notional-functional approach
Organizes language teaching in terms of functions and notions.
History behind...
In the late 1960s Europeans started to realize the significance of communication. British linguist David Wilkins (1976) suggested that language learners should focus on understanding the communicative meanings behind words.
Vocabulary terms
11. Functional categories
6. Synthetic approach
1. Functions
12. Language functions
7. Exponents
2. Notions
13. Learning goals
8. Situation
3. Context
14. Content selection
9. Learner-centered
4. Communication
15. Assessment
10. Student's needs
5. Analityc approach
The content of learning is derived from initially analyzing the learner’s need to communicate in real situations. Language skills are classified based on what people want to accomplish with the language (functions) and what kind of meanings they want to express (notions)
Tranfer functions and notions to acts of communication
Notions
Functions
Refer to the reason we use language within a given situation. A function is a communication act that achieves a purpose such as inviting, complaining, suggesting, complementing, offering, etc.
Notions are elements of meaning that can be conveyed using various parts of speech. A concept or an idea that can be either specific or general
Exponent
Context - Situation
An exponent is the language item (the expression) used to express a language function. A function may be expressed through different exponents.
The situation refers to the context where a certain function is used.
characteristics
- Semantically based. - Learner-centered. - Emphasis on functions and notions. - Teaching language in context. - Using authentic materials: videos, newpapers, ads. - Cultural awareness. - Assessing communication - Curriculum design analysis of learner needs: learning goals, content selection, sequence, methodology and assessment.
functional categories
functional categories of language use
ACTIVITIES: - Role-play - Information-gap - Problem solving - Discussion - PBL Listening and speaking
- Personal: language used to express feelings.
- Interpersonal: to establish and maintain relationships or for effective interaction and successful communication with others.
- Directive: influencing others.
- Referential: use language to talk about language. Metalinguistic language (paraphrasing or summarizing).
- Imaginative: creativity and artistic expression.
language functions
- Specific tasks.- What they need to do with language.
curriculum components
- Situation: participants, place, time. - Topics: what the learner will be able to do. - Language activities: learner engage - related to the situation. - Notions: expected to handle. - Language functions: learner will perform. - Language forms: exponents. - Skill levels: required to display.
Advantages - Disadvantages
1. Lack of focus on grammar
1. Develps communicative competence
2. Lack of emphasis on writing skills
2. Learner's needs are the core
3. Hard to define which require more coverage and frequency
3. Fosters cultural awareness
4. Difficulty in assessing learning
4. Uses real-life situations
5. Limited applicability to specific language needs
5. Promotes learner autonomy
conclusion
The Notional-Functional approach is a communicative approach to language teaching that emphasizes the practical applications of language in real-life situations. It takes into account the learner’s needs and encourages learner autonomy. By focusing on functions and notions rather than just grammatical structures, the approach helps learners communicate effectively in a second language.
MOCK CLASS
Preintermediate course
asking for suggestions
Common expressions - Pairs of students - Role play
Comments and Questions
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NOTIONAL FUNCTIONAL APPROACH
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notional-functional approach
Organizes language teaching in terms of functions and notions.
History behind...
In the late 1960s Europeans started to realize the significance of communication. British linguist David Wilkins (1976) suggested that language learners should focus on understanding the communicative meanings behind words.
Vocabulary terms
11. Functional categories
6. Synthetic approach
1. Functions
12. Language functions
7. Exponents
2. Notions
13. Learning goals
8. Situation
3. Context
14. Content selection
9. Learner-centered
4. Communication
15. Assessment
10. Student's needs
5. Analityc approach
The content of learning is derived from initially analyzing the learner’s need to communicate in real situations. Language skills are classified based on what people want to accomplish with the language (functions) and what kind of meanings they want to express (notions)
Tranfer functions and notions to acts of communication
Notions
Functions
Refer to the reason we use language within a given situation. A function is a communication act that achieves a purpose such as inviting, complaining, suggesting, complementing, offering, etc.
Notions are elements of meaning that can be conveyed using various parts of speech. A concept or an idea that can be either specific or general
Exponent
Context - Situation
An exponent is the language item (the expression) used to express a language function. A function may be expressed through different exponents.
The situation refers to the context where a certain function is used.
characteristics
- Semantically based. - Learner-centered. - Emphasis on functions and notions. - Teaching language in context. - Using authentic materials: videos, newpapers, ads. - Cultural awareness. - Assessing communication - Curriculum design analysis of learner needs: learning goals, content selection, sequence, methodology and assessment.
functional categories
functional categories of language use
ACTIVITIES: - Role-play - Information-gap - Problem solving - Discussion - PBL Listening and speaking
language functions
- Specific tasks.- What they need to do with language.
curriculum components
- Situation: participants, place, time. - Topics: what the learner will be able to do. - Language activities: learner engage - related to the situation. - Notions: expected to handle. - Language functions: learner will perform. - Language forms: exponents. - Skill levels: required to display.
Advantages - Disadvantages
1. Lack of focus on grammar
1. Develps communicative competence
2. Lack of emphasis on writing skills
2. Learner's needs are the core
3. Hard to define which require more coverage and frequency
3. Fosters cultural awareness
4. Difficulty in assessing learning
4. Uses real-life situations
5. Limited applicability to specific language needs
5. Promotes learner autonomy
conclusion
The Notional-Functional approach is a communicative approach to language teaching that emphasizes the practical applications of language in real-life situations. It takes into account the learner’s needs and encourages learner autonomy. By focusing on functions and notions rather than just grammatical structures, the approach helps learners communicate effectively in a second language.
MOCK CLASS
Preintermediate course
asking for suggestions
Common expressions - Pairs of students - Role play
Comments and Questions
Do you have an idea?
With Genially templates, you can include visual resources to leave your audience speechless. You can also highlight a specific phrase or fact that will be etched in your audience's memory, or even embed external content that surprises: videos, photos, audios... Whatever you like! Need more reasons to create dynamic content? Well, 90% of the information we assimilate comes through our sight, and we retain 42% more information when the content is in motion.