This volume elucidates the methods and techniques of teaching English as a second language. Drawing on the Cognitivist - Social interactionist theory and Constructivist approaches, It provides insights into recent trends in teaching, while simultaneously aiding in the development of the 4 IR skills needed in the 21st century.
This multidisciplinary volume is a systematic, well-researched resource to help understand methods and techniques of teaching English as a second language. It integrates theory with praxis, drawing on the Cognitivist - Social interactionist theory and Constructivist approaches adopted in an English classroom. It provides insights into recent trends in teaching, given the changed teaching-learning scenario in education, while simultaneously aiding in the development of the 4 IR skills much needed in the 21st century.
Written in easy-to-understand language, the book expounds on various language skills and their application in real-world classrooms. These classroom-tested techniques can be used by teachers by modifying the context in which they are used. The tasks help develop critical thinking and problems solving abilities in learners. The techniques and practices elucidated in the book are designed to be accessible to a global readership.
This book will be useful to students, pre-service teachers, and researchers, who are new to the teaching of English Language. It will also be an essential companion to practicing in-service teachers and Teacher Trainers to further sharpen their concepts and skills.
1. Education and the English Language 2. Approaches and Methods 3. Theories of Language Learning 4. Phonology and Morphology 5. Developing Listening and Speaking 6. Developing Reading 7. Developing Writing 8. Syntax and Developing Grammar 9. Developing Vocabulary 10. Online Teaching and Methods 11. AI in Teaching, Learning and Research 12. Assessment and Evaluation 13. Building Culture of Academic Integrity 14. Material Analysis and Technological Aids
Aarati R. Mujumdar holds a PhD and MPhil degrees in English Language Teaching from Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India. Both dissertations are psycholinguistic, exploring the cognitive processes of writing Language 2 compositions. Her teaching experience spans over 35 years in which she has taught language, literature, and academic writing. She has guided students toward their PhD degrees and presently is a foreign evaluator for adjudicating PhD thesis for various universities in India. Her research has been published in Scopus indexed and reputed peer-reviewed international journals, she has presented on numerous international platforms, and her areas of research interests are Psycholinguistics, developing Critical Thinking, and Teaching Methodologies. She has authored books on Business Communication and Academic English.
