Readings and Response Questions

http://www.onestopenglish.com/News/Magazine/Archive/taskbased.htm
Explains task-based learning

http://iteslj.org/Techniques/Rooney-Task-Based.html
Rooney, M. Redesigning non-task-based materials to fit a task-based framework
Based on the readings above, pick one activity from the textbook you are currently teaching and re-create a ‘task’ suitable for task-based activity.

http://www.languages.dk/label/index_ka.htm
Tells how to help students with task of building a personal web page. (English/ technology task)
Examine the sample activity (and other samples provided under Related websites) and develop a task-based activity, with concrete consideration of how to guide students throughout the activity, focusing on task-based learning.

http://www.ali.iup.edu/articles/RationaleforTaskbasedInstruction-Skehan-98.pdf
Skehan, B. (1995) A cognitive approach to language learning. Oxford Press: Oxford.
With focus on summary chart on page 13 of the PDF (pp116-117 of the book)

Examine your activity developed from above steps based on the various studies cited for each of the features of the task, participants and task familiarity and determine if your task meets the criteria mentioned. If not, how might you change the task?