UNIVERSIDAD DEL ISTMO
DIDACTICS
Community Language learning
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Gary Jackson
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The theory
the basic principle of the methodology
is to establish interpersonal
relationships between the teacher and
students to facilitate learning.
The who
Community language learning theory was
introduced by psychologist, Charles A.
Curran.
The Rationale
Students
disassociate language learning with risk taking
As opposed to learners who memorize vocabulary and grammar rules without
being able to handle a conversation, CLL allows students to practice the
structure or characteristic patterning of sentences and conversations
Learning, like living, is a social affair and can come about only from social
interaction
Step 1
The students first establish interpersonal
relationships in their native language
while the teacher focuses their attention
on students’ needs.
Step 2
The students are seated in a circle with the
teacher seated just outside the circle. The
students take turns speaking in their native
language and the teacher serves as a
translator
Step 3
A student will speak on a topic of their
choosing, the teacher will translate, and the
student repeats the translation.
Step4
The conversations can be taped and listened
to later to glean information inductively about
the new language.
Step 5
The teacher can also be more directive and
explain linguistic rules or vocabulary.
Conclusion
Virtually no one uses CLL exclusively today
because it is too restrictive in nature.
However, the theoretical tenets of CLL, such
as student-centred participation, discovery
learning and the development of student
independence, can be creatively applied to
any language program
Any questions