Emerging Trends in Global ELT: Implications for ELT in Bangladesh

Abstract

This paper analyses the key emerging trends in global English language teaching (ELT) and discusses their implications for ELT in Bangladesh. ELT has become a worldwide profession, and its focuses are shifting over time. The emerging trends include the use of postmethod orientations, greater role of digital technologies, critical pedagogy, development of learners' intercultural communicative competences, teachers' continuing professional development, localisation of ELT, development of learners' autonomy and their sense of social responsibility and well-being, and increased use of formative assessments. ELT in Bangladesh cannot ignore all these emerging trends in global ELT. This paper, consequently, discusses the implications of these emerging trends for ELT in Bangladesh. It strongly argues that all the ELT stakeholders in Bangladesh must play a planned and active role in reflecting these trends in their practices.

Adapting Assessment for Diverse ELT Learners

“…To adapt assessment for diverse English Language Teaching (ELT) learners, several strategies can be employed. Firstly, incorporating culturally diverse materials and topics in assessments can provide a more inclusive and relevant assessment experience (Rouf, 2022). This can involve developing, adopting, and adapting ELT materials to reflect the local cultures and needs of the learners (Rouf, 2022).…”

“…Firstly, incorporating culturally diverse materials and topics in assessments can provide a more inclusive and relevant assessment experience (Rouf, 2022). This can involve developing, adopting, and adapting ELT materials to reflect the local cultures and needs of the learners (Rouf, 2022). Additionally, considering the use of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) and World Englishes (WEs) perspectives in assessment can help accommodate the linguistic diversity of learners (Lopriore & Tsantila, 2022).…”