Problems in teaching English and their solutions.

Theme: Problems (issues) in teaching English and their solutions

Done by: Ermetova Iroda

Plan:

• Introduction
• Main part:

• Psychological problems and solution Problems in using Grammar-translation method Crowded classes Lack of English classrooms Pupils participation Availability of teaching aids
• Psychological problems and solution
• Problems in using Grammar-translation method
• Crowded classes
• Lack of English classrooms
• Pupils participation
• Availability of teaching aids
• Conclusion

Introduction

English is a foreign language. Fortunately or unfortunately, it continues to be one of the teaching subjects at school level and teaching of this language has a dominating influence over the whole structure of our educational system. High percentage of our pupils in schools have very poor achievement in English.Every one new feels that a crisis has arisen in the education of our country.

Psychological problems and its solution

It is a widespread misunderstanding among pupils that English is the most diffucult of all subjects. Hence most of learners look at this subject with a prejudiced vision and bear the fear through the year.

SOLUTION: The efforts of the teacher should be in eradicating psychological problems of the pupils by motivating them and giving them some responsibility

Problems in using Grammar-Translation Method

Grammar-Translation Method is widely used in rural areas. It helps the learner to understand the content of the text but bars from learning the language. The main purpose of teaching the language is kept aside. Translation method is thus a great problem in learning English.

SOLUTION: The teacher while teaching English should use different methods of teaching English to the pupils. The teacher can also make use of the language lab. Use of appropriate method for teaching various topics accordingly helps to enhance the effect of teaching language.

Crowded classes

The size of the classes everywhere is considerably large and thus pupil’s participation in the class work is quite impossible. The ratio of pupils in relation to teachers is not proportional. This is one of the reasons that individual attention is not possible to the pupils. In some schools there are more than 40 pupils in one classroom, especially in lower grades. Even they are divided into two groups in English lesson, teacher cannot work with all of the pupils individually.

SOLUTION: In order to tackle this problem the number of pupils in classrooms should be decreased. An average, there should be 10 to 12 pupils in each half class. In this case teaching process would be easier and effective

Lack of English classrooms

In English lesson the class should be divided into 2 groups. In some schools, there is lack of English rooms, so half of the class go to the English room and rest of pupils remain in their classroom, which is not suitable for teaching English. Even teacher brings some visual aids with him, it is impossible to create whole English athmosphere.

SOLUTION: In order to solve this problem the autority should provide schools with enough English rooms

This kind of issue is often faced in upper grades.

Pupil participation

In the modern system we aim at child-centric education. But modern education system lays the great stress upon the child. Pupils in the English classes remain passive. They don’t take part actively in their class. They are afraid of making mistakes and being laughed at. They do not come prepared to the class. They do not ask questions in the class. They do not clarify their doubts and difficulties.

Pupil participation

• SOLUTION: The remedy to this problem is building a rapport with the class. When teacher enters the class it is very important that s/he gives a welcoming smile to pupils. It can help them to bond with teacher. Teacher should create a friendly athmosphere among the class by organising pairwork or groupwork activities. These games help pupils to communicate and share ideas with each other

Availability of Teaching Aids

Teaching aids have very important role in the teaching and learning process. Unfortunately, not all lessons are led with teaching aids. In some schools there are not even computers and projectors for English lessons. To addition, there is new edition of Fly High5. It is 4 th term but Teacher’s book isn’t given yet. In the 10 th grade there is the same problem.

Conclusion

Staying awake and interested in class can be difficult. But what’s even more difficult is being responsible for keeping students awake and interested. This is the job of teacher first and foremost. In spite of the available problems, teaching English is really fun and we should make our subject fun for pupils too. Our job is not only teaching but inspire and empower.

Thank you for your attention