Journal of English Language Teaching

Understanding of Methods and Techniques among Primary Teachers of English in Satara District

Dr. Dnyandeo Salu Kale

Assistant Professor, A. S. S. Mahavidyalay, Medha, Tal-Jaoli, Dist- Satara, (Maharashtra), India. (Affiliated to Shivaji University, Kolhapur)

Keywords: Methods and techniques in ELT, ELT practices, primary teachers of English

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Abstract

This study reports a small survey that was undertaken to understand problems and prospects of teaching English at the primary level in Satara district of Maharashtra. The purpose of the study was to explore the real state of teaching and learning of English in the primary schools. There are several problematic issues as well as inspiring practices associated with the teaching of English at the primary level in the district. The questionnaire designed to collect data from teachers comprised thirty objective as well as open-ended questions. This paper presents an analysis of the responses to the questions pertaining to teaching methods and techniques.

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