Factors that Influence in the Proper Use of Communicative Approach in English Language -Teaching

Factors that Influence in the Proper Use of Communicative         Approach in English Language -Teaching

          The former English curriculum was based on oral structural situational approach, but this approach was not so effective to teach English language teaching therefore, many students hadn't passed S.L.C. in English. But the communicative approach was highlighted in new curriculum of secondary level, the students are more motivated and pass- percentage is also in increasing order. All this comparative study between oral structural and communicative approach had been done by the researcher and came to conclusion that communicative approach is suitable approach than former one, but still, it has not been used properly. The present need is to find out the factors that influence in proper use communicative approaches. The factors are given below

                         Over-Crowd Pupils.                                                     The teacher and student ratio is seen greater than average ratio. It is a serious factor in the use of communicative approach because the teacher does not get sufficient time to involve in communicative process. Instead of doing so, the teacher is always busy to control the students. It is very difficult to proceed ahead in their teaching\learning activities. So due to the over-crowded pupils, the teacher hasn't got time to use communicative approach properly.

                         Student Background.                                                            The basic standard in English of primary and lower- secondary level is very poor. So even in secondary level, the students do not know English language. The teacher face many difficulties to teach them. Instead of giving textual meaning by using communicative approach, the teacher has to lose the time in translating in mother - tongue. That's why, the poor base standard of students is an obstacle to use communicative teaching.

Teaching Aids                                                             

         To teach this new curriculum of secondary level in English subject, it has assigned teaching aids like cassette, audio-visual aids, newspaper and reference books. But all these teaching aids are not available in school. This also causes difficulty.

English teachers                                                           English teachers themselves are the major factors that influence in the use of communicative approach. They are not aware of modern methodologies has implemented, they do not get a training. To use the communicative approach properly, the teachers must be trained, qualified and experienced.

Headmaster                                                                             Some of the headmasters are still untrained. As they do not understand the problems and solve the problems of the English teacher. They always want to impose them heavy load and do not buy the teaching aids. So, the headmaster should arrange conductive environment to English teachers for teaching English.