Conclusion
In this chapter we have considered methodological innovations that have revolved
around language learners. Does it make sense to you that language teachers should
think about teaching skills such as working cooperatively, in addition to skills that
relate directly to language? Can you think of any learning strategies that you can
introduce to your students to facilitate their language acquisition? Would you want to
adopt any of the practices from cooperative learning when you ask your students to
work in small groups? Does it make sense to diversify your instructional practices in
order to accommodate your students’ learning styles, multiple intelligences, or
cultivate their five minds?
As teachers, it can be useful to be reminded about the unique qualities of each of
our students. Keeping this in mind will provide a useful backdrop to Chapter 15, in
which we address the question of methodological choice.