Pedagogy and Language Teaching Methodologies

This set of vocabulary flashcards covers essential terms in pedagogy, teaching methodology, psychology of education, and classroom management roles as specified in the transcript.

Pedagogy

The science of teaching and education.

Didactics

The branch of pedagogy that studies teaching and learning theory.

Educational Psychology

The science that examines how people learn and how teaching supports learning.

Post-method Pedagogy

An approach based on adapting teaching methods to the specific context rather than following one strict method.

Teacher Autonomy

The ability of teachers to make independent teaching decisions.

Predictive Function

The function of pedagogy that predicts future educational trends.

Particularity

A principle of post-method pedagogy that focuses on the specifics of the context.

Practicality

A principle of post-method pedagogy that encourages teachers to create their own strategies.

Possibility

A principle of post-method pedagogy that involves discussing real-life social issues.

Methodology

A system of teaching methods.

Teaching Acts

Intentional teacher actions designed to support learning, such as giving feedback or using images.

Cognitive Dimension

The aspect of teaching that focuses on knowledge and mental thinking processes.

Social Dimension

The teaching dimension involving interaction between people.

Emotional Dimension

The teaching dimension related to student feelings, attitudes, and encouraging shy students.

Managerial Dimension

The dimension of teaching concerned with managing classroom time and discipline.

Facilitator

A teacher role where the educator actively guides students, common in communicative and student-centered teaching.

Assessor

A teacher role focused on evaluating student progress and providing feedback.

Organizer

A teacher role that involves lesson planning and structured preparation.

Motivator

A teacher role that involves praising effort and encouraging students.

Meaningful Learning

Learning that occurs when students understand the meaning and context rather than just memorizing.

Automaticity

The development of language skills through practice until they become automatic.

Strategic Investment

A learning principle where students use personal strategies, such as guessing meaning from context.

Affective Principles

Principals related to the emotions, attitudes, and anxiety levels of learners.

Intrinsic Motivation

An internal desire or interest to engage in learning for personal satisfaction.

Extrinsic Motivation

Motivation driven by external factors such as rewards, grades, or punishment.

Self-Determination Theory

A psychological theory developed by Edward Deci and Richard Ryan involving the needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness.

Communicative Competence

The ability to use language effectively and appropriately in real-life situations.

Sociolinguistic Competence

The ability to use language with politeness and appropriateness within a specific context.

Discourse Competence

The ability to organize ideas logically in communication.

Interlanguage

The evolving language system of a learner, which may include errors like "I goed."

Input

The language that learners hear or read.

Output

The language that learners produce themselves.

Big C Culture

The aspect of culture including literature, history, and national monuments.

Little c culture

The aspect of culture referring to everyday behavior, habits, and daily routines.

Pragmatics

The study of how language is used in real situations for effective communication.

Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC)

The ability to communicate effectively while maintaining cultural awareness and avoiding misunderstandings.

Pedagogical Personality

The combination of qualities and skills an educator possesses, including empathy, adaptability, and creativity.

Positive Reinforcement

The act of rewarding good behavior, such as using verbal praise, to encourage students.

Proximity Control

A classroom management technique where the teacher moves closer to disruptive students.

Restorative Practices

Educational methods that encourage students to take responsibility for their actions and develop empathy.

Formal Education

Structured education such as university degrees or teaching certification programs.

Informal Education

Learning that occurs outside formal structures, such as through conferences, webinars, or online communities.

Growth Mindset

The belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort.

Interactive Learning

A student-centered approach encouraging active participation, group discussions, and shared knowledge.

Task-Based Learning (TBL)

A method focusing on using language to complete meaningful, real-world tasks.

Direct Method

A teaching method that uses only the target language and emphasizes pronunciation.

Audio-lingual Method

A method based on habit formation where language is first heard and then drilled.

Suggestopedia

A method based on the idea that learners must feel relaxed and receptive to learn effectively.

Total Physical Response (TPR)

A method emphasizing auditory comprehension where learners respond to physical instructions.

The Silent Way

A method where the teacher remains largely silent, providing clues to help students explore the language independently.

Community Language Learning

An approach that focuses on building strong teacher-student relationships and group support.

Immersion

A method where students learn academic subjects through the target language.

Differentiated Instruction

Adapting lessons and strategies to accommodate different student needs and learning styles.

Scaffolding

Providing temporary support to help students complete tasks and build independence.

Experiential Learning

A strategy for adult learners that connects educational concepts to real-life experiences.