The Evolution of ELT Methods: A Comparative Analysis of Pre and Post-COVID-19 Pedagogical Practices in Pakistan

Abstract

The present research was designed to investigate the effect of the pandemic on the teaching methods of the English language that are used in Pakistan and also to analyze the adaptations and innovations that occurred in English Language Teaching after COVID-19. A literature review of 5 research studies was conducted to acquire deeper knowledge about the evolution of the ELT methods in Pakistan. Interviews and questionnaires assisted in quantitative and qualitative data collection from teachers. During the research, the researchers discovered that the pandemic has accelerated the changes in pedagogical practices so quickly that online and remote teaching modalities have become compulsory. Teachers were focused on the dynamic characteristics of flexibility, creativity, and continuous professional Development for maneuvering the complexities of distance education and learning. This study concludes that the ELT method is very active, and it involves a lot of digital tools, online platforms, and blended learning approaches, which means that the teaching and learning methodologies could be more stable, but they are adaptable and diversified. Therefore, educators and policymakers should prioritize integrating digital tools and online resources into that curriculum to improve accessibility and engagement.