able to explain why do the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and the CEFR both have to take a functional approach to defining levels of proficiency?
having a shared framework is useful because it can be used in different contexts (countries, schools, etc.)
it allows teachers and students to focus on useful functions that students would nee to know to communicate effectively
What are the 3 main types of content-based language-teaching programs
adjunct: content-based aproach which learners take 2 courses at the same time, one is a content course and the other is ESL
sheltered: Ss take a class which has both content and language instruction. There is use of simplified language.
theme-based: a content-based approach in which the content is based around one or more themes ex. food, work, etc
content-based language teaching
students must communicate (read, write speak, and listen) in the L2 to make meaning and construct knowledge about topics using "authentic" texts
task-based language teaching (vs. task-supported)
attention to form occurs within the context of performing the task ex. task: interviewing native speakers at school, so Ss learn to ask questions, question intonation, etc.
task-supported language teaching (vs. task-based)
forms are taught and tasks are used to practice ex. interview each other to practice this question intonation