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| | Apart from the application of the hypotheses, there is one more significant benefit to ELT - we can identify pedagogies that are actually harmful to language learning, such as | | Apart from the application of the hypotheses, there is one more significant benefit to ELT - we can identify pedagogies that are actually harmful to language learning, such as |
| − | # not providing adequate input (which has to be audio/video-rich, not only text rich) | + | # not providing adequate meaningful input (which has to focus a lot on listening (audio), not only reading (print) |
| − | # most input provided is not very contextual or meaningful to the learner (some textbook chapters) expecting production too soon - both reading and writing | + | # most input provided is not very contextual or meaningful to the learner |
| | + | ## memorizing entire script without any other activity in the initial stages |
| | + | ## Textbook chapters, which may be of contexts not easily understandable |
| | + | # expecting production too soon - both speaking and writing |
| | # premature and excessive focus on formal grammar | | # premature and excessive focus on formal grammar |
| | # not providing adequate peer learning possibilities | | # not providing adequate peer learning possibilities |
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| | 8. Relating Theory and Practice in Adult Second Language Acquisition | | 8. Relating Theory and Practice in Adult Second Language Acquisition |
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| − | Principles and Practice in Second Language Acquisition - Krashen, S.D. URL | + | [https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Stephen-Krashen/publication/242431410_Principles_and_Practice_in_Second_Language_Acquisition/links/5e0a19f8a6fdcc28374ac606/Principles-and-Practice-in-Second-Language-Acquisition.pdf?_sg%5B0%5D=JUQDcILltqnMReBeIEwYy1dl Principles and Practice in Second Language Acquisition - Krashen, S.D. URL] |
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| − | Book available for free download for non commercial purposes. Chapter III in this book focuses on 'Providing Input for Acquisition' - how the teacher can encourage subconscious acquisition of language. Chapter V discusses practical "Approaches to Language Teaching" | + | Book available for free download for non-commercial purposes. Chapter III in this book focuses on 'Providing Input for Acquisition' - how the teacher can encourage subconscious acquisition of language. Chapter V discusses practical "Approaches to Language Teaching" |
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