Demonstrating functional interactive language teaching in the Nigerian Universities

Bello, Rachael. O.*, Oni-Buraimoh, Olawunmi. O**
*-** Department of English, Faculty of Arts, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos.
Periodicity:October - December'2014
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jelt.4.4.3025

Abstract

Applied linguistics affords Linguists the opportunity of solving language related problems using various methods. In this paper, we x-ray the Nigerian University classroom situation in the teaching of the English language viz – a – viz the use of functional interactive method. Following Littlewood (1981) and Krashen (1982), we posit that the teaching and learning of English language in the Nigerian classroom situation needs to be done in two ways, so as to aid easy acquisition of the language: provide natural discourse and the need to put learners at the core of the learning. Apart from these, the teacher's roles are highlighted as: identifying learners' strategy, teaching the standard, accentuating standard not status and providing a comprehensive input. A comprehensive blend of the learners' and teachers' roles will make interaction meaningful in the Nigerian Universities ESL classroom.

Keywords

Nigerian Universities Classroom, Functional Interactive Method, Natural Discourse, Learners' Strategy, ESL Classroom

How to Cite this Article?

Rachael, O. B., and Olawunmi, O. (2014). Demonstrating Functional Interactive Language Teaching In The Nigerian Universities. i-manager’s Journal on English Language Teaching, 4(4), 1-7. https://doi.org/10.26634/jelt.4.4.3025

References

[1]. Babajide, A.O (2000). “Of style and stylistics”. In A.O. Babajide (ed) Studies in English Language. Ibadan: Enicrownfit Publisher. 122-136.
[2]. Barnes, D. (1978). “Language Strategies in Learning”. In Mike Torbe and Robert Protherough (eds) Classroom Encounter: Language and English Teaching. London: Wardlocks Educational Ltd.
[3]. Biehler, R. F. (1974). “Psychology Applied to Teaching”. Chico: California State University.
[4]. Crystal, D. (1997). The Cambridge Encyclopedia of The English Language. Cambridge: Cambridge University press.
[5]. Crystal, D. (1989). “The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language”. Cambridge: The Press Syndicate of University.
[6]. Dwyer, D. (1999). “Developing a Language Rationale for African Language Tutorials in Kotey, Paul, F.A. (ed)”. New Dimensions in African Linguistics and Languages. Trenton, Africa World Press Inc.
[7]. Hymes, D. (1972). “On Communicative Competence”, In Pride, J.P. and Holmes, J . (eds). Sociolinguistics. Harmondsworth: Penguin.
[8]. Krashen, S.D. (1982). “Principles and practice in Second Language Acquisition”. Oxford: Pergamon.
[9]. Littlewood, W. (1981). “Communicative Language Teaching”. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
[10]. Melrose, D. (1991). “The Communicative Syllabus: A Systemic-Functional Approach to Language Teaching”. London: Biddles Ltd.
[11]. Olateju, M. J. (1998). “Discourse Analysis, Analysis Discourse in the English Language Classroom”. Ikeja: Crossland Educational Service.
[12]. Pattison, R. (1989). “Some Thoughts on Teaching English”. In Goshgarian Gary (ed) Exploring Language. Scot: Foresman and Co. pp 33-37.
[13]. Schmitt, N and Celce – Murcia, M. (2010). “An overview of Applied linguistics”. Schmitt, N(ed)”. An Introduction to Applied Linguistics. UK: Hodder and Stoughton Ltd. pp 1 – 15.
[14]. Verhoeven, L. T (2000). “Components in early second language reading and spelling”. Scientific studies of Reading, Vol.3, pp.313-330.
[15]. Vester, F. (1998). Denken, Lernen, Vergessen. 25. Auflage, Munchen:dtv.
If you have access to this article please login to view the article or kindly login to purchase the article

Purchase Instant Access

Single Article

North Americas,UK,
Middle East,Europe
India Rest of world
USD EUR INR USD-ROW
Online 15 15

Options for accessing this content:
  • If you would like institutional access to this content, please recommend the title to your librarian.
    Library Recommendation Form
  • If you already have i-manager's user account: Login above and proceed to purchase the article.
  • New Users: Please register, then proceed to purchase the article.