A Comparative Analysis of Teacher-Centered and Student-Centered Language Teaching Approaches

Authors

  • Rumeysa Hilal Kilic Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53103/cjlls.v3i5.124

Keywords:

Teacher-Centered Teaching, Student-Centered Teaching, Effectiveness

Abstract

In response to the changing requirements and preferences of students, a variety of strategies for language education have emerged over time. The teacher-centered and student-centered paradigms for teaching languages are two of the most common ones. Both approaches have their advantages and disadvantages. This study examines the characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of both strategies in order to provide educators with the information they require to make informed decisions regarding their teaching strategies.

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Published

2023-09-01

How to Cite

Kilic, R. H. (2023). A Comparative Analysis of Teacher-Centered and Student-Centered Language Teaching Approaches. Canadian Journal of Language and Literature Studies, 3(5), 8–15. https://doi.org/10.53103/cjlls.v3i5.124

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