Part 2 Background
to language learning
Unit 14 Learner
needs
In this unit I learn about Learning needs for example specific ways of learning, specific target language, specific language subskills, exam strategies, learner autonomy, working at a suitable level.
Firstly, when a student learns a foreign
language it is necessary to consider various kinds of needs which influence on
his/her language. They could be personal needs, learning need and professional
need. Recognizing these needs is part of being a good teacher. For example: Personal
needs like security, challenge, support, praise,
movement, goals, learning expectations and other physical
need. Reason for needs: age, gender, cultural background, interests,
educational background, motivation
and personality. Then, I have Learning needs like specific ways of learning, specific target language,
specific language sub skills,
exam strategies, learner autonomy
and working at a suitable level. Reason for needs: learning styles, past language experience, learning goals
and expectations, level of skill and knowledge, availability of time and exams.
Finally, Professional needs like specific sub skills, specific vocabulary and
grammar, specific functions
and specific text types. Reason
for needs: professional language requirements for employment and training or
education.
Secondly, Content and Language Integrated Learning
(CLIL) courses for students needing to learn another subject in another
language. Meeting learner´s needs helps to motivate learners, making their
course more relevant to them.
Finally,
learners´ needs can affect many things
related to their learning such as methods or approaches they like the teacher
to use, what topics interest them, what language and skills they need to focus
on, what materials they prefer and so on.
Key words: needs, praise, goals, expectations, motivation, specific target language, subskills, learner autonomy, learning styles, functions, text types, relevant.
Herrera, J.
(2012, May 8) UNIT 14: Learner needs. Retrieved from.
Bodeepongse,
Porntip. (2009, April 27) Unit 12: Differences between L1 and L2. Retrieved
from.
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ResponderBorrarGaby I have to congratulate, your reflection has helped me to clarify some doubts I had about Learner needs, I agreed with you that the needs students have are very important to take into account and from those needs depend the success of the learning process!