Task-based syllabuses任务型教学大纲一、Definition 1、What is “task” in language teaching？ The task in language teaching refer to activities and behaviors the learner do in the process of understanding, handling and using language. 语言教学中的任务指学习者在理解、处理和使用语言的过程中完成的活动或执行的行为eg.） 2、What is task-based language teaching (TBLT)？ TBLT refers to an approach based on the use of tasks on the care unit of instruction in language. TBLT is a further development of Communicative Language Teaching. It share the same beliefs, as language should be learned as close as possible to how it is used in real life. However, it has stressed the importance to combine form-focused teaching with communication-focused teaching. plete act of communication2.more related to our life3.use “language” to do thingexerciseIndividual aspect of language, such as vocabulary, grammar or individual skills二、Difference between task and activity or exercisetasksexercisesfocus situation outcome language error form meaning no situationreal-life situation correct form accomplishment of task practice of assigned form choice of form and content immediate correction delayed correction A comparison between exercises and tasks三、 Task-based syllabuses Authors who favor task-based syllabuses organize materials around different types of tasks that the students might be required to perform in the language. Such tasks might include reading job ads, making appointments, filling out a job application, solving a problem, and so on.四、Advantage and disadvantage Advantage 1.Make the real use of language more clear 2.Practice the ability of using language in life 3.Make learners more active and improve learning efficiency Disadvantage it is hard to control the degree of difficulty Content syllabuses内容型教学大纲一、What is content syllabuses Both of the task-based syllabuses and content syllabuses are belong to the process-oriented syllabuses. It is similar to the task-based syllabuses. There are many task-based learning activities in the process of learning, such as discussion. 二、characteristic Arrange teaching according to the content. The content here doesnt means grammar, vocabulary, function or notion. It is refer to the related contents of every subject. Such as technology, society, computer and so on. It introduces other subjects into second language learning or even to learn other subjects in the second language.三、Advantage and disadvantage Advantage It is a process of learning knowledge of other subjects, not the language itself. It really combine the language teaching and language learning. 教者有意，学者无心 Disadvantage The learners must have a certain culture and knowledge. 。