TIARA NICOLE P. AQUINO
BSED ENGLISH
MA’AM MAE SISON
1. What are you expecting in this course, Teaching English in the Elementary Grades
Language Arts)? 300 words.
In elementary school, School focus on foundational reading, writing, and
language/interaction skills. Elementary classes involve periods of quiet sustained reading,
cursive writing, grammar, theme writing, and vocabulary. Children are expected to learn
reading and writing abilities at a young age through exercises. There are certain
approaches to consider while teaching language arts to an elementary school age group,
whether you are a public school teacher searching for more teaching suggestions or a
homeschooling parent. As often as possible, read aloud to pupils. Reading aloud to pupils
daily improves their reading fluency and comprehension. It introduces children to
terminology and assists them in internalizing linguistic structures that they will use in their
own reading. Teach phonics and decoding skills. For beginner and struggling readers,
letter-to-sound recognition is a critical ability to master. Phonics expertise is required for
accurate and fluent word recognition. Use illustrations to teach sight words. Many
students think in images, and whether we know it or not, we frequently imagine what we
are learning to help us remember it. Keep books of interest on hand for solo reading. The
greatest strategy to encourage independent reading is to establish a school library with a
wide variety of books on various themes. Plan modules that combine all components of
the language arts. Within a healthy language arts classroom, reading, writing, speaking,
and listening do not exist in isolation. Time for writing might be spent on free writing or
on developing certain skills (handwriting, spelling, grammar). The most crucial aspect is
that students write daily. Teach meaningful spelling and grammar skills. Using student
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MA’AM MAE SISON
work as examples is one of the most effective ways to teach spelling and grammar. Make
a list of the most common errors you observe in students' writing when they turn it in.
Lastly To cover all bases, try to use as many different teaching models as possible. To suit
your students' diverse learning styles, use visuals, lectures, exercises, music, group
projects, and so on.
2. What are the micro skills in English language?
When we learn our native language, we usually learn to listen first, then to speak, then
to read, and finally to write. These are called the four "language skills" or “micro skills”
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Listening
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Speaking
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Reading
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Writing
3.What are the methods of teaching in English?
Based on my research there are 11 different teaching approaches and methodologies have
been tried and tested with some being more popular and effective than others.
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The direct method of teaching English is also known as the Natural Method. It’s used to
teach a number of different languages not just English, and the main idea of the Direct
Method is that it only uses the target language that the students are trying to learn. Its
main focus is oral skill and it is taught via repetitive drilling. Grammar is taught using an
inductive way and students need to try and guess the rules through the teacher’s oral
presentation.
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MA’AM MAE SISON
The Grammar Translation Method Just like its name suggests, this method of teaching
English is grammar heavy and relies a lot on translation. This is the traditional or
‘classical’ way of learning a language and it’s still commonly used when learning some
languages.
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The Audio Lingual Method otherwise known as the New Key Method or Army Method
is based on a behavirourist theory that things are able to be learned by constant
reinforcement. This is related to the Direct Method and just like its predecessor it only
uses the target language. The biggest difference between the Audio Lingual Method and
the Direct Method is its focus of teaching. The Direct Methods focuses on the teaching
of vocabulary whereas the Audio Lingual Method focuses on specific grammar
teachings.
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The Structural Approach. As the name suggests, the method is all about structure. The
idea is that any language is made up of complex grammar rules. These rules, according
to this approach need to be learnt in a specific order, for example the logical thing
would be to teach the verb “to be” prior to teaching the present continuous which
requires using the auxiliary form of the verb “to be.”
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Suggestopedia. This is a behaviourist theory and related to pseudoscience. This method
relies heavily on students’ belief about the method’s effectiveness. This theory is
intended to offer learners various choices, which in turn helps them become more
responsible for their learning.
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BSED ENGLISH
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MA’AM MAE SISON
Total Physical Response, otherwise known as TPR is an approach that follows the idea
of ‘learning by doing’. Beginners will learn English through a series of repetitive actions
such as “Stand up”, “Open your book”, “Close the door”, and “Walk to the window and
open it.”
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Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) The idea behind this approach is to help
learners communicate more effectively and correctly in realistic situations that they may
find themselves in. This type of teaching involves focusing on important functions like
suggesting, thanking, inviting, complaining, and asking for directions to name but a few.
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The Silent Way, The Silent Way emphasises learner autonomy. The teacher acts merely
as a facilitator trying to encourage students to be more active in their learning. The main
of this way of teaching is for the teacher to say very little, so students can take control
of their learning.
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Community Language Learning, This is probably one of the English teaching methods
where the student feels the safest as there’s a great emphasis on the relationship and
bond between the student and teacher. Unlike a lot of the other methods and
approaches of teaching English as a Second Language, a lot of the L1 (mother tongue) is
used for translation purposes.
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Task Based Language Learning, The main aim of this approach to learning is task
completion. Usually, relevant and interesting tasks are set by the teacher and students
are expected to draw on their pre-existing knowledge of English to complete the task
with as few errors as possible.
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BSED ENGLISH
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MA’AM MAE SISON
Lastly The Lexical Approach, The Lexical syllabus or approach is based on computer
studies that have previously identified the most commonly used words. This approach in
teaching focuses on vocabulary acquisition and teaching lexical chunks in order of their
frequency and use. Teachers of the Lexical Approach place a great emphasis on
authentic materials and realistic scenarios for more valuable learning.
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http://www.huntesl.com/a-brief-look-at-the-different-esl-teaching-approaches-andmethods/
4. What are the strategies and techniques use in languange skills?
CULTIVATE RELATIONSHIPS AND BE CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE
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No surprise here. A successful classroom, our educators agreed, is one in which
students feel known, appreciated, and comfortable taking emotional and
intellectual risks. That requires intentional planning and consistent messaging by
the teacher.
TEACH LANGUAGE SKILLS ACROSS THE CURRICULUM
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English language learners should not be learning the fundamentals of English in
isolation; they should be applying their developing language skills to rich
academic content in all subjects.
EMPHASIZE PRODUCTIVE LANGUAGE
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The educators I interviewed agreed that productive language skills—hard-tomaster dimensions of language fluency like speaking and writing—should be
front and center from day one, even if students feel hesitant about them.
TIARA NICOLE P. AQUINO
BSED ENGLISH
MA’AM MAE SISON
SPEAK SLOWLY—AND INCREASE YOUR WAIT TIME
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Easier said than done. Still, many of the teachers I spoke to said this simple
change is vital. You can record yourself speaking in class to measure your
cadence, and adjust.
DIFFERENTIATE—AND USE MULTIPLE MODALITIES
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All kids learn better when they engage with material in multiple ways: Lessons
that involve writing, speaking, drawing, and listening, for example, give students
four opportunities to deepen their understanding of the work. For ELLs, those
additional engagements also provide a little breathing room so they can work
through the language barrier.
INCORPORATE STUDENTS’ NATIVE LANGUAGES—AND DON’T BE AFRAID OF
TECHNOLOGY
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Bilingualism is the goal, of course, not replacement.
https://www.edutopia.org/article/6-essential-strategies-teaching-englishlanguage-learners
TIARA NICOLE P. AQUINO
BSED ENGLISH
MA’AM MAE SISON
5. What are the methods of assessing ESL students?
Throughout the year, ESL students are continually acquiring new vocabulary,
language skills, and cultural standards. As a result, it is critical to perform informal
evaluations regularly, evaluating student changes over time. Here are some Assessment
Strategies that often work well for ESL students.
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Performance Assessments, Standardized tests tend to rely on written skills rather than
oral skills.
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Gamification, Gamification is an increasingly popular concept in today’s teaching. The
concept of “gamification” refers to the use of game elements in non-gaming contexts,
such as in the classroom.
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Portfolios, Students who are developing multiple languages can benefit from portfolio
assessments that allow them to gather authentic evidence of understanding.
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Conferences, Conferences with students can provide them with opportunities to explain
and share what they have learned. Conferencing also offers educators a chance to
provide authentic, real-time feedback that addresses student questions.
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Rubrics, Whichever approaches to formal or informal assessment you choose, rubrics
are an effective way to provide a consistent criterion for grading and feedback.
https://degree.lamar.edu/articles/education/assessment-strategies-for-esl-learners/