Pedagogy of English Series

This book is a modest attempt to present all the important aspects of teaching English as a foreign language. This book intends to cater to the needs of teachers, who are interested in mastering various methods and approaches in teaching of English. This book also aims at offering a practical help to the teachers of English, by creating awareness about the recent trends and innovations in pedagogy of English. This book deals with almost all aspects of language teaching like - Nature, Scope ,Principles , Factors, Need ,Significance, and Values of English Language, LSRW Skills;Classification of skills ; Aims, and Objectives of ELT. The book also deals with Bloom's Taxonomy and also the Revised Bloom's Taxonomy of Anderson and Krathwohl. Methods like - Teacher-centered Instruction and Learner-centered Instruction including Keller Plan, Project Method, Activity Based Learning (ABL), Active Learning Method (ALM), Mind Map, and Advanced Active Learning Method (AALM) have been clearly explained in this book. Approaches of Lesson Planning; Organizing Teaching: Memory Level (Herbartian Model), Understanding Level (Morrison teaching Model), and Reflective Level (Bigge and Hunt Teaching Model) of Teaching English have also been dealt clearly in the book. This book also attempts in giving powerful insights on the impact of latest technological advances on ELT. An effort has been made to keep the description clear, simple and brief. The book is free from linguistic jargon and will be of great use to an inquisitive reader.  

Why should you read this book? This comprehensive guide strives to encompass the essential facets of teaching English as a foreign language, making it an invaluable resource for educators.   Tailored to meet the diverse needs of teachers seeking proficiency in contemporary teaching methodologies, the book delves into the latest innovations in English language instruction. Designed with practicality in mind, the book serves as a supportive tool for English teachers by fostering awareness of recent developments in English pedagogy. It explores the transformative journey from pedagogy to andragogy to heutagogy, elucidating the concepts and stages involved in each. In particular, the chapter scrutinizes Critical Pedagogy, emphasizing the cultivation of independent thinking through this approach. Additionally, the book sheds light on Flanders' Interaction Analysis and Galloway's System of Interaction Analysis, elucidating their implications in teacher education. The text unfolds various teaching models, such as Bloom's Mastery Learning, Skinner's Operant Training, Bruner's Concept Attainment, Ausubel's Advance Organizer, Glaser's Basic Teaching (Classroom Meeting), Byron Massialas and Benjamin Cox's Social Inquiry, Carl Roger's Non-directive, and William Gordon's Synaptic models. Each model is thoughtfully explained, providing educators with a clear understanding of their applications in the classroom. Furthermore, the book delves into Activity-Based Instruction, elucidating techniques like Role Play, Simulation, Incident and Case Study methods, Gaming and prioritization exercises, Group Controlled Instruction, Group Interactive Sessions, Cooperative Learning, Group Investigation, and Group Projects. These methods are explored thoroughly, offering practical insights for effective implementation. The inclusion of New Emerging Media is a highlight, encompassing Tele-Conferencing, Communication Satellites, Computer Networking, Word Processors, Blended Learning, Flipped Classroom, and the classification and use of Artificial Intelligence in instruction. The book aims to maintain clarity, simplicity, and brevity in its descriptions, ensuring that it remains accessible and beneficial to readers without relying on linguistic jargon. Overall, this book serves as an indispensable guide for those eager to explore and enhance their knowledge of modern English language teaching methodologies.  

This book aims to enhance and enrich the teaching skills of teachers. This book is a guide for teachers who want to improve their teaching skills through microteaching, a technique that simplifies and simulates normal classroom teaching in a controlled way.  It helps teachers to gain real-time teaching experience and excel in their career.  It explains the fundamental concepts, phases, implementation, and impact of microteaching on education. It also delves into the essential components of microteaching skills, such as introducing the lesson, structuring classroom questions, delivering and distributing questions, reinforcing, probing questions, illustrating with examples, stimulus variation, and explaining skills, and strategies to master them for effective classroom teaching.  The emerging changes in the curricula by the global educational councils envisage the need for this special training for teachers and monitoring their skills. The impact of this technique has been widely seen in various fields of education such as health sciences, life sciences, engineering, and other areas. With the proven success among the novice and professionals, microteaching helps to promote real-time teaching experiences.

Are you an English language educator who wants to learn how to create and use effective assessments and evaluations in your teaching? Do you want to improve your students' learning outcomes and your own professional development through sound assessment and evaluation practices?   If so, this book is for you. This book will teach you the fundamentals of assessment and evaluation in the pedagogy of English.   You will learn how to design, administer, and interpret various types of tests and evaluations that are valid, reliable, practical, and ethical. You will also learn how to use the results of your assessments and evaluations to enhance your teaching and learning processes. This book is suitable for both beginners and experts in the field of assessment and evaluation. It is written in a clear and accessible language, with plenty of examples and tips to help you apply the theory to practice. It is also a useful resource for anyone who wants to further their knowledge or career in this area. Whether you are a teacher, teacher educator, researcher, or student, this book will help you master the essentials of assessment and evaluation in the pedagogy of English.

This is a comprehensive guide that addresses the theoretical and practical aspects of conditions like dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia. The book explores their impact on crucial skills, offering insights into prevalence, causes, and effective intervention strategies. Beyond challenges, it emphasizes the positive aspects of learning difficulties, encouraging individuals to leverage strengths for success. Tailored for educators, researchers, students, parents, and learners, this resource fosters understanding, embraces diversity, and highlights the potential for growth within learning difficulties. It serves as an invaluable tool for those seeking inspiration and practical solutions in making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals facing learning challenges.