Tools of Language Learning - A Pedagogical Perspective

Abstract

In the present technological breakthroughs English language learning has turned out to be more receptive, accessible, exciting and challenging task at the same time in terms of implementation. This advancement has made the assigned task more interesting, interactive and thrilled. Though electronic devices cannot substitute a resourceful teacher, these would certainly help to improve receptive skill and at the same time a remedial teaching measures for average learners. One such active source is YouTube videos teaching English grammar to higher secondary students. Lessons on core grammar topics such as Articles, Prepositions etc are presented in an active and engaging manner. These short videos have received adequate attention due to their effective presentation with the help of contextual animated pictures. Mostly inductive methods are applied in these grammar tutorial classes. These videos are released on regular intervals. Furthermore, some of YouTube channels are organizing live sessions by connecting their subscribers through SMS (Short Message Services) alerts. Overall the videos are interestingly designed in a way that to facilitate slow learners also. They can re-play the video recordings as many times as they could. Now-a-days watching YouTube videos is quiet a common phenomenon. Precisely this resource fulfils the specific needs of the students. Thus, these digital devices play an important role in the process of teaching and learning. The paper aims at analysing a few learning videos of English grammar for higher secondary school students in terms of their usefulness and effective pedagogical aspects.