Re-visiting the ILW Framework

The English Department

Xavier University High School – Ateneo de Cagayan
Terminologies
ELT
English Language Teaching
ILW
Integrating Language Work
CFA
Content – Focus Activity
LFA
Language – Focus Activity
IPP
Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm
 ILW Components
Input
Any piece of communication data
that provides:
-Stimulus material for activities
-New language items
-Correct models of language use
-A topic for communication
-Information for processing
LFA
Activities which enable learners to
-practice the language structure
-study how language structures
work
Acquire necessary language to
participate in communication
CFA
Activities that allow students to
-express their understanding of the
information presented in the input
-generate meaningful
communication based on
information given
Task
A communicative task where the
learners get the opportunity to
apply and display their knowledge
of the content and language;
serves as the PRIMARY FOCUS of
the lesson
Task-Based Planning
 The learning process becomes the center
of the lesson planning
 Learners focus their attention on utilizing
meanings and language in building a
repertoire of skills
 Provision of appropriate methodologies
which maximize learning opportunities
 The teacher facilitates learning
opportunities for the learners, making
decisions about textbooks and class
activities
Steps in ILW Lesson Planning

 Choose the INPUT text

 Decide on which of the inputs can be
the main input, which ones can serve
as supplementary input, and what
other inputs may be needed.
Steps in ILW Lesson Planning

 Think of the Task

 Ideally, parallel to the main input, with
enough room for the students’
creativity.
Steps in ILW Lesson Planning

 Check the TASK against the

SYLLABUS
 Does the task allow the students to
exhibit their acquisition of the desired
learning competencies specified?
Steps in ILW Lesson Planning

 Examine the CONTENT and

plan/design appropriate CONTENT-
FOCUS activities
 Do students have enough background
knowledge? Can students understand
the information and ideas?
Steps in ILW Lesson Planning

 Examine the LANGUAGE and

plan/design appropriate LANGUAGE
– Focus activities
 Do the students know how to use the
structures needed to perform the task?
Steps in ILW Lesson Planning

 Decide on the proper sequence of

activities leading to the task
 Examine the lesson from the
perspective of the students’ learning
process.
Steps in ILW Lesson Planning

 Write out the lesson plan in the

form prescribed
Thank you!