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Title Neurolinguistic Programming and English Language Teaching Practices In Pakistan: An Exploratory Study

Author(s) Faiza Zeb

Abstract Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) predominantly integrates the elements of Gestalt therapy, behavioural psychology, Chomsky’s transformational generative grammar, and Bateson’s cybernetic epistemology, which makes its implications for psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, and applied linguistics. Yet, the ELT world does not welcome this approach. This exploratory study was, therefore, designed to investigate the current English language teaching practices in relation to NLP language patterns and diverse NLP techniques at various Pakistani universities based upon the theoretical framework of NLP Milton Model consisting of varied language patterns and NLP scale referring to an assortment of NLP techniques. For this purpose, the study chose purposive sampling technique and survey method and the data was analyzed using an eclectic approach qualitatively as well as quantitatively. The study first performed the NLP Milton Model based observation sheet analysis to understand the significance of language patterns and also their usage by English language teachers. Further, it incorporated NLP scale which was designed by Pishghadam, Shayesteh, and Shapoori (2011) for evaluating the perceptions of English language teachers. The findings of the study depicted the prevalence of few NLP language patterns and techniques, while also elaborating on the others that teachers did not exploit but could be highly operative. Further, they provide an insightful tool to design a module for ELT practices in general and for ESL/EFL teachers in Pakistani context in particular. This study is helpful for all English language teachers (teaching at any level) to develop motivation among their language learners via following NLP Milton model and various other NLP techniques and activities (as illustrated and explained in detail in this study). Also, the designed ELT module does not only provide theoretical knowledge but also various practical applications to train teachers for effective English language pedagogy.

Type Thesis/Dissertation PhD

Faculty Languages

Department English

Language English

Publication Date 2022-10-10

Subject PhD English Linguistics

Publisher PhD

Contributor(s) PhD

Format PDF

Identifier PhD

Source PhD

Relation PhD

Coverage PhD

Rights PhD

Category PhD English Linguistics Thesis

Description PhD Thesis