Learning Methods Implemented By Language Teachers Viewed From Different Teaching Experiences

The teaching method that the teacher uses in the implementation of learning has a significant role for student development. Teachers need to pay attention to each method's characteristics and strengths and weaknesses in selecting learning methods. Understanding this aspect is very important to choose and combine suitable learning methods so learning act ivies become exciting and meaningful for students. This study investigates the learning methods implemented by English language teachers viewed from different teaching experiences. This study used a qualitative research design. The data collection was done through interviews and classroom observation. This study found differences in the selection of learning methods implemented by the teachers in teaching English. Teachers with different educational backgrounds affect the teacher's ability to understand, prepare and enforce learning in the classroom. Moreover, inexperienced and experienced teachers' learning methods differ depending on their teaching experiences. This study implied that English teachers should continually be trained to have high competence in employing appropriate teaching methods.