Community Language Learning (CLL)

Method

Presented by: Husam M. BinSasi

Course: Language Teaching – Theory and Practice
Course Tutor: Prof. Omar Albekbak
CONTENTS
• Historical Background
• Definition
• Definition-derived Principles
• (Rethinking) the Experience
• Quiz on the Principles
• Techniques and Learning Strategies
• Video
• Conclusion and Recap
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
According to Richards & Rodgers (2014) there are three main shifts of
language teaching:

• Major trends in 20-century

• Alternative 20-century approaches and methods
• Current approaches and methods
DEFINITION

Community Language Learning (CLL) is an educational method

where the learning experience is seen as a social process and
emphasises the concept of whole-person learning. In CLL, teachers act
as facilitators (called counsellors) rather than traditional instructors.
This method emphasizes a nondefensive learning environment where
learners work together in groups, often sitting in circles to promote a
sense of community.
DEFINITION

CLL Method takes its principles from the more general

Counselling-Learning approach developed by Charles A. Curran in the
1970s
DEFINITION-DERIVED PRINCIPLES
Whole-person learning means that teachers consider not only their
students’ intellect, but:

1. have some understanding of the relationship among students’

feelings
2. physical reactions
3. instinctive protective reactions
4. and desire to learn.
DEFINITION-DERIVED PRINCIPLES

A language counsellor does not mean someone trained in

psychology; it means someone who is a skilful ‘understander’ of the
struggle students face as they attempt to internalize another language.
THE EXPERIENCE | Phase 1:
Introduction

• Take Seats
• Introductions
THE EXPERIENCE | Phase 2: Preparation for
Conversation

• Plan Announcement
• Explain conversation plan
THE EXPERIENCE | Phase 3: Conducting the
Conversation

• Conversation started, with

teacher-assisted translation
• Record and discuss
THE EXPERIENCE | Phase 4: Post-Conversation
Analysis

• Students share and discuss

the experience
• Teacher writes and translates
THE EXPERIENCE | Phase 5: Language Practice

• Practice pronunciation through

reading
• Pronunciation exercises
THE EXPERIENCE | Phase 6: Creative
Application

• Students use the news words

in sentences
THE EXPERIENCE | Phase 7: Ongoing Language
Development

• Continues focus on skills with

practice
RETHINKING THE EXPERIENCE
There are five stages of Community Language Learning (CLL):

Stage (I) Reflection and Planning.

Stage (II) Translation and Recording.
Stage (III) Listening and Analysis.
Stage (IV) Practice and Experimentation.
Stage (V) Evaluation and Review.
RETHINKING THE EXPERIENCE
In Stages I, II, III In Stages IV, V

Main focus is on: Main focus is on:

Being supporting of learners Fluency
Subordinate focus is on: Subordinate focus is on:
Fluency Being supporting of learners
RETHINKING THE EXPERIENCE
There are six elements for nondefensive learning in the Community
Language Learning (CLL) method, abbreviated as (SAARRD):
• Security.
• Aggression.
• Attention.
• Reflection.
• Retention.
• Discrimination.
QUIZ
Please go to this website:
Kahoot.it
TECHNIQUES AND LEARNING
STRATEGIES
Techniques Learning Strategies

• Recording Student • Reflective Listening

Conversation • Human Computer
• Transcription • Small Group Talk
VIDEO
https://youtu.be/H1xFQNshdMs?si=W40UBqKlMThfueIO
CONCLUSION AND RECAP
• ‘Learning is persons,’ which means that whole-person learning of
another language takes place best in a relationship of trust, support,
and cooperation between teacher and students and among students.

• ‘Learning is dynamic and creative,’ which means that learning is an

ongoing developmental process.
REFERENCES
Larsen-Freeman, D. (2011). Techniques and principles in language
teaching (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press: UK.

Richards, J. C., & Rodgers, T. S. (2014). Approaches and Methods in

Language Teaching (3rd ed.). Cambridge University Press: UK.
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