Pedagogical repertoire of a model language Teacher

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
pp. 82-90
Author(s):  
AWODUN ADEBISI OMOTADE ◽  
J.O. BABALOLA
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Practical Aspect ◽  
Rapid Decline ◽  
Colleges Of Education ◽  
Language Teacher ◽  
Higher Institution ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Common ◽  
Faculty Of Education

This paper examines the expected traits of a language teacher especially in a multilingual society. The peculiar linguistic attributes are scrupulously considered as each letter of the word TEACHER is used to bring out the required linguistic pedagogical culture. The common occurrence of students’ mass failure in English language as witnessed in the various competitive examinations and the rapid decline in the quality of teachers in charge of the subject in schools bring to the fore the concern for its pedagogical appraisal especially in the area of teachers’ preparation for the sensitive job. The work is expository as some common factors were brought out and used to treat the expected teachers’ behavior in language teaching activities. The writer’s exposure and experience in the job supply the root for all the issues raised in the work. Based on the considered factors, it is recommended that the personnel that handle the training of teachers in the higher institution must be exposed to the real practical aspect of the work. Through this, well trained, brilliant, interested and committed individuals will be discovered on the field to take care of students who opt for teaching career in the colleges of education and in the faculty of education in the universities. When the stream is progressive and hard work is rewarded, teachers will be dedicated to work and be related to stand up as models to the students.

Have you Heard? Newsworthy items from the field

2018 ◽  
Vol 100 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-61
Keyword(s):  
Language Arts ◽  
English Language ◽  
State Legislatures ◽  
College Education ◽  
State Standards ◽  
Colleges Of Education ◽  
Federal Financial Aid ◽  
Language Arts Instruction ◽  
Scholarship Program ◽  
The Common

The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) released a report on the teacher preparation, research, and service happening at colleges of education. Far fewer U.S. students than European students are studying foreign languages. A study of the Indiana Choice Scholarship Program shows reduced math achievement among students using vouchers to attend private schools. Education Week presents stories of and data on incidents of hate and discrimination in schools. Students can now use their mobile devices to apply for federal financial aid for college. Education Week is tracking teachers who are running for state legislatures. A Thomas B. Fordham Institute survey examines whether and how English language arts instruction has changed since the launch of the Common Core State Standards.

scholarly journals EXAMINING THE ROLE OF LINGUISTICS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING AS EFL AT HIGHER INSTITUTION: THE CASE OF METTU UNIVERSITY

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 144-151
Author(s):  
Miressa Amenu T
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Mental Phenomenon ◽  
Teaching Role ◽  
Language And Literature ◽  
Higher Institution ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Mixed Approach

This paper was aimed at examining the role of linguistics in English language teaching as a EFL at higher education. The participants of the study were summer students of English Language and literature department of Mettu University. Accordingly, all participants were selected through purposive sampling techniques for the questionnaire and interview. Quantitative and qualitative data were obtained and analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. Thus, this study employed a mixed approach. The findings of the study revealed that all participants have reached on mutual understanding and well noted that linguistics and language teaching have the same subject matter to deal with the role of linguistics to play in the process of language teaching. Therefore it can be said that language is the fundamental unit of the branch of linguistics. Without languages the subject of linguistics cannot be there. In other words languages pave the way for the growth of the field of linguistics. A language is a mental phenomenon and a way of expression of thought by means of articulate sounds. On the other hand linguistics is a branch of study that deals with languages. Finally, the findings have significant implications for adoption of linguistics in teaching language. This is the reason why the role of linguistics in English language teaching is needed for language learners.Keywords: Linguistics, Language, Language Teaching, Teaching, Role Of Linguistics

scholarly journals AUDITORY VS VISUAL STRATEGIES AMONG KURDISH LEARNERS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-74
Author(s):  
Areen Ahmed Muhammed
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Middle Eastern ◽  
Far East ◽  
Teaching Styles ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Teaching Methodologies ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Common

When it comes to the case of Kurdish universities regarding teaching styles and methodologies plenty of obstacles and barriers anyone can face not only due to the low level of the majority of the students; but also other factors like religion, interest, grading system, and most importantly low number of references on the subjects area can be the core cause of the issue. One of those points which drove the researcher to write on the common issue was due to the reason that the researcher could not find enough and adequate sources on the subject area; hence, the researcher tried to enrich the referencing system of Kurdish studies of English language in one hand and provide and broaden the horizon of other nationalities regarding Kurdish EFL learners of English and in English taught programs. As a matter of fact, through decades many scholars have been conducting studies on different teaching methodologies and they provided up to four different styles of language teaching. Apart from that, many other linguists enlightened their studies on Far East Asian countries or European. Even if some Middle Eastern studies were taken into consideration; but still, none can be found in the case of Kurdish university students. The current paper was conducted on English department of Charmo University with a total number of 34 participants from three different stages. 

scholarly journals Research Trends and Perspectives on Domestic Tourism in Kenya: A Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 10(1) (10(1)) ◽  
pp. 288-301
Author(s):  
Peter Onyonje Osiako ◽  
Viktória Szente
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Research Output ◽  
Research Trends ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Domestic Tourism ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Quality Of Research ◽  
Different Parts ◽  
Unpublished Works

The quantity and quality of research output available on the subject of domestic tourism in Kenya is yet to be sufficiently documented. This review evaluates trends in the studies carried out on this subject and establishes perspectives revealed in these studies' findings. Methodologically, this is a conceptual review of integrative nature in which the reviewer summarized the findings of other studies conducted on domestic tourism in different parts of Kenya. Both published and unpublished works addressing domestic tourism in Kenya, and authored in the English language from January 1990 to August 2020 have been considered in the review. The reviewer used keywords to search relevant databases, arriving at thirty two pieces of work that were reviewed. The analysis focuses on themes covered by previous studies, methodologies used, and perspectives revealed in key findings. The review established a gap in existing literature in terms of quantity, quality, and scope, as discussed in the document. Recommendations are highlighted on ways to improve future research on domestic tourism in Kenya. This review will inform future approaches to research on domestic tourism in Kenya, for better policies and practice.

scholarly journals Theories of Death with a Special Reference to Indian Philosophy

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 305
Author(s):  
Gopinath N. Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Indian Philosophy ◽  
Life After Death ◽  
Basic Assumptions ◽  
Long Span ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Common ◽  
Psychological Insecurity ◽  
The Universe ◽  
Philosophical Questions

Most of the philosophers deal with the quality of life, assuming a long span covering all phases. Therefore it is a commonly idealized life. But during the course the life as we advance, there are numerous riddles of self and the universe we live in it to encounter. Certain questions that have not only puzzled the common man but also the intellectuals had been like, Is there any meaning behind every happening? How ought we to live? Is there any life after death? Is death as such is the true end of all activities and so on. However, when the subject of death comes the answers through theories or philosophies have not been very convincing or suitable to all the rungs of the society. This could be mostly due to our evading the very subject of death much owing to the general uneasiness, fear and a sort of psychological insecurity, while dealing with it. Therefore it is always easy to raise philosophical questions than to answer them. There are almost two dozen theories in vogue which have certain basic assumptions but somehow they do not fall in the domain of truly scientific inquiry. They are to be accepted as an outcome of religious sentiments or wishful thinking. This paper highlights the salient features of Indian philosophical viewpoint with regard to death.

The Challenge of Culture-Specific Phrases in English-Arabic Subtitling

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-20
Author(s):  
Dr. Kamal Furgani
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Data ◽  
English Language ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Translation Theory ◽  
Cultural Challenges ◽  
Common Features ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
The Common ◽  
Arabic Speaking

This article explores the main challenges that translators face in the subtitling of English language films into Arabic and addresses  key issues by examining the common features hindering audio-visual translation and highlighting particular cultural limitations intrinsic to translation for Arabic speaking audiences, assuming that particular fundamentals of translation theory can help overcome cultural challenges.                A quantitative approach is adopted in the study. The quantitative data were collected through a questionnaire involving students at the Translation Department of Tripoli University to gauge their views about the current quality of English into Arabic subtitles. The findings of this study have practical contributions in enhancing the quality of subtitling. They also benefit academic research through expanding the literature in the field of subtitling which in turn will benefit future researchers.

language teaching

2005 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. i-i
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
English Language ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Language Teacher ◽  
Feature Article ◽  
The Subject

We are delighted to begin our term as editors with a stimulating special-feature article by Anne Burns on action research. While the term ‘action research’ is not new in the wider field of research methodology, it remains a relatively recent phenomenon in the field of language teaching, but one which is increasingly the subject of much debate. Anne Burns takes a critical look at the origins, purpose, scope and impact of action research in the area of English language teaching, and describes both the challenges to its status as a research methodology and the issues which need to be addressed by language teachers if it is to remain a sustainable methodology. In addition to being an authoritative overview of the paradigm, the article provides excellent background for a state-of-the-art article on the development of the language teacher written by Steve Mann, which will appear in the next issue of this journal.

scholarly journals Vietnamese EFL pre-service teachers’ perceptions of the quality of a training course on English Language Teacher Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 30-38
Author(s):  
Anh Thi Nguyen ◽  
Thi Ngoc Lien Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
English Language ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Language Teacher Education ◽  
Language Teacher ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Training Course ◽  
High Level

The present study aims to investigate perceptions of pre-service teachers of English on the quality of a training course on English Language Teacher Education. Thirty-nine pre-service teachers who had just completed their training program at a university participated in the study. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The results show that the pre-service teachers on the whole showed a high level of satisfaction with the quality of the training course. However, the results indicate certain variances in the way the pre-service teachers responded to the issue of quality. The study also indicates suggestions proposed by pre-service teachers regarding how to help the university improve the quality of education and training as well as the services it offers. Accordingly, this study brings significant insights for related stakeholders in achieving a better quality for education.

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