Competency-Based Language Teaching (CBLT) emphasizes the mastery of practical language skills through performance-based tasks aligned with real-world communication needs. It views language as a tool for interaction and focuses on developing practical communication competencies.
Richards, J. C., & Rodgers, T. S. (2001c). Approaches and methods in language teaching. https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9780511667305
Competency-Based Language Teaching
Advantages
Advantages of Competency-Based Education:
1. Specific and Practical
2. Relevance and Usefulness
3. Individualized Learning
4. Clear Expectations
5. Ongoing Assessment
Procedure
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
Teacher's Roles
1. Facilitator of communication tasks
2. Guide in language practice
3. Supporter of skill development
Learning Activities
Learning activities include task-based projects, role plays, simulations, authentic communication tasks, and language practice exercises.
Techniques
In Competency-Based Language Teaching, techniques include task-based learning, authentic communication activities, and functional language practice.
Objectives
Objectives may also be specified, but these usually have little role in the teaching or assessing of the subject.
Method or Approach
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.
Concept
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.
Disadvantages
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.
Role of Materials
1. Support authentic communication tasks
2. Provide real-world language practice
3. Facilitate skill development
Learner's Roles
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
Key Features
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.
Syllabus
The syllabus is structured around specific language tasks and real-world communication skills.
Theory of Learning
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.
Theory of Language
Competency-Based Language Teaching (CBLT) views language as a tool for interaction and focuses on developing practical communication skills.
Author
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.
