Teaching Methods
By teaching English there are several methods
that can be applied. However, the use of those methods can vary depending of
the topic or the personal way of teaching of each professor and also the level
of the English learner. Firstly, all the methods are focus on teaching.
However, some of them are emphasize in different skills. Therefore, I can apply
the suggested method in my reading class to illustrate the students the reading,
at the same time, I may introduce a new vocabulary just by acting.On the other hand, each professor has a diverse
point of view, so they are not going to see or appreciate all the method alike.
In my opinion, the effectible of the method it’s going to depend on how well
you can handle it. If the professor does no control a method, or doesn’t feel comfortable
using it, is probably that the objective of the class can’t be achieved.The English level’s learner is also an
important factor. For example, if we are starting a class with a beginner
level, we can star the classes with the audio-lingual method in order to break
the ice. It will help the students to speak without creating their own dialog.
However, they are acquire grammar structure and pronunciation both at the same
time unconsciously.
You've hit upon a key idea: "In my opinion, the effectible of [effective] the method it’s going to depend on how well you can handle it."
ReplyDeleteOne of the ideas that's sometimes lost in the discussion of methodology is to what extant the Ts themselves feel confident using it. (One could also add, it depends on how well a given T knows HOW to use the method.) Like you mention, it can be difficult to bring a lesson to its conclusion effectively if the T doesn't feel comfortable with a method.
However, that leads to another Q: Is the teacher uncomfortable with the method because they are unfamiliar with it? Because they're not sure how to do it? Or because they believe it to be a poor method?
If a T believes a method to be ineffective or potentially counterproductive for a group of Ss or for reaching the lesson's objective, then it is right for that T to feel uncomfortable. In that case, that method is likely not one that should be used.
If a T is uncomfortable with a method because she or he doesn't know how to do it, they situation has changed. In that case, initially, the method shouldn't be used. We can't ask Ss to do things they literally cannot do. Likewise, it cannot be expected that a T use a method he or she does not know how to use. BUT,... If the method is a good method, that T should seek out help in learning how to use the method. Hopefully, that T can then become more comfortable with it.
Finally, If the T is uncomfortable simply because it's an unfamiliar method or one they haven't used before,... That's not really an excuse. As the proverb says, "There's a first time for everything." Every method is new until a person tries it. As a T, I personally believe in taking risks. That is, I believe it's worth the work and the risk to try something new if I think it could benefit the Ss. Sometimes a method, a technique, or an activity may fail. Completely and utterly fail. Yet without taking the risk, there's also no way to discover new treasures.