To what extent do you agree with the following statement? “Whenever a new method of English language teaching is introduced it is necessary to abandon all the teaching techniques and strategies associated with previous methods”.
You are required to explain / justify your answer with reference to the following:
1. Methods of language teaching covered on this course.
AND
2. Your own experience as a language learner and / or language teacher.
Note the following when completing your assignment:
Respond to the question as it is set.
DO NOT write a history of ELT / ELT methods. THIS WILL NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION!
DO NOT simply provide a critical review of different methods of ELT covered on the course. THIS WILL NOT answer the question.
What will answer the question?
• State whether you agree or disagree with the statement.
• Explain / justify your answer by:
1. Showing evidence of your reading of the relevant literature (including citations) and our classroom discussions.
AND
2. Including relevant examples from your own language learning and / or teaching experience which can illustrate and / or elaborate on the points you are making.
Guidelines for submitting your assignment
1. Due date: THURSDAY DECEMBER 3 2020.
2. This assignment accounts for 80% of your final grade.
3. The limit for this assignment is 2000 words.
To what extent do you agree with the following statement? “Whenever a new method of English language teaching is introduced it is necessary to abandon all the teaching techniques and strategies associated with previous methods”.