what is the role of the teacher and the role of the students in the method of situational language teaching??? please help me...a million thanks...
The teacher sets up the situation. The students need to participate.
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in what specific situation will the teacher sets up for the students? can you give a sample activity for this?
Here is a situation: A shopper wants to buy a scarf from a vendor, and haggle the price.
Or: Ask a cab driver to take them to paris.
thanks for that...what about a classroom activity... how will the teacher present the method of situational language teaching?
"Situational language teaching" is not a common term. I researched several pages of Google sites and found very little information.
However, I believe an example might be for the teacher to set up a situation -- such as asking directions to the train station, museum, cathedral, etc. The students then must then ask for directions and comprehend the answers.
thanks for all the help...i also search in Google and i didn't also found a good explanation either...
The Situational Language Teaching (SLT) method focuses on teaching language in realistic situations that students might encounter in their daily lives. In this method, the role of the teacher and the role of the students are as follows:
1. Role of the Teacher:
The teacher plays a guiding and facilitating role in SLT. Here's how:
a) Planning and Preparation: The teacher plans and prepares lessons that involve various realistic situations where students can use the target language.
b) Providing Context: The teacher sets the context for the language being taught by providing relevant information, visuals, or introducing a specific situation.
c) Modeling and Demonstrating: The teacher models and demonstrates the language through examples, conversations, or dialogues, helping students understand how to use the language appropriately.
d) Guiding and Feedback: The teacher guides students during language activities, providing feedback on pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and usage while ensuring students' understanding.
e) Creating Opportunities: The teacher creates opportunities for students to practice the target language in meaningful ways, enhancing their language skills.
2. Role of the Students:
In SLT, students actively participate and take responsibility for their own learning. Their role is as follows:
a) Engaging and Participating: Students actively engage in language activities and participate in various communicative situations created by the teacher, using the target language naturally.
b) Observing and Listening: Students observe and listen to the teacher's modeling of the target language, paying attention to how it is used in different situations.
c) Practicing and Applying: Students practice using the target language in realistic situations, both in pairs and group discussions, applying what they have learned from the teacher.
d) Asking Questions: Students ask questions when they need clarification on aspects of the language, ensuring their understanding and continued progress in learning.
e) Reflecting and Self-Evaluating: Students reflect on their language development, monitor their progress, and evaluate their own language performance, identifying areas for improvement.
It's important to note that the teacher-student roles may vary within different contexts and teaching styles, but in SLT, the focus is on creating authentic language situations where both the teacher and students actively engage in the learning process.