SAYMA AHMED (NORTH SOUTH UNIVERSITY)

DECOLONIZING ENGLISH LANGUAGE PEDAGOGY BY ADOPTING A POSTMETHOD FRAMEWORK TO EMPOWER BANGLADESHI EDUCATORS AND LEARNERS : METHODOLOGIES AND TEACHING APPROACHES

Within the realm of Eurocentric tenets in the teaching aspect of ELT, the relentless prioritization of monoculturalism persistently overlooks local wisdom and interests, resulting in a feeling of marginalization among nonnative educators and learners, obstructing their intellectual growth and creativity in scholarly exchanges and disconnecting them from own cultural and linguistic heritage. Despite the cultural and linguistic richness of Bangladesh, English imperialism tragically disregards the noble virtues of inclusivity and equity. The ideological dependence limits learners' exposure to varied knowledge and experiences, resulting in a less comprehensive understanding of the world. Initiating subaltern attempts in developing appropriate pedagogies has grown imperative to empower educators and learners to teach and learn successfully in order to create inclusive educational settings where all voices are heard and respected. The research implements a postmethod perspective as a theoretical framework within teaching practices in decolonizing language pedagogy. This paradigmatic shift is validated through a mixed-methodology, incorporating in-depth interviews and surveys with university educators and learners. The data analysis employed a descriptive thematic analytical approach. The findings suggest that embracing an antiracist ELT pedagogy can affirm linguistic autonomy and justice, enhancing effective language learning and teaching environments, liberating educators and learners for dynamic engagement with the world.

Sayma Ahmed, employed as a Lecturer at North South University in Dhaka, Bangladesh, is actively engaged within the Department of English and Modern Languages. With ten years of teaching expertise, she presently serves as a coordinator within the department. Possessing a record of international publication, her research focuses on various aspects of teaching methodologies, material and curriculum design, testing and assessment, as well as feminist and Marxist perspectives. She can be contacted via email at nomi2011@gmail.com.