Methodologies (O' Grady)

The last classes, we studied the methodologies: Grammar Translation Method, Direct Method, Audiolingual Method and Communicative Language Teaching Methods. We also saw the differences and similarities between these methods, analyzing the pros and cons of each.
Some of these methodologies are very outdated and unfortunately they are still used today. Such as the Grammar Translation, which only emphasizes reading, writing, translation and grammar rules (not developing speech).
After studying these methods, it became clear that there isn’t a perfect method/approach. Often, to prepare a lesson, teachers need to use a little of each approach or method. It is normal!
As teachers, we can not elect a method as being the best, first we need to know their problems and find solutions.