Language teaching

According to Approaches and methods in language teaching written by Jack C. Richards:

Alternative approaches and methods:

The period from the 1970’s through the 1980’s were a variety of prototypes in language teaching. In fact, it were an alternative to methods based on grammar: language learning, for first time, was no focused on grammar.

Communicative movement: In the class- room, teachers were trying to create conversations, it means, interaction between students. The innovative methods were among others: Total physical Response, Silent way, Counselling Learning, sugetiopedia, multiple intelligences.

Advises:

1. Design- the level of method analysis (p.33)
2. Objectives of a method: Vocabulary, grammar, speaking, reading, listening
3. Remember do a syllabus model the method that you are trying to use
4. Types of learning and teaching activities
5. Do not forget about the time
6. Learner roles
7. Teacher roles
8. Materials, do no forget to bring your own materials.