METHOD/APPROACH ANALYSIS ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
You will analyze various methods and approaches currently and historically used in the second language classroom. Some of the methods or approaches will correlate with this module’s Learn material and others will draw on research or Learn material from previous modules.
For all required components, you will need to provide sources and ground your explanations, advantages, disadvantages, and applicable classroom examples in scholarly literature and research.
The listed Methods/Approaches will be analyzed during the following modules:
• Module 1- The Audiolingual Method
• Module 2- Communicative Language Teaching
• Module 4- Grammar Translation Method
• Module 6- Content-Based Instruction
• Module 7- Task-Based Instruction
• Module 8- The Comprehension Based Approach/Comprehensible Input
INSTRUCTIONS
• Explain the method/approach outlining key points of each one (minimum 3-5). You want to have a concisely written explanation of each one so that it is clear that you are able to demonstrate understanding of each one.
• Advantages and Explanations-After you have explained the method/approach, you will provide an analysis of the advantages of the method/approach as well as a rationale for your listed advantages.
• Disadvantages and Explanations-After you have explained the method/approach, you will provide an analysis of the disadvantages of the method/approach as well as a rationale for your listed disadvantages.
• Applicable Classroom Example- To demonstrate understanding and analysis, you will provide an applicable classroom example listing the name, type of classroom activity with actual content, and description.
Each analysis should use current APA format in the: title page, running head, abstract page, font type and size, line spacing, heading, citations, and references. Note: Feel free to use headings for each of the required sections. Review APA formatting for headings, if needed.
