TESOL Community Language Learning – Flashcards
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Innovations/Characteristics
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Whole-person Learning
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Goals/Objectives
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Students learn to use the target language communicatively as well as learn about their own learning.
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Role of Teacher
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Primarily that of a counselor.
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Role of Learner
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Initially learners are dependent on teacher, but as they continue to study they become increasingly independent.
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Role of Materials
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Used to facilitate with exercises.
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Importance of Target Culture
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Culture is an integral part of language learning.
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Weaknesses
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(Since the teacher isn't super authoritative, incorrect forms can be fossilized as with the Human Computer. Learners could fail to become independent.)
