Elements and Subelements that Constitue a Method

METHOD :

• Approach 

A theory of the nature of language
-an account of the nature of language proficiency
-an account of the basic unit of language sturcture
A theory of the nature of language learning
-an account of the pshycolinguistic and cognitive processes involved in language learning
-an account of the conditions that allow for succesful use of these processes.

• Design

- The general and specific objectives of the method 
-A syllabus model
Types of learning and teaching activities
-Learner role : types of learning set for learners; degree of control learners have over the content of learning ; patterns of the learner groupings that are recomended or implied ; degree to which learners influence the learning of others; the view of the learners as a processor, performer, initiator, problem solver etc.
-Teacher role : types of function teachers fulfill ; degree of teacher influence over learning; degree to which the teacher determines the content of learning; types interaction between teachers and learners.
-The role of instructional materials : primary function of materials; the form materials take; relation of materials to toher input; assumption made about teachers andlearners.

• Procedure

Calssroom technique, practices, and behaviours when the methods is used.
-resouces in terms of time, space and equipment used by the teacher
-interactional patterns observed in lessons
- tactics and strategies used by the teacher and learners when the method is being used.