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Bài số 4 - Methods of teaching English

The document discusses various methods of teaching English including the grammar-translation method, direct method, Dr. West's new method, structural approach, and communicative approach. The grammar-translation method focuses on vocabulary and grammar rules but neglects speaking skills. The direct method teaches English directly in the classroom without using the native language. Dr. West's new method emphasizes reading as the primary skill. The structural approach and communicative approach focus on developing communication competence through a variety of skills and practices.

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Bài số 4 - Methods of teaching English

The document discusses various methods of teaching English including the grammar-translation method, direct method, Dr. West's new method, structural approach, and communicative approach. The grammar-translation method focuses on vocabulary and grammar rules but neglects speaking skills. The direct method teaches English directly in the classroom without using the native language. Dr. West's new method emphasizes reading as the primary skill. The structural approach and communicative approach focus on developing communication competence through a variety of skills and practices.

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Methods of Teaching

English

By: - Shri. Khodave Dnyaneshwar


M.A. (Eng), M. Ed.,
Shardabai Pawar College of Education For Women,
Shardanagar, Baramati,
Dist – Pune, Maharashtra, India
Khodave.raja@gmail.com
Methods and Approaches
 Grammar-translation  Structural Approach
Method  Communicative Approach
 Direct Method
 Dr. West’s New Method
Grammar-translation Method
 Word is the unit of teaching
 Use of mother tongue is important
 Formal Grammar is taught by Deductive
Method
Grammar translation Method
 Merits  Demerits
 No direct bond between
 Easy for common thoughts and
teacher expressions
 No use of A/V aids  Speaking is neglected
 Time Saving  TL process dull and dry
 Reading is developed  Students passive
 Exact translation is not
possible
Direct Method
 English is directly taught in the class room
 No use of mother tongue in the class room by
the teacher
 Natural method follows the natural way of
learning a language i. e. L S R W
 Situational Approach
Direct Method
 Merits  Demerits
 Develops all skills  Difficult for common
LSRW teacher
 Fluency in speech  Creative and expert
 Use of A/V aid teachers required
 TL process interesting  Difficult to explain
abstract concepts
 Students are active
Dr. West’s New Method
 Principle: - Reading aspect must be such a
skill which helps the students to acquire other
skills easily
 Reading is by far the shortest road to learning
to speak and write
Dr. West’s New Method
 Merits  Demerits
 Develops reading skill  Over emphasis on
of students reading skill
 Useful for lower grade  Neglects oral skills
teacher to follow in  TL process become dull
class and monotonous
 Develops
comprehension
 Interest in reading is
increased
Structural Approach
 Learning a language by getting mastery over
various structures
 Structures can be taught by creating
adequate situations
 Practice of structure either in written or in oral
form is important
 Oral way of teaching is important
 Speech practice is important
Communicative Approach
 Communication Competence is important
 Ability to use the language = Communicative
Competence
 Fourfold skills of Language learning : Listening,
Speaking, Reading and Writing are developed
 Students are active
 TL process is student centered
 Teacher is facilitator, guide, assistant, motivator
 Pair Work, Group Work is expected in the class
 Situational Approach is used

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