INTEGRATION OF THE ECLECTIC APPROACH: OPINION AND ATTITUDE OF THE LEARNERS TOWARDS THE APPROACH IN DEVELOPING PRONUNCIATION AND VOCABULARY TO ENHANCE SPEAKING SKILLS.

Abstract

With the growing demand for English language skills in the current era, several approaches and methods have evolved to equip the learners with appropriate English language skills. However, with difficulties in achieving the aims and objectives of a course by relying on just a single method, the Eclectic approach came into prominence. An eclectic approach is simply moving away from a single method and using different methods depending on the objective of the lesson and the ability of the learners. In a class with heterogenous students to cater to the needs of all the learners' teachers and course designers realized the importance of an integrated method. In the present study the researcher intends to explore learners’ attitude and opinion of the Eclectic approach to improve vocabulary and pronunciation to enhance speaking skills of undergraduate learners. The study comprises of both quantitative and qualitative analysis of the data which is obtained through research instruments such as questionnaire and focus interview.