Guided Induction

Guided induction is a process through which students are exposed to new and/or familiar language material; the presentation method and/or the material itself are structured in such a way that encourages the inductive process and language analysis. CLIC’s interpretation of guided induction includes: authentic language data; enhanced, but not overly structured, input; language analysis; language awareness; and student-centered activities. This list is explored in depth in the first workshop below.

Workshops

Expanding the communicative approach: Guided Induction

In this workshop we discuss: – explicit and implicit learning and approaches to instruction; – the definition and application of guided induction; – and how and why to use guided induction in the L2 classroom. Download presentationSample class

Teaching grammar through the guided analysis of authentic data

In this workshop we discuss: – the connection between grammar instruction/learning and language analysis; – the role of guided induction; – and how to develop materials that target grammar learning via guided induction. Download presentationSample class

Beyond textbook dialogues: Using guided induction to teach conversational practices

In this workshop we discuss: – how to lead students to analyze textbook dialogs; – how to incorporate authentic data in comparison with textbook dialogs; – and methods for encouraging critical thinking in language analysis. Download presentationSample Classes

Guided Induction