Answer to Question #211006 in English for june

Question

refer to one theory on the language experience approach and explain it

Answer 1

Language experience approach is a language approach that encourages writing and reading by means of personal experiences as the main method of learning. It also incorporates the use of oral language and it supports literacy through language and not only in the mind. A theory that is associated with the language experience theory is the 'theory to practice.' This theory emphasizes on the strategies used to simplify a complex problem into less complex situation especially where there is mutual interaction. It emphasizes on the need of teachers to adopt strategies that simplifies the complex topics and also develop good teaching practices for their learners that promotes learning through the simplified language. It suggests that for assessing the effectiveness of the teaching techniques used, the leaners should assess the teaching methods by filling some questionnaires. The areas that should be captured in the questionnaires should include teaching skills and study skills used especially in encouraging learning through language.