Adopting communicative language teaching (CLT) approach to enhance oral competencies among students: Teachers’ attitudes and beliefs
The idea of communicative competence is one of the most influential theoretical developments in language education as it helps redefine the objectives of second language (L2) instruction. Although most teachers acknowledge the importance of CLT, many do not genuinely practice it. This paper attempts...
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| author | Mohd Radzi, Amizura Hanadi Azmin, Ani Mardiah Zolhani, Nur Hidyati Abdul Latif, Suzana |
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| description | The idea of communicative competence is one of the most influential theoretical developments in language education as it helps redefine the objectives of second language (L2) instruction. Although most teachers acknowledge the importance of CLT, many do not genuinely practice it. This paper attempts to explore teachers’ reasons or reluctance in using CLT in the classroom. The role of CLT approach in enhancing oral competencies is examined by analyzing the attitudes and beliefs of the teachers. The data is gathered using interview sessions. A range of practical activities is proposed to help language teachers integrate CLT in their lessons. |
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| spelling | uum-32512011-05-30T01:24:59Z https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/3251/ Adopting communicative language teaching (CLT) approach to enhance oral competencies among students: Teachers’ attitudes and beliefs Mohd Radzi, Amizura Hanadi Azmin, Ani Mardiah Zolhani, Nur Hidyati Abdul Latif, Suzana LB Theory and practice of education PE English The idea of communicative competence is one of the most influential theoretical developments in language education as it helps redefine the objectives of second language (L2) instruction. Although most teachers acknowledge the importance of CLT, many do not genuinely practice it. This paper attempts to explore teachers’ reasons or reluctance in using CLT in the classroom. The role of CLT approach in enhancing oral competencies is examined by analyzing the attitudes and beliefs of the teachers. The data is gathered using interview sessions. A range of practical activities is proposed to help language teachers integrate CLT in their lessons. Faculty of Communication and Modern Languages, Universiti Utara Malaysia 2007 Book Section PeerReviewed application/pdf en https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/3251/1/Ai.pdf Mohd Radzi, Amizura Hanadi and Azmin, Ani Mardiah and Zolhani, Nur Hidyati and Abdul Latif, Suzana (2007) Adopting communicative language teaching (CLT) approach to enhance oral competencies among students: Teachers’ attitudes and beliefs. In: The Second Biennial International Conference on Teaching and Learning of English in Asia : Exploring New Frontiers (TELiA2), 14-16 June 2007, Holiday Villa Beach & Spa Resort, Langkawi. Faculty of Communication and Modern Languages, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Sintok, pp. 1-23. ISBN 978-983-42061-2-3 http://staf.uum.edu.my/tleia2/ |
| spellingShingle | LB Theory and practice of education PE English Mohd Radzi, Amizura Hanadi Azmin, Ani Mardiah Zolhani, Nur Hidyati Abdul Latif, Suzana Adopting communicative language teaching (CLT) approach to enhance oral competencies among students: Teachers’ attitudes and beliefs |
| title | Adopting communicative language teaching (CLT) approach to enhance oral competencies among students: Teachers’ attitudes and beliefs |
| title_full | Adopting communicative language teaching (CLT) approach to enhance oral competencies among students: Teachers’ attitudes and beliefs |
| title_fullStr | Adopting communicative language teaching (CLT) approach to enhance oral competencies among students: Teachers’ attitudes and beliefs |
| title_full_unstemmed | Adopting communicative language teaching (CLT) approach to enhance oral competencies among students: Teachers’ attitudes and beliefs |
| title_short | Adopting communicative language teaching (CLT) approach to enhance oral competencies among students: Teachers’ attitudes and beliefs |
| title_sort | adopting communicative language teaching clt approach to enhance oral competencies among students teachers attitudes and beliefs |
| topic | LB Theory and practice of education PE English |
| url | https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/3251/1/Ai.pdf |
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