Language and Education: Learning and Teaching in Society - The Collected Works of Ruqaiya Hasan Vol 3 - Ruqaiya Hasan†
1 On the process of teaching: a perspective from functional grammar
Language and Education: Learning and Teaching in Society - The Collected Works of Ruqaiya Hasan Vol 3 - Ruqaiya Hasan†
Ruqaiya Hasan† [+]
Macquarie University
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Let me begin by very warmly thanking the organizers of the Society of Pakistan English Language Teachers (spelt) International Congress for inviting me to speak here today. This occasion is indeed special1. We are celebrating two decades of the Society’s life during which it has distinguished itself by introducing innovations and improvements in language teaching and learning across the country. Indeed the theme of the present conference – Teaching Learning, Learning Teaching – sums up the Society’s quest well. So, special congratulations are in order on this special occasion. But this situation is somewhat problematic for me: I have come here planning to speak On the process of teaching, which seems something like bringing coals to Newcastle. I assure you I gave the matter serious thought – but I have decided to hang on to my title for one good reason – a reason that makes sense in the context of this special occasion.