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1、Defining the context means:gathering information about the learner,the setting,the nature of the course,the length of the course&the available resources for a language course.The more information a teacher has about the context,the easier it will be for the teacher to make decisions about what to te

2、ach&how.Factors to consider in defining the context(1)w People ss:how many,age gender,culture(s),other language,purpose,education,profession,experience,w Other stakeholders school administrators,parents,funders,community w Physical setting Location of school:convenience,setting,classroom:size,furnit

3、ure,light,noise always same classroom?Factors to consider in defining the context(2)w Nature of course&institution type/purpose of course mandatory,open enrollment relation to current/previous courses prescribed curriculum or not required test or notw Teaching resources material available required t

4、ext?develop own material?equipment:cassettes,video,photocopying clerical supportFactors to consider in defining the context(3)w Time how many hours total over what span of time how often class meets for how long each time day of week,time of the day where fits in schedule of students students timeli

5、ness(Kathleen Graves)Task 1Discuss with your partner:1.Why is it important to define ones context?2.What can you do if you dont have much information about the context?Three pieces of advice1.Try to get as much information as possible by asking for it specifically or by trying to find others who hav

6、e taught in that context.2.Work into your course design process flexibly so that you have more than one option at each step.3.Design the course with a similar group in mind so that you are not stymied when making decisions.Patricias description of her program The context is a private language school

7、 with branches in Florid.They recruit international students who come to the US for a summer of English study&cultural exchange.The students range from in age from 12 to 18 years&,while in the country,stay in a homestay situation with a local family.The components of the program are writing,grammar

8、and conversation.This is the second summer I have taught the writing component of the program.There is no set curriculum&it is left up to the teacher to select what they will include,although a book is provided.Quite honestly,the people running the school dont seem the least bit concerned about what

9、 I will be doing with the students.They have assigned a book&are happy to have found a“real”teacher to teach at least one element of the course.Michaels description of his program Mrs.B.,the director,welcomed us&informed methat I would not be allowed to enter the building again without a tie.She the

10、n plopped three books down in front of me&said in a very serious tone of voice,“You start teaching tomorrow morning at 8:00.You will be teaching twenty-three students in the beginning level.You have one month to finish Units 1,2,&3.Dont deviate from this book.I know that students from your MA progra

11、m like to try their own tings.Dont.we have a method that works for us,so please follow it.Wear a tie and get a hair cut.See you tomorrow.”Task 2 Of the two programs,which one would you like to be involved in?Why?Task 3Work in pairs&share with your partner your current teaching context.Task 4From what you have described about your teaching context,what might be the possible challenges you as a teacher would meet?How would you over come them?