1. Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)
Focus: Emphasizes interaction and communication as both the means and the ultimate goal of learning a language.
Methods: Role-plays, group work, and real-life simulations.
Teacher’s Role: Facilitator and participant in communicative activities, providing feedback and guidance.
2. Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT)
Focus: Uses meaningful tasks as the central unit of planning and instruction.
Methods: Tasks such as problem-solving, planning a trip, or conducting a survey.
Teacher’s Role: Designer of tasks and monitor of task completion and language use.
3. The Direct Method
Focus: Teaching vocabulary and grammar in the context of everyday spoken language.
Methods: Extensive use of the target language in class, questions and answers, and inductive grammar teaching.
Teacher’s Role: Model and corrector, providing input entirely in the target language.
4. The Grammar-Translation Method
Focus: Reading and writing proficiency through translation exercises and explicit grammar instruction.
Methods: Translation of texts, memorization of grammatical rules, and vocabulary lists.
Teacher’s Role: Authority figure who provides explanations and correct translations.
5. The Audio-Lingual Method
Focus: Habit formation through repetition and drills.
Methods: Repetition, pattern drills, and mimicking native speakers.
Teacher’s Role: Drill instructor who provides correct models for students to imitate.
6. Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)
Focus: Teaching subjects such as history or science through a foreign language.
Methods: Integrated subject lessons, project-based learning.
Teacher’s Role: Subject matter expert and language facilitator.
8. Suggestopedia
Focus: Relaxed and positive learning environment to enhance memory and learning.
Methods: Comfortable seating, background music, and suggestion-based techniques.
Teacher’s Role: Positive and encouraging facilitator, using music and arts to enhance learning.
9. Eclectic Approach
Focus: Using a variety of methods to suit the needs of students and teaching contexts.
Methods: A combination of the above methodologies tailored to specific situations.
Teacher’s Role: Adaptive and flexible, selecting the best tools and techniques from different methods.
Effective Strategies for Language Teachers:
Personalization: Tailoring lessons to student interests and real-life situations.
Feedback: Providing timely and constructive feedback on language use.
Scaffolding: Gradually increasing the complexity of tasks to support learning.
Authentic Materials: Using real-life texts, audio, and visual materials to enhance engagement.
Cultural Context: Integrating cultural elements to provide a deeper understanding of the language.
The choice of methodology often depends on factors such as the language being taught, the age and proficiency level of the students, the learning objectives, and the teaching context. Effective language teachers are often those who can adapt their methods to meet the diverse needs of their students while fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment.
Experience
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Senior Teacher (Jul, 2016
–Present) at Shiv Nadar School Faridabad
I have more than 18 years of teaching experience. I am also trained in PYP and MYP pedagogy.
I have the privilege of being well versed with CBSE and international boards ( IGCSE & IBDP) .I have contributed to building curriculum, systems and processes and leading schools through crucial Authorization and Accreditation processes.
Education
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MA,Hindi (Dec, 2009–Dec, 2010) from CCS University,Meerut–scored 80%
Fee details
₹2,000–3,000/hour
(US$23.58–35.37/hour)
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