Language Teaching: History, Approaches, and Methods

A Brief History of Language Teaching

Changes in language teaching methods throughout history have reflected recognition of changes in the kind of proficiency learners need.

The Grammar-Translation Method

  • Reading and writing are the major focus.
  • Vocabulary selection is based solely on the reading texts used.
  • The sentence is the basic unit.
  • Accuracy is emphasized.
  • Grammar is taught deductively.

The Direct Method

The Natural Method argued that a foreign language could be taught without translation or the use

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Intellectual Disability Support and Education

Behavioral Alterations

Syndromes Associated with Intellectual Disability

  • Angelman Syndrome
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome
  • Fragile X Syndrome
  • Down Syndrome
  • Edwards Syndrome
  • Klinefelter Syndrome

Intervention

Educational Needs

  1. Cognitive Improvement
  2. Attention
  3. Memory (Working and Long-Term)
  4. Behavioral Control and Planning
  5. Generalization of Learnings: Applying knowledge in everyday life and various contexts. Practical activities are crucial for facilitating this, especially for children with deficits.
  6. Language as a Representation
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Student Portfolio: Assessment Tools and Strategies

What is a Student Portfolio?

A student portfolio is a systematic collection of student work. The aim of a portfolio is to illustrate the pupil’s talent, their writing, and their stories of school achievement.

Types of Portfolios

There are two different types of portfolios:

  • Process portfolio: Documents the stages of learning and provides a progressive record of student growth.
  • Product portfolio: Demonstrates mastery of a learning task or a set of learning objectives and contains only the best work.

Teachers

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Language Acquisition Theories: Behaviorism to TPR

Language Acquisition Theories

Behaviorism

Behaviorism views second language learning (FLL) as a process of imitation and reinforcement. Learners attempt to copy what they hear, and through regular practice, they establish acceptable habits in the new language. The properties of the first language (L1) are thought to influence the second language (L2) learning: similar properties cause positive transfer, while differences cause negative transfer or interference.

The main aim of behaviorist teaching

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Social Studies and Inclusive Education in Preschool

Social Studies in Preschool Education

1. Defining Social Studies and Educational Standards

Social studies is the part of a school curriculum concerned with studying social relationships and how society functions. Key educational standards for preschoolers include:

  • Discussing why people work.
  • Recognizing similarities and differences in people.
  • Beginning to understand and follow rules.
  • Recognizing the feelings and perspectives of others.
  • Participating in discussions about why rules exist.

2. Positive Behavior

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Fostering Social Skills and Inclusive Classrooms

Social Studies: A school curriculum focused on social relationships and societal functioning. It explores why people work, their similarities and differences, understanding and following rules, recognizing others’ feelings, and discussing the reasons behind rules.

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS): A multi-tiered approach to cultivate a positive school culture through clearly defined behavioral expectations. This includes teaching expected behaviors, identifying at-risk students,

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