English Language Teaching 2 by Prof. Atanu Bhattacharya
English is a widely spoken language today. It has often been referred to as ‘global language’, the lingua franca of the modern era and currently the language most often taught as a second language around the world. English in India is used not only for communicating with the outside world but also for inter-state and intrastate communication. Because of the great ethnic and linguistic diversity found within our nation, English acts as an indispensable ‘link’ language.
1. ELT - Historical Perspective
Any kind subject history is the beginning of aspect. In literature, history is necessary for very closely related to the subject. Also, the subject is deeply rooted in history. So history is basic information about the topic.
First World War 1880
World War 1st to 1940
World war 2nd until 1970
the seventies and early eighties
As above during that period, in the English language teaching change and creation the methods and approaches like main features of English language teaching. Direct method; phonetics, compromise method, reading approach, linguistic approach to language teaching, intensive language teaching, audiolingual method / audiovisual, language linguistics and psycholinguistics, etc.
During first w.w an emphasis on the teaching of foreign languages in schools and universities on their own terms and not as something that imitates teaching of classical languages an effort to avoid comparison with the classics and an attempt to reform the language teaching methods. A few experiments with language teaching in Britain, for example, with Harold Palmer- advocated the oral method. World War II until 1970 major developments in language teaching a major influence of linguistics and psychology.
2. Literature for Language Teaching: Poem and Fiction
literature as a tool for language learning. In literature there are various literary forms like Epic, Drama, Novel, Short stories etc. used in language teaching, poetry is one of systematic appearance and most beautiful form of art to teach and learn the second language. The use of literature in the ELT classroom is enjoying a revival for a number of reasons. Having formed part of traditional language teaching approaches, literature became less popular when language teaching and learning started to focus on the practical use of language.
Why use literature in ELT classroom?
Literary texts offer a rich source of linguistic input and can help learners to practise the four skills - speaking, listening, reading and writing - in addition to exemplifying grammatical structures and presenting new vocabulary. Also, literature through we know the cultural differences or use technologies in audio text or visual, movies and enhance the richness of sensory input through literature. Literature can help learners to develop their understanding of other cultures, awareness of ‘difference' and to develop tolerance and understanding.
3. Testing and Evaluation: Validity, Reliability & Washback
Testing, Evaluation and Assessment:-
Testing: it is dealt with a specific and particular object. Testing is like give a test, check and score-based.
- teaching ability
- International test
Evaluation: most general term. General idea about the particular idea
-give feedback
- generalized objectives
Proficiency Test
Achievement Test
Diagnostic Test
Placement Test
Computer Based Test
Backwash: it means the motion of receding waves. Example like Waves of Sea. This test based on both perspective negative and positive. The backwash test is also known as the Washback. In the education system in the yearly and semester-based examination, is the influence that a test has on the way students are taught. The backwash effect is the learning outcome of an exam or test and an examination for the result. Sometime washback test in a way is positive or negative.
English is a widely spoken language today. It has often been referred to as ‘global language’, the lingua franca of the modern era and currently the language most often taught as a second language around the world. English in India is used not only for communicating with the outside world but also for inter-state and intrastate communication. Because of the great ethnic and linguistic diversity found within our nation, English acts as an indispensable ‘link’ language.
1. ELT - Historical Perspective
Any kind subject history is the beginning of aspect. In literature, history is necessary for very closely related to the subject. Also, the subject is deeply rooted in history. So history is basic information about the topic.
First World War 1880
World War 1st to 1940
World war 2nd until 1970
the seventies and early eighties
As above during that period, in the English language teaching change and creation the methods and approaches like main features of English language teaching. Direct method; phonetics, compromise method, reading approach, linguistic approach to language teaching, intensive language teaching, audiolingual method / audiovisual, language linguistics and psycholinguistics, etc.
During first w.w an emphasis on the teaching of foreign languages in schools and universities on their own terms and not as something that imitates teaching of classical languages an effort to avoid comparison with the classics and an attempt to reform the language teaching methods. A few experiments with language teaching in Britain, for example, with Harold Palmer- advocated the oral method. World War II until 1970 major developments in language teaching a major influence of linguistics and psychology.
2. Literature for Language Teaching: Poem and Fiction
literature as a tool for language learning. In literature there are various literary forms like Epic, Drama, Novel, Short stories etc. used in language teaching, poetry is one of systematic appearance and most beautiful form of art to teach and learn the second language. The use of literature in the ELT classroom is enjoying a revival for a number of reasons. Having formed part of traditional language teaching approaches, literature became less popular when language teaching and learning started to focus on the practical use of language.
Why use literature in ELT classroom?
Literary texts offer a rich source of linguistic input and can help learners to practise the four skills - speaking, listening, reading and writing - in addition to exemplifying grammatical structures and presenting new vocabulary. Also, literature through we know the cultural differences or use technologies in audio text or visual, movies and enhance the richness of sensory input through literature. Literature can help learners to develop their understanding of other cultures, awareness of ‘difference' and to develop tolerance and understanding.
3. Testing and Evaluation: Validity, Reliability & Washback
Testing, Evaluation and Assessment:-
Testing: it is dealt with a specific and particular object. Testing is like give a test, check and score-based.
- teaching ability
- International test
Evaluation: most general term. General idea about the particular idea
-give feedback
- generalized objectives
Proficiency Test
Achievement Test
Diagnostic Test
Placement Test
Computer Based Test
Backwash: it means the motion of receding waves. Example like Waves of Sea. This test based on both perspective negative and positive. The backwash test is also known as the Washback. In the education system in the yearly and semester-based examination, is the influence that a test has on the way students are taught. The backwash effect is the learning outcome of an exam or test and an examination for the result. Sometime washback test in a way is positive or negative.
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