Beyond the communicative method
Is it time to look beyond “specific designer” teaching methods to a more eclectic approach? The Language Works Online thinks so, arguing for language teaching to be an “adaptive process rather than the application of an ideal method or approach”.
The “post-communicative” approach calls for variety, in the extent to which students engage in their learning process, in the way lessons are delivered, and in the choice of teaching materials.
Have a look at the article (ed: link no longer working) and tell us what you think…
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February 28th, 2007 at 1:21 pm
I like communicative method but I have to agree with a wider approach. Maybe “eclectic” means a wider approach. Every class has a unique curriculum because students are always different. Everytime.
February 28th, 2007 at 4:39 pm
Eclectic sound is good.
July 10th, 2007 at 2:47 pm
Callan Method, best method and proven!
August 15th, 2007 at 7:15 am
Communicative approach sounds good, but from my point of view you should combine it with some other methopds like direct and audio-lingual ones. Besides, you should pay special attention to error correction, because errors can’t be just ignored, the teacher should know when to correct and how to correct them sensitively (this is the thing that the communicvative approach proper ignores).