Answer to Question #307360 in English for Mthoga

Question

Question 1

Discuss the following approaches to teaching a language as set out in the Curriculum and

Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) for Grades 7 to 9 (home language or additional language)

and in your study guide. You must also refer to your own experience of teaching practice by

providing practical examples of how these approaches are used to teach a language:

1.1. The integrated approach to teaching a language (30)

1.2. the characteristics of the communicative approach to teaching a language (20)

Answer 1

1. It aims to make learners to attain communicative competence so the learners can use language accurately and appropriately.
2. The major focus while using the approach is on the learners. The teacher is just the facilitator. The teacher is a person who manages the environment and helps the learners to become autonomous