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2.5 Activity. Specific approaches to language teaching
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We can find many language teaching approaches such as the direct method, the audio-lingual method, the structural approach, the natural approach all of them must prioritize: authentic communication, meaningful tasks and contextual learning.
Learning objective:
To explain specific approaches to language teaching using a piece of wiki with the idea of enriching the topic of the module and consider studentś ages when teaching English.
Instructions:
1. Read and take notes from the following article:
“Approaches and methods in language teaching”
2. Research additional information from reliable sources to strengthen your understanding from the topic.
3. After reading, organize your notes. Focus on the different teaching approaches and methods discussed in these sections.
4. Use the information gathered from your reading to plan the content for your own educational wiki. You’ll use the platform Fandom to build and share this wiki.
5. Click on this link to begin: https://community.fandom.com/wiki/Special:CreateNewWiki
6. Fill out the required fields as follows:
Name: Choose a name for your wiki that is clear, simple, and unique. It should reflect the topic (e.g., “LanguageTeachingMethods” or “TeachingApproaches101”).
Web address: Choose a short and memorable address (e.g., teachingmethods.fandom.com). Avoid using long or complex words.
Language: Select the default language for your wiki (English or Spanish, depending on your context or audience).
Description: Write a brief description of your wiki (1–2 sentences), explaining what it will include. For example: “This wiki provides information on language teaching approaches and methods based on academic research.”
Hub: Select an appropriate category for your wiki. This could be Education, Language Learning, or another related area.
7. Click the "Create" button and follow the steps provided by the platform. In just a few minutes, your wiki will be live and ready to edit.
8. Use the basic tools in Fandom to add at least one main page or article that presents the content you learned from the reading. You can organize your wiki by:
Introducing the general concept of teaching approaches and methods.
Creating sections or articles for each method discussed in the reading (e.g., Communicative Language Teaching, Task-Based Learning).
Using simple explanations, bullet points, and visuals (if possible).
9. Once your wiki is created and the initial content is uploaded, copy the link to your wiki and submit it in the task mailbox on the platform.
Product to be delivered
A piece of wiki explaining specific approaches to language teaching.
Evaluation criteria
Criteria
Score
Makes a wiki that explains specific approaches to language teaching.
40%
The wiki includes: User managed (Anyone can edit it), more than one page, links and a part of discussion.
40%
Delivered on time.
20%
Total
100%
Resources:
Akey, T. (2006). School Context, Student Attitudes and Behavior, and Academic Achievement: An Exploratory Analysis. USA: MDRC. Retrieved from: https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED489760
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✅ Step-by-Step Setup (Fandom Wiki)
Go to:
👉 https://community.fandom.com/wiki/Special:CreateNewWiki
Fill in the required fields:
Field Example Entry
Name TeachingApproaches101
Web address teachingapproaches.fandom.com
Language English
Description This wiki provides clear and practical explanations of major language teaching approaches and methods.
Hub Education or Language Learning
Click “Create” and log in (or sign up).
🧩 Suggested Wiki Structure
🏠 Main Page Title:
"Overview of Language Teaching Approaches"
Intro Text Example:
Language teaching has evolved through multiple approaches and methods, each with its own principles, techniques, and ideal contexts. This wiki introduces key teaching approaches and their relevance to students of different ages and levels.
📄 Pages to Create:
📘 Page 1: What Are Teaching Approaches?
Teaching approach = general philosophy
Teaching method = specific procedures
Importance: matches student needs, levels, and goals
Age consideration: younger learners benefit from active, sensory methods (e.g., TPR); older students may benefit from analytical methods (e.g., Grammar-Translation)
🗣️ Page 2: Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)
Focus: meaningful communication
Key strategies: role-plays, real-world tasks, group work
Good for: A1–B2 learners, all ages
Strength: Promotes fluency and interaction
🧩 Page 3: Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT)
Focus: completing meaningful tasks
Example: plan a trip, write a recipe
Good for: Teens and adults
Strength: Integrates skills and critical thinking
🧠 Page 4: Grammar-Translation Method
Focus: translating texts, grammar rules
Still used in formal or exam-focused settings
Good for: adult learners
Weakness: low oral fluency development
🏃 Page 5: Total Physical Response (TPR)
Focus: learning through movement
Example: "Stand up, sit down" activities
Good for: young learners
Strength: Makes language physical and memorable
🔗 Internal Links Example:
In each page, link key terms:
Communicative Language Teaching
Task-Based Learning
💬 Add a Discussion Page:
Click on the “Discussion” tab at the top of your main page.
Add a welcome message:
“Let’s collaborate! Share your questions or experiences with different teaching methods here.”
📝 Submit the Wiki:
Once your pages are created and saved, copy the main page URL (e.g., https://teachingapproaches.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page)
Paste and submit it to the platform’s task mailbox.