhance their second language acquisition (SLA) through engagement in communicative tasks that compel them to use language for themselves, TBLT stands in contrast to more traditional approaches. Accessible and comprehensive, this book provides a foundational overview of the principles and practice of TBLT and demystifies what TBLT looks like in the classroom. Complete with questions for reflection, pedagogical extensions for application in real classrooms and further reading suggestions in every chapter, this valuable and informative text is vital for anyone interested in TBLT, whether as students, researchers or teachers.

Author : Rod Ellis
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2018-06-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781788920155

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Reflections on Task-Based Language Teaching by Rod Ellis Pdf

Task-based language teaching is now a well-established pedagogic approach but problematic issues remain, such as whether it is appropriate for all learners and in all instructional contexts. This book draws on the author’s experience of working with teachers, together with his knowledge of relevant research and theory, to examine the key issues. It proposes flexible ways in which tasks can be designed and implemented in the language classroom to address the problems that teachers often face with task-based language teaching. It will appeal to researchers and teachers who are interested in task-based language teaching and the practical and theoretical issues involved. It will also be of interest to students and researchers working in the areas of applied linguistics, TESOL and second language acquisition.

Author : Jackie Bolen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798490433712

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39 Task-based Language Teaching and Learning Activites by Jackie Bolen Pdf

Author : Craig Lambert,Scott Aubrey,Gavin Bui
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2023-05-03
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781000874297

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The Role of the Learner in Task-Based Language Teaching by Craig Lambert,Scott Aubrey,Gavin Bui Pdf

This comprehensive, forward-looking text is the first holistic research overview and practical methods guide for researching the role that affective and conative factors play in second language learners’ task performance and language acquisition. It provides a long overdue update on the role of the learner in task-based language teaching (TBLT). The book brings together theoretical background and major constructs, established and innovative methodological and technological tools, cutting-edge findings, and illuminating suggestions for future work. A group of expert scholars from around the world synthesize the state of the art, detail how to design and conduct empirical studies, and authoritatively set the agenda for future work in this critical, emerging area of language learning and instructional design. With a variety of helpful features like suggested research, discussion questions, and recommended further readings, this will be an invaluable resource to advanced students and researchers of second language acquisition, applied linguistics, psychology, education, and related areas.

Author : Ali Shehadeh,Christine A. Coombe
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-17
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027273420

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Task-Based Language Teaching in Foreign Language Contexts by Ali Shehadeh,Christine A. Coombe Pdf

This volume extends the Task-Based Language Teaching: Issues, Research and Practice books series by deliberately exploring the potential of task-based language teaching (TBLT) in a range of EFL contexts. It is specifically devoted to providing empirical accounts about how TBLT practice is being developed and researched in diverse educational contexts, particularly where English is not the dominant language. By including contributions from settings as varied as Japan, China, Korea, Venezuela, Turkey, Spain, and France, this collection of 13 studies provides strong indications that the research and implementation of TBLT in EFL settings is both on the rise and interestingly diverse, not least because it must respond to the distinct contexts, constraints, and possibilities of foreign language learning. The book will be of interest to SLA researchers and students in applied linguistics and TESOL. It will also be of value to course designers and language teachers who come from a broad range of formal and informal educational settings encompassing a wide range of ages and types of language learners.

Author : Jane Willis
Publisher : Intrinsic Books Ltd
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-07
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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A Framework for Task-based Learning by Jane Willis Pdf

A complete guide to the methodology and practice of task-based language teaching. For those who wish to adopt a genuinely learner-centred approach to their teaching. Probably the definitive guide to task-based language teaching.