Preferences and Attitudes Towards Teaching Methods Among Bosnian English Language Teachers – Case Study of GTM and DM

Abstract

This quantitative research seeks to examine which of the two methods of teaching English (Grammar-translation method or Direct method) English teachers in primary and secondary schools in Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H) use more and what are their attitudes and experiences towards these two teaching methods. Analysis of the questionnaire showed that teachers use both methods and that there is no clear distinction between which they prefer to use. Furthermore, there is an indication that sometimes a mixed method of both is used. Attitudes towards both methods are also not fully expressed although there is a greater preference for the Direct method. The work represents the basis for future research in this or a similar way with certain proposals for more comprehensive aspects to be researched.