Methods - Recent Trends

Blended Learning

Created by Sir Isaac Pitman, Garrison, and Kanuka

Blended Learning

described as combining traditional teaching methods with online learning and computer-based tools.

Blended Learning

lies in its ability to integrate the strengths of both traditional face-to-face teaching and online learning

Blended Learning

Improved Learning Outcomes, Flexibility and Accessibility, Enhanced Engagement (Goals)

Blended Learning

Active Learning, Self-paced Learning, Collaborative Learning (Learning Assumptions)

Blended Learning

Technological Barriers, Increased Dependency on Technology, Limited Social Interaction (Weaknesses)

Multimodal Learning

Created by Gunther Kress

Multimodal Learning

is a way of teaching that uses different methods—like seeing, hearing, and doing—to help students learn better.

• Speech

• Audio

• Written and print

• Illustrations

Modes (Multimodal Learning) (4)

Multimodal Learning

Enhanced Learning Comprehension, Cater to Diverse Learning Styles (Goals)

Multimodal Learning

Engaging multiple senses enhances learning, students learn differently (Learning Assumptions)

Multimodal Learning

Can be overwhelming, Requires more planning and resources (Weaknesses)

Gamification

is the use of game elements and game-making technologies in a non-game context

Gamification

make tasks or activities more enjoyable and engaging (Goal)

Gamification

Visual learners, Reluctant students, Competitive learners (Type of Student)

Gamification

Learners are more likely to retain information when motivated by intrinsic and extrinsic factors (Learning Assumptions)

Gamification

Overemphasis on competition, accessibility and equality concerns (Weaknesses)

Corpus-Based Language Teaching (CBLT)

Created by John McHardy Sinclair

Corpus-Based Language Teaching (CBLT)

is a teacher-centered approach that is based on actual usage of authentic occurrences of language as it is uttered or written that speakers are using in several contexts.

Corpus-Based Language Teaching (CBLT)

Language awareness, personalize learning (Goals)

Corpus-Based Language Teaching (CBLT)

ESL/EFL Learners, Linguistic researchers (Type of Students)

Corpus-Based Language Teaching (CBLT)

Learners are capable to develop and enhance their digital literacy skills (Learning assumptions)

Translanguaging

Created by Cen Williams

Translanguaging

pedagogical practices where students hear or read a lesson, a passage in a book, or a section of text in one language and develop their work in another language.

Translanguaging

Enhancing classroom interaction, Clarifying instructions and expectations (Goals)

Translanguaging

Monolingual Students, Bilingual Students (Types of Students)

Translanguaging

Students learn better when they use all their languages (Learning Assumptions)

Translanguaging

Lack of Teacher Training, Limited Teaching and Learning Materials (Weaknesses)

Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL)

deals with the use of mobile technology in language learning.