a lecture given to middle schools on June 14, 2007

1. X-based language teaching 西北师范大学 武和平 [email_address] http://www.engengine.net 兰化一中 2007

7. Activist vs formalist approaches

9. Focus on form and language teaching pedagogy Methodology Grammar-translation Silent Way TPR Structural syllabuses Task-based lang. teaching Content-based lang. teaching Process Syllabuses Natural Approach Immersion Procedural Syllabus Focus on formS Focus on form Focus on meaning

12. II. Difference between focus on form and focus on formS Most attention to form Occasional shift of attention to form Primary attention to form Learners first engage in meaning; then explore some linguistic features. Forms refers to discrete, isolated, specific language forms The word form refers to language form in general; Focus on forms (forms-focused instruction) Focus on form (FonF instruction)

13. Synthetic approach Analytical approach Forms are taught in isolation Linguistic features are explored in contexts. Pre-selected in the syllabus Triggered by perceived problems in comprehension or production Focus on forms (forms-focused instruction) Focus on form (FonF instruction)

17. Where do we stand NOW? We are here, NOW!!!

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35. TASK COMMUNICATIVE SETTING PURPOSE ACTION EMOTION OUTCOME

41. What’s the common base? Task-based Project-based Theme-based Content-based

43. Thanks a great deal