Monday, November 18, 2024

English teaching trade kills learning

Say academics The “business” of English Language Teaching (ELT) is “killing” the learning of English in Bangladesh, said eminent academics at a conference in the capital yesterday. Popularity of ELT in the country has enabled some teachers and experts to profit from it, while the move away from teaching grammar and English literature

No alternative to improving English teaching methods

Speakers tell int’l conference With a view to developing professional skills and proactive mindsets, teachers from different countries have assembled at a conference in Dhaka, sharing their ideas and discussing the challenges and issues of English teaching. Since teachers play a crucial role in the process of language learning, there is no alternative to improving the methods ... Read more

Faulty teaching method keeps students at bay

English and maths: two biggest worries A report, prepared by a 16-member government committee, headed by University Grants Commission member Prof. Atful Hye Shibly, has stated that English is usually being taught through Bengali in classrooms, and that the practice hinders proficiency in English. The committee was assigned the task of identifying the obstacles to ... Read more