Content-Based and Task-Based Instruction and Application of them into Language Teaching
Abstract
This paper examines main assumptions of two methodologies known asContent-based and Task-based instruction together with an overview of positive practices of them in English language teaching methodology. It further investigates challenges in applying these trends when used to achieve communicative competence.The outline of effective activities within these two approaches can be applicable for language instructors in organizing language classrooms.
Downloads
References
2. Beglar, D. & Hunt, A.. 2002. Implementing task-based language teaching. In: Richards, J. C. & Renandya, W. A.. (Eds.). Methodology in language teaching: An anthology of current practice. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
3. Carless, D.. 2002. Implementing task-based learning with young learners. ELT Journal, 56(4), 389-396.
4. Crandall, J. (1999). Content-based instruction (CBI). Concise encyclopedia of educational linguistics. Oxford, UK: Cambridge University Press.
5. Ellis, R.. 2003. Task-based language learning and teaching. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
6. Kasper, L. (2000). Content-based college ESL instruction. Mahwah, NJ: LawrenceErlbaum.
7. Krahnke, K. (1987). Approaches to Syllabus design for Foreign Language Teaching. Washington, DC: Center for Applied Linguistics.
8. Lightbown, M and Spada, N (1999). How Languages are learned. Oxford. Oxford University Press.
9. Littlewood, W. (1981). Communicative Language Teaching. New York: Cambridge University Press.
10. Littlewood, W.. 2004. The task-based approach: Some questions and suggestions. ELT Journal, 58(4), 319-326
11. Murphy, J.. 2003. Task-based learning: The interaction between tasks and learners. ELT Journal, 57(4), 352-360.
12. Nunan, D (2006). Task-based language teaching in Asia context: Defining “task”. Asian EFL Journal.
13. Prabhu, N (1987). Second Language Pedagogy. Oxford. Oxford University Press.
14. Richards, J and Rodgers, T (2004). Approaches and Methods in language teaching. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
15. Skehan, P (1996). A Framework for the Implementation of Task-Based Instruction. Applied Linguistics 17 (1).
16. Snow, M., & Brinton, D. (1988). Contentbased language instruction: Investigating the effectiveness of the adjunct model. TESOL Quarterly, 22(4), 553574.