Teaching of English : Course Code IX-A (VI)

Author: Dr. Sanjeev Sharma

Dr. Sanjeev Sharma has written this book for the B.Ed Pedagogy Course: Teaching of English, a compulsory pedagogy subject for students opting for English as their teaching specialization in the 2nd Semester. Many universities offer this course under titles such as Pedagogy of English, Teaching of English Language, or English Language Education, and this book is aligned perfectly with the NCTE syllabus structure.

This book helps trainee teachers understand how English should be taught as a second language (ESL) or foreign language in Indian schools. It covers language skills, teaching methods, lesson planning, grammar pedagogy, and strategies to build vocabulary, pronunciation, and communication skills in learners.

Following the official B.Ed Teaching of English syllabus, the book covers:

• Nature and characteristics of English language

• Aims & objectives of teaching English at different school levels

• Teaching the four language skills:

  • Listening

  • Speaking

  • Reading

  • Writing

• Methods of teaching English: direct method, grammar-translation, communicative approach, audio-lingual method

• Teaching vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar & functional English

• Use of teaching aids: flashcards, ICT tools, language labs, audio-video materials

• Lesson planning for prose, poetry, grammar & composition

• Remedial teaching for learners facing difficulty in English

• Assessment in English language learning: oral tests, written tests, reading checks, activity-based evaluation

The book focuses on creating interactive, communication-based classrooms where students engage in real use of English rather than rote learning.

This book is widely used in the following B.Ed pedagogy courses:

• Teaching of English – 2nd Semester Pedagogy Course

• Pedagogy of English Language modules

• English Language Education practical components

• Language laboratory practice and micro-teaching sessions

Overall, this book provides a strong foundation for modern English language teaching, making it essential for B.Ed students specializing in the Teaching of English course.