I believe that
the aim of a teacher, independently of which subject he or she teaches, is to
educate students, knowing that each one of them has distinctive and unique
characteristics.The creation
of a mutual commitment between students and teachers, working on a daily basis
in the teaching and learning process (process-oriented). analyzing students' needs and capabilities, involving them in the decision about objectives, content of program (student centered approach) is essential for the development of
students’ values, their linguistic abilities, their critical thinking, etc., so
they can have a more prosperous future and behold a better world.
Language
education allows students to have a better understanding of other people’s thoughts,
feelings and cultures. It generates a greater capacity of comprehension of
different realities, tolerance and respect for the human being as well as a better
knowledge of the world.
As a teacher
of languages with a good knowledge of different methodologies that can be
applied in the teaching of Spanish as a foreign language, I ought to highlight
that the approach I believe the task-based approach is the one that allows students to develop autonomy, creativity, learning to
learn, take initiative, seek solutions and select the strategies that better fit
a specific task.
Researches
have shown that it is not only enough to know, but to know how to do, and for
that, tasks are perfect. The goal of learning through experience, in which the
task-based approach is based on, is the personal growth of the student; in such
way, the student’s independence and responsibility on his or her own learning
is increased. This process implies fostering the contribution of knowledge and
experience that the student has.
I believe that learning a foreign language and being part of the learning process -"Learning by doing" contribute to form cultures, sensible and responsible people who are able to create knowledge and live in a better society.
I believe that learning a foreign language and being part of the learning process -"Learning by doing" contribute to form cultures, sensible and responsible people who are able to create knowledge and live in a better society.
Mónica Monzón
Master
in Spanish as a Foreign Language
