𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆

 The last method we reviewed this period is the Community Language Method. 

This is a language teaching method that involves psychological aspects while students work together as a community to develop together the best learning process for each other. This method firstly developed by Charles A. Curran and his association which is called the Counseling-Learning theory.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Maybe this method is somehow similar to the previous ones that try to create a familiar environment for students, but what makes this method different from the rest of the methods we read, is that this one is completely sporadic. Absolutely nothing is prepared, topics are randomly picked and students talk about them.

This method has as its philosophy the application of psychological counseling techniques to learning aspects, under this model, Curran intended to create a familiar atmosphere in which one loses the embarrassment or fear of being in an unfamiliar environment. 

PROS AND CONS

Pros

- Students create bonds with their peers, thus creating an environment of trust in which support for learning is not only in the teacher-student relationship but also in the student-student relationship.

- By having freedom of choice of topics, there is the possibility of learning different types of words for varied vocabularies.

Cons

- It can be complicated for students who are not looking to create close bonds with others.

- Some learners find it difficult to speak on tape, and in order to student become independent, teachers might neglect the need for guidance.

ACTIVITIES IN THIS CLASS

For this class, the teacher instructed us to create posters to expose the different types of teaching methodologies. We divided into groups and in this way, we explained to our classmates the topics we had seen previously to refresh our memories. 

Here are some pictures.

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