Methods, Approaches and Methods, Approaches and Techniques of Teaching EnglishTechniques of Teaching English

Presentation by:-Presentation by:-

Shri. Dnyaneshwar KhodaveShri. Dnyaneshwar Khodave

M.A.(Eng), M.Ed., SETM.A.(Eng), M.Ed., SET

Shardabai Pawar College of Education Shardabai Pawar College of Education for Women, Shardanagarfor Women, Shardanagar..

Methods of Teaching EnglishMethods of Teaching English

• Grammar Translation Method

• Direct Method

• Bilingual Method

• Eclectic Method

Grammar Translation MethodGrammar 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 MethodDirect 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 MethodBilingual 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 MethodEclectic Method

• Choice of different method

• Frequent changes in methods

• Can teach any aspect

• Flexibility in implementation

• Doesn’t require extra source material

• Skilled teacher can integrate all the best points

Approaches of Teaching EnglishApproaches of Teaching English

• Structural Approach

• Communicative Approach

• Situational Approach

• Aural – oral Approach

• Multi-skill Approach

• Eclectic Approach

Structural ApproachStructural 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 ApproachCommunicative 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 ApproachMulti-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 EnglishTechniques 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 EnglishTechniques of Teaching English

• Say and Act

• Find similarities

• Find out

• Watch and say – letters, words, phrases, sentences, passages