FEATURES OF WRITTEN CORPORA EXPLOITED IN CREATING LANGUAGE TEACHING MATERIALS
Keywords:
Corpus-based methods, DDL, teaching materials, student-centeredness.Abstract
Corpus-based methods have significantly enhanced language education in both formal (classroom-based) and informal learning settings. The impact of corpora on EFL dictionaries has been substantial, with notable advancements. While similar progress is now being made in the areas of morpho-syntax and semantics, the integration of corpus-based approaches into syllabi has not progressed at the same pace. This article will discuss how corpus-based approaches can be led to a more student-centered approach to learning and teaching, empowering learners to act as researchers of their own developing interlanguage, how data-driven learning (DDL) has transformed the integration of corpus-based approaches with more traditional methodologies.
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