Content-Based Learning With Computers
Peter Beech
I hear and I forgetI see and I rememberI do and I understand.
~ Confucius
Overview Benefits Example of Classroom Research Online Resources Young Learners Your Own Web Site Conclusion
“Content-based instruction (CBI) is "...the integration of particular content with language teaching aims" It is based on the common underlying principle that successful language learning occurs when students are presented with target language material in a meaningful, contextualized form, with the primary focus on acquiring information and knowledge.”
http://carla.acad.umn.edu/CBI.html
Communicative purpose Language is a means of
communication - not an object of study
To learn to USE language, we must have an authentic communicative purpose
Communicative purpose
Content-based learning:
Provides an authentic task-based purpose
Avoids focus on form
Communicative purpose
authentic -> motivating task-based -> cognitive challenge projects -> creative, collaborative
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… for one hour per week with your young learners
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Exploit their natural interest and curiosity about computers
Help them to acquire useful ICT skills
“The Use of Content-Based Learning to Develop Reading Fluency in an Intermediate Learner”
http://www.peterbeech.com/method.htm
Content-based learning with ICT
Information & Communications Technology
Content-based learning with ICT
Because:
Children love computers English is the language of
computing ICT and language are both about
communication
Tutorials Use authentic material designed
for native speakers Pedagogical structure Focus on completing tasks:
“I do and I understand”
Tutorials In programs (Help) CDs accompanying handbooks On the Web
Letts Computer Basics
Author:Jill JessonCopyright:Letts Educational
Ltd2000ISBN 1-8580-657-8
http://www.letts-education.co.uk
Your own web site Teach yourself to create a web site It only take 10 minutes It doesn’t cost anything
Your own web site Then teach your students Creating new content will be an
ongoing project
“Given that the benefits of content-based language teaching can include more motivated learners and a rapid growth in foreign-language skills, it is no surprise that many language providers are beginning to turn to content-based language teaching for at least part of their language teaching programmes.”
http://www.onestopenglish.com/News/Magazine/Archive/contentbased.htm
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