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Methodology: task-based learning

Author: Scott Thornbury and Philip Kerr

Level: starter/beginner, advanced, elementary, pre-intermediate, intermediate, upper-intermediate Type: reference material

An article discussing task-based learning consciousness-raising activities.


I've been looking into TBL recently trying to get the methodology straight before I try it in class. It seems to me that the consciousness / awareness /-raising activities are one of the essential elements of the model (after all that's what makes it a lesson and helps the students to improve). This stage, however, is normally mentioned just in passing without much explanation. Can you please explain what exactly a CR activity is in this situation and how it is different from normal feedback i.e. is it something planned and prepared in advance or is it a direct /spontaneous/ response to spotted mistakes.

Dani Zheleva