A Learner-Centred Approach to Language Teaching and its Place in the Thai Context

Authors

Diana Lee Simon

Publication Date

1990-01-01

Abstract

This paper begins by examining the origins of the teaching and learning relationship in Thailand and shows how it is traditionally a teacher-centred one. It goes on to review the changing language methodologies originating in America and Europe over the past fifty years, showing how language teaching in Thailand has been influenced by them and how the move has been from a teacher-centred approach to a learner-centred one. The principles of a learner-centred approach are made explicit, showing the change it implies for the role of the teacher. Finally, this paper raises the question of the suitability of such an approach in the Thai context.

DOI

10.58837/CHULA.PASAA.20.2.1

First Page

1

Last Page

8

Recommended Citation

Simon, Diana Lee (1990) "A Learner-Centred Approach to Language Teaching and its Place in the Thai Context," PASAA: Vol. 20: Iss. 2, Article 1.
DOI: 10.58837/CHULA.PASAA.20.2.1
Available at: https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/pasaa/vol20/iss2/1