Factors Affecting Teachers' Implementation Of Communicative Language Curriculum In Bangladesh
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Date
2018-02
Authors
Rahman, Mohammad Mosiur
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Universiti Sains Malaysia
Abstract
This study focuses on the selected factors affecting teachers’ implementation of
the NCTB’s Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) curriculum in secondary schools
in Bangladesh. The study aims to reveal the factors that challenge teachers’
implementation of CLT in the English classrooms in secondary level. The study is
qualitative in nature and adopted phenomenology approach to explore how teachers
experience the phenomenon. Four schools were chosen from Dhaka, the capital of the
country. Eight (8) participants were chosen from urban schools. Semi-structured
interview, observation and document analysis of curriculum, assessment, and teaching
materials were the instrument of data collection. Multiple data collection instruments were
used to establish the data triangulation and credibility of research. A thematic approach of
data analysis and presentation was adopted for the study. The finding of the study suggests
that the shift from traditional Grammar Translation Method (GTM) to CLT was needed
for a positive outlook of all the selected factors in the context of change; however, this did
not happen. Numerous factors such as, needs of classroom teachers, complexities
regarding the mismatch of teaching syllabus and material with assessment, unequipped
classrooms, and quality of teacher development facilities have challenged teachers to
implement CLT as it was intended in the classroom. The study suggests some
recommendations to ensure effective implementation of the CLT's curriculum. The
recommendations are curriculum development based on the teachers’ needs, revising the
assessment system, providing technological assistance to the curriculum materials’
implementation in the classroom, eclectic approach of teaching blending CLT and GTM,
new teachers’ recruitment process and professional development for the teachers. Future
research on the problem is also recommended based on the other factors and stakeholders,
including teachers.
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Keywords
Implementation of communicative language , curriculum in Bangladesh