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Prepared by:
Edward Almazan; Jesseca Ancheta; Melvilyn Decano; Jestoni Grande
What is a task?
A task is an activity "where the target language is used by the learner for a communicative purpose (goal) in order to achieve an outcome.
------ Jane Willis
Types of tasks
1. Listing brainstorming fact-finding
Outcome:
Completed list or draft mind map.
Types of tasks
Outcome:
Set of information ordered and sorted according to specified criteria
Types of tasks
Outcome: Could be items appropriately matched or assembled, or the identification of similarities and/or differences.
Types of tasks
4. Problem solving analyzing real situations analyzing hypothetical situations reasoning decision making
Types of tasks
5. Sharing personal experiences narrating describing exploring and explaining attitudes, opinions, reactions
Types of tasks
6. Creative Tasks
brainstorming fact-finding ordering and sorting comparing problem solving and many others
The objective may be one that they have set for themselves or one which has been set by the teacher.
Tasks may be carried out individually or (more often) in groups.
Tasks may be carried out in competition with others or (more often) in collaboration. The outcome may be something concrete (e.g. a report or presentation) or something intangible (e.g. agreement or the solution to a problem).
TASK PREPARATION
TASK REALISATION
POST-TASK
Introduction to the topic and task, and brainstorming were done here.
ADVANTAGES OF TBL
As the tasks are likely to be familiar to the students (eg: visiting the doctor), students are more likely to be engaged, which may further motivate them in their learning.
Advantages
In terms of interaction, information gap tasks in particular have been shown to promote negotiation of meaning and output modification.
Advantages
DISADVANTAGES OF TBL
Students will stay within the narrow confines of familiar words and forms.
Some students can "hide" and rely on others to do the bulk of the work and learning.
Disadvantages
Difficulty of implementing task-based teaching where classes are large and space limited and/or inflexible.