ELT Methods Development Choice Dilemma
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A Presentation about the different trends in ELT methodology and how to make the wisest choice. I presented this talk in a conference at Ibn Zohr University, Agadir, Morocco on April, 2011
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ELT Methods Development Choice Dilemma
- 1. Abdelmjid Seghir am.seghir@gmail.com the development and choice dilemma 1
- 2. Selected bibliography ‽ Larsen Freeman, Dianne. “Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching.” ‽ Gabrielatos, Costas. “Shopping at the ELT Supermarket” ‽ Howatt, A.P.R (1984) “A History of English Language Teaching”
- 3. • Contents 3 April 25th , 2011 ABDELMJID SEGHIR am.seghir@gmail.com
- 4. • Introduction • ELT is a field that has gone through considerable changes and developments. The trends to ELT have always been renewed according to the new emerging needs of every era. • The abundance of the literature on ELT methodology has become problematic to many practitioners who no longer know what to choose. • Innovative approaches have been thought of as new solutions to the inadequacies of the previous methods and approaches. • Eclecticism; a solution or a “Frankenstein monster”? 4 April 25th , 2011 4 ABDELMJID SEGHIR am.seghir@gmail.com
- 5. Section 1 Terminology Method, methodology, approach, technique. 5 April 25th , 2011 5 ABDELMJID SEGHIR am.seghir@gmail.com
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- 7. • Method or methodology? • Method= what experts have conceptualized. • Methodology= What Ts do. • SO: 7 April 25th , 2011 7 ABDELMJID SEGHIR am.seghir@gmail.com
- 8. • Approach, method, technique Anthony ‘s (1963) framework. 8 April 25th , 2011 8 ABDELMJID SEGHIR am.seghir@gmail.com
- 9. Section 2 Timeline of ELT methodology 9 April 25th , 2011 9 ABDELMJID SEGHIR am.seghir@gmail.com
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- 12. • What is the best method? Bad news: There is no such thing as best method. Good news: No method is totally useless. Methods and approaches to ELT are also tied by the pros and cons maxims. 12 April 25th , 2011 12 ABDELMJID SEGHIR am.seghir@gmail.com
- 13. • Implications • Being up-to-date is a must. • Reflective teaching is key to successful teaching. • Eclecticism should be considered. 13 April 25th , 2011 13 ABDELMJID SEGHIR am.seghir@gmail.com
- 14. Section 3 eclecticism 14 April 25th , 2011 14 ABDELMJID SEGHIR am.seghir@gmail.com
- 15. • Definition ᶲ According to Gerard (1986:11-12), the eclectic T aims to achieve The maximum benefit from all the methods and techniques at his or her disposal according to the special needs and resources of his/her pupils at any given time. 15 April 25th , 2011 15 ABDELMJID SEGHIR am.seghir@gmail.com
- 16. • Anything goes? ᶲ What to use? I use the most popular methodology. « novelties are propagated which sometimes show a remarkable similarity to sales stunts in commerce » I use the most modern methodology. «modern» does not necessarily mean «better». Modern can also be interpreted as ‘not thoroughly tested yet’ I use the methodology advocated by the experts. ELT experts disagree. I use an eclectic methodology. 16 April 25th , 2011 16 ABDELMJID SEGHIR am.seghir@gmail.com
- 17. Advantages of eclecticism Safety and interest • Variation will increase the chances of learning taking place. • Ts need to use different techniques to hold the learners’ attention. Diversity and flexibility • Different learning/ teaching contexts require different methodologies. • Awareness of a range of available techniques will help Ts exploit materials better and manage unexpected situations. Inevitability • Informed teaching is bound to be eclectic 17 April 25th , 2011 17 ABDELMJID SEGHIR am.seghir@gmail.com
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- 20. Recommendations: • Contextualization • Flexibility, • Passion, • Modesty, • Will to learn, • Reflection. • Respect, • Love. 20 April 25th , 2011 ABDELMJID SEGHIR am.seghir@gmail.com
- 21. • all of these methods and approaches share common points as well as divergences. • Ts should be aware that ELT’s variety in terms of methodology can be problematic. • Ts should resort to principled decision making in choosing what best suits them as well as their Ss. • the “what”, “when” and “how” questions should always be asked and answered. • Eclecticism, if practiced correctly and its pitfalls are avoided, can be a good solution to this “choice dilemma”. 21 April 25th , 2011 • Conclusion 21 ABDELMJID SEGHIR am.seghir@gmail.com
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