Summarizing “Thinking about Theory...”

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From the beginning I enjoyed this course, although, it was not easy for me. Teaching a language is a new field for me. New knowledge and experiences that I have gained through learning materials from “Thinking about Theory...” have become an invaluable asset to the knowledge I already possess.

The history and overview of language teaching approaches gave me an idea about the development of language learning theory. I could also retrace the changing relationship between the learner, teacher and language corresponding to the historical period and specific method or approach. Modules about teaching and learning styles helped me better understand my own preferences as well as gave me insight on how teachers can accommodate to learners’ styles. The “Thinking about Theory...” introduced me to Communicative Approach which is widely used nowadays for teaching English as a second language and for classroom management and learning activities that the Communicative Approach requires.

Now, I am looking forward to practical knowledge that next courses provide.