Comunity Lenuage Learning by Steven Mejía

What is it?

stevenmejia7195 — 2024-05-18 04:19:19 UTC

It is a communicative approach to language teaching that focuses on interpersonal and psychological factors in the language learning process.

What are the focus areas in this method?

stevenmejia7195 — 2024-05-18 04:21:47 UTC

Focus on Communication
Whole-Person Learning
Teacher as Facilitator
Group Dynamics
Reflective Practice
Non-directive Approach
Non-directive Approach

Some principles in this method:

stevenmejia7195 — 2024-05-18 04:30:47 UTC

Any new
learning can be
threatening.
Language is for
communication
Building
relationship
with and
among
students is very
important.
The superior
knowledge and
power of the
teacher can be
threatening
Building
relationship
with and
among
students is very
important.
Any new
learning can be
threatening.

What techniques we can use in this method?

stevenmejia7195 — 2024-05-18 04:38:10 UTC

recording a
student
conversation.
Transcript this conversation.
Make a relfection based on the experience in this activity.
You need to do a reflective listening.

Some advantages about this method:

stevenmejia7195 — 2024-05-18 04:45:06 UTC

You have the student interest.
You develop the student indeoendence.
The students can learn inductive techniques.

Some disadvantages about this method:

stevenmejia7195 — 2024-05-18 05:09:47 UTC

You wate a lot of time.
Maybe you don't have enough time in the school.
The translation can be a dificult task.

Conclusion:

stevenmejia7195 — 2024-05-18 05:12:07 UTC

The Community Language Learning (CLL) method offers a comprehensive way to language learning that prioritizes meaningful communication, learner autonomy, and supportive learning environments.