Guidelines for Language Classroom Instruction1
1.Introduction When a second language is taught a number of major steps must be taken . -First , elements of the language or its use, or skills such as learning strategies, must be brought into the classroom and presented or highlighted. -Second , that which as been selected and present must be learned :the teacher has to arrange matters and events to bring this about -Third, the teacher must provide knowledge of results ,that is, correction or feedback, to the students
2.Language Presentation. 2.1 Meta-Planning for Lesson Objectives -depends on the objectives a teacher has in mind for lesson 2.2 Modalities (Materials, AV) 2.3 Rule Presentations and Explanations.
3.Tasks • 3.1 Subsections of a Lesson-The Activity • Information and Motivation Phase • Input/control phase • Focus /working Phase • Transfer/application Phase • Borderline Activity
3.Tasks • 3.2 Task types and parameters • 3.2.1 Relevant Characteristics
4.Faccilitation • 4.1 Class Organization • 4.2 Aspects of the Teacher – Fronted Class • 4.2.1 Question Types • 4.2.2 Wait-Time
5.Correction and Feedback. 6.Conclusion.