THEORETICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF INTEGRATING MEDIA CONTENT INTO ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING
Keywords:
Media content, English language teaching, communicative approach, learner autonomy, digital pedagogy, multimodal learning, educational technology, constructivism.Abstract
The rapid expansion of digital technologies and media platforms has profoundly transformed the ways languages are taught and learned. This article explores the theoretical and methodological foundations of integrating media content into English language teaching (ELT).
Drawing upon sociocultural, communicative, and constructivist perspectives, it examines how digital media, ranging from films, news broadcasts, and social platforms to podcasts and interactive applications, can be harnessed to enhance linguistic proficiency and intercultural competence.
By synthesizing theoretical insights with empirical observations, this study proposes a model for media-enhanced pedagogy that unites traditional didactic frameworks with modern communicative practices. Findings suggest that media integration cultivates learner autonomy, motivation, and authentic language use, provided that it is grounded in solid methodological planning and reflective practice.
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