The Postmethod Condition: (E)merging Strategies for

Second/Foreign Language Teaching

IntroductionShifting towards post method condition. Define post method condition Features of Post Method condition

1. It is alternative to method rather than alternative method.

2. Teacher autonomy . 3.Principled Pragmatism.

Framework= Macrostrategies+Microstrategies

Framework consists of 10 macro strategiesA .Maximize learning opportunities .B. Facilitate negotiated interactionC. Minimize perceptual mismatches.D. Active intuitive heuristics.E. Foster language awareness F. Contextualize linguistic input.G. Integrate language skills.H. Promote learner autonomy.I. Raise cultural consciousness.J. Ensure social relevense.

1. Maximize learning opportunities 1.Process of creating and utilizing learning

opportunities. 2. Teacher plays the role as a creator and

moderator.2. Facilitate negotiated interactions

1.Learnerr should be given freedom to initiate talk.2.Facilitated through several micro strategies.

a.Designing group on pair work.b.Asking referential question for open-ended

responses.c.Choose topics.

Maximize perceptual mismatch 1.Perceptual match and mismatch between

teacher intention and leaner interpretation.2.Should be aware of 10potential

sources(kumara vedivelu)a. Cognitive f. Cultural b. Communicative g. Evaluative c. Linguistic h. Procedurald. Pedagogic i. Procedurale. Strategic j. Attitudinal

4.Active intuitive heuristics It refers to learning through the discovery which means leaning inductively.

5.Foster language awareness

a. Combines the notion of consciousness raising and input enhancement.

b. Purpose is to draw learners attention to the formal properties of l2.

c. Consciousness raising and traditional notions of grammar is different.

1.Traditional grammar: teacher oriented, linear, hierarchical and emphasis on memory, rules, rule articulation.

2.LA based strategies: learner oriented, cyclic, holistic and emphasis on understanding general principles and operational experiences.

6.Contextualize Linguistic InputHelps learners to see as a comprehensive

conglomerate.Linguistics input should be contextualized.Introducing isolated discrete item will create

pragmatic dissonance.7.Integrate Language SkillsBoth integration of linguistics items and integration

of language skills are important.Skill separation is inadequate for developing

integrated functional skills as language skills are interrelated.

8.Prmote learner autonomyFocus on language autonomy.Strategic investment of learner.Different approach of learners Relation between psychological preparation and

strategic training.

9.Raise cultural consciousnessUnderstanding native speaker perspective.Mental association .Leaner as a cultural informant.

10.Ensure social relevanceEssential for teacher Understanding of social context.Shapes the teaching and learning issues.Socio pragmatics .Intelligibility and acceptability.

Conclusion Open ended ser of options Descriptive support strategic relativism.Transform classroom practitioners into strategic teachers and strategic researcher.