REFLECTION : WEEK 3

For this week tutorial task we were required to read three articles on Communicative Language Teaching (CLT). This week tutorial is much more complex compare to the previous one. The three articles are very hard for me to understand at first. So, I have to read it several times.

CLT focused more on communication as a medium to learn a language. CLT enable students to experiments more on the usage of the language formally of informally. I personally believe that in order for someone to perform better in a target language, he/she must always try to use the language in their daily life. By doing so, they will be able to improve themselves instead of just learning the theory they actually can practice it to make it more effective.

In this tutorial we were able to derive the theory behind CLT approach from the articles given.We also be able to see the implications of communicative language teaching towards materials development. We also be able to pinpoints the principles that supports CLT within the KBSM English Language Curriculum and F1 English Language Syllabus. This show the importance of the reasons why CLT is being implemented in our education system.

As a teacher we must encourage and motivate our students to communicate in English. This will not only boost their confidence level but also improve their speaking skills. Thus, the knowledge regarding CLT is very important to be internalized by a teacher.