English Methodology

INTRODUCTION The course represents an attempt to introduce trainees to the main problems concerned with the methodology of teaching English. It tries to be an instrument of work, which might help them with choosing and handling different approaches/ methods/techniques, planning a lesson, teaching skills/vocabulary/grammar/literature and cultural awareness, or, getting information about class management, evaluation, testing and error correction. AIMS 1)to facilitate the trainees‘ understanding of the principles and practice of English language teaching, with particular reference to the Communicative Approach 2)to familiarize the trainees with different aspects of the process of language learning and teaching, with different methods, approaches, techniques and strategies of TEFL and make them understand the advantages and disadvantages of using a certain method and technique 3)to help the trainees link theory to practice 4)to prepare the trainees for the teaching practice and help them get familiar with different schools, grades and learners‘ needs 5)to develop trainees‘ ability to evaluate adapt and design teaching materials (tasks, exercises, lesson plans and teaching aids) and testing materials 6)to teach the trainees how to organize different types of activities in the classroom 7)to help the trainees become aware of the teacher‘s and the learner‘s role, as well as the learner‘s needs and problems, as necessary basis for effective teaching practice and theory 8)to encourage trainees‘ current and future professional development through reflection on their practices and beliefs, self-evaluation and co-operative work with other teachers OBJECTIVES By the end of the course the trainees will be aware of the different approaches in ELT, the nature of communication, the role and functions of language and their implications for teaching and will be able to: 1)demonstrate their understanding of the principles of ELT through lesson-planning, micro-teaching, selection and