LANGUAGE IN INDIA

Strength for Today and Bright Hope for Tomorrow

Volume 20:8 August 2020
ISSN 1930-2940

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         B. Mallikarjun, Ph.D.
         A. R. Fatihi, Ph.D.
         G. Baskaran, Ph.D.
         T. Deivasigamani, Ph.D.
         Pammi Pavan Kumar, Ph.D.
         Soibam Rebika Devi, M.Sc., Ph.D.

Managing Editor & Publisher: M. S. Thirumalai, Ph.D.

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The Impact of Covid-19 Lockdown on
English Language Teaching & Learning in India

Dr. C. Raghavendra, Ph.D. and Dr. Swathi Chikkala

Abstract

Every misfortune gives some fresh thought, and this usually changes the lives of the leaners, leaders, and common folk. In the evolution of human race countless obstacles, viz., poverty, famine, maladies, fraudulent politics, insecure economics, irresponsible leadership, agonizing wars and such have arisen; unfold generations have passed through such inexpressible experiences, but man with his ‘never say die’ attitude has never stopped learning. Learning from difficulties, dangers, disasters, and diseases has transformed learners into good men. Unimaginably, significant changes have happened in the realm of English Language Teaching and learning during Covid-19 lock down period. This paper mirrors the actual changes occurred in the lives and careers of English teachers of India.

Keywords: ELT in India, Covid19, obstacles, changes, English Language, Teaching and Learning.

Covid-19 has spread like wildfire, silently sometimes, rattling other times, into all the spheres of human life viz. health, economy, travel, entertainment, agriculture, and trade. From the public to national leaders, from farmers to industrialists all have experienced and still experiencing bitterness, fear, anxiety, uncertainty of their existence. With the Government’s inevitable announcement of lockdown, lives have been strictly confined to homes. Poor lives have been crumpled unimaginably. The old have been jolted as they are vulnerable, the youth have felt sad about the strict restrictions imposed on them to stay home. Amid these bitter situations, a summer shower is that one of the least ill-affected areas is education. Closing gates of the institutes have led to the opening of boundless teaching-learning opportunities though it comes with its own package of limitations.

This is only the beginning part of the article. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE IN PRINTER-FRIENDLY VERSION.

Dr. C. Raghavendra, Ph.D. Asst. Professor, GITAM, Visakhapatnam
& President, ELTAI, Visakhapatnam Chapter (9494295295)
crreddyenglish@gmail.com

Dr. Swathi Chikkala, Ph.D. Asst. Professor, GITAM, Visakhapatnam
& Vice-President, ELTAI, Visakhapatnam Chapter
swathirishva6@gmail.com
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