General Principles of Teaching and Learning English Language - Education Summary Skip to content Articles Courses Childhood and Growing Up Learning and Teaching Education in Contemporary India Gender, School and Society Philosophical Foundation of Education Sociological Foundation of Education Pedagogy of English Pedagogy of Social Science Academic and Professional Writing Communication and Expository Writing E-skills Teacher Education: Pre-Service and In-Service Introduction to Educational Research Methodology Assessment for Learning Educational Studies Questions Childhood and Growing Up Learning and Teaching Education in Contemporary India Gender, School and Society Pedagogy of English Teacher Education: Pre-Service & In-Service Web Stories MCQs Quiz Search this website Menu Close Search this website General Principles of Teaching and Learning English Language Home· General Principles of Teaching and Learning English Language Back to: Pedagogy of English – Unit 2 According to Graddol (2010), “Throughout India, there is an extraordinary belief, among almost all castes and classes, in both rural and urban areas, in the transformative power of English. English is seen not just as a useful skill, but as a symbol of a better life, a pathway out of poverty and oppression.” He further added, “The challenges of providing universal access to English are signiﬁcant, and many are bound to feel frustrated at the speed of progress. But we cannot ignore the way that the English language has emerged as a powerful agent for change in India.” The national language policy for school education, the three-language formula recommended by the National Commission on Education 1964–1966, was incorporated into the national education policies of 1968 and 1986. Contents 1 General Principles of Teaching English Language 1.1 Sound Priority 1.2 Controlled Vocabulary 1.3 Basic Sentence Pattern 1.4 Selection of Teaching Material 1.5 Motivation 2 General Principles of Learning English Language 2.1 Imitation 2.2 Habit 2.3 Practice 2.4 Self-motivation 2.5 Focused Attention 3 General Principles of Teaching and Learning English Language 4 General Principles of Teaching English Language 4.1 Sound Priority 4.2 Controlled Vocabulary 4.3 Basic Sentence Pattern 4.4 Selection of Teaching Material 4.5 Motivation 5 General Principles of Learning English Language 5.1 Imitation 5.2 Habit 5.3 Practice 5.4 Self-motivation 5.5 Focused Attention General Principles of Teaching English Language Sound Priority Sounds must be presented with proper expression and not in isolation. Intonation and rhythm must be used when speaking. Controlled Vocabulary Vocabulary should be taught in the context of real situations so that the meaning can be reinforced and clear. Basic Sentence Pattern The learners must first learn the basic sentence pattern and then the teacher should move on to the more complex topics. Selection of Teaching Material The teacher must select the appropriate teaching material to ensure the learners can learn with comprehension. Motivation Teachers must be able to motivate the learners so that they can learn with interest. General Principles of Learning English Language Imitation Imitating native speakers and their way of speaking is helpful for learners. Habit Language must be acquired through a pattern of habits instead of viewing it as knowledge gained to pass the exam. Practice A language cannot be learned unless it is practiced. Hence, practicing regularly is a must. Self-motivation Learners must be motivated enough to learn English and put it into daily use. Focused Attention Learners must pay focused attention to what is being taught in the classroom. According to the framework of NCERT (2005), “English in India today is a symbol of people’s aspirations for quality in education and fuller participation in national and international life … The level of introduction of English has now become a matter of political response to people’s aspirations, rendering almost irrelevant an academic debate on the merits of a very early introduction.” General Principles of Teaching and Learning English Language According to Graddol (2010), “Throughout India, there is an extraordinary belief, among almost all castes and classes, in both rural and urban areas, in the transformative power of English. English is seen not just as a useful skill, but as a symbol of a better life, a pathway out of poverty and oppression.” He further added, “The challenges of providing universal access to English are signiﬁcant, and many are bound to feel frustrated at the speed of progress. But we cannot ignore the way that the English language has emerged as a powerful agent for change in India.” The national language policy for school education, the three-language formula recommended by the National Commission on Education 1964–1966, was incorporated into the national education policies of 1968 and 1986. General Principles of Teaching English Language Sound Priority Sounds must be presented with proper expression and not in isolation. Intonation and rhythm must be used when speaking. Controlled Vocabulary Vocabulary should be taught in the context of real situations so that the meaning can be reinforced and clear. Basic Sentence Pattern The learners must first learn the basic sentence pattern and then the teacher should move on to the more complex topics. Selection of Teaching Material The teacher must select the appropriate teaching material to ensure the learners can learn with comprehension. Motivation Teachers must be able to motivate the learners so that they can learn with interest. General Principles of Learning English Language Imitation Imitating native speakers and their way of speaking is helpful for learners. Habit Language must be acquired through a pattern of habits instead of viewing it as knowledge gained to pass the exam. Practice A language cannot be learned unless it is practiced. Hence, practicing regularly is a must. Self-motivation Learners must be motivated enough to learn English and put it into daily use. Focused Attention Learners must pay focused attention to what is being taught in the classroom. According to the framework of NCERT (2005), “English in India today is a symbol of people’s aspirations for quality in education and fuller participation in national and international life … The level of introduction of English has now become a matter of political response to people’s aspirations, rendering almost irrelevant an academic debate on the merits of a very early introduction.” Previous Lesson What are the Challenges of Teaching and Learning English for Non-Native Speakers Back to Course Pedagogy of English – Unit 2 Index Role and Position of Language Education in India B.Ed Notes What is the Position of Language in India? Explain the articles 343, 351 and 350A of Constitution of India? Recommendation of Kothari Commission 1964-66 on School Education NPE 1968- Aims and Objectives – National Policy of Education 1968 Merits and Demerits of National Policy on Education 1968 B.Ed Notes Introduction and Conclusion of the National Policy of Education (NPE) 1986 with Respect to Pedagogy B.Ed Notes Introduction, Objectives and Recommendations Programme of Action 1992 Salient Features and Functions of National Curriculum Framework 2005 Role and Place of English in India Colonial and Postcolonial Perspective Role of Language in Knowledge and English as a Language of Knowledge Role and Position of English as a Second Language in India B.Ed Notes Difference Between English and Indian Languages and the Indian States and Their Languages List in English Discuss English as a Link Language both National and International in Global Context What are the Challenges of Teaching and Learning English for Non-Native Speakers General Principles of Teaching and Learning English Language Ask a Question Contact Us About Contact Privacy Write for Us – Guest Post Sitemap Copyright 2022 - Education Summary. All rights reserved. Close Menu Articles Courses Childhood and Growing Up Learning and Teaching Education in Contemporary India Gender, School and Society Philosophical Foundation of Education Sociological Foundation of Education Pedagogy of English Pedagogy of Social Science Academic and Professional Writing Communication and Expository Writing E-skills Teacher Education: Pre-Service and In-Service Introduction to Educational Research Methodology Assessment for Learning Educational Studies Questions Childhood and Growing Up Learning and Teaching Education in Contemporary India Gender, School and Society Pedagogy of English Teacher Education: Pre-Service & In-Service Web Stories MCQs Quiz