Traduction et Langues
Volume 13, Numéro 2, Pages 96-106
2014-12-31

Task-based Learning Approach: From Theory To Practice

Authors : Grazib Mohamed .

Abstract

The field of teaching has witnessed the elaboration of bounteous approaches and methods, each influenced by a learning theory and a teaching theory. The task-based approach is an example of these innovations in teaching in general and English language teaching in particular. With its three-phase procedure, pre-task, task and post-task phases, the task-based approach fits project-based learning and is consistent with the competency-based approach. This paper aims to popularise the use of the task-based learning as an approach in ELT classrooms. The focus will be also on the way teachers switch from theory to practice keeping the same pedagogical objectives. The paper sheds light on the main phases of the task-based learning approach, its advantages if used with students having different abilities and how to evaluate their tasks.

Keywords

Task-based learning, English language learning, project pedagogy, evaluation, classroom’s different abilities