2.1 Activity. Communicative Approach
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Communication is the heart of language learning. In this activity, you will study the Communicative Approach and organize its principles, roles, and evaluation strategies into a conceptual map. This will help you design more interactive and meaningful lessons.

Learning objective: 

To identify the principles and characteristics of the Communicative Approach, through its study, in order to apply in English language teaching.

Instructions: 

    Read and takes notes from the following articles:
        The Grammar-Translation.
        Approaches and methods in language teaching. Pages 37 to 47.
        Communicative Approach in TESOL/TEFL (CLT). 
    Watch the following video:
        Language teaching methods: Communicative approach.
    Look for trustworthy sources to gather additional information.
    Organize the information from the articles, video and your research into a visual concept map:
        Key characteristics of the Communicative Approach
        Teacher’s and student’s roles
        Types of evaluation
        Examples of classroom activities.
        Include a reflection on its functionality
    Write a brief reflection about the method’s functionality. 
    You can use an AI tool to design your concept map.
    Include your references according to APA format.
    Deliver your work on time in the corresponding space.

Suggestions:

    Use Canva, Genially, Miro, Lucidchart, or any other online page to create your concept map.

Product to be delivered: 

Concept map

Evaluation criteria:

Criterion
	

Score

    The concept map includes a clear and accurate representation of the key characteristics of the Communicative Approach, based on the readings, video, and additional research.

	

25%

    The map effectively illustrates the roles of the teacher and student within the Communicative Approach, showing a clear understanding of the dynamic in the classroom.

	20% 

    The map includes relevant evaluation strategies that align with the Communicative Approach, demonstrating how assessment is integrated into communicative teaching.

	20% 

    The map presents specific examples of classroom activities that support the implementation of the Communicative Approach in real teaching scenarios.

	15% 

    The concept map is visually appealing, well-organized, and easy to follow, using clear sections, labels, and appropriate design tools (Canva, Genially, Miro, etc.).

	10% 

    The reflection is concise and demonstrates thoughtful analysis of the functionality of the Communicative Approach, evaluating its relevance and effectiveness in the classroom.

	 5%

    The student incorporates additional trustworthy sources to enhance the conceptual map and includes references in APA format. 

	 5%

Total
	

100%

Resources: 

    Larsen-Freeman, D. & Anderson, M. (2011). The Grammar-Translation. In Techniques & Principles in Language teaching (3rd. edition, 152-171). Oxford University Press. https://acasearch.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/techniques-in-language-teaching.pdf

    Richards, J. C., & Rodgers, T. S. (1986). Approaches and methods in language teaching. CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS (pp. 37-47).

    American English. (2013, January 25). Language teaching methods: Communicative approach [Video]. YouTube. https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=3kRT-rsKxn4

    OnTESOL.com. (2023). Communicative Approach in TESOL/TEFL (CLT). OnTESOL. https://ontesol.com/communicative-approach/

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