CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A method is a procedural plan for presenting teaching language materials. It is an overall plan for the orderly presentation of language material, no part of which contradicts and all of which is based on the selected approach. The method may be defined as a way of doing things. Methods deal with the ‘how’ of teaching.

Detailed explanation-2: -One, procedures involve teaching activities such as drills, discussion, etc. Second, procedures also involve how a teaching activity is used such as cooperatively or individually. Lastly, procedures also include how feedback is given.

Detailed explanation-3: -Anthony (1963: 95) defines method as “an overall plan for the orderly presentation of language material, no part of which contradicts, and all of which is based upon the selected approach. An approach is axiomatic whereas a method is procedural”.

Detailed explanation-4: -An approach describes the theory or philosophy underlying how a language should be taught; a method or methodology describes, in general terms, a way of implementing the approach (syllabus, progression, kinds of materials); techniques describe specific practical classroom tasks and activities.

Detailed explanation-5: -Method is “an overall plan for the orderly presentation of language materials, no part of which contradicts, and all of which is based upon, the selected approach”. Technique is “implementational”, referring to “ a particular trick, strategem, or contrivance used to accomplish an immediate objective.”