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Teaching models 1

Dan and Sian talk about 3 teaching models

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Teaching models
A teaching model is a way of structuring a lesson or introducing a language point. It is useful to have a range of these techniques since a good teacher can account for individual differences in learning style and level of knowledge.

PPP
Present, practise, produce is the most common lesson model. First, the teacher presents a piece of language, possibly in a reading or a listening, but equally as a sentence on the board. The teacher then fully explains the language point, whether grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation etc. Students then do a controlled practice stage, attempting to use the structure in a controlled manner. Then they will do a freer practice stage.
This style is a logical progression from no knowledge to knowledge so it’s great for beginners or the first time students encounter a structure.

TTT
Test, teach, test. First, students are assessed on their level of knowledge, either by being asked to use the particular language point of the lesson or by being asked for what knowledge they have on it. The teacher observes this and then teaches based on the assessment. After this, students again perform a task, which could be the same or different, incorporating the new teaching with their current knowledge.
This model is good for students who already have some language knowledge, which makes it great for revision. It also allows for a more targeted teaching style since it attempts to address the problems which students are having. It can also save time since it is not necessary to teach everything about the target structure – only what students lack.

Guided Discovery
Also known as inductive learning. Language is presented to the students, who are then asked to work out the rules behind the language. This is accomplished through a combination of team work, noticing, logical inference and guiding prompts by the teacher, who does not give any answers away but facilitates their understanding. Then controlled and freer practice stages can be followed. This model puts the responsibility for learning on the students and lets them take control – it’s great for confidence building.

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