TMN3701
Assignment 3 2024
(781296) - 28 June
2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
[DATE]
[COMPANY NAME]
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, TMN3701 Assignment 3 2024 (781296) - 28 June 2024
QUESTION 1
1.1 Explain the significant role of input, interaction and output in the context of additional
language teaching. Provide examples to support your answer. (10)
1.2 Highlight the potential challenges teachers might face when implementing input,
interaction and output in the classroom and provide strategies to overcome these
challenges. (10) (20)
1.1 The Role of Input, Interaction, and Output in Additional Language Teaching
Input:
Input refers to the language that learners are exposed to, whether through listening or reading. It's
a crucial component because it provides the necessary data from which learners can begin to
acquire the new language. According to Stephen Krashen's Input Hypothesis, comprehensible
input (i+1) — language that is slightly above the learner’s current level — is essential for
language acquisition.
• Example: A teacher uses storytelling, where the story is just a bit more complex than the
students' current understanding, allowing them to grasp new vocabulary and structures
through context.
Interaction:
Interaction involves communication between learners and others (teachers, peers, native
speakers). It’s vital because it encourages learners to use the language in real-time, which
promotes deeper processing and aids in language acquisition. The Interaction Hypothesis posits
that through interaction, learners receive feedback and opportunities to modify their output,
which facilitates learning.
• Example: In a classroom, students participate in a role-play activity where they must
order food in a restaurant. They practice speaking, listening, and responding
appropriately, often receiving corrective feedback from the teacher or peers.
Assignment 3 2024
(781296) - 28 June
2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
[DATE]
[COMPANY NAME]
[Company address]
, TMN3701 Assignment 3 2024 (781296) - 28 June 2024
QUESTION 1
1.1 Explain the significant role of input, interaction and output in the context of additional
language teaching. Provide examples to support your answer. (10)
1.2 Highlight the potential challenges teachers might face when implementing input,
interaction and output in the classroom and provide strategies to overcome these
challenges. (10) (20)
1.1 The Role of Input, Interaction, and Output in Additional Language Teaching
Input:
Input refers to the language that learners are exposed to, whether through listening or reading. It's
a crucial component because it provides the necessary data from which learners can begin to
acquire the new language. According to Stephen Krashen's Input Hypothesis, comprehensible
input (i+1) — language that is slightly above the learner’s current level — is essential for
language acquisition.
• Example: A teacher uses storytelling, where the story is just a bit more complex than the
students' current understanding, allowing them to grasp new vocabulary and structures
through context.
Interaction:
Interaction involves communication between learners and others (teachers, peers, native
speakers). It’s vital because it encourages learners to use the language in real-time, which
promotes deeper processing and aids in language acquisition. The Interaction Hypothesis posits
that through interaction, learners receive feedback and opportunities to modify their output,
which facilitates learning.
• Example: In a classroom, students participate in a role-play activity where they must
order food in a restaurant. They practice speaking, listening, and responding
appropriately, often receiving corrective feedback from the teacher or peers.
