TASK BASED LEARNING

(A. JYOTHI, PGT ENGLISH) 25.12.2017

●      Activities at each stage (process) language learning

●      Language should be authentic to the needs of the learners.

ROLE OF FACILITATOR

Modify and adapt activities to suit individuals and groups

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EXAMPLE : PRODUCING A POSTER

STEP1: PRE TASK

 Instruction from the facilitator. Description of the tasks to be performed. Initiate spade work- reference, information gathering etc.

STEP 2: TASK PREPARATION: (Group work)

What shall we put on the poster ?

• Selecting, sharing, comparing, negotiating, deciding (can be done in mother tongue if appropriate).

• What will we need to make the poster?

This phase should generate language around the areas selected for the poster , designing a poster – layout, spatial language and so on.

STEP 3: TASK REALISATION

Gather the materials necessary to produce the poster(s). (This should generate the language of stationery and craft materials)

Produce the poster and display • Comment on the poster

STEP 4: POST TASK

The facilitator looks at the poster and talks about its usefulness. The facilitator’s role at this stage is to be the visitor and help participants to express themselves as they present their completed task. Some practice of the target language can occur with small conversations around the information on the poster.