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Friday, 13 September 2013

Teaching English

During our last visit to Burhanpur, we had a discussion around whether speaking in English should become a habit or remain a choice for our students. I thought there were some powerful ideas underlying that brief conversation. What role does the culture of the school play in promoting English? Do YOU view English as a second language? Up to what grade? Is your concern with the challenges students face in learning English at your school more related to the fact the school's medium of instruction is English or to the notion of mastering the language for other reasons? All of us as school leaders, as teachers, as parents are asking this question:

What is purpose of teaching English? What would you say? I found this interesting TED talk about English mania that I wanted to share with you... Would love to hear YOUR thoughts about the topic.


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