ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue#11 | March 25, 2013 | ISSN 0975-3036 ELTIS and ELTWeekly’s Research Paper Writing Competition Article: ‘Teaching of English to rural students through games’ by T. Bhaskar David Video: Facilitating Multilevel Classrooms Research Paper: ‘Readers Theatre: Improving Oral Proficiency in a Japanese University EFL Course’ by Patrick NG & Esther Boucher-Yip Video: Pete… Continue reading ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue 11
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ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue 43
ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue#43 | October 22, 2012 | ISSN 0975-3036 Video: Teaching Speaking with Task-Based Learning Book Review: ‘English Language Teaching: Perspective from Periphery (2012)’ by Anand Mahanand Webinar: A trip down the memory lane of methodology, November 29 Video: Jack C. Richards on Listening Comprehension Video: Seven Ways of Looking at Grammar Article: ‘Soft… Continue reading ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue 43
Vol. 4 Issue 31 – Research Article: ‘Silence Also Speaks: Nonverbal Communication in the Classroom’ by Dr. Shubha R. Mishra
Communication is one of the most important concepts of the 21st century. In a teaching learning situation, communication and all its related assumptions have drastically changed over the period of last two centuries. In the traditional classroom, teaching was through lecture method and the use of the chalk and the board. With the explosion of technology, the whole scenario has changed. The traditional teacher, who was respected only next to God, and was regarded as the final word, has now changed roles to a facilitator, who communicates his thoughts, ideas and knowledge, through many different ways. Those teachers, who use uses nonverbal communication and its multiple facets like expressions and body language, to make the teaching more interactive and interesting, are more popular, and are regarded more humane and accessible. In this changed scenario, nonverbal communication has gained a new dimension and importance in classroom teaching. Therefore the teacher’s awareness to the multiple ways of non verbal communication, its effects and significance has become crucial in the whole process of teaching and learning.
Vol. 4 Issue 5. – Research Paper: ‘Relevance of Stylistics in R.K.Narayan’s Novel ‘The Guide’’ by Dr. Sitaram Bhargava
The Department of English conducts workshops with experts in the area of ELT to equip the teachers with changing trends in language teaching methodologies on a regular basis. Although the workshop is meant for teachers in the area of English for Science and Technology, it may be useful to the scholars and also to the students of ELT. Research scholars doing experimental studies may also benefit by learning the techniques in teaching vocabulary and pronunciation.
ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue 4
ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue#4 | January 23, 2012 | ISSN 0975-3036 Video: Shukla Bose: Teaching one child at a time ELTWO Research Article: ‘Creative Ways of Teaching Research Paper Writing’ by Alejandro S. Bernardo Video: Teaching Word-Stress Research Article: ‘The Appropriateness of the Communicative Approach and the Community Language Learning method adopted in foreign language… Continue reading ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue 4
Vol. 4 Issue 4. – Research Article: ‘The Appropriateness of the Communicative Approach and the Community Language Learning method adopted in foreign language class rooms in the Middle East- A critical review’ by S. Christopher Gnana Seelan
This article critically reviews the feasibility of two prominent contemporary language teaching methods in foreign language class rooms in the Middle East- the Communicative Approach and the Community Language Learning method- to show to the readers the effectiveness of these methods and the enormous flexibilities that these two methods offer to the Foreign Language teachers who teach in the Middle East.
Vol. 4 Issue 4. – TeachingEnglish Article: Aspects of Business English
The term Business English can cover a multitude of things. When someone says they teach business English or they are studying business English it is quite possible that the speaker and the listener may have a different understanding of the term.
Vol. 4 Issue 4. – Article: ‘The Concepts of Multiculturalism-Strengthening through Soft Skills’ by K. Babitha
Good soft skills include the ability of people to balance the commercial needs of their company with the individual needs of their staff. Being flexible and able to adapt the ambience of an organization and being able to collaborate with others and influence situations through lateral and more creative thinking. The ability to deal with differences, multiculturalism and diversity is needed more than ever.
#91, TeachingEnglish Article: Teaching without a coursebook
ELTWeekly Newsletter Vol. 3 Issue#91 | June 27, 2011 “Whether you’re starting with a new class or just changing direction a little the decision of how to structure a course without a coursebook can sometimes be difficult for a new or even experienced teacher. What’s wrong with using a coursebook? A topic-based syllabus Structuring the… Continue reading #91, TeachingEnglish Article: Teaching without a coursebook
#91, Research Paper: ‘Importance of Learning Literature in The Modern Age: Imparting Values’ by Dr. Vasanthi Ravi
ELTWeekly Newsletter Vol. 3 Issue#91 | June 27, 2011 The importance of the study of literature has not been realised in the modern world. The career-oriented learning system and the skill-based approach to education have eroded the study of humanities to a great extent. The question, whether the study of humanities is relevant, seems to… Continue reading #91, Research Paper: ‘Importance of Learning Literature in The Modern Age: Imparting Values’ by Dr. Vasanthi Ravi