Re-Visiting the ILW Framework

8/6/2019 Re-Visiting the ILW Framework

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Re-visiting the ILW FrameworkThe English Department

Xavier University High School Ateneo de Cagayan


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Terminologies

ELT

English Language Teaching

ILW

Integrating Language Work

CFA

Content Focus Activity

LFALanguage Focus Activity

IPP

Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm


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ILW Components

InputAny piece of communication datathat provides:

-Stimulus material for activities

-New language items-Correct models of language use

-A topic for communication

-Information for processing

CFAActivities that allow students to

-express their understanding of theinformation presented in the input

-generate meaningfulcommunication based oninformation given

LFAActivities which enable learners to

-practice the language structure

-study how language structureswork

Acquire necessary language toparticipate in communication

TaskA communicative task where thelearners get the opportunity toapply and display their knowledgeof the content and language;serves as the PRIMARY FOCUS of

the lesson


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Task-Based Planning

The learning process becomes the centerof the lesson planning

Learners focus their attention on utilizing

meanings and language in building arepertoire of skills

Provision of appropriate methodologies

which maximize learning opportunities The teacher facilitates learning

opportunities for the learners, makingdecisions about textbooks and class

activities


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Steps in ILW Lesson Planning

Choose the INPUT text

Decide on which of the inputs can bethe main input, which ones can serveas supplementary input, and whatother inputs may be needed.


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Think of the Task

Ideally, parallel to the main input, withenough room for the studentscreativity.


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Check the TASK against theSYLLABUS

Does the task allow the students toexhibit their acquisition of the desiredlearning competencies specified?


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Examine the CONTENT andplan/design appropriate CONTENT-FOCUS activities

Do students have enough backgroundknowledge? Can students understandthe information and ideas?


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Examine the LANGUAGE andplan/design appropriate LANGUAGE

Focus activities

Do the students know how to use thestructures needed to perform the task?


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Decide on the proper sequence ofactivities leading to the task

Examine the lesson from theperspective of the students learningprocess.


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Thank you!

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Re-Visiting the ILW Framework