HUMANISM : A HUMAN PERSPECTIVE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING

Abstract

In recent years, language teaching has been influenced by a number of methodologies. The creators of these methodologies claim that their method or approach breaks the barriers in the traditional methods and applies the latest technology to cater to the needs of the language learners. This paper attempts to realize that the relationship between teacher and student matters more than methods, techniques and approaches. Great teachers, whatever methodology they follow, provide us with a human connection that is more vital to education and which makes the learners self-actualize their learning process. We stand on the shoulders of giants and we are the better for it.