LEARNER-CENTERED APPROACH IN DEVELOPING INDEPENDENT STUDY SKILLS OF B1 LEARNERS
Keywords:
technique, practice, language philophsy, approach, learner-centered, concept, critical thinking, mind- mapping, visual learningAbstract
The author discusses the problems, main principles of speaking skill and show effective strategies to develop it among English language learners based on learner-centered approach taking into consideration their level on this issue. In addition to that, the thesis shows what strategies used to involve students in speaking process during the lesson. The work also shows how to use effective methods and techniques based on learner centered approach in teaching English learners.
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