Methods, Approaches and Techniques of Teaching English

Presentation by:Shri. Dnyaneshwar Khodave M.A.(Eng), M.Ed., SET Shardabai Pawar College of Education for Women, Shardanagar.

Methods of Teaching English

Grammar Translation Method Direct Method Bilingual Method Eclectic Method

Grammar Translation Method

Old method Useful to teach classical language Word to word translation Word is unit of teaching No use of AV aids No practice of speaking No direct bond between thought and expression

Direct Method
Reaction against Translation method NO use of Marathi language Expert Teachers are required Use of AV aids compulsory Practice of Speaking important Not useful of ordinary teachers Not useful for crowed classes

Bilingual Method
Use of Marathi by Teacher only Pattern Practice Not burden on teachers Fluency in speaking Easy understanding of ideas, concepts Use of language habits already acquired

Eclectic Method
Choice of different method Frequent changes in methods Can teach any aspect Flexibility in implementation Doesnt require extra source material Skilled teacher can integrate all the best points

Approaches of Teaching English

Structural Approach Communicative Approach Situational Approach Aural oral Approach Multi-skill Approach Eclectic Approach

Structural Approach
Sentence Structures are more important Useful for lower classes Emphasis on speech & ample practice Stresses habit formation Learner active participant Drill and repetitions are important Teaches four-fold skills

Communicative Approach
Develops speech habits of the students Stresses most of the skill of language Activities are important Student Centered Teacher is facilitator, manager, guide No interference of grammar Functional side of language is important

Multi-Skill Approach
Linguistic Skills are important Individual Skill developed Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing Individual Mastery Skill based activities Lot of practice Logical sequence in selection of skills

Techniques of Teaching English

Listen and Act Listen and Say Individual / Group Listen and Tell Find difference Listen and tell in short Watch and say Watch and act

Techniques of Teaching English

Say and Act Find similarities Find out Watch and say letters, words, phrases, sentences, passages