This paper wants to explore the possibilities and chances of DDL for Language Teaching and Learning. In doing, the focus is on, firstly, in which way DDL and immanently the use of corpora differ from tradition approaches in language teaching and learning. The introduction of corpora has shown that the relationship between grammar and lexis is more complex than previously thought. Corpora have led to a lexico-grammatical approach to language, informing language teaching and syllabus design, whereas DDL allows learners and teachers to work with frequent patterns of language in context. Secondly, this paper will provide an overview of the various possibilities of employing DDL in the classroom. DDL language teaching and learning activities involve using corpora and concordancers to actively engage learners in discovering and defining patterns of language use. Lastly, the practical implications of DDL and therefore the limitations of DDL will be considered having a closer look into the pedagogical underpinnings and underlying philosophy of DDL. DDL is a language teaching approach that aims to give learners direct access to authentic language data without the mediation of textbooks or teachers. However, as will be argued, this approach may not be suitable for novice learners due to cognitive limitations, overwhelming amounts of data, and lack of guidance.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Corpora and Language Teaching
- DDL Language Teaching and Learning Activities
- Types of activities
- Corpora tools
- Purpose-built corpora
- Pedagogical Perspective on DDL
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to explore the potential of Data-Driven Learning (DDL) in language teaching and learning. It examines how DDL, particularly through the use of corpora, differs from traditional language teaching approaches. The paper also provides an overview of various DDL activities for classroom use and considers the pedagogical implications of this approach.
- The role of corpora in language teaching and learning
- The lexico-grammatical approach to language
- The benefits and limitations of DDL in language learning
- The integration of DDL activities into the language learning curriculum
- The pedagogical implications of DDL
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction discusses the importance of language exposure for language learning and introduces DDL as a promising approach that uses data from corpora to inform instruction and learning activities. Chapter 2 explores the shift from traditional rule-based language teaching to a lexico-grammatical approach, emphasizing the importance of corpora in understanding the interplay between grammar and lexis. This chapter also discusses the direct and indirect applications of corpora in language teaching.
Chapter 3 focuses on DDL language teaching and learning activities, outlining various activities that can be employed in the classroom to engage learners with corpora. It also discusses different types of corpora and tools that can be used for DDL.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Data-Driven Learning (DDL), Corpora, Language Teaching, Language Learning, Lexico-grammatical Approach, Formulaic Language, Concordance, Pedagogical Implications, Language Awareness, Authentic Language Data, Instructional Methods.
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- Melih Kemerli (Author), 2023, Application of Data Driven Learning (DDL) for Language Teaching and Learning, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1361840
