TEFL Exerise # 3

Basic Concepts on TEFL (3nd)

Imam Ghozali – 2019

Based on the topic discussion in class and your reading:

1. Describe E. Antony’s conception in discussing problems of TEFL!
2. Describe Richards & Rogers’ conception in discussing problems
of TEFL!
3. Compare both conceptions! Describe similarities as well as
differences in brief!

The following format can help you answer the problem!

1 2 3
E. Anthony Richards & Rogers Comment/s
1. Approach is the level at 1. Approach : defines those The three-tier system
which assumptions and assumptions, beliefs, and proposed by Richards and
beliefs about language and theories about the nature of Rodgers is surely broader
language learning are language and the nature of and more detailed than the
specified. language learning which Antony framework.
operates as axiomatic However, a careful analysis
constructs or reference indicates that their system is
points and provide a equally redundant and
theoretical foundation for overlapping.
what language teachers
ultimately do with learners
in classrooms.

2. Method is the level at 2. Design : species the

which theory is put into relationship of theories of
practice and at which language and learning to
choices are made about the both the form and function
particular skills to be of instructional materials
taught, the content to be and activities in instructional
taught, and the order in settings. Approach is……….
which the content will be
presented.
3. Technique is the level at 3. Procedure : comprises
which classroom the classroom techniques
procedures are described. and practices which are
consequences of particular
approaches and design.
Design is ……………

4. Method : does not figure

in this hierarchy. That is
because Richards and
Rodgers preferred to use it
as an umbrella term to refer
to the broader relationship
between theory and
practice in language
teaching. Procedure
is…………