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1、Abdelmjid Seghir The Development and The Choice Dilemma1Selected bibliography Larsen Freeman, Dianne. “Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching.” Gabrielatos, Costas. “Shopping at the ELT Supermarket” Howatt, A.P.R (1984) “A History of English Language Teaching” Contents3April 25th, 2011ABDELM
2、JID SEGHIR IntroductionELT is a field that has gone through considerable changes and developments. The trends to ELT have always been renewed according to the new emerging needs of every era.The abundance of the literature on ELT methodology has become problematic to many practitioners who no longe
3、r know what to choose.Innovative approaches have been thought of as new solutions to the inadequacies of the previous methods and approaches.Eclecticism; a solution or a “Frankenstein monster”? 4April 25th, 20114ABDELMJID SEGHIR Section 1TerminologyMethod, methodology, approach, technique.5April 25
4、th, 20115ABDELMJID SEGHIR 6April 25th, 20116ABDELMJID SEGHIR Method or methodology? Method= what experts have conceptualized. Methodology= What Ts do. SO:7April 25th, 20117ABDELMJID SEGHIR Approach, method, techniqueAnthony s (1963) framework. 8April 25th, 20118ABDELMJID SEGHIR Section 2Timeline
5、 of ELT methodology9April 25th, 20119ABDELMJID SEGHIR 10April 25th, 201110ABDELMJID SEGHIR April 25th, 201111ABDELMJID SEGHIR What is the best method?Bad news: There is no such thing as best method. Good news: No method is totally useless.Methods and approaches to ELT are also tied by the pros an
6、d cons maxims. 12April 25th, 201112ABDELMJID SEGHIR Implications Being up-to-date is a must. Reflective teaching is key to successful teaching. Eclecticism should be considered. 13April 25th, 201113ABDELMJID SEGHIR Section 3eclecticism14April 25th, 201114ABDELMJID SEGHIR Definition According to G
7、erard (1986:11-12), the eclectic T aims to achieveThe maximum benefit from all the methods and techniques at his or her disposal according to the special needs and resources of his/her pupils at any given time.15April 25th, 201115ABDELMJID SEGHIR Anything goes? What to use? I use the most popular m
8、ethodology. novelties are propagated which sometimes show a remarkable similarity to sales stunts in commerce I use the most modern methodology. modern does not necessarily mean better. Modern can also be interpreted as not thoroughly tested yet I use the methodology advocated by the experts. ELT ex
9、perts disagree. I use an eclectic methodology.16April 25th, 201116ABDELMJID SEGHIR Advantages of eclecticismSafety and interest Variation will increase the chances of learning taking place. Ts need to use different techniques to hold the learners attention.Diversity and flexibility Different learni
10、ng/ teaching contexts require different methodologies. Awareness of a range of available techniques will help Ts exploit materials better and manage unexpected situations.Inevitability Informed teaching is bound to be eclectic17April 25th, 201117ABDELMJID SEGHIR 18April 25th, 2011ABDELMJID SEGHIR A
11、 19ABDELMJID SEGHIR A Recommendations: Contextualization Flexibility, Passion, Modesty, Will to learn, Reflection. Respect, Love.20April 25th, 2011ABDELMJID SEGHIR all of these methods and approaches share common points as well as divergences. Ts should be aware that ELTs variety in terms of method
12、ology can be problematic. Ts should resort to principled decision making in choosing what best suits them as well as their Ss. the “what”, “when” and “how” questions should always be asked and answered. Eclecticism, if practiced correctly and its pitfalls are avoided, can be a good solution to this “choice dilemma”.21April 25th, 2011 Conclusion 21ABDELMJID SEGHIR Abdelmjid Seghir A22April 25th, 2011
