Task-Based Language Teaching: A Lesson Plan Proposal For Indonesian ELT Context (A Consideration Before Integrating ICT in ELT)

Abstract

This paper discusses a lesson plan proposal for a task based language teaching approach supplemented by its critical rationale and evaluation. It reflects the English Language Teaching (ELT) context in Indonesia based on the personal background knowledge of the author and a long list of relevant references. The lesson plan was created accordingly to Willis‟s (1996) task-based framework by integrating some principles proposed by Nunan (2004). Furthermore, the four principle o f learning conditions suggested by Willis (1996) are well considered in order to ensure successful learning. It also provides sufficient modelling and substantial amount of opportunity for a recycling process. Thus, expected objectives of the lesson are projected to be achieved where students are able to understand the intended language form with meaning and context incorporated as well as automaticity in language production. Nonetheless, the author also reviews its weaknesses critically.