English Language in Discourse Oriented Pedagogy
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE OF THE STUDY:
“A study on implementation of Discourse oriented Pedagogy (D.O.P) in teaching English language for class VI in Y.S.R District”.
INTRODUCTION:
Language is the mental faculty or power of vocal communication expressing ideas and concepts as well as moods, feelings and attitudes. English language is spreading profusely in to all walks of life. It will be considered as a 'basic skill’, to be learned by everyone alongside other the 21st century skills. Some of the states of India are witnessing popular increase in public demand for teaching of English language from the primary classes. As NCF- 2005 emphasizes the goals for a second-language curriculum are Twofold: attainment of a basic proficiency and the development of language into an instrument for abstract thought and knowledge acquisition.
Language acquisition is a non-conscious process, which is to be seen as distinct from conscious process of learning language facts. Language is acquired not through imitation, but through insightful theory construction. Discourse Oriented Pedagogy (D.O.P) is the brain child of Dr. Anandan, consultant (RVM) SSA, Kerala and consultant RVM (SSA) Andhra Pradesh which exactly operates with the above said principle. It is in total agreement with the recommendations of NCF - 2005 with reference to language teaching. The method emphasizes learning not teaching, nurtures learners curiosity, Supports co-operative and collaborative learning, ensures the transaction of English through meticulous spiraling of discourses, Integrates the various skills of language in a most natural way, bridges the gap between the so called “good” and “bad” performers of language.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY:
With the aim of imparting the most effective methods of teaching English, Rajiv Vidya Misson (SSA), Department of School Education have made some strenuous efforts in organizing several high quality trainings at state, district, cluster and mandal levels
TITLE OF THE STUDY:
“A study on implementation of Discourse oriented Pedagogy (D.O.P) in teaching English language for class VI in Y.S.R District”.
INTRODUCTION:
Language is the mental faculty or power of vocal communication expressing ideas and concepts as well as moods, feelings and attitudes. English language is spreading profusely in to all walks of life. It will be considered as a 'basic skill’, to be learned by everyone alongside other the 21st century skills. Some of the states of India are witnessing popular increase in public demand for teaching of English language from the primary classes. As NCF- 2005 emphasizes the goals for a second-language curriculum are Twofold: attainment of a basic proficiency and the development of language into an instrument for abstract thought and knowledge acquisition.
Language acquisition is a non-conscious process, which is to be seen as distinct from conscious process of learning language facts. Language is acquired not through imitation, but through insightful theory construction. Discourse Oriented Pedagogy (D.O.P) is the brain child of Dr. Anandan, consultant (RVM) SSA, Kerala and consultant RVM (SSA) Andhra Pradesh which exactly operates with the above said principle. It is in total agreement with the recommendations of NCF - 2005 with reference to language teaching. The method emphasizes learning not teaching, nurtures learners curiosity, Supports co-operative and collaborative learning, ensures the transaction of English through meticulous spiraling of discourses, Integrates the various skills of language in a most natural way, bridges the gap between the so called “good” and “bad” performers of language.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY:
With the aim of imparting the most effective methods of teaching English, Rajiv Vidya Misson (SSA), Department of School Education have made some strenuous efforts in organizing several high quality trainings at state, district, cluster and mandal levels