LANGUAGE IN INDIA

Strength for Today and Bright Hope for Tomorrow

Volume 12 : 10 October 2012
ISSN 1930-2940

Managing Editor: M. S. Thirumalai, Ph.D.
Editors: B. Mallikarjun, Ph.D.
         Sam Mohanlal, Ph.D.
         B. A. Sharada, Ph.D.
         A. R. Fatihi, Ph.D.
         Lakhan Gusain, Ph.D.
         Jennifer Marie Bayer, Ph.D.
         S. M. Ravichandran, Ph.D.
         G. Baskaran, Ph.D.
         L. Ramamoorthy, Ph.D.
Assistant Managing Editor: Swarna Thirumalai, M.A.

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The Role of English Teacher in Language Learning, Teaching and Assessment

V. Pugazhenthi, M.A., M. Phil., Ph.D. Scholar

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English teacher has more responsibilities than any other teacher because of the required language skills to carry forward instruction and learning in other subjects. It has become normal now for an English teacher to be aware of the various methods and theories of English Language Teaching. By manipulating different methods and approaches in a class room, the teacher can make the learners to develop the language skills easily and comfortably. This paper examines the role of an English teacher, the role of a learner and various traditional/current methods in ELT. It also discusses the Learning, Teaching and Assessment job of an English teacher with special reference to CLT.

The Role of English Teacher in Language Learning, Teaching and Assessment English teacher has more responsibilities than any other teacher because learning all other subjects depends on the competence student’s gain in English. For example, if a student does not have English skills, he or she will fall behind in their performance in computer science also. In addition to teaching, teachers play several roles in the life of their students. They function as models to their students. The degree of control which the teacher has over the language decides how learning takes place. Teacher is responsible for determining the content of what is taught.

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