Competency-Based Language Teaching

Competency-Based Language Teaching (CBLT) does not have a single author, as it is an approach that has been developed and implemented by various educators and researchers in the field of language teaching.

Competency-Based Language Teaching (CBLT) views language as a tool for interaction and focuses on developing practical communication skills.

The theory of learning iemphasizes active, learner-centered approaches. It integrates cognitive, social, and constructivist principles, promoting mastery through practice, feedback, and real-world application, ensuring learners achieve defined competencies effectively.

The syllabus is structured around specific language tasks and real-world communication skills.

1. A focus on successful functioning in society.
2. A focus on life skills.
3. Task- or performance-centered orientation.
4. Modularized instruction.
5. Outcomes that are made explicit a priori.
6. Continuous and ongoing assessment.
7. Individualized, student-centered instruction.

1. Active participants in communication tasks
2. Collaborators in group projects
3. Problem solvers in real-life language scenarios
4. Self-directed learners in skill development

1. Support authentic communication tasks
2. Provide real-world language practice
3. Facilitate skill development

Competency lists may not work for complex skills.
CBE oversimplifies learning and misses the holistic view of education.
CBE focuses on knowledge transfer rather than critical thinking.
Competencies may not capture the full complexity of learning, potentially limiting students' overall development.

Competency-Based Language Teaching (CBLT) is an approach that focuses on specific, practical language competencies, emphasizing students' ability to demonstrate mastery of language skills through performance-based tasks aligned with real-world communication needs.

The method or approach of Competency-Based Language Teaching (CBLT) is characterized by setting specific, measurable learning objectives or competencies that students are expected to achieve. It emphasizes practical language skills and the ability to apply these skills in real-life situations.

Objectives may also be specified, but these usually have little role in the teaching or assessing of the subject.

In Competency-Based Language Teaching, techniques include task-based learning, authentic communication activities, and functional language practice.

Learning activities include task-based projects, role plays, simulations, authentic communication tasks, and language practice exercises.

1. Facilitator of communication tasks
2. Guide in language practice
3. Supporter of skill development

1. Identify specific competencies to be taught and tested
2. Break down competencies into manageable units
3. Teach and assess competencies one at a time
4. Monitor learner progress and provide feedback

Advantages of Competency-Based Education:
1. Specific and Practical
2. Relevance and Usefulness
3. Individualized Learning
4. Clear Expectations
5. Ongoing Assessment

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