Answer to Question #238137 in English for Cfundo

Question

Discuss how would use each of the following three-approaches to teach reading to senior phase learners.

1.The psycholinguistic approach (10marks)

2.The functional communicative approaches (10marks)

3.The broad communicative approaches (10marks)

Answer 1

1 Psycholinguistics Approach

Psycholinguistics is the study of the relationship between human language and the mind. It helps senior students to develop and strengthen proficiency over time. It can also be used to emphasizes the reader’s ability from different language systems

2. Functional Communicative Approach

1. This approach can be used to motivate the senior students to communicate; therefore, it is essential to use content that is relevant and interesting to students. I can use this approach to achieve the goal of successful communication in a particular language.

3. Broad Communication Approach

This approach increases student’s communication competence rather than just having some knowledge about a particular language. It is useful to help senior students communicate in a foreign language and enhance teacher-student relations.