Global And Local Problems And Practices In Teaching English To Young Learners
Global And Local Problems And Practices In Teaching English To Young Learners

Summary/Abstract: This article discusses some of the global problems and practices in TEYL on a macro level, in terms of educational polices, and on a micro levels - in terms of local practices and solutions. The problems are depicted from different perspectives, involving all participants in the educational process - policy makers, teachers and students. It is structured around some main problems and challenges such as: Government policy linked to education, local solutions, training of in-service and pre-service teachers, teachers’ command of English, materials and recourses available, assessment and evaluation process, problems of classroom environment. A comparison is made between English language teaching in Bulgarian primary schools and primary schools around the world in terms of similarities, differences, issues and challenges facing the teachers and the steps taken to overcome such challenges.

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