1. Mr. Negrete
October 2011

2. To make better
lesson plans
focused on
problem areas of
learning.
To develop
methods &
techniques that
best suit their
students’ needs.
To realize that
only one type of
learning may
not be enough.

3. BEHAVIORISM
STRUCTURAL LINGUISTICS
1900 - 1950
COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
GENERATIVE LINGUISTICS
1960 - 1980
CONSTRUCTIVISM
SOCIOLINGUISTICS
1980 – Today

4. The language system is formed by sounds, words and
sentences; learned through practice & repetition.
1900 - 1950
Teacher produces the stimuli and SS the response.
 Students learn to use correct forms & vocabulary through reinforcement.
 Teachers give positive feedback and respond negatively to incorrect forms.
 Grammar is not taught explicitly.
 Correct grammar is reinforced through teacher execution.
Favors activities such as;
Drills
Pattern Practice

5. Language is viewed as systematic and not simply learned
through habit-forming procedures.
1960 - 1980
Teachers give detailed explanations of grammar &
structure because they believe it helps learning.
The learning process involves:
 perception
 motivation
 experience
This approach favors these
learning tools:
 Logic
 Reason
 Exploration
 Inference
SS engage in meaningful practice of the grammar & structure taught by the teacher.

6. Language learning happens when SS engage in social
interactions.
1980 – Today
Cooperative learning is the center of class activities.
Knowledge is socially constructed.
It is built by sharing and communicating
with each other and by interacting with the
environment.
It is a multidisciplinary approach because
it combines linguistic, psychological and
sociological ideas.
There is little explanation of grammar &
structure by the teacher and teamwork is
encouraged .
Language learning involves:
 Communication
 Exchange of ideas
 Participation in
meaningful tasks
Classroom Activities include:
 Group / pair work
 discussions
 information sharing
 Classroom – Studnt talks

7. Language learning happens when SS engage in social
interactions.
1980 – Today
Cooperative learning is the center of class activities.
Knowledge is socially constructed.
It is built by sharing and communicating
with each other and by interacting with the
environment.
It is a multidisciplinary approach because
it combines linguistic, psychological and
sociological ideas.
There is little explanation of grammar &
structure by the teacher and teamwork is
encouraged .
Language learning involves:
 Communication
 Exchange of ideas
 Participation in
meaningful tasks
Classroom Activities include:
 Group / pair work
 discussions
 information sharing
 Classroom – Studnt talks