Teacher Service Exam/secondary level model question with answer/old tsc questions solved

                      Secondary Level

Second Paper/Subjective

English                                 Full Marks:100

Time:3 Hrs.                           Pass Marks:40

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Group A

1. Distinguish between task-based language teaching and content-based language teaching. Discuss how you would use an integrated learning method during English language teaching in the classroom.

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Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) and Content-Based Language Teaching (CBLT) are two prominent approaches in language education, each with distinct characteristics and methodologies.

TBLT emphasizes the completion of meaningful tasks as the primary vehicle for language learning. The focus is on using language as a tool to achieve specific outcomes, such as solving problems or completing projects.

CBLT integrates language learning with content learning, where the content(  history,science,literature etc ) is the focus, and language learning occurs naturally as students engage with the content. In this approach, language is learned through the study of specific topics, allowing students to acquire vocabulary and structures relevant to the content while also developing their language skills.

To effectively use an integrated learning method during English language teaching, I would  combine elements of both TBLT and CBLT. Here’s how this can be implemented in the classroom:

--By choosing topics that are interesting and relevant to students' lives, such as environmental issues, technology, or cultural studies. This content will serve as the basis for language instruction.

--By creating tasks that require students to use the target language to engage with the content. For example, students could work in groups to research a specific environmental issue, prepare a presentation, and then present their findings to the class.

--By integrating listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in my lessons. For instance, after reading a text (CBLT), students could discuss their opinions in pairs (TBLT), then write a summary, and finally present their ideas to the class.

--By using group work and pair work where students collaborate to complete tasks. This fosters communication and interaction in the target language while working towards a common goal.

By integrating TBLT and CBLT, students can benefit from a holistic learning experience where they develop language skills in a meaningful context while also engaging with content that interests them.