A Variety of Teaching Techniques

A Variety of Teaching Techniques   From Kenneth Beare, your Guide to English as 2nd Language Current English teaching practice usually employs a number of teaching techniques based on a number of teaching theories. Generally, private schools don't require teachers to use any one technique. There are exceptions to this rule when teaching at schools founded on a specific teaching technique (for example schools employing The Shenker Method). Most adult learners are interested in using English for communication purposes. Consequently emphasis is generally put on communicative approaches in the most popular teaching materials (Oxford and Cambridge University Press Series). Obviously, knowing a number of techniques and theories can help you facilitate your students' learning experience by giving you the tools to provide for a variety of learners' needs.
General Introduction to ESL / EFL Teaching Theory
Setting ESL Objectives People learn English for many and extremely varied reasons. Taking these reasons, as well as language acquisition needs, into consideration when planning a class or individual instruction is crucial for a successful learning experience.   Principled Eclectisim Principled eclecticism refers to the use of various teaching styles in a discriminating manner as required by learner needs and styles. The Language Instinct "The Language Instinct" by Steven Pinker is not a book about ESL teaching methods. However, it provides a deeper understanding of the language learning process and is an excellent read for any teacher of learner of a foreign language. Various Teaching Styles BRAIN Friendly English Learning The underlying foundation (greatly simplified) of this learning/teaching theory is that all the areas of the Brain should be involved in the learning process.   Suggestopedia Lesson Plan According to this technique, long-term memory is semi-conscious. Teachers must sidetrack people with other things in order to allow them to receive information through peripheral perception.   Implementing the Lexical Approach "Implementing The Lexical Approach" provides the ESL EFL teacher with the tools needed to use the lexical approach in class. Instead of dividing language into grammar and vocabulary, this approach maintains that "...language consists of chunks which, when combined, produce continuous coherent text."   Global English English plays a central role in "globalization" and it has become the de facto language of choice for communication between the various peoples of the Earth. However, some teachers confuse teaching English with teaching "English" culture. If a businessperson from China wants to close a deal with a businessperson from Germany, what difference does it make if those speak either US or UK English?