Needs analysis in L2 education

Topic(s):
Individual differences in L2 learning L2 learning Research methods

Subject Area(s):
Applied Linguistics Linguistics

Level(s):
Early M.A. Late B.A.

Type:
Full Lesson

Author(s):

Instructional time:
Two weeks

Course Kit information


Learning outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- understand the concept of individual differences in L2 learning;
- understand the effect of individual differences on language learning and teaching process;
- understand the process of needs analysis in language teaching;
- analyze and evaluate the appropriateness of different methods of needs analysis in different educational contexts;
- modify lesson plans to fit specific individual needs.

Assessment:
Group

Underpinning methodologies:
Applied Linguistics
Research Methods in Applied Linguistics
Individual Differences in L2 Learning

Resources required:
Presentation
Recommended readings
Reflection task

Technology needed:
Standard IT technology
Discussion forum (Moodle)

People needed:
Teacher/researcher
Students - prospective L2 teachers

Evaluation:
Formative

Skills:

Competencies:

Attributes:

Activities:

  1. Reading of the recommended material and preliminary search (individual work)
  2. Introduction of the topic: individual differences in L2 learning; needs analysis (whole group work)
  3. Class discussion (whole group work)
  4. Analysis of specific instructional contexts for the appropriateness of specific methods of needs analysis (small-group work followed by whole group discussion)
  5. Preparation of a teaching activity (small-group work)
  6. Feedback and evaluation (peer-evaluation, teacher-evaluation) (individual)
  7. Presentation of results and discussion (whole group)

Used Modules