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”.

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”.