ELT methodologies.
Description Essay: ELT Methodologies Critically review a currently popular English language-teaching method. The purpose of this assignment is to explore in detail a currently popular English language teaching methodology. The essay should provide an overview of the evolution of ELT methodology, followed by a detailed discussion of one of the more recently popular teaching methodologies, stating where this is used most and the reasoning behind this decision. Consider the following: What is a teaching approach/method? What is the range of methodologies found in the field of ELT? How has ELT methodology evolved over time to the present? How do ELT approaches/methods account for the variation in cultural expectations – consider who the learners are? Identify one recent and commonly adopted ELT method in world classrooms today. • Outline the main language teaching & learning approach behind the method you have selected. • Comment on how this method works in practice – you could discuss techniques and materials used; the expectations of the tutor and the learners; the learning/teaching aim or focus; how interaction between students/teacher happens; how cultural factors might influence the method in practice; any difficulties this method might pose for teacher and learner in practice. • Support your ideas with reference to examples from your reading. NOTE: • The main focus of your essay should be a general discussion of methodology in recent times, with a focus on one method in detail. Length: 6 pages / 1650 words Please cite and reference all resources used in the critical review essay strictly using Harvard referencing style.