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Task-based Learning (TBL) 
A way of teaching in which the teacher gives learners meaningful tasks to do. After this the teacher may ask learners 
to think about the language they used while doing the tasks, but the main focus for learners is on the task itself.
Project work is often task-based.  
 
Task-type 
A set of questions that are all of one kind, e.g. multiple choice, gap-fill, matching. 
 
Teacher-centred 
When the teacher is seen as the source of all knowledge in the learning process and acts as the provider of 
knowledge rather than making use of the knowledge and experience of the students to guide the learning 
process.
See learner-centred. 
 
Teacher role 
Teacher role refers to the different functions a teacher can have in a class and the different ways a teacher can 
manage the classroom and the learners, e.g. a teacher can choose to take a controlling role, giving directions or 
instructions at the front of the class or to take a less controlling role, monitoring learners as they work.
 
 
Teacher roles include: 
 
Assessor
Assessing learners’ performance, behaviour, effort and contribution. Checking understanding, Evaluating 
learners’ performance, behaviour, and contribution. Testing learner progress and level. Providing feedback 
on work, progress, behaviour and contribution. 
 
Contributor 
Contributing ideas or information other than language, e.g. participating in discussions. 
 
Counsellor 
Giving learners advice on difficulties they may have outside of their language class. Showing understanding 
of issues learners bring to the classroom from outside.