Abstract Despite decades of educational research, evidence-based practices remain marginalised in teacher training, curriculum design, & classroom implementation. Instead, unproven fads continue to dominate. This article argues that education’s failure to mature into a profession grounded in empirical research (unlike medicine, accounting, or engineering) is the root cause. We examine ideological resistance, weak research standards,… Continue reading Why education experts resist evidence-based practices & embrace fads: A call for professional maturity
Category: Pedagogy
Reconciling task-based & genre-based approaches in language teaching
Introduction Much of the pedagogical discourse in English language teaching has positioned Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) & Genre-Based Instruction (GBI) as separate, distinct, & sometimes competing theoretical & instructional views. However, this dichotomy may be misleading. In practice, both approaches address different, yet complementary dimensions of language learning. Tasks describe what language users do in… Continue reading Reconciling task-based & genre-based approaches in language teaching
The transformative potential of open educational resources in English language teaching: Benefits for organisations, teachers, & students
Introduction Imagine a world where every English language teacher has free access to a rich library of teaching materials; textbooks, videos, assessments, & interactive tools; without concerns about cost, copyright, or inflexibility. Picture students worldwide starting their courses fully equipped with engaging, personalised resources tailored to their needs. In many educational sectors, this vision has… Continue reading The transformative potential of open educational resources in English language teaching: Benefits for organisations, teachers, & students
Methodology: An introduction to Genre-Based Instruction
Introduction: Why Genre Matters in the Classroom Imagine walking into a classroom where students are not just writing for grades, but crafting texts that mirror the real world; explaining scientific phenomena, arguing social issues, narrating personal experiences, or reporting historical events with confidence & clarity. This is the promise of genre-based pedagogy. Rather than teaching… Continue reading Methodology: An introduction to Genre-Based Instruction